Help us with the transformation of our new SELF-SUSTAINING home

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Connect with nature: 14 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice English: 13 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

We have just bought the property which has around 10 acres of land, a lake, and 2 ponds and the aim is to become as self-sufficient as possible. We have rabbits that we breed to eat, fish in the lakes to eat, we planted an orchard and looking to create a soft fruit garden and vegetable patch. My aim is to clear a field overgrown with shrubs and small trees, clear other areas to create new areas to hold livestock, and to beautify the grounds.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 22 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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14 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

14 Get in touch with nature
13 Practicing English
6 Developing environmental awareness
6 Immersing in the local culture
5 Learning about sustainability
1 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 15. Life on land
4 3. Good health and well-being
1 14. Life below water

Daniela Renee

Mexico

Amazing! Mortemart is a little town nearby and it is very peaceful and relaxing staying over at Mark's with the boys. Thanks for making me feel welcome and showing me all of these movies I have not even heard of. The work is hard but it is worth it, be prepared for physical work and delicious meals!

27 days ago

Larissa

Brazil

Staying with Mark and the kids was one of the most memorable and heartwarming experiences. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed. Mark has a generous spirit, a great sense of humor, and a way of making everyone feel at ease. The children are absolutely lovely. The environment was very peaceful, the tasks were fair and clear, and I always felt that my time and effort were truly appreciated.I cherished the laid-back moment whether on the barbecues or cinemas. The meals bring you a delightful glimpse into British culture. Thank you, Mark, James, Jason and Star for all, it was very special!

3 months ago

Brenda

Argentina

We loved our time in the home. Mark and the boys were very good and welcoming hosts. The property is huge and it's easy to connect with nature. The accommodation is very nice and it offers privacy. The tasks are manual and physical but Mark is very flexible and helpful. What is more he will always share a nice conversation during meals and he enjoys cooking typical English food. We appreciate all the work and time he put in making us feel welcome. We had a great experience here and we will wish them all the best. Thank you for everything Brenda y Ezequiel.

about 1 year ago

Lizeth

Peru

Mark was very attentive, he was patient with English and his dishes were delicious all the time. It was very pleasant to share with him and his beautiful family. It was really a pleasure to meet hem and share time with them.

about 1 year ago

Mark replied

Hi Liz,

I am glad you enjoyed my cooking and we loved having you stay with us - wishing you great things in life, Mark and the boys

Ana Isabel

Colombia

My experience at the home was enriching, I was surrounded by nature and tranquility, Mark and the boys were very attentive to me, I felt at home, I was practicing my English and enjoying the tranquility of nature, the tasks are a little heavy but Mark is very flexible and makes sure you are comfortable all the time. It is an experience that I highly recommend.Thank you Mark, boy and Star 🐶for opening the doors of your home to me.

over 1 year ago

Mark replied

Thank you Ana - it was a pleasure having you stay at our home as you were very easy to get along with and I appreciated all you did around the property.

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