🍄Experience Organic Mushroom Farming Near Quito!🏔️
The experience
Come live a unique experience on our organic mushroom farm located just one hour from Quito! We specialize in growing Reishi mushrooms, known for their powerful medicinal properties, and we also care for a variety of domestic animals.
Nestled in a peaceful rural area near the Middle of the World, our farm enjoys a beautiful subtropical microclimate🌱
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
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.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
It’s the perfect place for nature lovers seeking connection with traditional Andean life, tranquility, and purpose🌿
Volunteers can expect:
A peaceful environment surrounded by lush nature
Insight into traditional Andean customs and lifestyle
A chance to disconnect and reconnect with the essentials
Simple yet meaningful daily routines rooted in sustainability
This is a space for reflection, learning, and personal growth — ideal for those who enjoy solitude, simplicity, and nature’s rhythm🍃✨️
Activities & Shift
Volunteers help 25 hours per week with 2 days off. Tasks may include:
🍄 Assisting with mushroom cultivation (especially Reishi)
🐔 Feeding and caring for domestic animals
🌿 Occasional help with land maintenance or planting
Schedules are generally flexible and we aim to create a calm, balanced daily rhythm.
Rules
To maintain harmony on the farm, we kindly ask that volunteers follow a few basic guidelines:
🚫 No drug use
🚷 No uninvited visitors
🍷 Moderate alcohol consumption only
🤝 Respect for the land, animals, and community