Gardening in an argentine farm in Germany

Germany

4

I only stayed for one day at Catalan the farm because I personally expected something different. Overall, Amancio owns a beautiful farm in the middle of nowhere and I didn't have a problem with my tasks, (laundry, cooking and cleaning). However, I thought everything was quite hectic as I was arriving and I would have liked Amancio to instruct me a bit more. This experience was just not what I was looking for but I am sure other worldpackers will have a nice time.

almost 2 years ago

Amancio replied

Dear Marit,

thanks for your review.
Yes, normally you receive from me and from the other volunteers an introduction to your tasks during your stay here.
That's why you were working on your first day together with Karen, who had been here for some weeks, and she was showing you around.
But you only stayed one day! Already on your first day, you decided to leave again. So you were not really giving us the chance to introduce you to your tasks.
And, yes, we are right now in high season, which means there is a lot of work every day. I had of course told you this on our previous conversations. Volunteers are really contributing with the daily work here, and from the very beginning. It's true. And we think it's great that it is like this. People have here really the chance to contribute to a working project which has been possible thanks to the effort and dedication of many many volunteers.

All the best,
Amancio.

Vanuatu

4

Staying at the farm was my first Worldpackers experience and I cannot say it disappointed! It lived up to my expectations and then some! Well the timing was probably not the best as every volunteers did not speak English but I had fun and met so many people. Overall the work was pretty simple and not that physically demanding (it still is manual work so it does require a minimum of physical effort) and the hours were not that exhausting. A thing that could be improve is the organization and planning, with fixed hours maybe and clear tasks for the following days, but not a big issue.

over 2 years ago

Germany

5

I had a lot of fun at the farm! I stayed for about 3 weeks and had differnet kinds of tasks, like feeding the animals, renovating or marketing. After your 6 working hours you could do whatever you want to, so I went to a gym in the area often. I also enjoyed my time with the other volunteers. Everyone, also Amancio was very open and welcoming, which created a nice atmosphere. Sometimes it gets a bit cold in the house, as the heating didn't always work, and you are pretty depended on your car, as there is nothing close , but if you have no problem with that you will have a great time! :)

over 2 years ago

Netherlands

4

Overall I had a great time at the farm. I stayed there for 3 weeks. I met incredible people and went to many small towns in the area. It was good that I went with my car, because without one it is hard to go somewhere fun in your free time. I got to ride horse, a nice new experience! The stay was good. Because the place has to be renovated it is not luxury, but you have the basic things. It was a little cold, most of the time. There is no plan for the renovation, but you'll still be busy with tasks every day. The con about no plan is that there are some situations that aren't really safe.

over 2 years ago

Egypt

4

I volunteered at the farm for 2 weeks. I had a nice time there, from doing construction work to caring for the horses. The host Amancio was very welcoming from the first contact. He is always smiling and positive whatever the situtation is. Pros There is autonomy in the work done Choosing working hours and tasks during the day are flexible Amancio is a great cook and singer You go on horse ride ;) Cons There is a lack of planning and organization. The heating and sleeping areas are not adequate. There is a lack of knowledge about construction, which is dangerous sometimes.

over 2 years ago

Argentina

5

El lugar es muy lindo y la experiencia muy enriquecedora. Practique mucho de cocina, al tener que hacer comida para todos. Aprendi de construcción, colocando techos, revocando paredes, fabricando herramientas y usando herramientas con motor. Mejoré un poco mi alemán y practiqué inglés con otros voluntarios. El anfitrión es flexible con los días libres. Lo negativo: el lugar es aislado y moverse sin auto es difícil. Algunas tareas se vuelven repetitivas y hubo cortes breves de calefacción y agua caliente. En general, gran experiencia: buena comida, cabalgatas increíbles y gente excelente.

5 months ago

Argentina

5

The farm es un lugar espectacular. Lo mejor de todo son las personas que uno encuentra y las relaciones de amistad que se generan. Me encantaron las actividades que hice y aprendi infinidad de habilidades nuevas. Volvería sin ninguna duda y recomiendo que cualquiera que este pensando en ir, vaya.

5 months ago

Colombia

4

Quiero comenzar diciendo que este lugar es fantástico y es muy bonito aunque estoy en invierno y disfruté el tiempo que estuve allí y no me lo quiero imaginar en verano gracias Amancio y a todo el grupo de voluntarios que se encontraban en este lugar aprendí demasiado me gustó estar con ustedes en este lugar y me voy muy feliz de regreso a mi país

7 months ago

Argentina

5

Un pedazo de argetina en alemania, si estas dispuesto a aprender este es tu lugar

8 months ago

Argentina

5

Fue una experiencia maravillosa el rancho es super hermoso... es un proyecto en construcción por lo que hay mucho trabajo pero Amancio, Pia y todo el grupo hacen que las tareas sean llevaderas. Los días de evento se trabaja muchísimo pero es mágico todo lo que sucede ahí... Amancio fue muy flexible ya que yo debí cambiar mi fecha de egreso y el me entendió mi situación. HAY QUE TENER EN CUENTA QUE EL LUGAR ESTA AISLADO POR LO QUE SE PUEDE DISFRUTAR DE LA NATURALEZA PERO ES MUY DIFICIL SALIR A LOS PUEBLOS YA QUE SOLO HAY BICICLETAS Y EL PUEBLO MAS CERCANO ES A 8 KM. Gracias Rancho la granja!

10 months ago

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