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Sorry, we don't have any more space available at the moment. LOCATED OUTSIDE SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO We live in the town of Atotonilco, a historic pueblo 15 minutes outside San Miguel de Allende, just 3 hours from Mexico City. Our main crop is Spirulina Algae, the most nutritious food on the planet. We dedicate 90% of our time to this. However, we are also planting other crops, kale, veggies, and planning larger Spirulina ponds. Please include in your message to us a short description of yourself, your interests and experience. Woofers work 5 hours a day, on a schedule we plan upon arrival based on current activities and seasons. In general it will involve several different activities, including tending the Spirulina culture, harvesting, dehydrating, (eating!) and also planting trees, helping with the nursery and preparing land to plant. Of course some household activities are also involved such as composting, cooking and cleaning up. description of accommodation and meals provided, We have a guest bedroom with its own bathroom and “study” in our house. We provide vegetarian meals, with some cheese and eggs. You will also eat a lot of fresh organic Spirulina, and get to experiment with making things out of Spirulina. special requirements or anything you would like WWOOFers to know before visiting your farm (rules or restrictions, minimum or maximum length of stay, things to bring, information about area, etc). There is a lot to do and see in this region, and also if you sell handmade products there is a tourist market nearby. We are a 15 minute walk from the Jardin Surrealista de Edward James or “Las Pozas” (google it) which is quite an interesting place, with waterfalls and swimming holes. Our only rules are no smoking or cooking meat inside the house. We have 2 small children, so patience is also required! Our ideal length of stay is 2 weeks, with a conversation at the end for possible extension depending on our activities. We have worked on many farms in the past and have had many types of experiences, we would like to make yours as positive as possible and exchange lots of knowledge.
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At 9:41pm on September 24, 2013, Chris Carlson said…
Hola! Estoy en San Miguel de Allende ahorita. Manana voy a Queretaro, y despues planeo que ir a la Sierra Gorda, y me alegre que encontrar que tambien estan por alla! Tengo mucho interes in su granja de spirulina, y queria que pasear unas semanas con ustedes.
I am a botanist who is traveling from the United States. I have a passion and talent for growing plants, collecting seeds, making compost, and sorts of things like that. I also brought my tent, and other camping gear and even before I realized you are in the Sierra de Gorda, I planned to travel there to see the sotanos, and other amazing natural features. I plan on travelling to Queretaro tomorrow, and will stay one or two nights there. I was in the process of making plans to go to Pinal de Amoles, and check out the biosphere reserve for a few days, but I am totally willing to come help out on your farm in the next few days if it fits in with your schedule as well.
I am not necessarily a vegetarian (trayo que no como carne por razones medioambientales), but am very comfortable eating a vegetarian diet, and would love to learn more about cooking with spirulina! I also do not smoke, and have lived with children before, so have developed some patience :)
I should also let you know, that the link on your "Farm Page" does not work, and I had to search the WWOOF website for XILITLA in order to be able to send you this message.
I wrote down your cellphone number in my journal, and will give you a call in the next few days if I don't hear back from you. I am very excited about the opportunity to come visit your home and farm, and hope we will be in contact in the near future!
Hola Katie and Paco,
Bueno, gracias! I will be in touch again when my plans firm up, probably at the end of the month. I am thinking November might be a good time for me to visit, but I will let you know! Thanks, Aryn
My name is sam and i am from the US (also in the midwest). Two friends and i are doing a road trip through mexico and south america on the pan american highway. The three of us have started learning spanish, we are all at a basic level, but working hard to learn quickly. We have looked at your farm and found it to be very intruiging and delightful. We are very hard workers and would love to come by for two weeks and help you out if you had room for us. We are going to be in the area in late december (23rd or 25th) and be staying for two weeks. Please let us know if you can accommodate us and if we can help you. We have done simple farming procedures in a kibbutz in israel, but are not very experienced in the work we will be doing. We are quick learners and open to anything! We have all worked with children as well, at camps and programming activities! Thank you so much for your consideration.
Your farm has caught my eye and I am looking to reach out for communication in hopes of potentially working and learning with you.
I am twenty three and have been studying medicine for the last few years. I reside in Canada Alberta. Recently I took a career path change as I do not believe in the current health systems in Canada. I am fascinated by the cultivation of Algae and know of the intense health benefits it has sea greens have had on my own body.
I generally eat vegetarian, am a hard working and curious creature and appreciate the idea of interacting with little beings. I've never worked on a WWOOF before and have a gentle grasp of spanish. I've back packed through Argentina and Chile in 2010. I spend time partcipating in gardening and inside vegetation in my own home with a strong focus of Sprouting. It yields super food in a quick and delicious manner. Although I'm sure it's nothing to the delicious bounty of Spirulina you enjoy!! :)
I understand your ideal stay is 2 weeks with a discussion after. I am looking to stay roughly a month or so though appreciate and respect your guidelines.
I looked up Las Pozas with 'Edward James' and the surrealist art along with a huge jungle adventure sounds like the kind of place I'd like to visit.
I believe that the best kind of trade is not with money but in time/energy/love/and knowledge. As per specific time of visiting I haven't decided as of yet and am interested in sharing conversation as to what might be best for your farm needs.
I would love to have a place where my daughter could participate and work. My plan is for some time in December. for the whole month or for a portion of it.
soy de Michoacán... y me interesaría conocer su proyecto y trabajar para ustedes unos días... pueden revisar mi perfil y tambien el de mi granja, que no es granja en sí pero una planta de compostaje CMC en michoacán... soy arquitecta permacultora y trabajo con biodinámica y bioconstrucción para, en mi opinión, lograr engranar mejor los proyectos...
vale, pues ojalá podamos estar en contacto y si es posible ir a trabajar unos días con ustedes... no tengo tiempos ni planes, así que cuando a ustedes les venga bien a mí también...
saludos y mucho ánimo para seguir con el buen trabajo!
Hello, We read about your farm on the WWOOF Mexico site and are excited about what you are doing and would be happy to volunteer. We are arriving in Mexico on December 2nd, and are available to come from then on, preferably as soon as possible. We would love to hear from you.
I'm sorry for the late response but that sounds wonderful! We will be arriving on the twenty seventh of december and would love to stay for two weeks. We are prepared to camp, however will we need to bring any specific utensils for cooking or working? We are excited to work with you and help out! thanks for all of your help!
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Hola! Estoy en San Miguel de Allende ahorita. Manana voy a Queretaro, y despues planeo que ir a la Sierra Gorda, y me alegre que encontrar que tambien estan por alla! Tengo mucho interes in su granja de spirulina, y queria que pasear unas semanas con ustedes.
I am a botanist who is traveling from the United States. I have a passion and talent for growing plants, collecting seeds, making compost, and sorts of things like that. I also brought my tent, and other camping gear and even before I realized you are in the Sierra de Gorda, I planned to travel there to see the sotanos, and other amazing natural features. I plan on travelling to Queretaro tomorrow, and will stay one or two nights there. I was in the process of making plans to go to Pinal de Amoles, and check out the biosphere reserve for a few days, but I am totally willing to come help out on your farm in the next few days if it fits in with your schedule as well.
I am not necessarily a vegetarian (trayo que no como carne por razones medioambientales), but am very comfortable eating a vegetarian diet, and would love to learn more about cooking with spirulina! I also do not smoke, and have lived with children before, so have developed some patience :)
I should also let you know, that the link on your "Farm Page" does not work, and I had to search the WWOOF website for XILITLA in order to be able to send you this message.
I wrote down your cellphone number in my journal, and will give you a call in the next few days if I don't hear back from you. I am very excited about the opportunity to come visit your home and farm, and hope we will be in contact in the near future!
Gracias! -Chris
chcarlson at gmail
Bueno, gracias! I will be in touch again when my plans firm up, probably at the end of the month. I am thinking November might be a good time for me to visit, but I will let you know! Thanks, Aryn
I can arrive around Tuesday, November 12th. Does that work for you? I am flexible with my travel dates. Thanks, Aryn
hi there!
My name is sam and i am from the US (also in the midwest). Two friends and i are doing a road trip through mexico and south america on the pan american highway. The three of us have started learning spanish, we are all at a basic level, but working hard to learn quickly. We have looked at your farm and found it to be very intruiging and delightful. We are very hard workers and would love to come by for two weeks and help you out if you had room for us. We are going to be in the area in late december (23rd or 25th) and be staying for two weeks. Please let us know if you can accommodate us and if we can help you. We have done simple farming procedures in a kibbutz in israel, but are not very experienced in the work we will be doing. We are quick learners and open to anything! We have all worked with children as well, at camps and programming activities! Thank you so much for your consideration.
Sam
Hello Spirulina Viva,
Your farm has caught my eye and I am looking to reach out for communication in hopes of potentially working and learning with you.
I am twenty three and have been studying medicine for the last few years. I reside in Canada Alberta. Recently I took a career path change as I do not believe in the current health systems in Canada. I am fascinated by the cultivation of Algae and know of the intense health benefits it has sea greens have had on my own body.
I generally eat vegetarian, am a hard working and curious creature and appreciate the idea of interacting with little beings. I've never worked on a WWOOF before and have a gentle grasp of spanish. I've back packed through Argentina and Chile in 2010. I spend time partcipating in gardening and inside vegetation in my own home with a strong focus of Sprouting. It yields super food in a quick and delicious manner. Although I'm sure it's nothing to the delicious bounty of Spirulina you enjoy!! :)
I understand your ideal stay is 2 weeks with a discussion after. I am looking to stay roughly a month or so though appreciate and respect your guidelines.
I looked up Las Pozas with 'Edward James' and the surrealist art along with a huge jungle adventure sounds like the kind of place I'd like to visit.
I believe that the best kind of trade is not with money but in time/energy/love/and knowledge. As per specific time of visiting I haven't decided as of yet and am interested in sharing conversation as to what might be best for your farm needs.
Cheers and look forward to hearing back form you.
I would love to have a place where my daughter could participate and work. My plan is for some time in December. for the whole month or for a portion of it.
let me know what sounds good.
thanks Fiona
hola Spirulina Viva,
soy de Michoacán... y me interesaría conocer su proyecto y trabajar para ustedes unos días... pueden revisar mi perfil y tambien el de mi granja, que no es granja en sí pero una planta de compostaje CMC en michoacán... soy arquitecta permacultora y trabajo con biodinámica y bioconstrucción para, en mi opinión, lograr engranar mejor los proyectos...
vale, pues ojalá podamos estar en contacto y si es posible ir a trabajar unos días con ustedes... no tengo tiempos ni planes, así que cuando a ustedes les venga bien a mí también...
saludos y mucho ánimo para seguir con el buen trabajo!
gaby
We read about your farm on the WWOOF Mexico site and are excited about what you are doing and would be happy to volunteer. We are arriving in Mexico on December 2nd, and are available to come from then on, preferably as soon as possible. We would love to hear from you.
Katie and Paco!
I'm sorry for the late response but that sounds wonderful! We will be arriving on the twenty seventh of december and would love to stay for two weeks. We are prepared to camp, however will we need to bring any specific utensils for cooking or working? We are excited to work with you and help out! thanks for all of your help!
Sam
hey! do not worry, that was 100% my fault, thank you for the quick response. Have a happy holiday season!
sam
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