Family home and garden - rural, Eco Lodge/Wilderness Adventures, Fruit tree nursery, Mixed Farm
Los Ríos
Our project is projected as a Rural Park and Cider House from heritage Apple orcharde of 120 years old. just 15 minutes north of the city of Valdivia. The objective is to integrate and experiment with sustainable technologies that can be applied by the local community. It will be a place open to visitors with the possibility of learning about new technologies with easy access. Water purification with artificial wetlands, dry baths, green roofs, construction with straw and mud, edible forests, organic garden, etc. In addition, we want to offer cultural activities such as cinema, theater, music, talks, classes, gastronomy and health, with the collaboration of different professionals and incorporating the community into everything. Finally, we want to develop work spaces certified by the Ministry of Health where local producers can develop productive activities and have a showcase to sell their products to visitors. In fair trade and innovation. For this we are developing a rural cafeteria with space for public attention, but also community activities, events and sale of local products. Finally, we want that when the project is consolidated, it will also be transformed into a point of services such as post office, access to Internet, rural ecological recycling, space for local fairs and barter, and support for the use of water activities through the Cayumapu river and bicycles for An inner route. www.quintamichay.cl
Organic methods: We have implemented composting, recycling, rainwater harvesting design and organic garden. We do not use any type of pesticide. In addition, in terms of thermal efficiency, we have reconditioned an old abandoned house with sustainable technologies such as straw and mud walls, green roof and double glazing. In addition, a greenhouse next to the house, perimeter terraces for temperature control and 14 roof windows to capture the most light. Many coatings in the house are recycled from other buildings and materials such as mud and straw are brought from nearby. Finally we are incorporating numerous native plants, both trees and shrubs and fruit trees, some in danger of extinction and many with meliferous and edible value.
Certifications: Becouse we already starting
Current projects: Some project we want to develop:
a) Completion of the green roof of the house, b) finish design stage begin to implement the edible forest, c) finish the straw and mud plasters of the house, d) finish greenhouse and implement it with seasonal crops, e) improve animal locks, f) build woodshed and protective awnings, g) maintain organic garden, crops and landscaping areas, h) build a thermal mass stove in the living room.
Internet access available
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Flower farming
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Green Building
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
Holistic management
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
Certified organic
Former WWOOFer
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Carlos
Member since 2019
Languages spoken:
English, Spanish
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Los Ríos
Aeropuerto Pichoy, Valdivia
Reviews
Monika
United Kingdom
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April 2026
Quinta Michay is an amazing place suitable for families, where everyone will find a work suitable for their age and capabilities. The house is very cozy, well planned where everything has its place making it very easy to use, both in the house (kitchen) and in the shed, both well equipped with all the tools needed. We had a very warm welcome dinner with Carlos and another wwoofing family.
We were planning the work together with Carlos giving consideration to the priorities and our capabilities. We worked on our own, but Carlos was always around if we needed some advice or directions. The place he built and arranged is really nice. Kids spent a lot of time on the zip line, trampoline and enjoyed the fruits of eatible forest.
At the time (March/April) we harvested and processed a lot of green tomatoes, apples, quinces and zucchini. We sealed a leak in green roof, took down the old shed and cleaned the area for new car park, shreded branches, made compost and a number of relatively simple electronic fixes and woodworking jobs (making shelfs, re-handling knives, making new wooden handles for the rocket stove door, troubleshooting Gorgar Flipper, mending the radio antenna socket, etc). Each weekend we were going for trips to discover this part of Chile. We had a lovely time and 3 weeks were perfect length for us even though time past very quickly.
Carlos, thank you so much for having us and your hospitality! Quinta Michay will stay in our hearts!
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Reply from Carlos
Muchas gracias Monika y familia, para mi ha sido un gran año de voluntariado con familias y ustedes han dejado una huella. Los recordaré en cada detalle que dejaron en la casa y el jardín. Gracias por el cariño y la pasión puesta en nuestro hogar...es lo mas importante. Cariños desde Valdivia y que tengan un gran viaje. Carlos
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Morten
Denmark
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April 2026
Great woofing experience! Stayed 2 months as family with kids (5 and 8 years).
Carlos is a great host! Very positive, flexible and listening. We did various tasks within gardening and housekeeping, which we could plan as it fitted into our daily routines. We also had a lot of interesting brain storming about his future projects.
On a personal note Carlos is also very inspiring company. He has started a great initiative in his local community at Quinta de michay! Furthermore his positive mindset and constructive approach to life has really inspired us personally during our stay too!
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Reply from Carlos
Muchas gracias Morten, Laura y familia. Su presencia aquí fue familiar, cercana y un gran aporte para nuestro proyecto. Cada día un logro y su entrega fue total. Se comprometieron con el proyecto y la vida del hogar como si fuera su propia casa. su energia fue maravillosa y me sentí muy cómodo y feliz con ustedes aquí. fueron dos meses que pasaron muy rápido pero su aporte en nuestro hogar será permanente. Gracias amigos, gracias familia.
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Ophelie
France
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January 2026
Nous avons adoré notre experience de woofing chez Carlos .
Nous étions une famille avec 3 enfants de 12/10 et 4 ans et nous sommes reconnaissants à Carlos de nous avoir reçu tous les 5 .
Carlos fait attention à ses woofers et adapte les tâches en fonction des jours et des âges , chacun a pu participer .
À quinta Michay c est plus qu une experience de woofing car nous sommes super bien reçu aussi bien au niveau logement que nourriture et ambiance .
La maison est plus qu agréable et cela donne vraiment envie de faire avancer son projet de bosque et de l aider dans son quotidien . Nous recommandons quinta Michay à 100% et nous aurions aimé rester plus ou revenir dans quelques années pour voir comment cela aura évolué . Bravo Carlos
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Reply from Carlos
Wow, que bello y que importante es conectar con las personas que nos visitan y apoyan en este sueño. Hay muchas manos y. Corazones puesto en este lugar... y nos gusta que siga así. Éxito en su aventura. Que sea un gran recuerdo para tu bella familia. Abrazos desde el sur.
Julie
United States
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January 2026
Un lugar increíble! Carlos ha creado un proyecto muy bonita y muy conectada a la tierra. Pasamos dos semanas aquí y tuvimos una mezcla muy bien de trabajar, descansar, y explorar. Está muy cerca de la ciudad de Valdivia. Cuando Carlos estaba fuera por unos días, cuidamos por los perros y la gata querida Dora, y siempre estaba buen comunicación entre nosotros y él. Casa muuuy hermosa y dormitorios muy cómodas! Recomiendo completamente! Gracias a Carlos, Andrea y Génesis!
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Reply from Carlos
Gracias Chicas, dejaron su marca y una flecha en nuestro lugar. Ester me contó que fueron muy cariñosas y amables. Lamento no haber estado mas con ustedes pero ojalá regresen algún día. buen viaje de la vida y abrazos desde el Sur. Carlos
Manon
France
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December 2025
Pasamos una estancia maravillosa en casa de Carlos.
La experiencia en su casa fue muy agradable, sobre todo gracias a su hospitalidad y al increíble lugar en el que vive.
Hicimos principalmente trabajos al aire libre, plantamos verduras y flores en el huerto, creamos nuevos bosquecillos comestibles, hicimos jardineras para plantas acuáticas...
Carlos es un hospedador muy atento, divertido y interesante.
Es una persona que merece la pena conocer.
Hemos compartido muchos momentos juntos, con él y su hija, y ha sido genial.
Merece mucho la pena visitar su casa.
Así que, si tienes dudas, ¡no lo pienses más! ¡Ve a casa de Carlos! ✨
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Reply from Carlos
Gracias Manon y Alexandre, fue un placer compartir con ustedes. Estamos felices de haberlos conocido y esperamos volver a verlos en Francia. Cariños
Camille
Switzerland
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December 2025
Les trois semaines passées chez Carlos à la Quinta Michay ont été absolument parfaites! On a adoré ce lieu magique et les bonnes vibrations de ceux qui l’ont créé. Nos trois filles ont adoré la cabane, les balançoires, la tyrolienne… etc! Le logement est digne d’un hôtel super classe, on s’y est senti comme chez nous dès le premier jour. La maison a été construite avec beaucoup d’amour et de belles idées, elle regorge de petits coins et recoins super agréables. Carlos est un personnage unique qui nous manque déjà! Merci du fond du cœur!
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Reply from Carlos
Muchas gracias Camille, Matthieu y familia. Para nosotros fue un tiempo inolvidable que dejo una huella hermosa en la casa. Hay un antes y un después. abrazos y nos vemos pronto.
