A farm of this nature requires considerable effort. The volunteers primarily engage in outdoor activities amidst the refreshing country air. Various tasks are organized and allocated on a weekly schedule across different areas. The numerous animals require care, the horses need to be relocated and trained, the vegetable garden demands attention, and assistance in the kitchen is also welcomed. Since 2025, the farm has been running its own organic shop, offering its produce along with homemade snacks and other products.
Seize this exceptional opportunity to experience life and work on a farm in Uruguay. You can look forward to a pleasant working environment, friendly individuals, and numerous chances to discover the stunning landscape during your leisure time or on excursions.
Farm stays with horses are among our most popular programs. Volunteers are not required to have previous horse experience; however, it is important to understand that your tasks will be limited according to your skills. Working with animals requires responsibility, patience, and respect for their well-being.
Volunteers without horse experience will mainly assist with basic tasks such as feeding, grooming, cleaning stables, and helping prepare horses for rides. Those with more experience may also support in training sessions, groundwork, and guiding horseback rides with guests. In all cases, you will learn about natural horsemanship techniques and gain valuable hands-on experience.
The subsequent tasks provide you with an understanding of potential activities during your agricultural work in Uruguay:
Organic Gardening & Greenhouse Care
- Plant, cultivate, and harvest seasonal organic vegetables
- Support greenhouse care and maintenance for healthy crop growth
- Contribute to composting and recycling efforts that keep the ranch sustainable
Animal Care
- Help feed and care for farm animals daily (horses, cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, and more)
- Ensure their living areas are clean, safe, and comfortable
- Learn how to monitor animal health and well-being
Horse Training & Handling
- Learn natural horsemanship techniques based on respect and communication
- Assist trainers with the handling and training of young horses
- Gain hands-on experience in groundwork and gentle breaking-in processes
- Feed, groom, and exercise the horses
- Clean stables, tack, and saddles
- Prepare horses for guest rides
- Guide horseback rides with guests (only for volunteers with advanced riding skills)
Organic Shop & Homemade Snacks
- Support the ranch’s organic shop, helping with the presentation and sale of natural products
- Assist in preparing and serving homemade snacks made with fresh ingredients from the garden
Guest Relations & Farm Maintenance
- Welcome and interact with guests during their stay
- Assist in the kitchen and with meal preparation
- Help with gardening, fence repairs, and general farm or household maintenance
Living and working in the countryside has its own rhythm. It's not an office job with fixed working hours. Volunteers are engaged for a maximum of 40 hours each week, allowing for 1.5 days off to relax in the picturesque countryside, or they may organize excursions to explore more of this remarkable country. Typically, the morning starts early, with breakfast around 7 a.m., especially in the summer, to take advantage of the morning's freshness. Work begins around 8 a.m. After the morning shift, which lasts until around 12 p.m., there is a long lunch break, followed by a few more hours of work in the afternoon. Please note that this schedule is subject to change depending on the season, weather, and current demand.
