Somos un espacio familiar que busca compartir prácticas de agricultura sostenible para autoconsumo

Mexico

3 reviews • Updated 11 days ago

¡Esto es Casa Kigelia! Somos una familia de 5 personas (3 adultos, un niño y un bebé). La gestión del espacio la hacemos Ana Florencia (ilustradora, tatuadora, artista gráfica, músico y clown) y Gabriel (consultor agroforestal). Estamos en el pueblo de San Ambrosio Chalmita, Ocuilan, Estado de México. A 20 minutos de Malinalco. Aquí viven también 5 perros, 3 gatos, 2 caballos y varias gallinas. En este espacio gestionamos una huerta de hortaliza, un vivero agroforestal, un Sistema Agroforestal Sintrópico (SAFS), y un camp de perros (negocio de pensión de perros). Nos gusta mucho compartir lo que hemos aprendido y aprender más de quienes nos rodean. Cada día hacemos: -Alimentar y atender a los caballos y gallinas. Y otras actividades como: -Manejo del huerto de hortaliza -Podas de árboles frutales y forestales. -Manejo del Sistema agroforestal sintrópico (SAFS) -Elaboración de compostas -Elaboración de fertilizantes naturales -Siembra de plántulas y árboles en el vivero -Acariciar perritos -Recolectar semillas -Mantenimiento a espacios y construcciones -Acariciar gatitos En algunos casos puede haber: -Proyectos de bioconstrucción El alojamiento es un cuarto amplio, cómodo e independiente de la casa principal. Cuenta con cocina y baño (seco) propio con regadera (húmeda) caliente. Internet de buena velocidad. preciosa vista y un fogón de leña para el frío. En casa cocinamos diariamente alimentos saludables, deliciosos y vegetarianos/veganos con productos que cosechamos y compramos en el mercado local. Los desayunos y comidas serán con toda la familia, con cenas opcionales. Nos gusta mucho la gente con mente y corazones abiertos a vivir la experiencia en la montaña. Tenemos muchos instrumentos musicales, nos gusta cocinar, sembrar, y acariciar animales. Nos gusta montar a caballo (a nuestra yegua Mora), y podríamos organizar cabalgatas con los WOOFERs interesados. A 10 minutos a pie hay un gran bosque con muchos senderos, un río con pozas para nadar, y muchos cerros para subir. En la comunidad hay varios temazcales a la semana. ---------------------- This is Casa Kigelia! We are a family of five (three adults and two children). The space is managed by Ana Florencia (illustrator, tattoo artist, graphic artist, musician, and clown) and Gabriel (agroforestry consultant). We are located in the town of San Ambrosio Chalmita, Ocuilan, State of Mexico, 20 minutes from Malinalco. We also have five dogs, three cats, two horses, and several chickens living here. In this space, we manage a vegetable garden, an agroforestry nursery, a Syntropic Agroforestry System (SAFS), and a dog camp (dog boarding business). We love sharing what we've learned and learning more from those around us. Every day we do the following: - Feeding and caring for the horses and chickens. And other activities such as: - Managing the vegetable garden - Pruning fruit and forest trees - Managing the Syntropic Agroforestry System (SAFS) - Making compost - Making natural fertilizers - Planting seedlings and trees in the nursery - Petting dogs - Collecting seeds - Maintaining spaces and buildings - Petting kittens In some cases, there may be: - Green building projects The accommodation is a spacious, comfortable room separate from the main house. It has a kitchen and its own (dry) bathroom with a hot (wet) shower. Fast internet, beautiful views, and a wood-burning stove for the cold. At home, we cook healthy, delicious, vegetarian/vegan meals daily with produce we harvest and buy at the local market. Breakfast and lunch will be shared with the whole family, with optional dinners. We really like people with open minds and hearts willing to experience the mountains. We have many musical instruments, we enjoy cooking, planting, and petting animals. We enjoy horseback riding (our mare, Mora), and we could organize rides with interested WOOFERs. A 10-minute walk away is a large forest with many trails, a river with swimming holes, and many hills to climb. There are several temazcals in the community each week.

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Fruit or nut farming

Poultry farming

Horse or donkey farming

Forestry

Wild foraging

Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas

Seed saving or production

Bakery

Traditional crafts

Methods or systems

Biological pest control

No-till farming

Permaculture

Regenerative agriculture

Host type

Nonprofit / Community

0.3 Hectares | 0.7 Acres

Accommodation

1 WWOOFer

Bedroom

Children not accepted

Pets accepted

Meals

Vegetarian

Vegan

Length of stay

1-2 weeks

3-4 weeks

Gabriel

Member since 2025

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

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Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 4 days

Mexico

Estación de Autobuses de Chalma (Flecha Roja)

Reviews

Charles

United States • February 2026

I had an amazing Woofing experience in Mexico and couldn’t recommend it more. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and included as part of the family. The work was fair, well explained, and genuinely rewarding—I learned so much about sustainable living, local agriculture, and daily life in the community. What really made the experience special was the cultural exchange: shared meals, conversations, and the chance to practice Spanish while learning about Mexican traditions. The location was beautiful, the atmosphere was relaxed and respectful, and there was a great balance between work and free time to explore the area. I’m leaving with new skills, great memories, and friendships I’ll definitely carry with me. A truly enriching and positive Woofing experience.

Esteban

Colombia • January 2026

Tuve una gran experiencia con Gabi, Momo y los pequeñines Ali y Tao (además de su bella manada de perritos y gatitos). Me sentí muy cómodo, el lugar donde duermes es súper lindo y te da mucha privacidad. Me hubiera gustado estar más días la verdad. Durante mi estadía pude aprender bastante de agricultura sintrópica con Gabi, mientras hacíamos la poda del SAFS me fue enseñando sobre los principales principios de esta práctica regenerativa. Recomendadísimo!! Además de el trabajo en la finca vas a sentirte parte de la familia (puedes ir al mercado del pueblo a hacer la compra y conocer sobre la gastronomía regional y seguro Gabi y Momo te van a incluir en su comunidad de vecinos con proyectos muy interesantes también.).

Wah Kang

Singapore • July 2025

Spent 2 weeks in this small farm with a lovely family. Thanks Gabriel for the syntropic knowledge. Tasks included taking care of the syntropic garden, maintaining the vegetable garden, making compost, taking care of the animals, weeding and clearing a space for the horse stable. I was also lucky to have the chance to learn horse riding. Thanks.