Small scale permaculture farm with budding sustainability and agriculture focused community.
Puerto Rico
If you're seeking a tranquil tropical setting, enjoy working in and around nature and building community, then join us on our 160 acre farm in the mountains above Mayaguez with panoramic views of the foothills, the entire west coast from Cabo Rojo to Rincon and the Carribbean beyond with Desecheo and Isla Mona visible on sunny days. Our farm sits at 1500ft right off a federal mountain highway halfway between Mayaguez and Las Marias, with both great access and extensive privacy and tranquility. We offer a unique view into rural Caribbean life, despite being only a short 30 minute drive to downtown Mayaguez and several local beaches which we like to frequent on the weekends.
We are seeking people with a passion for projects and experiences that span sustainable agriculture, trail making, land stewardship, construction/restoration, and community living. We're working to revitalize what was once the primary Hacienda in the area and grow the space into a thriving co-living and volunteer community, that will in turn support the local community by promoting permaculture and sustainable living and building practices.
We’re a family who left city life behind to bring ourselves closer to the things that sustain us and regain the sense of community and direct involvement in nature we had been missing. This farm has been our dream and labor of love for over three years, and after much effort and major projects, we're finally beginning the journey of opening up to outside volunteers.
WWOOFers will be welcomed as part of our daily life on the farm, participating jointly and projects to advance or tasks to maintain, and sharing in meals and downtime activities at one's own discretion. While we balance farm work with raising two small children and remote jobs, we’re committed to creating an environment that is safe, welcoming, and an unfiltered window into rural tropical life in Puerto Rico.
Agricultural activities on the farm range from gardening, feeding and restocking water for animals (we are leasing horses and are looking into getting sheep for land clearing), to brush clearing or soil prep, and planting. More broadly as the community grows there is also things like road maintenance (brush cutting, culvert clearing, branch removal) as well as occasionally projects for development like painting, plastering, landscaping, and light construction. We prefer to focus on only 1-2 activities a day per person, and like to avoid the strong sun. Workdays usually range from a 6-8 am start and stopping no later than noon. Afternoons and evenings are usually free time, we just ask that the facilities are respected and kept clean as we've worked hard to provide an excellent living space for volunteers.
We have two buildings on the farm for guests, a small 1 bedroom 1 bath w/ kitchen and living room available now, and a converted hacienda with 6 bedroom 2 bath with kitchen and multiple communal rooms that will be ready around 2026. While we will cook some fully communal meals (some dinners), we provide stocked pantries and functioning kitchens so guests can prepare meals to their own liking. Please be capable of cooking for yourself. Upon scheduling a zoom/factime call to meet before accepting your stay, we will discuss any allergies or preferred foods, keeping in mind that certain speciality items may have to be bought by the Wwoofer. We DO NOT allow smoking on the property.
Bear in mind this property is naturally jungle, and with that comes tropical insects (spiders that are not harmful, mosquitos, ants, etc), reptiles (there are no venomous snakes in PR), heat and humidity; while we provide clean, screened in, well-ventilated and in certain areas temperature-controlled living spaces, we cannot and do not wish to control the outdoors the same way. Adequate attire for outdoor work is breathable long sleeve shirts and pants, with boots and a hat for the sun.
We are often busy with the realities of running a farm and business while raising children, but when we do have free time we love the beach, cooking a wide array of food, hikes, dance parties, and visiting farmers markets and festivals.
Nearby there are several waterfalls, plenty of hiking, bike riding, 4-wheeler and dirtbike tracks, and a bar/restaurant/event space which we also operate that hosts local sporting events, private parties, and a farmers market on a rotating calendar. Las Marias and Maricao are small towns with lovely festivals less than 10 minutes away by car; and the local bus stop will take you down to Mayaguez in 30 minutes which has a major college campus, multiple town centers, and countless things to do.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Horse or donkey farming
Forestry
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Beer, cider, wine, or juice making
Green Building
Renewable energy production
Food justice / sovereignty
Methods or systems
No-till farming
Permaculture
Rotational grazing
Mentoring opportunities
Woman-operated
BIPOC-operated
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
64.8
Hectares
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160
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Angie
Member since 2026
Languages spoken:
English, Spanish
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Puerto Rico
Aguadilla & Mayaguez (BQN/MAZ airports), any west-coast PR transit hub (Cabo Rojo to Aguadilla), or Linea Sultana van line from San Juan to Mayaguez (https://Www.facebook.com/P/Linea-Sultana-Inc-100063709653950/)
My past WWOOFers
Liam
May 2026
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Connecticut, United States
Reviews
Reign
United States
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June 2026
Nice family with great accommodations.
Liam
United States
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May 2026
Angie and Duncan’s farm was peaceful, relaxing, and welcoming! It’s the perfect place to get the know the land and feel like you’re more than a tourist. Angie was able to drive us around even with her busy schedule (especially with two young kids!) and Duncan was very accommodating and kind when it came to the farm work! We could take breaks when we needed too, and absolutely NEVER felt like we were being overworked. We loved the family and their land and would definitely come back to visit!
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Andy
Germany
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February 2026
Angie and Duncan are some of the kindest and most caring people you'll find on this web site. They are always making sure you have everything you need, that you are comfortable and safe with the work you're doing and always try to give you the best experience that their property and Puerto Rico have to offer. Working on their property was a lot of fun. Their land is beautiful, the diversity of the projects will allow you to learn a lot and Duncan is always hands on with you along the day working hard. Overall I had a great experience with them, would definately recommend for people to check them out and would love to come again some time.
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