Adobe and natural construction in Oaxacas mountains ,Mexico (2024)

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  • Adobe and natural construction in Oaxacas mountains ,Mexico (13)

    Hola!!
    Is raining a lot these these son there’s no fly building only gardening.

    ITS CLAY TIME!!

    Hola !
    (inglish below)

    Soy alexis y los invito a construir con adobe y barro.
    Comienza la 2da temporada!
    El año pasado construimos con mas de 50 voluntarios una hermosa casa de tierra.
    Fui una temporada increíble para disfrutar y aprender todos juntos.
    La técnica es tipo COB o adobe.
    Una mezcla de Tierra y hojas de pino es todo lo que se necesita para hacer paredes hermosas.

    Este año vamos a terminar los últimos detalles de la casa y comenzar otra!!

    Mi casa esta en San mateo rio hondo en oaxaca. Junto a un hermoso rio y en el bosque.
    El pueblo de san mateo esta a 15 minutos caminando por el bosque ahy podrán hacer compras y conocer gente, comer algo tradicional y más!
    San mateo es un hermoso pueblo turístico y tradicional de montaña.

    El Hospedaje es en una cabaña vieja del bosque. También Hay un terreno grande donde acampar con agua de manantial para tomar y junto al rio.

    Importante:**
    el voluntariado no incluye comida. Lo siento mucho pero mi economía no me permite apoyar con la comida.
    Generalmente hacemos comida colectiva y compras colectivas.
    Todo es muy barato en el pueblo.
    **porfavor planea tu viaje bien y llega temprano para arreglarte un espacio de día y con calma. prefiero recibir personas antes de las 4 pm.

    Hello
    I invite you to join building my clay house. My technique is cob mixing clay with pine needles.
    We will be building the house walls and other walls with a few different techniques.

    I live in San Mateo Río Hondo in the mountains of Oaxaca just next to the river.

    The housing will be in a shared
    cabin in the woods and if it's available a camper van.

    It's important to know that I don't provide food. I'm sorry about that but I can't afford it.
    But we have a great shared kitchen where we eat all together and share expenses.
    ** please arrive before 4 pm , plan ahead your trip and arrive as early as posible.

    We aso do some gardening and carpenter works.

    The town is very close walking and it's a beautiful place to hang out and meet the local culture.

    See Ya!

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    We will learn to build with adobe Earth. Learn and improve Spanish. We will learn to grow food

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    Aprenderemos a construir con Tierra adobe

    Aprender y mejorar el español.
    Aprenderemos a sembrar comida

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    Help

    Construction with earth Ecological bathrooms Permaculature Carpinteria

    Construccion con tierra
    Baños ecológicos
    Permaculatura
    Carpinteria

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    Accommodation

    Cabin in the woods
    Camper van
    Cabaña antigua del bosque

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    Feel free to contact me for any questions!
    Hablame para cualquier duda
    Saludos
    :)

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      Limited internet access

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      We are smokers

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      Can host families

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    This host can provide space for campervans.

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    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    4 hours a day, 5 days

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Feedback (23)

10 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Alexis es increíble!!
I spent around 3 weeks and I didn't want to leave. Work with Alexis is working in "buena onda", learning, have fun... Be in a super place with the greatest host !
I recommend, you will not be disappointed !

(Excellent )

4 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Anna)

Anna es súper increíble!!
She’s super hard working person with the greatest vibes and high energy!
If you are lucky to have her you will not want her to ever go !!
Host her!!

(Excellent )

6 May 2024

Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host

Thank you for an amazing workaway experience, which ended up being so much more than that! Such a beautiful place in nature, the mud construction was super fun, the mud fight even more(!), super chill vibes and Alexis is such a beautiful person with a big heart. I’m looking forward to come back! Fuerzaa

(Excellent )

4 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Amanda)

Amanda it’s an amazing beautiful person with the best attitude toward helping and living!!
I loved having her here.
Host her for sure!!

(Excellent )

4 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(ROLLET)

Super amazing!!! Great person and volunteer with a great spirit of living and helping others!!
I loved having him and you should host him for sure!!!

(Excellent )

6 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (ROLLET) for host

Thanks Alexis for all!!
it was 2 incredible weeks with you and all the other volunteers. I really Hope that you will achieve to build your dreaming house(s) but I got no doubt. I really enjoy the way you manage your project, with lot of philosophy :)
Me gustaria mucho venir una otra vez para ver esso y hablar mas en espanol con ti !!Hasta la… read more

(Excellent )

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mixing time!!a mezclar maestro!!

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10 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Alexis es increíble!!
I spent around 3 weeks and I didn't want to leave. Work with Alexis is working in "buena onda", learning, have fun... Be in a super place with the greatest host !
I recommend, you will not be disappointed !

(Excellent)

4 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Anna)

Anna es súper increíble!!
She’s super hard working person with the greatest vibes and high energy!
If you are lucky to have her you will not want her to ever go !!
Host her!!

(Excellent)

6 May 2024

Left by Workawayer (Amanda) for host

Thank you for an amazing workaway experience, which ended up being so much more than that! Such a beautiful place in nature, the mud construction was super fun, the mud fight even more(!), super chill vibes and Alexis is such a beautiful person with a big heart. I’m looking forward to come back! Fuerzaa

(Excellent)

4 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Amanda)

Amanda it’s an amazing beautiful person with the best attitude toward helping and living!!
I loved having her here.
Host her for sure!!

(Excellent)

4 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(ROLLET)

Super amazing!!! Great person and volunteer with a great spirit of living and helping others!!
I loved having him and you should host him for sure!!!

(Excellent)

6 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (ROLLET) for host

Thanks Alexis for all!!
it was 2 incredible weeks with you and all the other volunteers. I really Hope that you will achieve to build your dreaming house(s) but I got no doubt. I really enjoy the way you manage your project, with lot of philosophy :)
Me gustaria mucho venir una otra vez para ver esso y hablar mas en espanol con ti !!Hasta la… read more

(Excellent)

4 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Etienne)

Super amazing person!!
Great volunteer also!!
Host him for sure!
He’s a great person to have around your project and life!!
I hope he comes back!!

(Excellent)

16 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Etienne) for host

I honestly think the best place to be in Mexico is at Alexis. The experience of building and living in this beautiful, simple land is lifechanging, and is something I will definitely come back for. For the whole duration of my stay I have seen many people comy by and every one of them seemed changed after their experience. And Alexis is amazing:… read more

(Excellent)

4 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Alessia)

Super powerful Workawayer and person !!
She’s super cool and fun to be around!!
Also great volunteer
Host her!!

(Excellent)

4 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Senait)

Senait is a super amazing worker and person!!
I had a great time with her !
She’s the only workawayer traveling without a phone!! That must say something :)
She very motiva the d to work and motivates me to work also

(Excellent)

13 Apr 2024

Left by Workawayer (Senait) for host

Alexis is a fabulous guy in a wee magic place, that makes people woooow a lot :)
I love his project and his character pets. Might come back for another season. The Starcuzzi is priceless.
Thank you so much for this great and grounding experience. Saludos y abrazo Senait

(Excellent)

4 May 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Gianluca)

Gianluca is my best Workaway ever!!!
Never had such a greatest volunteer with the best will to help and the greatest attitude towards work and life!!
If you are lucky to have him, you will not want him to ever go!!
Host him!!

(Excellent)

6 Apr 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Cécilia)

Ceci es la mejor!!
Cecilia it’s a super amazing workawayer :)
She’s definitely the most energetic and powerful woman there is!!
Total excellent person!!
I loved having her in my project and I miss her since the day she left. :(
She’s always full of great vibes and a very strong attitude that will help and inspire yourself and your project.… read more

(Excellent)

8 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer (Cécilia) for host

It was my first Workaway experience and what an experience. I had the most amazing time at Alexis place ! We had beautiful, peaceful days right next to the rio. It is remote (which makes it so special) but there is always people around, neighbors, friends, other workawayers. Alexis is a very kind, fun and interesting person, very patient for… read more

(Excellent)

7 Mar 2024

Left by host for Workawayer()

Gracias por todo!!!
Fueron super increibles!!
Super workawayers!! Host them for sure and you will be as happy as me!!
Very amazing people with great spirit amd hardworkers!!
I was sad to see You go and i miss you already!
Hope you will come back one day!

(Excellent)

6 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host

Gracias a Alexis para todo ! Para compartir tu conocimiento en la construcción, pero también para todo lo que compartiste con nosotros : la buena onda, la cocina muy rica, las charlas tan interesantes unas que otras, los reíses, el amor de los animales ! Recomendamos esta experiencia a todxs lxs que les gusta la vida simple, linda, y de… read more

(Excellent)

26 Feb 2024

Left by host for Workawayer()

Arnaud & Daae are the best couple i have ever hosted!
Their great spirit anf happy smiles make the work a lot easier and joyfull.
They were always self motivated and working more than needed.
The brought happines to my project and its a shame they had to go away.

I miss them already
Hope you are lucky to have them with you
Working with you .… read more

(Excellent)

18 Feb 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host

The time spend at Alexis place with him was absolutely great. He his a realy good person, careful and so generous. We are glad we met him ! The work is interesting in so many aspects, we learned a tone of things, Alexis has a lot of knowledge and knows his land so well. Working with clay, learn the process, build and see the result of the team… read more

(Excellent)

31 Jan 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Grace & Sam)

great happy and hardworking people .
host them for sure!
easy going and good hands for your project!! hope they will come back!

(Excellent)

22 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer (Emilia) for host

I can recommend everyone to volunteer at Alexis place.
It was an amazing experience.
It’s a place where you can learn a lot of thinks about constructing and about yourself. You can disconnect a little bit form the phone and live in the moment.
Alexis is a very lovely and uncomplicated person. He creates a nice working and living atmosphere and… read more

(Excellent)

21 Jan 2024

Left by host for Workawayer(Emilia)

emilia it’s a great volunteer!!
also a great person and definitely the best choice for your project.
if you have the good luck to have her you will understand my review!
host her !!

(Excellent)

23 Dec 2023

Left by host for Workawayer()

Excelentes!!.
Super personas con el mejor ánimo de trabajo y la pura energía!!
Tienes que aceptarlos en tu proyecto!!!
Fye un placer para mi tenerlos en casa

(Excellent)

25 Jul 2023

Left by host for Workawayer(Rhiannon)

rhiannon did great as a volunteer with me!
ashes very friendly m, self motivated and hard worker.
she made me a beautiful drawing with clay in my house !!
thanks

(Excellent)

25 Jul 2023

Left by Workawayer (Rhiannon) for host

Alexis is super laid back and easy to be around and as long as you like the easy going life you will love it just like I did! I loved being part of the project and felt like he gave me real ownership of the tasks whilst also allowing loads of flexibility. The valley is super peaceful so if your looking for some down time in nature it's perfect.… read more

(Very good)

17 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nicolas) for host

I only stayed for 10 days, because I already made other plans. I could have stayed a lot longer.

Working with clay was really fun and grounding.

The place is full of peace and harmony in the nature at a beautiful river.

But what made the experience really special were the people. Just beautiful!

Especially the Host Alexis made the short stay… read more

(Excellent)

14 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Annick Maria) for host

Alexi's home is beautifully and quietly located. The nice village of San Mateo Rio Hondo is a short forest walk away.
I really enjoyed my stay there, the peace and nature gave me a feeling of freedom! I am grateful to have met Alexis and many other inspiring people Alexis friends and the other volunteers. Alexis project is perfect to get dirty… read more

(Excellent)

11 May 2023

Left by Workawayer (Tomer) for host

Alexis his a great and talented man that know everything that comes to Eco building and living in and with nature.
except from that is a great guy with a big heart ❤️
do your self a favor and go put another brick in the wall,
and on the way go back to yourselves
I had a great time and a beautiful friendship 🙏🏻
vamos Alexis🇲🇽✌🏻

(Excellent)

2 May 2023

Left by host for Workawayer(Tomer)

Tomer its the absolute best volunteer!!!
It’s self motivated and super hard working!
Also a great guy with a great spirit!
Of you are lucky to have him you wiñl be as happy as me !!!
Thabks tomer !!

(Excellent)

23 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host

Alexis has the perfect way to make you feel part of his place.
Most kindly person I’ve ever meet. I left full of emotions and grateful.
Incredible learning and so I meet an amazing team there.

(Excellent)

21 Apr 2023

Left by host for Workawayer(Julia)

absolutely the best of the best!
if you are lucky to get her interested in your project accept 100% with priority.
no one better for a volunteer than her!!
super powerful human!!

(Excellent)

21 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (June & Georgia) for host

Our stay at Alexis’ place was a great experience full of nature and adventures. His property is located in the beautiful mountains, the perfect place to embrace being off-grid and connect with the community. During our 2 week stay we learned a lot about building with clay which was both interesting and enjoyable. Alexis guided us through the… read more

(Excellent)

8 Apr 2023

Left by Workawayer (Danielle) for host

Me and my partner stayed here for only a week however if we had more time, we would of definitely stayed longer!!
Alexis is super chill, friendly and good fun. The work is also super fun, I definitely felt my inner child come alive by stomping in the mud! It was really rewarding to see each layer of the walls being built.
The place is down by… read more

(Excellent)

19 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Nadire Olivia & Jake ) for host

Thanks Alexis for being such a kind, welcoming, funny and chilled out host. We really enjoyed our stay and we learnt a lot about the project and building with clay. We felt very welcome and Alexis was very proactive in connecting us with people in the town and the surrounding area. We enjoyed a wood fired hot tub under the stars on our first… read more

(Excellent)

20 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer(Nadire Olivia & Jake )

Amazing people!
Host them!
Súper attitude and happy easy going spirits!!
Also hard working:)

(Excellent)

16 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Toon) for host

Alexis is a very warm and welcoming person and he will teach you the art of clay building with a lot of enthusiasm.

His place next to the river is perfect to wind down and become one with nature!

The nearby village, San Mateo, is an authentic place full of interesting people. It's a unique and real experience.

I'm very grateful that I got to… read more

(Excellent)

10 Mar 2023

Left by host for Workawayer(Toon)

toon it’s an amazing guest !
no need to even think about it host him.
he’s a super worker and super person!
hope only the best for him!!
came a volunteer and left a friend

(Excellent)

11 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Majella) for host

Really enjoyed our time here!!
Not only is Alexis a very open hearted, chilled and funny person but also his place is in the beautiful nature or San Mateo where you can enjoy a little walk during the day or watch the sky full of stars in the night time… we only stayed for two weeks but already felt like a part of the community there. The work is… read more

(Excellent)

10 Mar 2023

Left by host for Workawayer(Majella)

super workawayer !!!
host her for sure!!
great personality and energy !!
ready to hit the work and the fun !!
host her and you won’t regret:)

(Excellent)

10 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Noémie) for host

The experience was amazing. A place where u can connect with not only other volunteers and the host but with the community of San Mateo as well! Coming with no experience in bioconstruction, I learned a lot about building with clay, carpentery and even cooking a bit. Would definitely recommend it here! Gracias Alexis

(Excellent)

11 Feb 2023

Left by host for Workawayer(Fabienne & Filipe)

The best of the best!
Host them for sure!!
Great attitude and spirit
Great people to know!
Im very happy they came to my proyect.

(Excellent)

7 Feb 2023

Left by Workawayer (Fabienne & Filipe) for host

Alexis and his project in San Mateo are wonderful! He's really gonna need some more help for the house he's building right now, so if you'd like to immerse yourself in nature, meet a lot of beautiful souls and feel like part of a community, cook over a fire, dance around in the mud and get to know the beautiful little town of San Mateo and its… read more

(Excellent)

19 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer(Irina)

She’s really cool and with great spirit

Host her

(Excellent)

18 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Maxim) for host

Muy buena experiencia!
Un terreno precioso en un lugar inspirador. Alexis es relajado, tiene buen corazón, es hospitalario y siempre buena onda.
La vida básica con el lujo de un jacuzzi bajo las estrellas!
Volveré!

(Excellent)

18 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer(Maxim)

Max is simply he best workaway
No more words to say!
Host him !!

(Excellent)

12 Jun 2018

Left by host for Workawayer(Gustav)

Host him!!!!
Gustav it’s a great Workawayer and friend.
A great guy with an even greatest travel schedule.
Good travel my friend.
Come back anytime

(Excellent)

10 Jun 2018

Left by Workawayer (Gustav) for host

Alexis lives in the beautiful mountains of Oaxaca. Following a snake-like road all the way down in the valley to a river where you are totally immersed in nature.
I learned more then I thought I would during my one month stay there. About plants and the nature around, how to live with the nature and also how to live in peace. Alexis is a great… read more

(Excellent)

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