The Hacienda
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- History of the
Hacienda
- Cofradia de
Suchitlan
- Staying at the
Hacienda
- Hacienda Meals
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- Costs at the
Hacienda
- All Inclusive
Package
- A La Carte
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History of the
Hacienda
For many years Project Amigo was operated from folding tables in the
living room of the rented house of Ted Rose and Susan Hill in
Cofradía. In 1999 a private home consisting of a complex of
buildings around an inner courtyard became available for purchase
down the street from Ted and Susan's home. Seven generous
individuals contributed to the purchase and subsequent extensive
remodeling of the buildings, which became known as "the
Hacienda." The original donors were Project Amigo Board members
Catherine Munson, Joyce and Clark Palmer, and Frank and Kathie
Mayhew. Additional contributions came from Dr. Robert and Sue Parks;
Doug McGeorge and Janice Petty; Cass Sylvia and Craig Reynolds; and
Project Amigo founders Ted Rose and Susan Hill.
The Hacienda is now owned by Project Amigo, a California non-profit
corporation. The remodel of the office space was completed in
February 2000, and the guest quarters were first used by visitors in
October of that year. Project Amigo is pleased to invite you to its
headquarters and guest facility. We hope you will feel at home.
Cofradia de
Suchitlan
Cofradía is a typical country village in western Mexico with
a population of about 1200 people. It is located about 20 km (12 mi)
north of the city of Colima (the capital of the state of Colima) on
the west coast of Mexico.
Staying at the
Hacienda
Guests are welcome to use the microwave oven, toaster oven, and
coffee makers in the downstairs kitchen. There is also a
refrigerator in the upstairs kitchen above the patio.
Hacienda Meals
Breakfast is usually served from 8:30 till 9:00 am and is usually a
time for announcements for volunteers. During work weeks, most meals
will be provided at the Hacienda by local chefs in our
state-of-the-art kitchen. Meatless dishes are always available, and
we use organic produce at every opportunity. Guests who visit at
times other than work weeks may request catered meals at the
Hacienda. See “A La Carte” for prices.
Guests are welcome to use the microwave oven, toaster oven, and
coffee makers in the downstairs kitchen. There is also a
refrigerator in the upstairs kitchen above the patio.
Costs at the
Hacienda
For non-Work Week Volunteers (for the price of Work Weeks, see our
Volunteer Opportunities page.) All prices are in US dollars and all
donations above these actual costs support educational programs for
children.
Winter Work Week
Package
1 week (7 or 8 days) = $1200.00 per person.
Includes: pickup from and delivery to airport or bus station
(Guadalajara, Manzanillo or Colima), lodging, breakfasts at the
Hacienda, comidas (large mid-afternoon meals) at local restaurant,
cenas (light late evening suppers) at the Hacienda or local
restaurant, all ground transportation, including driver, guided
tours of tourist attractions. Does not include: long-distance phone
calls, laundry, tips other than at restaurants, alcoholic beverages
other than beer.
A La Carte
Airport or bus station pickup or delivery for up to four people
is:
- Guadalajara - $130
- Manzanillo - $100
- Colima - $40
Bed and breakfast at the Project Amigo Hacienda, per room, per
day:
- 1 room, single occupancy - $50-60 depending on room;
- 1 room, double occupancy - $60-70 depending on room;
- 1 room, three people - $80 (Room #2 only);
- Cot for extra child - $15 per child
Meals: Comida (large mid-afternoon meal) at local restaurant,
with group when Project Amigo pays for entire meal - $15 per person.
Catered dinner at Hacienda, minimum four people - $15 per person.
Cena (light late evening supper) in Cofradía, with group when
Project Amigo pays for entire meal - $10 per person.
Car and driver, up to four people:
- Full day (up to 8 hours)- $120 plus tolls
- Half day (4 hours or less) - $70 plus tolls
Phone calls to US - $1 per minute
Laundry service - $4 per load
