Wunderschönes Landhaus in den Pyrenäen, Frankreich

Region: Almeria

At a thousand meters above sea level, our ecological Guesthouse is an 'off-grid' destination for creatively minded travellers high in the mountains of Andalucia. In the heart of a beautiful Natural Park, this ‘eco-chic’ guest house and 47 acre farm resides within a place of extreme natural beauty, profound peace and tranquillity and an awe inspiring wilderness, in one of Spain’s most dramatic alpine deserts. Our place combines two of the principle ideas fundamental for people who love peace, inspiration and the natural world. Ecology and creativity. We use the power from the sun and wind, cooking and heating with wood and recycling everything. As a creative retreat we are a place for the expression of art, design and creativity in all it’s forms. It is a place where one can withdraw from everyday life and focus on one’s creativity in a culturally stimulating environment. NOTE: as winter approaches we are looking for strong folk who can cut and chop wood for the house. People who are physical and able to move rocks, dig holes, build roads, clear overgrown areas of land and dig soil. If that's you (genuinely) then you will have a good time in the fresh air in the mountains.

Region: Maella, Aragon

The place is in a remote secluded and beautiful valley in Aragon, Spain. Near to the Catalonian border. There is nature all around. So ar we have seen Deer, wild Boar and many tracks. Lots of huge golden eagles overhead also great trials for walking and hiking. We have just recently finished renovating the old stone Casa into a fully functioning little house. A place which we also use during the daytime as a communal place for cooking and washing. You will have use of a caravan, where you can relax after work. It is completely off grid, we have our own water/power/internet and sewage solutions. However they are limited in usage as they are not on demand commodities... The new projects we have underway involve building earth houses from sand bags filled with packed earth and recycled materials. We have 2 under construction at present. We regularly visit the local tip, to collect wood and materials to recycle. We are looking for people to help with the earth house, general tasks and preparing land for veg/ herb garden, (We don't have our own vegetables yet), Landscaping, tree pruning. Building furniture from recycled wood. We looking for people with enthusiasm and some skills to help us. Creativity and new ideas are always welcomed, come down and add your own touch. We are also looking for some long term members to create a small community which is as self-sufficient as possible. Anyone who wishes to join us in this way should be able to support themselves whilst we get the community resources together and become more developed and are able to share our produce with each other. In exchange we will provide you with an area of land where you will be able to build your own eco-friendly living space. The place is very remote and isolated so this is for the adventurers out there, who want to enjoy nature as nature intended. We don't mind if you enjoy naturism, its a natural thing to enjoy. We are smoking friendly to, but please be careful with the cigarette ends. As for day to day living, we generally work in the mornings, giving you free time to enjoy in the later part of the day. There aren't many rules here, just the basic ones, like keeping the place tidy and clean. we believe that people should have this freedom, all we ask for is 4 hours a day, 6 days a week depending on on going projects and time of the year. Basic food is supplied so you can help yourself, mostly we try to use fresh fruit, veg and pulses. We can provide a tent/caravan (tent in the summer) and food. Camp beneath the stars with no light pollution, plenty of time for relaxing and exploring the countryside and mountains, national parks are not far away and make great hiking breaks... Thanks for looking and hope to hear from you. Craig, Tim and Nicola

Region: England

Hi our names are James and Tamara Stubbs. We live with our dog in a small Somerset village nestled in the hills outside of Frome (7 miles). James works from home and Tamara freelances and when she is not at home she could be anywhere in the world. It is a very sociable village with lots of things going on and a vibrant pub. There are no shops here but just 4 miles away is the small town of Bruton which has everything from a post office to a good butcher. Also some good additional pubs and great places to eat and drink. Batcombe is a very classic, unspoilt and very friendly English village and the roads here are very quiet. The walking is exceptional, hilly, and the dog is always up for extra walks, if you wanted the company. There are some interesting artisan food and drink producers in the area. We are near to Frome, Glastonbury, Wells, Stonehenge, Cheddar Gorge, Bradford-on-Avon, Bath. London is about 2 hours away either by train or there is an excellent coach service. If you are looking for classic English country life you would find it here. The villagers are worldly, welcoming and many, possibly most, have moved into the area from else where. There is no public transport but we will be happy to give a number of lifts to the local towns and sights during your time here. Ah yes! Our project. We have brought an old cottage which is has just been completely renovated. There are still odd jobs to do in the house but we really want to get the garden back where the builders have killed it. We would be looking for someone who enjoys gardening but would be happy to turn there hand at other projects in the home.

Region: Tuscany

Together with my 13 year old daughter Rosie and 2 cats I live in a simple farmhouse nestled in 3 hectares of natural land, yet accessible to a lovely local town. It is a special place of healing and beautiful nature. We are in the mountains of Monte Amiata, an undiscovered part of southern Tuscany. I work with colour and astrology, sometimes by skype, and offer readings, healing sessions, courses and workshops. We live a holistic lifestyle and eat a healthy diet that is mostly vegetarian. We enjoy hosting Workawayers, the mutual exchange, making new friends, sharing the simple beauty of our life in Italy, and have been so delighted and grateful for all the wonderful people who have come to stay and help!

Region: Lisbon

A small Hostel located in Graça one of the most traditional neighborhoods in Lisbon, and inside a unique and exquisite palace from the 16th century. It's at walking distance to many interesting spots of Lisbon, like São Jorge Castle, Feira da Ladra (flea-market), three of the greatest viewpoints of the city : Miradouro da Graça, Senhora do Monte and Santa Luzia, etc. Nearby you also have a lot of bus stops and subway to all city directions, and the stop for the famous and rustic tram in the city, the 28 - locally known as "the yellow" - , just one minute walk from our front door.