Ecological project needs helpers in Asturias, Spain
Description
We, Astrid and Thomas, are starting up a small ecological project, farm and retreat centre near Infiesto. Fontebona has a magnificent mixture of forest, bush and grassland. It´s situated in the green Asturian mountains.
Our project is ideal for people who want to do a quite physical but very varied job in the lovely countryside of Asturias. There's a great many things to be done: mainly working the land by tidying up the grounds, making terraces, maintaining the vegetable garden, but also convert the stable into a public area with bathrooms, a reception, a small bar-restaurant.
Apart from these main projects, there is some animal (donkey) care and sometimes making jams, yogurt, cider, chutney.
Having experience with construction work or with your own (vegetable) garden or forestry would be really great.
We ask you to help us at least two weeks. This gives you the opportunity to start feeling at home (learn where the cookies are) and not only start a specific project but also end it. We will off course ask you to do projects that are in line with your possibilities or preferences.
For us there is a wagon. For you we have a sleeping place in our little caravan or camper van. We have some basic services installed like a hot shower and a toilet. Solar panels provide electricity.
We appreciate it if you think and discuss with us about the development and realisation of ideas and experiments. We are not vegetarians nor smokers, but don't mind if you are.
For us, much is possible. Get in touch with us to find out.
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Somos Astrid y Thomas, empezando un pequeño proyecto ecológico, con granja y retiro, cerca de Infiesto. Fontebona es una magnífica mezcla de bosque y prado. Está en la montaña verde de Asturias.
Nuestro proyecto es ideal para gente que quiera hacer tanto un trabajo bastante físico como variado en la bonita naturaleza de Asturias. Hay una variación enorme de cosas de hacer: principalmente limpiar el terreno, hacer las parcelas llanas, trabajar en la huerta, pero también convertir el establo en un espacio público con servicios higiénicos, una recepción y un bar-restaurante.
A parte de estos trabajos principales a veces hay que atender a las burras, hacer confitura, yogur, sidra o chutney (salsa picante de India).
Sería fantástico si tienes conocimiento profesional de la construcción o si tienes experiencia con tu propia huerta o con la silvicultura.
Te pedimos que nos ayudes por lo menos dos semanas. Así tienes la oportunidad de sentirte como en tu casa (aprender dónde están las galletas) y no sólo empezar un proyecto específico sino también terminarlo. Por supuesto te consultaremos para hacer proyectos que estén en línea con tus posibilidades o preferencias.
Para nosotros hay un vagón. Para ti tenemos una cama en nuestra pequeña caravana o coche cama. Hay unos servicios básicos como una ducha caliente y un baño. Placas solares nos proveen de electricidad.
Apreciamos mucho si reflexionas con nosotros para desarollar y realizar ideas y experimentos. No somos vegetarianos ni fumadores, pero no nos molesta si lo eres.
Estamos abiertos a muchos posibilidades. Ponte en contacto con nosotros para hablar de lo que sí y de lo que no es posible.
Our project is ideal for people who want to do a quite physical but very varied job in the lovely countryside of Asturias. There's a great many things to be done: mainly working the land by tidying up the grounds, making terraces, maintaining the vegetable garden, but also convert the stable into a public area with bathrooms, a reception, a small bar-restaurant.
Apart from these main projects, there is some animal (donkey) care and sometimes making jams, yogurt, cider, chutney.
Having experience with construction work or with your own (vegetable) garden or forestry would be really great.
We ask you to help us at least two weeks. This gives you the opportunity to start feeling at home (learn where the cookies are) and not only start a specific project but also end it. We will off course ask you to do projects that are in line with your possibilities or preferences.
For us there is a wagon. For you we have a sleeping place in our little caravan or camper van. We have some basic services installed like a hot shower and a toilet. Solar panels provide electricity.
We appreciate it if you think and discuss with us about the development and realisation of ideas and experiments. We are not vegetarians nor smokers, but don't mind if you are.
For us, much is possible. Get in touch with us to find out.
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Somos Astrid y Thomas, empezando un pequeño proyecto ecológico, con granja y retiro, cerca de Infiesto. Fontebona es una magnífica mezcla de bosque y prado. Está en la montaña verde de Asturias.
Nuestro proyecto es ideal para gente que quiera hacer tanto un trabajo bastante físico como variado en la bonita naturaleza de Asturias. Hay una variación enorme de cosas de hacer: principalmente limpiar el terreno, hacer las parcelas llanas, trabajar en la huerta, pero también convertir el establo en un espacio público con servicios higiénicos, una recepción y un bar-restaurante.
A parte de estos trabajos principales a veces hay que atender a las burras, hacer confitura, yogur, sidra o chutney (salsa picante de India).
Sería fantástico si tienes conocimiento profesional de la construcción o si tienes experiencia con tu propia huerta o con la silvicultura.
Te pedimos que nos ayudes por lo menos dos semanas. Así tienes la oportunidad de sentirte como en tu casa (aprender dónde están las galletas) y no sólo empezar un proyecto específico sino también terminarlo. Por supuesto te consultaremos para hacer proyectos que estén en línea con tus posibilidades o preferencias.
Para nosotros hay un vagón. Para ti tenemos una cama en nuestra pequeña caravana o coche cama. Hay unos servicios básicos como una ducha caliente y un baño. Placas solares nos proveen de electricidad.
Apreciamos mucho si reflexionas con nosotros para desarollar y realizar ideas y experimentos. No somos vegetarianos ni fumadores, pero no nos molesta si lo eres.
Estamos abiertos a muchos posibilidades. Ponte en contacto con nosotros para hablar de lo que sí y de lo que no es posible.
Area
Asturias, Spain
Type of work
Teaching,Other,
Language practise,
Helping with Tourists,
Animal care,
Help in the house,
Help with Eco project,
Farming,
General Maintenance,
Cooking / shopping,
Building,
Gardening
Work
NB! The 1st compilation photo shows the land as it is NOW. The 2nd compilation photo shows the land as it is GOING TO BE (and in some aspects already is).
Languages spoken
dutch, english, spanish, german, french
Accommodation
For you we have a sleeping place in our little caravan or camper van.
What else ...
We cannot host more than 2 people at the time. We do not mind if you bring your dog.
Town (Infiesto) is 4 km away. We're in the mountains, but not too high (250m). The National Park Picos de Europa is about 20 km's away. Beach is half an hour drive, and also to be reached by train or bus. The bigger cities (Oviedo, Gijón) are about 45 car/bus/train minutes away.
Town (Infiesto) is 4 km away. We're in the mountains, but not too high (250m). The National Park Picos de Europa is about 20 km's away. Beach is half an hour drive, and also to be reached by train or bus. The bigger cities (Oviedo, Gijón) are about 45 car/bus/train minutes away.
Fontebona
An impression of our place Click to enlarge
Host ref number: 19383351374c
Feedback left about host
With Thomas and Astrid i had an excellent time (my first workaway experience). it was a shame astrid wasn´t there for most of my stay there but the eco way of life, food, solar energy, fresh water is so refreshing. Thomas is a very intelligent guy who speaks english better than i do and taught me a lot about wood, I wish the best of luck to you more
Sharon is a bright and very hard working woman. She is independent, which made working with her very pleasant. Because Sharon has picked up a lot of useful and interesting knowledge traveling around the world, we now finally know we are the owners of a true iddly pan. We wish Sharon all the best with her Camino, both here and in Ireland.
You´d be hard pushed to find a more genuine workaway experience than with Thomas and Astrid (+ furry friends:), who make living in a van in the middle of the woods a VERY appealing idea indeed!! A lovely, down to earth couple with a lot of interesting things to say and invaluable insights to offer their volunteers. For those with a curious mind, more
Sissi is excellent, both as a person and a co-worker. She is social and independent, mindful of details and a hard worker. We had a great time while she was with us.
i've had a great month learning so much about building, about nature, about art and so much more which i would never have expected!
thank you for helping me making my mind up and to get some clarity in the current mess in my life ;)
thank you for helping me making my mind up and to get some clarity in the current mess in my life ;)
Connor and his friend Eric were hard workers, very communicative, easy going and strong helpers. We enjoyed their company very much.
Astrid and Thomas were great hosts! Their land, as well as the Asturias as a whole, are gorgeous and every day is something new at the campsite. Anyone would be lucky to spend a couple weeks.
Eric and his friend Connor were hard workers, very communicative, easy going and strong helpers. We enjoyed their company very much.
Connor and I really enjoyed our time here. Thomas and Astrid were very hospitable. They were also very flexible with their time. We were able to make a day trip to Gijon as well as spend some time in the Picos. I appreciated the trip very much and would recommend this site.
Lovely girl, bright, and very motivated to get a job done. Janne knows incredibly much about horses, ponies and donkeys. Borka is a very well behaved little dog.
I had great 2 weeks staying with Astrid and Thomas! They show great hospitality, provide lovely food etc. Amazing nature and beautiful place far away from civilisation. I would recommend everybody to go in summer though ;)
Nina was a very very nice helper. Clever conversations. Determined to finish any specific project. Eager to learn. We will never forget her.
I had a wonderful experience helping Thomas and Astrid. They are very kind, hard working and good to talk to. I learned very much from my stay with them.
We thought Dean to be a nice guy, easy going. He has been with us for more than three weeks, in which he showed to be a good helper, who preferred working on a specific project instead of doing all kinds of everything.
Its been almost 2 years since i spent time with Astrid & Thomas but having resumed using this site recently i noticed i had'nt left any feedback at the time, well better late than never perhaps. I found my time with the guys very interesting and enjoyable. From digging trenches to sawing floorboards to killing bracken. They are good people and i more
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