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Get creative! Dig in, eco-build, or design a garden in Orgiva, Spain

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  • Last activity: 26 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I am Carly and I have 3 dogs and a cat called Moon. We live in a beautiful rustic house with lots of beautiful land that is currently being developed. It is a mini-paradise with a lot of room for creative ideas and projects! As of yet, the land is quite wild and we are slowly cultivating. Also beginning to build eco-dwellings, such as a cob house.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
    Help with Eco Projects
    Animal Care
    Art Projects
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travelers will benefit from being part of a young project from the outset, with a lot of opportunity for brain-storming creative ideas, trying things out and making your own unique contribution. The location is wild and natural and you'll experience 'real rural life' in Andalucia... whilst having the benefits of being close to a lively town. You can pick fruit and nuts and the views from the roof terrace are stunning! You're welcome to practice your Spanish here. You can take part in caring for a variety of trees including Almond, Olive, Nispero, Fig, Orange and learn the ins and outs of the ingenious Spanish irrigation system! There may be opportunities to learn about cob-buliding and to take part in construction projects.

  • Help

    Help

    All of the above are possibilities but I wouldn't hope for all from one person! :) Many projects are running simultaneously... including the building of a cob-house, compost toilets and a field kitchen. Land-care skills are very much valued, as the land here is rich and diverse and always needs attention. There are opportunities to start a veggie-garden or to design permaculture. And the dogs always appreciate a cuddle and a good walk!!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    5m equipped Bell tent (with electricity and Internet) - or single room

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Orgiva town is a pretty 15 minute walk from the house. It is dynamic, international, full of interesting people and creative events in everything from belly dancing and yoga to free the inner voice and natural building techniques. There are stunning walks all around in the Alpujarra mountains. There are many international coffee shops in town with interesting, friendly people from different cultural backgrounds - English and Spanish are the main languages spoken. The nearest beaches are a 30 minute drive away.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 818425527223

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