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Located in the middle of a Mediterranean valley surrounded by hills, overlooking the Azahar golden coastline, between the ancient villages of Peniscola and Benicassim city, you find us. The project´s aims are many; from ECO sustainable tourism, conservation and agroforestry, to promote environmental education through alternative ways of living focused on permaculture principles, arts and multi-cultural workshops.
My name´s Fran, and I´m an adventurer, photographer, writer and musician, well, that kind of crazy bohemian and sentimental guy, I guess. Hahaha. After I´ve been travelling and working for more than ten years in the four corners of this too-big world, years back I I put my hands on this beautiful piece of land with an old Stone FarmHouse, 10 hectares of olive groves, pine trees, low shrubs and many other species coming into view on different terraces levels, inhabited by hares and wild boars. There are loads of spots on site where you can re-connect to nature, watch the stars glowing in the inky countryside´s long sky, encircled by the magical sparkle of a few candles, and silence.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We impact the environment positively through conscientious deployment of the following measures: renewable energy from solar, rainwater harvesting for cooking, gardening, washing, managing water consumption through grey water irrigation systems, natural cultivation and cleaning methods that are completely chemical-free, eco constructions using as much as we cam natural materials, respecting the existing terrain, comprehensive environmental protection and reforestation.
Help
I´m mainly looking for somebody, interested in permaculture, independent, who d like to learn about Bioconstruction and sustainable living.
(Minimum age for the applicants 24 years old)
Main Task:
- working on a little Stonehouse, renovate the timber bars and set them on the roof , ( the job requires effort and get hands dirty)
Further duties
- general maintenance, painting
- some gardening perhaps
- cleaning
- Animals feed
- cooking
You will be asked to help for 5 days per week, 4-5 hours per day. Week ends off
The food is focused mostly on a vegetarian menu.
Once the daily tasks are done, you can feel pretty free to do whatever) you want. Creating arts, growing plants, playing with Chiara (four-legged friend), the cats, the chickens, doing meditation, take long strolls or come along with me for some shows or events or beach!
* There's 1 km of dirty road in order to reach us*
*The water supply needs to be used sensibly*
*Internet access is limited by phone data*
*It is forbidden to make a fire outside*
*In case of low power supply from solar or storms, we may ration/cut the use of the electricity for a few hours*Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentAccommodation
Private room, tipee, tent, caravan: all depending availability.
What else ...
The eco farm is a strategical point for those who want to be surrounded by nature but close to the beach. It is just 15 minutes away, driving along the motorway, from the Azahar coastline! Additionally, the area surrounding is also filled of stunning Middle-Ages villages like Alcala de Xivert, Villafames, and Peniscola; all places where you can dip into the ancient Spanish culture and spectacular pagan and religious festivities. On the other hand you also have the gleaming cities of Benicassim and Castellon de la Plana, well-known for their summer festivals, or National Parks as “Desert de las Palmas” and “Serra D´Irta”.
Castellon is the main city around, and has an airport as well: you can find several flights connections from/to Castellon de la Plana airport.
if you land in Valencia instead, it s about 1h 30 minutes to Castellon City by train.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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we been doing load of things here at the Eco Farm, mostly gardening, pruning the green terraces and forest: hard work indeed. Shane is experienced, he never complaint about getting his hands dirty. On the contrary he had a beautiful smile curling his lips even during… read more
It has almost been one year (sorry for never leaving a review Fran) since I spent one month in the amazing Wildspirit Community. Fran has been the most amazing host! He was welcoming, kind, told amazing stories… read more
I felt free in your little paradise, thank you so much for sharing it with me:)
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we been doing load of things here at the Eco Farm, mostly gardening, pruning the green terraces and forest: hard work indeed. Shane is experienced, he never complaint about getting his hands dirty. On the contrary he had a beautiful smile curling his lips even during… read more
It has almost been one year (sorry for never leaving a review Fran) since I spent one month in the amazing Wildspirit Community. Fran has been the most amazing host! He was welcoming, kind, told amazing stories… read more
I felt free in your little paradise, thank you so much for sharing it with me:)
It s nothing you have to tell hiim, he s super independent - he knows already what he should do and that's exactly the person you wish to have around. Good vibes surround Martijn - he s already part part of the soul famiily.
I really enjoyed my stay at your house! It was a great experience living in the middle of nature with a lot of nice music, I love it! You are a great musician!
And you teached me a lot with all your life experience, so I feel smarter now:)
I also felt really free and independent at your place. I used your bike to go to the beach or to the… read more
Fran is a brilliant host, you can tell he really cares about trying to bring back the Forrest to the land.… read more