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We live on a permaculture homestead on 3 hectares, a 10 min walk to the centre of Medina Sidonia, a small rural town in Cádiz, Andalucía.
We have fruit trees, vegetable patch and chickens.
I hope that people who come here learn how to live more gently on our beautiful planet and with a lot less material 'stuff" and a lot less waste. Your contribution helps me protect this beautiful place and its biodiversity while I work full time.
We are a bilingual English/Spanish family that believes that all religions are equal and to be respected.
Many people want to come and learn Spanish. This is unrealistic. Volunteers need to connect to each other so the main communication language depends on the group. Find a way to have conversations lessons in town. If you have a decent level of Spanish and can communicate we can certainly switch to Spanish and help improve it if everyone else speaks Spanish.
I work full time as a teacher during the week so you need to be a very proactive, independent problem-solver! I require a minimum 4 week stay.
My 17 year old daughter lives with me and the other 3 children are working, studying or exploring.
It is hard physical work here generally walking up and down on a slope constantly. You need to get a kick out of physical labour and enjoy the tired sensation of a job well done.
Throwing food in the bin hurts my soul.... and we try to eat from the vegetable patch so it doesn't go into the Compost bin.... slightly less soul damage!
We eat meat occasionally but happy to adjust to other different requirements so long as complicated cooking is lead by those in need. We support La Almaciga (Medina) and the Red Agroecologico de Cadiz.
Smokers - Cigarette smoke really affects my body so it needs to be far away from me
We share our space with a donkey, dog and 4 cats.
Looking forward to interviewing you for our project!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
After 8 years hosting volunteers what they take away from being here is reconnecting. This space has a very special energy and helps people see clearly who they are.
I am learning to connect and work with earth amd plant energies and how to honour them. Happy to share these with those interested
Tangible skills are basic living hanits with less water, solar electriicty and avoiding food waste. Learning to water, weed, strim, prune.
Observation, self organisation and proactivity - overcoming that hump of "I don't know" (not an expert), saiting for someone else to.tell you and just experimenting and learning from mistakes.
I have an permaculture library for those who want to research.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Daily jobs: Caring for the donkey. - moving hin to graze and bringing water. Compost. Watering. Weeding. Strimming. Food preservation
Your food preparation amd keeping the area clean and tidy to be enjoyed.
Winter jobs: Digging vegetable beds and planting
Summer jobs: Wood maintenance. Painting
Spring/Autumn jobs: Plant multiplication. Planting. Pruning.
Long term projects depending on skills!
Prepare the project details to present to the town hall.
Build a compost toilet and outside kitchen
Restoring a spring reservoir (alberca) with lime mortar
Please ensure that you have either the extended European medical coverage or some sort of medical insurance . Farm work involves tools and accidents can happen easily.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Currently we offer 2 caravans and space for parking a camper van and meals. Our food, we love food, ranges from European to spicy Asian. We are mostly vegetarian!
Be aware there is limited indoor space.
We have an indoor toilet/shower with heating and an outdoor compost toilet with open air cold water shower. The kitchen is communal.
What else ...
There are bus services from Medina Sidonia are Chiclana and Cadiz.
There are Flix bus services but the pick up point is on the motorway but I am happy to help out by dropping off and picking up around my work schedule.
The nearest supermarket is 10 minutes walk and the town has some shops, banks, cafés and bars!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The wifi connection is not optic fibre but transmitted in. Enough to download stuff and stream and have a video call.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 Hours a week
Feedback (6)
She is very sensitive to our planets needs and respectful to all sentient beings.
Thank you Merle for your contribution to the Earth as well as making our lives easier.
May we… read more
She has stayed with us for 2 months and we are sad to see her leave.
She has learnt about planting and weeding here in our vegetable patch.
Excellent creative cook and has improved her bread making skills too.
I found her very trustworthy, responsible and… read more
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She is very sensitive to our planets needs and respectful to all sentient beings.
Thank you Merle for your contribution to the Earth as well as making our lives easier.
May we… read more
She has stayed with us for 2 months and we are sad to see her leave.
She has learnt about planting and weeding here in our vegetable patch.
Excellent creative cook and has improved her bread making skills too.
I found her very trustworthy, responsible and… read more
The finca is nestled in the hills of Andalusia with a fabulous view, in the distance you can admire the ocean, a… read more
The work was interesting, a lot independent, and you could bring your own ideas into it. Also there was always room for appreciating.
Last but not least Kerry supported us in getting to know the region.
Thank you so much!
We are looking forward to see you again and… read more
THANK YOU
Looking forward to seeing you both again in the future.
Besides that, there is just so… read more
This place is magical on so many levels. The days were filled with satisfying work, deep and interesting conversations, laughter, homemade meals, meditation, trips to explore some of Spains beautiful sights,… read more
