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Help on an eco farm near the village of Gaucin, Andalusia, Spain

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  • Last activity: 27 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello,
    we have an organic farm of approx 3 hec situated in a beautiful part of the Ronda mountain range near the village of Gaucin. We need help with the daily chores of the farm such as maintenance of the land and gardens, construction and repair of dry stone walls, restoring old buildings In exchange for independent accomodation and food grown on the land & spanish lessons, we are looking for a responsable mid to long term stay,preferably a couple. Animal lovers a must as we have, dogs, cats, chickens, goats,sheep and 2 donkeys and pot belly pigs, all rescued.Own transport preferred but not essential.
    Hola
    Tenemos una finca ecológica de aprox 3 hec ubicado en una zona muy hermosa de la Serrania de Ronda entre los pueblos de Gaucin y Estacion de Gaucin. Necesitamos ayuda con las tareas cotidianas de la finca como el mantenimiento de los huertos y el jardín, y reformas de las casas antiguas en cambio de alojamiento independiente, comida básica y del huerto, estamos buscando gente responsable , amados de la naturaleza y los animales para estancias a media y largo plazo, preferiblemente 2personas. Tenemos 3 perros, 9 gatos, gallinas,, patos , ovejas y cerdos vietnamitas, 2 burros todos de rescate. Transporte propio seria preferible pero no esencial.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    A possibility to learn Spanish and experience the friendliness of a nearby typical whitewashed andalucian village , intergration with the local folk, A wonderful natural environment with the self sufficiency ethos with harmony and respect of our surroundings .
    Una oportunidad de aprender Español y vivir en un entorno muy típico andaluz. Un sitio maravilloso arropado de la naturaleza con una filosofía ecologista y auto suficiente en armonía y con respeto con lo que nos rodea.

  • Help

    Help

    General maintenance of the farm,'assisting with the vegetable garden, feeding animals, cleaning animal pens , some help finishing off building works and occasional house sitting.
    Mantenimiento general en el huerto y con los animales , construcciones y cuidado de la casa.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Self contained garden apartment
    Casita independiente en el jardin

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are on the edge of a wonderful natural park with lots of beautiful walks our nearest village has a railway station conecting to Algerciras and Ronda and further. The coast is also an hour away.
    Estamos en las puertas de un parque Natural maravilloso con muchos senderos , el pueblo mas cercano con una estación de tren con la linea Algerciras a Ronda y otros destinos. La costa solo a una hora de distancia.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have wifi connection for our Workaways.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a parking area next to our entrance where there is space for a camping van .

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We already have 3 dogs 3 cats but have had Workaways with friendly dogs and cats before .

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 397799575179

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