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Gardening, carpentry, cooking or/and basic maintenance in mountain in front of the sea in Girona, Spain

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, world travelers and real life seekers,

    We live in a finca of 28 has. of forest , crop and fruit fields,with a great masia farmhouse (Catalan rural house) and adjoining agricultural and polivalent buildings in a beautiful and secluded mountainous environment, next to the Montseny Natural Park, 30 km from the Costa Brava, in the province of Girona.

    The project is a farm with usual and unusual aromatic herbs, and everything you can do with them, culinary, medicinal , artistic and cosmetic ways, and in 2 months the creation of a eco-rural-tourism for little groupes want be deeply connected with nature, and some ocasionally retreats or sesions of Samadeva and Gurdjieff Mouvements , Ikebana,s etc,

    The project is in the beginning, By the moment only the eco vegetable garden, the aromatics herbs and the fruit trees are ready.

    No tourists just now; only us, and some neighbours and friends ocasionally.

    We are 2 people working daily actively on the project, and we need help!

    We are looking for workawayers, interested in joining our project 2 months, till end of april aprox.
    Possibility of remuneration outside the exchange hours proposed ( 4 ,5hours /5 days week)+30 min dedicates to convivence activities) if someone decides to dedicate more energy and time to the commom project and we agree too.

    Welcome creative people, committed, competent and effective in the role assumed in some of the next wellcomed
    PROFILES
    -Gardener of vocation, with previous experience and knowledge.
    -Carpenter to help to protect, restore and renovate the wood windows , some doors, and furniture in the main house.
    - And if you really are a handy, a super McGiver, come and maybe we won’t let you go... ;-))

    Acomodation and meals are really great,...rooms are single or double with shared 3 big bathrooms.
    We stablish a 7/10 days trial time to feel both parts feel comfortable and happy with the exchange,
    You will need to have your own travel assurance or similars, (Seguridad Social, for example)

    After some misunderstandings about what it means real collaboration and co-existence, we really wellcome some feedback /reference/ from other hosts or previous collaborations

    Important: We are in the mountain, 15 km of the civilitation,, living with rural-light timminig , and enjoying a lot the sound of nature, a kind of silence. .Some persons feels the time here like a nature-retreat., with not enough social life. If you feel bored quick not going to the bars, or not going to the town, or cities, probably this is not your place.
    Although we respect individual freedom, alcohol and other drugs are not welcome.
    From May, we are looking for 1 capable and experienced person than would like live here for a long time, sharing actively the project with more commitmment, responsabilty and remuneration, a real way of life. For the conditions of this position, please, contact us.

    If you are some question or suggerence to do, don, t hesitate to contact with us.
    Many thanks for your time to read and know us!!!
    Our biggest wish is that this experience that we will share together will be unforgettable!
    Lluisa, Carles, and Rex

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    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

    We will share helping time, living together and moments of exchange around our passions: Samadeva Yoga, music, silence and everything you and the team of volunteers would like to share.

  • Help

    Help

    The time of work will usually be 4 ,5hours a day, 5 days a week but can be adapted to the hazards of the moment, tasks , and people. We dedicate aswell 30 min day to the comun spaces, and diary living tasks ( preparing fire , cleaning entrance, bathrooms, swimming pool, putting order in freeze, etc)

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Catalan: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    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

    The rooms are single, double or triple, with shared bathroomS. We really try to offer single room if you are alone, but sometimes could not be posible. If you want other options, we can discuss them.

    Although we respect individual freedom, alcohol and other drugs are not welcome. Sometimes , with special meals or moments, a good botlle of wine or similar is shared!!!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Access:
    Hostalric train station (1 hour from Barcelona and half an hour from Girona)

    In the surrounding area:
    Montseny Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve, Mediterranean Sea, Blanes, Tossa de Mar, Sant Feliu de Guixols.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4 ,30hours , 5 days week, +30 min diary living tasks

Host ref number: 498872285264

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