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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 RexTypes of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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
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: IntermediateThis 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
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 ...
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
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?
More than two
Hours expected
4 ,30hours , 5 days week, +30 min diary living tasks
Feedback (8)
Con una tendencia natural a la empatía, la alegría, el disfrute de la vida y la comunicación positiva y activa.
En busca de su propio proyecto abordan con interes, curiosidad y entrega las tareas… read more
Luisa was very noce, friendly and open minded. Carles and Oriols are very kinds and they helped me a lot.
I think it is a very nice place to do workaway in Catalunya.
I appreciate all (Luisa, Carles and Oriols). Thanks a lot for the experience
Mohanad
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Con una tendencia natural a la empatía, la alegría, el disfrute de la vida y la comunicación positiva y activa.
En busca de su propio proyecto abordan con interes, curiosidad y entrega las tareas… read more
Luisa was very noce, friendly and open minded. Carles and Oriols are very kinds and they helped me a lot.
I think it is a very nice place to do workaway in Catalunya.
I appreciate all (Luisa, Carles and Oriols). Thanks a lot for the experience
Mohanad
Her laughter still resounds among us. She helped in the best actitud ever in everything was proposed, and she surprised me cooking excelent meals .
Vanessa is very young , but with a lot of experiences, travels and friends, a lovely person.
Aswell… read more
Marika is allways wellcome. We all miss her smile, her strenght and desition in the tasks, her company quiet and delicate, her meals, in fact..her precious presence.
I wish you the best, y si pasas`por el Montseny, ya sabes donde estamos. Un gran abrazo Marika
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He helped hard, eficient, good and in shinning actitude in everything proposed, and much more in the convivence tasks. Cooking delicius focacias, bread, tarte tatin,,, and eating with pleasure all you cook.
We… read more
Mi paso por Can Pons-Xic fue muy inspirador. El lugar es increíble. La finca está inmersa en un paisaje espectacular... Con vistas al Mar, a la montaña. El bosque de Alcornoques, sus senderos, paseos...
El día a día fue muy llevadero, por la mañana luego del desayuno, Lluisa nos otorgaba una sesión de limpieza… read more
Tranquilo, sereno, sonriente, generoso, trabajador, fiable, culto, ..ha vivido aqui 3 meses durante los… read more
Harsh and Daniela are really young , but with a lot of lived experiences, not allways easy or comuns.
Quiet but strong, not "charlatanes" but with great humour sense and interesting thoughts to share.
The relation here were growing in the good direction, cause… read more
The finca is surrounded by beautiful nature so it’s perfect for walking around and finding your peace. Even though Lluisa’s project is huge and she’s often busy she finds time to share her everyday life with workawayers, from sharing great meals and talks,… read more
Inteligentes, chispeantes, llenos de vida, energía limpia y fresca, participativos, buenos compañeros, mucho amor y curiosidad sana y proyectada por todo y generosos con su tiempo y conocimientos.
Los dias compartidos se han hecho presencia, una presencia llena… read more
Fue para nosotros un regalo del Universo en un momento que, sin saberlo, necesitábamos llegar a este hermoso sitio para aprender tantas cosas.
Más allá de la belleza del lugar, hemos sentido mucha… read more