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Last replied
29 Aug 2023
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. I am living in a big country house in the mountains at 1500 mts high, in the nacional park of sierra Nevada far away from the next village OHANES 10 kms, with 2 dogs, 2 ponies, one horse and a cat...I need help because my children are living in Almeria town and working full time , and also they dont like so much working the weekends in the cortijo!
Plenty of work outside with dry herbs and woodshed to repair sometimes...stoneswalls...
i am an obsess recycling person and DIY.
Love originality and artist people also enjoying good clasic music...or jazz...or guitar etc .and lecture
I am a seventy nine years old healthy french woman, still doing every morning yoga, but with big arthrose problems now..sometimes hard to live in this big country house alone with so much things to do.and I cannot carry weight anymore.
My place is beautiful, I am in the National Park of Sierra Nevada at 1500mts high, a paradise with views of the sea of the famous Natural Park of Cabo de Gata near Almeria, at one hour and a half drive.
I want to interchange my way of life in nature, good air, silence, ideal for a health recuperation, all is ecological, solar panels, chymnies and only wood in winter to be warm in the house.
My ponies and horse and in general all animals are my folies and loved one, but i like to share all what i have the chance to have and learn every day a little more with nice friendship and company also together giving me an hand i need here everyday.
Thank you in advance and welcome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am old then we can exchange adventures and experiences¡¡¡ i have plenty of friends however personaly now i love to be alone and i donotmove so often to the village or the town...i apreciate my tranquility with all this quite place far away of noise and people. the village isnot far, but one hour walking, ideal here for a writer lover, music lover, hiker bike lover . naturecontact.
Help
Help collecting almonds in october only , in the vegetable garden from May till October, as well as general help with maintenance of the cortijo, water pipes problems, building wood sheds, building stones terraces, cutting wood with a chainsaw , pruning trees in winter only. There is sometimes hard work (boys;), repairing stoneswalls, steps, fences, a bit of ciment and sometimes easy job like recolection of vegetables in summer, etc..welcome for nice ideas.There is always some work to do. I am looking specially help to repair fences, and cutting wood in winter only.............
I would like to find somebody able to stay at less 3 months or more all the year if posible and so far to keep the cortijo if i am away.
Only person responsable and aboveall...very very handy please.I cannot walk so good now then need really help everyday...moving the hours working and day for the free day. when it is more convenient . I willnot abuse and will respect the break time por sure.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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
A nice room with all the commodities, shower and fireplace.
Food include, breakfast help yourself, main meal together at midday, snack in the evening...
What else ...
I do not like smokers at all,and drinkers either please. More mature person required.
I am able to pick you up to the bus station or Almeria airport.
I am leaving in the National Park of Sierra Nevada, then beautiful views and all sorts of trekking.
Granada is only at 150kms and deserve the visit, also the troglodites caves houses of Guadix.
The sea is at one hour and a half with the natural Park of Cabo de Gata.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of place really no problems
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
4 hours per day, 6 days the week
Host ref number: 5577235114e5
Feedback (24)
22 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Leopold & Josephine) for host
Janine is such a nice person and her home is just a wonderful place. The view is amazing and the dogs and ponys are great. The work was challenging, but also fun. We were flexibel with our time schedule. Overall we had a fantastic experience and would love to come back again!
22 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Leopold & Josephine)
Very satisfied with the help and friendship ...mervellous workers with my poneys and horse ..also digg ing hard to repair the fences... good company however the big problem i have with the water here...Hope to receive them again sometimes. Be sure to be totally happy with them both.
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Beautiful worker and companion..i will remember long time his help and presence here..shame the time goes on too quick..lovely young man
(Excellent
)
2 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Giorgio)
very very good worker and compagny,,,specially to prune trees and garden outdoor job,,,lovely man to share a life to gether,,,adapting so good with the dificulties here sometime in a cortijo.
(Excellent
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1 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Giorgio) for host
Stayed with Janine for 2 month and had a wonderful time. Location is beautiful and relaxing, the accommodation self-contained and very good. Janine is a wonderful, caring and supportive host who takes her environmental concerns very seriously. The work is varied, the food interesting and plentiful and the dogs great company. Ohanes, the nearest… read more
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(4.6)
Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
(5.0)
22 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Leopold & Josephine) for host
Janine is such a nice person and her home is just a wonderful place. The view is amazing and the dogs and ponys are great. The work was challenging, but also fun. We were flexibel with our time schedule. Overall we had a fantastic experience and would love to come back again!
22 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Leopold & Josephine)
Very satisfied with the help and friendship ...mervellous workers with my poneys and horse ..also digg ing hard to repair the fences... good company however the big problem i have with the water here...Hope to receive them again sometimes. Be sure to be totally happy with them both.
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Beautiful worker and companion..i will remember long time his help and presence here..shame the time goes on too quick..lovely young man
(Excellent
)
2 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Giorgio)
very very good worker and compagny,,,specially to prune trees and garden outdoor job,,,lovely man to share a life to gether,,,adapting so good with the dificulties here sometime in a cortijo.
(Excellent
)
1 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Giorgio) for host
Stayed with Janine for 2 month and had a wonderful time. Location is beautiful and relaxing, the accommodation self-contained and very good. Janine is a wonderful, caring and supportive host who takes her environmental concerns very seriously. The work is varied, the food interesting and plentiful and the dogs great company. Ohanes, the nearest… read more
29 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristina)
Very nice girl,,,good help,,,,good cooker and good company.
(Very good
)
30 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Séverine) for host
I had a wonderful 15 days with Janine! She is such a sweet lady, and has had a really interesting life and energetic spirit.
She has an adorable stone house, and I got a cosy room with fire, and my own bathroom.
The work I did was mostly cutting bushes that were in the way of the trees. At the end I enjoyed this work because it was outside, and… read more
She has an adorable stone house, and I got a cosy room with fire, and my own bathroom.
The work I did was mostly cutting bushes that were in the way of the trees. At the end I enjoyed this work because it was outside, and… read more
30 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Séverine)
Very very nice young girl...always happy and enjoying the job or the food,,strong and healthy all the time,,15 days was not long enough to have deep conversation...but anyway i feel me well with her company ....hope the same for her. I recomend her por sure.
(Excellent
)
9 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
I was so happy to find this place. I had a great time, learn many things and had always a good company. Janine was so friendly, interested and open minded. The work wasn’t hard and the food was great. Also the accommodation was very nice. Thank you for this great time. I had some tears in my eyes when I left the place...
3 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
Very nice girl and help every time,,,sweet and quite person,,,hard worker , always ready to work..and easy to manage and ,live together ...thank you so much young pretty Clara,,,my home will be always open to you if one day you want to return here.
(Excellent
)
24 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Doug)
Very nice man, well done job, working clean and no stop before everything is finish ...very kind , patient and silent...smart to find the best however it is weird and dificult. I recomend him por sure.
(Excellent
)
24 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Doug) for host
Jamie is a great host. She is a very strong person who has carved out a comfortable living in a dry, rugged place. She is accepting and understanding and has knowledge and wisdom only acquired through the years.
The work is always challenging both mentally and physically. The large residence needs different kinds of upkeep but with the tools,… read more
The work is always challenging both mentally and physically. The large residence needs different kinds of upkeep but with the tools,… read more
24 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Arren)
Very very good person, always finding something to do before you ask him,,,smart to reach the job however it is dificult and weird...good and originalcooker what ever you have in the fridge,,ready tohelp any time you need him...I recomend him 100 %,,,good as an english teacher also,,,then perfect.
(Excellent
)
27 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
Janine was my adorable French/Spanish grandmother. Extremely caring, loving and inspiring. She loves her animals wholeheartedly and is devoted to her land and living a clean and sustainable life. The Cortijo is beautiful with lots of great hiking trails near by. I was there for 2 months to train Rayo, a stubborn pony with the most loving… read more
24 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
The best volonteer I have meet in my life, patient , knowledge, hard worker, love for everybody and anything but the more ....love and respect to animals and be sure my horses and dogs miss her care and attention. Me too. She take care of me like a grandchild and no dificulties at all for his diet . Hope she will be free next year for company and… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Martha) for host
Volunteering at Janine’s offers an opportunity to live in a way that I suspect doesn’t exist in Spain much anymore. The house is very traditional and is in Sierra Nevada National Park - so it is also quite isolated. The view is spectacular. It’s an experience just to live in such a place for a while.
I stayed at her cortijo for three and a half… read more
I stayed at her cortijo for three and a half… read more
24 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Martha)
Very pleased to have the help of Martha and his quite person transmiting his joy of life and responsabilities.
(Very good
)
16 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Fergus) for host
I spent a month volunteering with Janine. I really enjoyed the experience. Janine is a very good host always true to what she says. Janine cooked a main meal every afternoon which we ate under the recently constructed sun shelter from which the views are amazing. The food was always good and always plentiful. The work was general maintenance;… read more
9 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fergus)
So good worker however the sun was burning ,,,always happy and suffering with sometimes hard job...very nice man and good manner,,,al the best also mervellous companion and exchange of ideas. I recommend this handsome man. Thank you so much for everything.
(Excellent
)
14 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
Mervellous guay,, good education,,good help,,,good food,,,everything delicious and company,,conversation include...i will him.
(Excellent
)
18 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sárosdi)
Very very nice sweet good educated boy ,,, hard working and playing lovely guitar songs. Nice company with myself and animals...
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Milo) for host
Janine is a wonderful person in a beautiful place. Up in the mountains near Ohanes, she welcomed me into her cosy stone Cortijo, which is a real sanctuary of traditional rural Spanish life, an increasingly rare sight. The enthusiasm she has for her animals, garden and the health of herself and her guests is made clear through her adventurous… read more
12 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Milo)
This very young boy was very very nice for help and conection life together,,,loving nature ,animals and very adaptable of diferent jobs and excelent with the meal I offer him. Thank you Milo.
(Very good
)
13 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurence)
Very nice boy,,,too shy maybe and too young to know in advance what he can do,,,missing smiling ,,,,but any way a good help.
(Good
)
4 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonard)
Very nice young german boy,,,always happy and handfull,,,extra job cutting wood with the chainsaw, also good to do what ever reparation. Very kind and quite person.
(Excellent
)
22 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Richard) for host
I spent three weeks with Janine at her beautifully remotely situated Cortijo just above the village of Ohanes in the Sierra Nevada National Park. Her dogs Danna and Pippa were always along with me on hikes or bike rides in the afternoons. Pippo her male dog always excited to great you when you came back.
Janine provides a great work away… read more
Janine provides a great work away… read more
22 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Richard)
Happy to recommend Richard, perfect job done, early busy and very good work, done,, pruning trees or building barbecue,,,everything with ciment and stones will last for ever,,,thank you so much,,,hope to meet you again.
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Colin)
what wonderful monthes nearly 4....I had shared your so great behaviour and help in everything...Pipo my big dog is missing you so much..the nice new benches you have done have been grateful used these 2 days with visit... your strong will and knowledge made you a perfect friend and unforgettable company. Hope to meet you again.
(Excellent
)
6 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Cesare & Valentino) for host
Thank you so much Janine for the short but incredible experience in your cortijo. You were first a friend, explaining me patiently and with love all the things to do. I miss you and all the animals of the cortijo. Great hiking there in Alpujarra, fantastic landscapes with the company of Dana, Pippo e Pippa (the 3 dogs).
Hope see you soon
Hope see you soon
3 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Cesare & Valentino)
Very good man, polite, atentionly, doing everything you explain him. thank you so much for your help, Cesare
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrey)
Thank you so much for this beautiful work you have done and also your great and inteligent company...good will and nice ideas...i think you have leave your identity in this huge wall....and mervellous steps...thinking to you most of the time trepping up and down ¡¡¡¡¡big hug
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andrey) for host
I spent two months with Janine here. Its a beatiful place, isolated and quiet, perfect for someone looking for peace. I spent the mornings working hard and the evenings writing and relaxing by the fireplace. There are lots of animals to be spotted around and I was happy enough to lay eyes on wild goats, wild boar, hoopoe birds, hares and foxes. I… read more
8 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Judith)
Mervellous joung german girl helping what ever you tell her,very quite person with an apreciate education and great culture, sweet and kind company...hope she can one day return to live with me.Thank you judith for your presence here.
(Excellent
)
21 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
The most funny and entousiast boy i meet forlong time,we pass really good days together,hard worker and always happy...hope to see you again Daniel,you are a very good person...
(Excellent
)
5 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Awayworker) for host
The place is in the beautiful remote area nearby the National Park suitable for the souls that look for some peace/rest and natural environment,
the host is a brave and open-minded woman that needs some help on daily basis, always, for the tasks, trying to find you what you suits the most.
Merci pour ta confiance, Janine et my pleasure… read more
the host is a brave and open-minded woman that needs some help on daily basis, always, for the tasks, trying to find you what you suits the most.
Merci pour ta confiance, Janine et my pleasure… read more
3 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Awayworker)
Very nice and inteligent man,helping in all you need,full of conversation and knowledge....hope to see him again...15 days are too short to apreciate your presence here.A pleasure.
(Excellent
)
16 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lydia Magdalena ) for host
Thank you dear Janine that you made my first workaway experience so unique. I was really happy with you and I was overwhelmded how nice you take care for me. Also the accommodation and the healthy and delicious food was a dream.
I miss you, the dogs, the ponies and the beautiful natural surrounding.
Muchas, muchas gracias for everything!… read more
I miss you, the dogs, the ponies and the beautiful natural surrounding.
Muchas, muchas gracias for everything!… read more
16 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lydia Magdalena )
A very nice girl ,helping so much before asking ...clean and always ready,knowing everything and so young,it was so quite time with you Lydia guessing all my wishes,sorry you are gone ...hope you follow as well as i meet you...i will not forget you...
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I wish i had an eternity to spend to discover not only all the beauty and magic the Sierra Nevada has to offer, but just to be in the amazing, fun, comfortable company of Janine! Such an astounding woman who will give you the best life advice, laughs, while teaching you about living truly sustainable in a beautiful mountain! Attracting company… read more
27 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Wonderfull young girl,always happy and enthousiast and also a beauty ,she give love to everybody and everything always,big exemple of energy and positive sense of daily life,i miss her already,hope to meet her next year
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Kathrin) for host
Meine erste Erfahrung mit workaway und was fuer ein grossartiger Einstieg!! Janine ist eine wunderbare, warmherzige, grosszuegige und liebenswerte Frau. Sie selbst ist unermuedlich, hat viel Power, lebt im Einklang mit der Natur und ihren Tieren.... ein grosses Vorbild in vielen Belangen!
Wenn ich irgendwie kann, kehre ich zurueck!! Alles… read more
Wenn ich irgendwie kann, kehre ich zurueck!! Alles… read more
3 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Kathrin)
Wonderful person ,working hard ,no stop helping ,again i love so much the german'sgirls..i will always to have you in my hart,and miss you already,we had a great month together
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ema) for host
Wauuu it was my first experience with workaway and thank you Jane for nice time in her home, for her nice heart and good time together. Janine is very active, intelegente, tolerante and interesting women. Thank you so much for this time!
19 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ema)
Very dinamic girl,positiv and really hard worker,beautiful month together with hot sun and help whatever it was....
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Mervellous and beautiful young girl ,surprising by his experience and patience ,knowledge for his age,a lot of will ,a big hart and sweet manners,an exemple for me ,following his lessons with my ponies and dogs,,,,no stop working.....I shant forget you...
(Excellent
)
22 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Spending 10 days with Janine and Katrin was a great lifetime.
Living with lucky and lovely animals, sharing hard work and great meals, enjoying the nature and on the other hand some spanish atmosphere.
It is for me a gain of skills and of magnificent characters.
Thank you very much for these experiences of the last days - a pleasure meeting… read more
Living with lucky and lovely animals, sharing hard work and great meals, enjoying the nature and on the other hand some spanish atmosphere.
It is for me a gain of skills and of magnificent characters.
Thank you very much for these experiences of the last days - a pleasure meeting… read more
15 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Very positiv young man,good worker,good hart,always happy and moving around,transmit nice energy and presence,it looks like he loves everything,animals,nature,silence or music,good education and sense of sharing,,bravo boy you leave a special place in a short time.
(Excellent
)
3 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Kaitlyn)
Very nice and sweet girl,doing all what you tell her,quite and silent,loving very much the dogs and the ponies ,.really lovely young woman.
(Very good
)
4 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jakub) for host
I spent with Janine, Afrika, Rayo and Dana two wonderful months in their beautiful cortijo high in Sierra Nevada mountains. She is a very fair person, very attentive showing you around and taking you out to meet people as the nearest village is a nice walk away. Although sometimes a little monotoneous, there's a lot of work needed to be done -… read more
11 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub)
What a shame he is gone,you are a very good person jakub and take care of everything around you,it can be a person ,an animal a plant etc,you are the sunshine,i will always regret you,you diserve all the best in your life,you know what you love and follow like that.
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Simone63) for host
I went from june until septembre together with Janine in the great mountainworld from Sierra Nevada. There was a nice time for me. You were a very good girl friend for me. You were always friendly, helpful and crazy. I were very happy with you. Thank you so mutch for all this. You are in my heart.
2 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone63)
I could not have better company,better job done and help every where you need,my pony i yet train so well as i can go alone every day ....the best woman german lady i ever met,,,,and more so lovely look....and hart...thank you so much Simone...i wait you next year...
(Excellent
)
26 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Ciarán) for host
Janine is an inspirational woman with incredible zest for life. Her energy and generosity are exceptional. The food, the scenery, the tranquility.. this is a magnificent place to be if you wish to escape from it all.
Janine es una mujer inspiradora con increíble entusiasmo por la vida. Su energía y generosidad son excepcionales. La comida, el… read more
Janine es una mujer inspiradora con increíble entusiasmo por la vida. Su energía y generosidad son excepcionales. La comida, el… read more
19 Aug 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (workaholic10)
Very good boy,doing everything you want,quite and polite,good educated and reserved,clean and easy to speak with him.
I recommend this nice special person.
I recommend this nice special person.
(Excellent
)
24 Jul 2012
Left by Workawayer (Kim) for host
Janine is an amazing host, very friendly and welcoming and great company. The Cortijo is also fantastic, with beautiful views and so peaceful. I had a great time here. if you love the mountains and being away from it all, this is the place to come!
20 Jul 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Kim)
Very sympatic lady ,enjoyable,helpful in any kind of job,strong and always ready in the good moment.Nice time together.
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Zdenek)
Very good person and kean worker,confidence and respectable,all the best in one handsome man.Many thanks to have him in your list.
(Excellent
)
21 Apr 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Alison)
Again I will mention of the excellent people you send through your organization....Alison is more than perfect,always to be near you when you need help or company,good education and calm,listening to your life first ,waiting to never be inthe way if you want a rest...she knows plenty ofdiferent work,animals,house maintenance,garden… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jan 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony)
Very ingenious ,clever boy,working a lot and always happy and satisfied,finding time forevery thing to please to every one,so nice and well educated,surprising me all the time.I never could have a better month with his sweet company and help.
I will never forget him.
Thank you so much to be in touch with people like that.
I will never forget him.
Thank you so much to be in touch with people like that.
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2012
Left by Workawayer (Anthony) for host
premiere des choses, Merci énormément pour m'avoir accueilli pendant un mois! J'ai passé de bons moments pour les fêtes avec votre famille! Ils sont tous bien gentils et très ouvert à recevoir comme sa un étranger pour noel et jour de l'an! encore merci pour ça!
J'ai bien aimé le style de vie à la montagne, quand il n'y a pas trop de personnes… read more
J'ai bien aimé le style de vie à la montagne, quand il n'y a pas trop de personnes… read more
25 Sep 2011
Left by Workawayer (Sara Lindsey) for host
I spent 3 weeks here at this charming Spanish Cortijo high up in the mountains near Almeria. Janine, my host, was the most lovely person who welcomed me into her way of life. Every day was different. We did many things around the property and with her animals to whom Janine is devoted. We walked in the mountains and mostly all the animals came… read more
