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We live on a very remote and beautiful finca in the Genal valley, near one of its small 'white villages'/'Pueblos Blancos'.
The total land is 7 hectares made up of forest, including chestnut and cork oak trees, part fruit trees and part garden.
We have nearly completed the restoration of the old farmhouse and are focusing on tending and improving the garden and its' soil, maintaining the fruit trees and general infrastructure, land improvements and more infrastructure renovation. We have nearly completed the restoration of a wooden cabin and would welcome help with completing this project.
The land is totally off-grid. We have a solar system for electricity, hot water and compost toilets.
I am from England, where I work as a Steiner Kindergarten teacher and Biographical Counsellor.
Our project here is evolving out of Anthroposophy.
We would welcome people who are open to longer term commitments but also short term (minimum 2 weeks depending on the project). We are particularly interested in those who have tree surgery skills, path building and maintenance, dry stone walling experience, other land and garden management skills plus carpentry and construction skills.
People who have the ability to work autonomously and productively are welcomed.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
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
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers would benefit from living in a very beautiful environment in the forest, using their skills and learning new ones.
The Genal Valley is thought to be the seventh most bio-diverse place on the planet, so it is an exceptionally lovely place to be.
The village of Genalguacil is walkable, via a steep donkey track (about 30 minutes) ~ The village has a big art gallery and several bars.
Help
We hope our travellers will be flexible, creative and committed to hard work to help our planet and each other flourish. We mainly need help working on the land ~ in the garden and with the trees.
Our priority this year is to improve our infrastructure and access to the forest areas.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerThis 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 would be 'rustic and basic' with hot showers available.
What else ...
There is a good network of footpaths for exploring the valley on foot.
There is a daily bus to and from Ronda, leaving the village at 7.30am and leaving Ronda at 4.00pm
I would say that here would suit people who like to live a simple life, deep in nature.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Please discuss on application.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a space available that is on a terrace just off the track that heads to our finca. It is possible to park and settle there for short periods of time (few weeks at a time). It takes about 10 mins to walk to us from there, but can be problematic in the winter months if the river rises, the path may be under water .... The terrace is sufficient to park most camper vans i.e. mercedes sprinter, but perhaps not box vans or modern mobile homes.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Rosemary had been a great host and an amazing person to work and live with.
She is kind, thoughtful, genuine, gentle, open mind and fun person who I am glad to have met. She really believe in her beautiful project and I am sure it is going to be amazing, even thou it is very… read more
I've never been before in the place with such a pure, clear energy of the mountains... This place is just amazing, it's real oasis of peace, harmony and balance full of fruit, vegetables and prana, ideal space to find your own rythm with everything. The time doesn't… read more
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Rosemary had been a great host and an amazing person to work and live with.
She is kind, thoughtful, genuine, gentle, open mind and fun person who I am glad to have met. She really believe in her beautiful project and I am sure it is going to be amazing, even thou it is very… read more
I've never been before in the place with such a pure, clear energy of the mountains... This place is just amazing, it's real oasis of peace, harmony and balance full of fruit, vegetables and prana, ideal space to find your own rythm with everything. The time doesn't… read more
