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We are a semi-retired couple from Germany having lived and worked abroad we have settled in rural Galicia.
Here we renovated and created a home, holiday lets and gardens as well as some veggie patches.
We try to live as organic and sustainable as sensible and possible here in very rural Galicia. We grow some vegetables, have supported solar power, our own wells, etc.
Help revolves around tending the gardens and helping in the house and smal projects.
The area offers stunning nature but it is mainly for people who look for a tranquil & relaxed place.
Although in the middle of the countryside we do have WiFi and other mod cons.
A minimum stay of two weeks - better a month - we found works best.
Just contact us for more info.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Farming
Plant care
Cooking & food
Books
Nature
Hiking
Gardening
Technology
Sustainability
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you are slightly extrovert and speak some Spanish we have very welcoming neighbors and you can experience life in a small rural community.
You will participate in the challenges to keep a flower garden during changing seasons and times. as well as growing plants.
The small "huerta" (veg garden) does need constant attention, as do the wines.
You are welcome to help or prepare meals and pick up cooking tips.
There is jam making, we make our own grape juice, making ketchup and generally preserves for the winter.
There is also plenty of time to explore the stunning nature and we take you along to show even more "hidden" secrets. There are "mountain bikes" you can use as well.
So be prepared to get your hands dirty but also enjoy life.
Help
We are looking for help in the garden and polytunnels (digging, weeding, potting, water management), help around the house like spring/autumn cleaning, etc.).
So there are a large variety of tasks available and we happily pass on our knowledge.
If you can cook you are welcome to try your skills and introduce us to your favorite recipes.
Ideally, we are looking for a couple (or two who can share) - singles are welcome as well! - who are prepared to volunteer about 5 days 5 hours daily. According to the needs, hours and days are flexible.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
still struggling with Spanish - needs vast improvement. Happy to share fluent German & English (UK)
Accommodation
We offer a replica "Bauwagen" which is a small house on wheels. This has a comfortable, extendable (160 x 200) bed, table, chairs etc. Can be heated - electric & gas fire -, does have electricity and access to our WiFi net. Next to it are the old stables which contains the toilet and washbasin. The shower is solar heated beside the Bauwagen or during cold weather there is the bathroom in the rental, if it is not booked or ours.
There is easy access to the "alpendre" which contains a full outside kitchen. Needless to say that you can use our main kitchen as well.
We happily share our warm evening meal with you. During the day we eat irregularly and are happy to share as well, but there are also provisions to make your own meals.
See ya
M&B
What else ...
The property is situated in the province of Lugo just across the rio Sil is Orense (province). The area is also known as Ribeira Sacra. We are near Sober at the end of a small village with about 20 permanent inhabitants, 40 cows, pigs and numerous cats and dogs. Being here it is easy to forget that we are actually in the 21st century.
The next village with a pub and supermarkets is a 20 minutes walk away and it is another 10Km to the next town.
We have 2 bicycles you are welcome to use.
We live in the heart of the Ribeira Sacra, known for its vineyards, beautiful countryside with deep gorges, rugged mountains with untamed nature.
Galicia also called “green Spain” and it is different. One has to experience it to know.
July / August the local swimming pool is open.
During summer we tend to go swimming in the nearby river, you are welcome to join.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We are on symetric fibre (1Gb) The main kitchen has 2.4 and 5Ghz. There is an extended network with 64 - 125Mb @ 2.4 Ghz - All outdoor areas and the Bauwagen have WiFi.
Space for parking camper vans
You can park on our land beside the bauwagen. We also have a "wilderness" project where you can stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 816673758327
Feedback (40)
31 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnethe)
It was just a joy to have Agnethe, or Agnes as we called her, with us. She spent the month of October, with all it's ups and downs weatherwise, with us. Always in a good mood and ready to help with everything, be it any form of garden work or helping in the house. She never needed long instructions what to do, she saw the work and did it. It was a… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Agnethe) for host
I’ve had an amazing time with Barbara and Martin. It was my first experience with workaway so I was a little unsure of what to expect and do, but right away I saw that I had no reason to. Everything felt very safe and comfortable from the beginning, and Barbara and Martin are very honest and communinative people, as well as being incredible… read more
20 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host
Barbara and Martin are wonderful and generous hosts, They invited me out, meeting their friends and family, and for two weeks I had a great work away experience. Their garden is a treaure, and the tasks were enjoyable and satisfying.
The bauwagen is a treat to stay, and the food, relaxed atmosphere and being in nature made for a memorable stay.
The bauwagen is a treat to stay, and the food, relaxed atmosphere and being in nature made for a memorable stay.
2 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Angela) for host
Barbara and Martin are wonderful hosts. They are kind, considerate and generous people who go the extra mile to make a Workaway experience rewarding and memorable. Barbara is a great cook and we had some lovely evenings chatting over good food and wine in their kitchen.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
30 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela)
Having Angie with us for three weeks turned out to be a very good decision! She immersed herself fully in any task set out for her. Be it weeding, cleaning or decorating. She was very good company, always in a good mood, entertaining or prepared to just listen if need accured. We had great evenings together and greatly miss her. We would be happy… read more
(Excellent
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31 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnethe)
It was just a joy to have Agnethe, or Agnes as we called her, with us. She spent the month of October, with all it's ups and downs weatherwise, with us. Always in a good mood and ready to help with everything, be it any form of garden work or helping in the house. She never needed long instructions what to do, she saw the work and did it. It was a… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Agnethe) for host
I’ve had an amazing time with Barbara and Martin. It was my first experience with workaway so I was a little unsure of what to expect and do, but right away I saw that I had no reason to. Everything felt very safe and comfortable from the beginning, and Barbara and Martin are very honest and communinative people, as well as being incredible… read more
20 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host
Barbara and Martin are wonderful and generous hosts, They invited me out, meeting their friends and family, and for two weeks I had a great work away experience. Their garden is a treaure, and the tasks were enjoyable and satisfying.
The bauwagen is a treat to stay, and the food, relaxed atmosphere and being in nature made for a memorable stay.
The bauwagen is a treat to stay, and the food, relaxed atmosphere and being in nature made for a memorable stay.
2 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Angela) for host
Barbara and Martin are wonderful hosts. They are kind, considerate and generous people who go the extra mile to make a Workaway experience rewarding and memorable. Barbara is a great cook and we had some lovely evenings chatting over good food and wine in their kitchen.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
30 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Angela)
Having Angie with us for three weeks turned out to be a very good decision! She immersed herself fully in any task set out for her. Be it weeding, cleaning or decorating. She was very good company, always in a good mood, entertaining or prepared to just listen if need accured. We had great evenings together and greatly miss her. We would be happy… read more
(Excellent)
30 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kateri) for host
I greatly enjoyed my stay with Barbara and Martin. They were both very hospitable and enjoyable to spend time with. Their property was absolutely beautiful and the bauwagen was very comfy and cozy to stay in. My time there was relaxing and the work barely felt like work at all! I spent time in their garden weeding and planting when the weather was… read more
30 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Kateri)
Kateri stayed with us for two short weeks. We loved hosting her. She was interested in every kind of work she did, be it endless weeding, planting, painting or cleaning. She never complaint and was always a fountain of interesting facts about any kind of birds. She fitted in with the other workaway, was always cheerful and took part in everything… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Enrico & Madeleine)
Like knights in shining armour Madeleine and Enrico came to our rescue. We were bogged down with to many deadlines and projects after a long journey abroad. They were very switched on helpers who didn't need too many explainations, instead they saw the work were it was and within a few days we could see that we would finish all tasks on time with… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Enrico & Madeleine) for host
Wir waren 14 Tage bei Barbara und Martin. Wir haben bei der Gartenarbeit und Renovierungsarbeiten geholfen. Die beiden sind sehr herzlich, kommunikativ und sehr hilfsbereit. Sie haben uns das Leben in ihrer Gemeinde gezeigt und mit uns einige tolle Ausflüge gemacht. Dies hat uns besonders gefallen. Durch die beiden haben wir auch andere Workawayer… read more
21 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host
Si estas pensando hacer workaway con Barbara y Martin debo decirte que es lo mejor que podrás hacer. Estuvimos trabajando en el jardín más bonito que jamás verás, realmente no se siente como trabajo por que disfrutas mucho de las cosas nuevas que haces, aprendes, y de todo lo que te rodea. Barbara siempre te ayuda cuando no sabes como hacer algo,… read more
10 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Silvia & Giacomo) for host
Barbara's and Martin's place was our last stop after walking the Camino de Santiago. We wrote them just a handful of days before our arrival and we've been so lucky that they have accepted to host us! It's been great to find in their house the same spirit that we really enjoyed during the Camino: they're really welcoming and surrounded by a whole… read more
28 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
This was my first experience as a workawayer, and I couldn't ask for anything better. Barbara and Martin are very hospitable, funny, friendly, generous people. I learned a lot with them, starting from tending the garden to their culture and the adventures of their travels. During the day I took care of the jobs that needed to be done (watering,… read more
24 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
We were so glad to have Maria here for a good month. When she arrived she was thrown in at the deep end. Being suddenly ill, not able to explain well or help her, she did remarkably well. She watered, weeded, cut back, cooked for us, even made cakes, fed the cats and loked after them. Later she helped with making jams and looking after guests. She… read more
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
Barbara & Martin were wonderful hosts, so welcoming from day one. This was my first ever Workaway experience, and I was lucky to experience Galicia with them for a month. The garden is a thing of beauty and there was always something to be done like weeding, planting, watering, picking berries etc. It was a privilege to work alongside Barbara in… read more
13 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
Rachel staid with us throughout June and we enjoyed our time with her enormously. She is one of these rare people you just have to like. She laughs, is open and friendly, easy to talk to. She helps out with anything. We had a great time together. She helped with all our projects, be it gardening, cleaning, renovating, just shopping, cooking,… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Delfina & Jack)
Delfine and Jack were with us for only 2 short weeks. We wished it had been more, but Australia was calling out to them. We had a great funny time together. They helped with everything from gardening, making jam to picking berries and renovating a house. We can honestly recommend them and would always welcome they back in our house. Thanks Delfine… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kelsey) for host
What to say in my long overdue review about my first workaway experience with Martin and Barbara – nothing but good things!
I stayed with them in Galicia for about six weeks in June and July, mainly looking after the garden, along with a few miscellaneous household tasks - and of course feeding their many adorable cats each morning! Even in spite… read more
I stayed with them in Galicia for about six weeks in June and July, mainly looking after the garden, along with a few miscellaneous household tasks - and of course feeding their many adorable cats each morning! Even in spite… read more
27 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelsey)
Kelsey spend June and July with us. She enjoyed and loved the outside living. Looked after our plants / garden, pruned and watered as well as helping with housework.
She spend a lot of her free time learning new languages and writing her diary / books.
Easy to get along with, fitted in well. The cats approved as well.
We spend many evenings with… read more
She spend a lot of her free time learning new languages and writing her diary / books.
Easy to get along with, fitted in well. The cats approved as well.
We spend many evenings with… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
If you are looking for a perfect WA couple - for us Eva and Marcus where exactly that. From freezing Norway they came to sweltering Galicia, but never a complaint. They where always cheerful and enjoyed all tasks.
They pruned, cut, dug, picked fruit and veggies, helped cooking salsas and much more.
They spend hours watering and dead heading and… read more
They pruned, cut, dug, picked fruit and veggies, helped cooking salsas and much more.
They spend hours watering and dead heading and… read more
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
This was our first workaway experience and we're blown away by the hospitality and care recieved from Martin and Barbara.
The work expected from us we percieved as relaxed and rewarding, even though the heat took some getting used to it was all worth it. Especially dinnertime with Barbara's delicious cooking and the friday treat at Nataljas… read more
The work expected from us we percieved as relaxed and rewarding, even though the heat took some getting used to it was all worth it. Especially dinnertime with Barbara's delicious cooking and the friday treat at Nataljas… read more
24 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sina & Kathrin) for host
We had a great time at Barbara and Martins place, staying in a very cozy Bauwagen.
The main part of our work was in Barbaras huge and beautiful garden. Tasks were: planting, weeding, polytunnel, shaping vegetable- and flowerbeds,...
Besides gardening we helped with renovating an old stone house (wall) and cleaning a shed, the rental apartment or… read more
The main part of our work was in Barbaras huge and beautiful garden. Tasks were: planting, weeding, polytunnel, shaping vegetable- and flowerbeds,...
Besides gardening we helped with renovating an old stone house (wall) and cleaning a shed, the rental apartment or… read more
5 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sina & Kathrin)
Sina and Kathrin are just lovely. Easy to get along with and great workers.
Before you know it tasks have been done.
They helped an invaluable lot with the gardens, claening and organising sheds that havent seen a broom
for years and preparing our holiday houses for guests.
Our latest renovationmproject got a face lift as they made good a large… read more
Before you know it tasks have been done.
They helped an invaluable lot with the gardens, claening and organising sheds that havent seen a broom
for years and preparing our holiday houses for guests.
Our latest renovationmproject got a face lift as they made good a large… read more
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Águeda)
Agueda came on short notice for a relatively short stay.
Her help was really appreciated. She immediately fitted in with the day to day chores and was not shy to get her hands dirty.
Weeding, pruning and cleaning no matter the weather, which was not too kind to her.
She enjoyed and appreciated our outings and sight seeing tours, which we managed… read more
Her help was really appreciated. She immediately fitted in with the day to day chores and was not shy to get her hands dirty.
Weeding, pruning and cleaning no matter the weather, which was not too kind to her.
She enjoyed and appreciated our outings and sight seeing tours, which we managed… read more
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Águeda) for host
Barbara and Martin welcomed me with open arms, even after I had given them a very short notice of my arrival. They are amazing people, with whom you'll enjoy working, playing games, conversing and doing tours of the area.
The work centered around the delightful garden: taking out weeds, pruning, planting sunflowers, etc. We also made willow… read more
The work centered around the delightful garden: taking out weeds, pruning, planting sunflowers, etc. We also made willow… read more
2 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nikolaj & Sofie)
Nicolaj and Sofie arrived one late evening and where directly thrown into Galician life and we could treat them to typical Galician fare, which they enjoyed.
They are great company and very easy to get along with.
Always in a good mood and willing to lend a hand to whatever the needs be but also happily working on small projects by… read more
They are great company and very easy to get along with.
Always in a good mood and willing to lend a hand to whatever the needs be but also happily working on small projects by… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonard & Mar)
In November Lenny and Mar spend three weeks with us.
Both are artistic people who adapted well to the inclement weather and the various tasks we had for them.
They pruned, weeded, dug – in short – were a big help with all the tasks a big garden has to offer.
They were fun to be with, We had interesting conversations about a wide variety of… read more
Both are artistic people who adapted well to the inclement weather and the various tasks we had for them.
They pruned, weeded, dug – in short – were a big help with all the tasks a big garden has to offer.
They were fun to be with, We had interesting conversations about a wide variety of… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Leonard & Mar) for host
En noviembre pasamos 3 semanas en casa de Barbara y Martin. Fue una gran experiencia, ya que pudimos descubrir el sur de Galicia y nos enseñaron lugares remotos ya que ellos conocen muy bien la zona. Barbara y Martin nos hicieron sentir como en casa y la comida de Barbara está deliciosa, no fue una sorpresa porque ya lo habíamos leído en las… read more
29 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim & Lisa)
Lisa and Tim a delightful couple that we had the pleasure of hosting.
Three weeks went by much to quickly.
We spend a productive and enjoyable time together.
Weeding, digging, pruning, pointing walls and picking beans and fruits.
Once explained they did not need further guidance and simply finished the jobs / projects.
They even matched my… read more
Three weeks went by much to quickly.
We spend a productive and enjoyable time together.
Weeding, digging, pruning, pointing walls and picking beans and fruits.
Once explained they did not need further guidance and simply finished the jobs / projects.
They even matched my… read more
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tim & Lisa) for host
We had the most wonderful time at Barbara and Martins place! We only stayed for 3 weeks in August but we just have to come back :)
Mer is a cute little village, and their house and especially the garden are really beautiful. The garden is pretty big and a lot of work which is where we workawayers come in ;) We learned new things about gardening… read more
Mer is a cute little village, and their house and especially the garden are really beautiful. The garden is pretty big and a lot of work which is where we workawayers come in ;) We learned new things about gardening… read more
22 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
The place of B&M´s is very beautiful, cosy and something you can´t find anywhere else I would say. The garden is like a park and you live in it :) B&M helped me with everything I needed, they showed very special places to me, we went swimming in the river, went to the mountains, to Lugo, … and I could meet their friends with them – they treated me… read more
19 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Hector) for host
Barbara and Martin are such good hosts!
Their instructions were always clear and their garden is just stunning. Working in such a beautiful place was a pleasure.
Besides, they are just the best people in the world. There were many fun afternoons with drinks and games! The blue trailer is cozy and filled with awesome books!
I absolutely loved… read more
Their instructions were always clear and their garden is just stunning. Working in such a beautiful place was a pleasure.
Besides, they are just the best people in the world. There were many fun afternoons with drinks and games! The blue trailer is cozy and filled with awesome books!
I absolutely loved… read more
12 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
We spent three relaxed weeks at Barbaras and Martins. They live in a beautiful house with an great garden in the special landscape of Galicia.
The work we did was pleasant and quite diversefied. Also they took us on quite some trips, even though we were there a shorter time than planned.
With our pregnany they were very supportive and helped us… read more
The work we did was pleasant and quite diversefied. Also they took us on quite some trips, even though we were there a shorter time than planned.
With our pregnany they were very supportive and helped us… read more
9 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Agustin & Manuela)
Brilliant!!. We absolutely loved having them here. Agus and Manu applied themselves to any task given. Be it: jam making, fruit picking, making chutney, laying a laminate floor, weeding, pruning, managing the veggie patch, artisticly enhanced painting (we now have the most beautifully painted stables in the whole of Galicia ), helping with… read more
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Agustin & Manuela) for host
Our experience with barbara and martin was amazing!, we loved sharing with them the time we spent in galicia, they were very kind to us.
Barbara is an excellent cook, a very organized person and with a very special sensitivity. Martin has a very good sense of humour and makes some very nice fonts!, between the two of them they carried out a very… read more
Barbara is an excellent cook, a very organized person and with a very special sensitivity. Martin has a very good sense of humour and makes some very nice fonts!, between the two of them they carried out a very… read more
29 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pascal)
It was a pleasure to have Pascal with us. He is quick to pick up on things. He is also easy to get along with and has no problems being on his own.
If you need to know what animals maybe lurking around you no better person than Pascal to find out and show you the pictures.
He went along with us on outings had no problem following conversations in… read more
If you need to know what animals maybe lurking around you no better person than Pascal to find out and show you the pictures.
He went along with us on outings had no problem following conversations in… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pascal) for host
Martin and Barbara are two open, full, humorous people. You can spend a lot of time with them very well! I was also always, everywhere accepted and therefore saw and experienced a lot. (The kayak tour was awesome !!!). But even on its own, it does not get boring, there are 2 donkeys, cows, 2 cats and lots of birds and beetles. The converted… read more
29 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonel & Adriana)
Adriana and Leo are a nice couple from Brasil. Easy going and hard working. A bit shy at the beginning but they soon settled in. They not only helped with the tasks at hand (weeding and preparing the veggie garden), they also used our leftover paints to convert the former pigsty into a work of art, that draws the eye of every visitor.
We enjoyed… read more
We enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
19 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Leonel & Adriana) for host
The time we spent with Barbara and Martin was wonderful, they're great people and taught many things as plant, we visited a lot of places with them and had a lot of fun playing cards every night! We are so glad to had a chance to stay with them, Barbara, Martin, Mimi and piui made us feel in a special place! We missed all of them! Thank you very… read more
15 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Merel)
Nicknamed “The weeding queen of Mer”. Full of passion and enthusiasm she started weeding our garden and veggy patch. The garden completely changed – not an offending weed in sight.
Matilda only stayed for a fortnight but her work was impeccable and not only that, she is friendly, funny and easy to get along with. We enjoyed the time she spend here… read more
Matilda only stayed for a fortnight but her work was impeccable and not only that, she is friendly, funny and easy to get along with. We enjoyed the time she spend here… read more
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Merel) for host
I stayed with Barbara and Martin in Mer for a short two weeks in March and had a very good time there.
Next to different other jobs I did a lot of weeding to prepare the budding spring garden for summertime bloom :) I could go on for hours with the weeding, with the sound of birds and the little garden fountains as background music. We also made… read more
Next to different other jobs I did a lot of weeding to prepare the budding spring garden for summertime bloom :) I could go on for hours with the weeding, with the sound of birds and the little garden fountains as background music. We also made… read more
6 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aileen & Peter)
Peter and Aileen stayed with us during the month of November and early December bringing sunshine to the otherwise quite grey and rainy days.
There are a delightful couple with lots of energy and enthusiasm.
Due to the weather they had to do “dreary” inside jobs like flowerpot washing, cleaning the rental and polishing furniture, even that they… read more
There are a delightful couple with lots of energy and enthusiasm.
Due to the weather they had to do “dreary” inside jobs like flowerpot washing, cleaning the rental and polishing furniture, even that they… read more
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Aileen & Peter) for host
My boyfriend Peter and I spent a wonderful 3 weeks with Barbara and Martin. We got to enjoy loads of Galician culture and both Barbara and Martin are full of information about Galician life. We spent some day trips on our days off in Vigo and Ourense and Barbara kindly dropped us at the train station (and collected us too!!). They showed us some… read more
4 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Chloe & Kendra) for host
We had an AMAZING time with Barbara and Martin in Galicia! We had many pleasant days working in their beautiful garden. The work was enjoyable and we learned so many things about how to maintain a garden, make jam, polish wood etc! We left Galicia with a long list of fruits we’d like to try to grow and jams we’d like to make! And so many recipes-… read more
29 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe & Kendra)
C & K two cheerful friends from across the ocean took to live in rural Galicia like ducks to water.
From picking fruit to making jam, pulling weeds, deadheading and harvesting veggies they worked their way through the gardens.
They also helped recycling by expertly cleaning and sterilising flower pots for reuse - we never had so many clean… read more
From picking fruit to making jam, pulling weeds, deadheading and harvesting veggies they worked their way through the gardens.
They also helped recycling by expertly cleaning and sterilising flower pots for reuse - we never had so many clean… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabrielle & Jack)
Great young couple, fresh and full of energy and enthusiasm. They picked up fast and made or veggy garden look great.
All tasks where done with great care and even Galician stinging nettles would not deter them.
We enjoyed their company and wish them well.
Martin & Barbara
All tasks where done with great care and even Galician stinging nettles would not deter them.
We enjoyed their company and wish them well.
Martin & Barbara
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle & Jack) for host
Our month spent in Mer, Galicia with Barbara and Martin was just a treat. Not only have we gained valuable knowledge about planting and gardening, but we were also able to experience Galicia in an authentic manner by meeting locals and sightseeing the area. Barbara and Martin were very kind in making sure we balanced working and free time and… read more
29 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jess was like a fresh breeze. Her energy an enthusiasm seems boundless, always in good mood it was a delight to have her around.
Great worker, no need to supervise or explain more than once. Jobs where done before anyone could point them out.
We had the pleasure of sampling her excellent cooking and enjoyed great times just taking and sight… read more
Great worker, no need to supervise or explain more than once. Jobs where done before anyone could point them out.
We had the pleasure of sampling her excellent cooking and enjoyed great times just taking and sight… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (sofiaremedi)
Sofia fitted very well into our environment and life style, easy going, full of energy and fun. She is open minded interested in country life. It was very easy working with her as she picks up fast, has initiative and does not need to be supervised.
We really enjoyed her company, sight seeing, food and great conversation. Sofia there is always a… read more
We really enjoyed her company, sight seeing, food and great conversation. Sofia there is always a… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Meaghan) for host
This is a very late review as I stayed in this beautiful garden last summer almost a year ago. As soon as I arrived, Barbara and Martin made me feel comfortable. Barbara is an excellent cook and I was never wanting for delicious and healthy food. The work was more that fair and I mostly contributed in the garden by pruning and weeding, watering… read more
12 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Parastoe) for host
Hola Barbara and Martin,
Sory for late review!
It is now almost 10 month after my stay in your beautiful place.
I wanted to say a lots of good things about you, but other volunteers said already what I wanted to say!
I really enjoyed stay with you nice, kind, generous, understanding host.
You have treated me excellent.even when I accidantlly took… read more
Sory for late review!
It is now almost 10 month after my stay in your beautiful place.
I wanted to say a lots of good things about you, but other volunteers said already what I wanted to say!
I really enjoyed stay with you nice, kind, generous, understanding host.
You have treated me excellent.even when I accidantlly took… read more
17 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alvaro & Giuliana ) for host
Barbara and Martin have been excellent hosts! Very cheerful and organised people, they always had adequate activities for us, depending on what had to be done and on our possibilities. Also, always a good balance between work and having a pleasant stay.
The work concentrated on the vegetable garden, flower garden, preparing and cleaning the guest… read more
The work concentrated on the vegetable garden, flower garden, preparing and cleaning the guest… read more
8 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alvaro & Giuliana )
Alvaro & Julie are a very nice couple, easy to be with and interesting to talk with. They took responsibilty of the veggie garden and left it tidier looking and more productive than before. They had a keen interest in all the things we do and helped us in various ways. Thanks to language skills Alvaro helped us with some important translations,… read more
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ádám)
Adam although only here for a week and a day adapted easily to the pattern of life here.
He quietly got on with things once explained, specifically watering and weeding. He helped getting our new house ready for rental.
Easy to communicate with we can recommend Adam.
He quietly got on with things once explained, specifically watering and weeding. He helped getting our new house ready for rental.
Easy to communicate with we can recommend Adam.
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eloïse)
After recovering rapidly from her extended rail journey from France to the heart of Galicia, Eloise took to country life easily.
She took charge of watering the enormous amount of pot plants and looked well after various plants in the garden by dead heading them regularly. Thanks to her language skills she helped us a lot with the translation of… read more
She took charge of watering the enormous amount of pot plants and looked well after various plants in the garden by dead heading them regularly. Thanks to her language skills she helped us a lot with the translation of… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eloïse) for host
My three weeks in Galicia were amazing. Barbara and Martin are so generous people, they make me discover their way of life and their new country. Es muy lindo!
I enjoyed the time with them. I learned many things about gardening, nature and relaxing.
This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't hope a better job.
Don't hesitate to move… read more
I enjoyed the time with them. I learned many things about gardening, nature and relaxing.
This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't hope a better job.
Don't hesitate to move… read more
19 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Alastair) for host
We stayed with Martin and Barbara for 3 weeks in the summer. Our stay at Casa de las Flores was a truly enriching and inspiring experience. From day one, we felt at home. Barbara and Martin shared their life with us, from delicious dinners, to meeting local people and discovering the beauty of the area. From watching the Euro Football with a… read more
15 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alma) for host
My stay in Galicia with Barbara and Martin was absolutely wonderful. I couldn't have asked for better hosts. They are kind, generous, helpfull, informative, positive, accommodating, and fun. They ensured that I got to see as much of Galicia as possible during my stay. I highly recommend theses two. You won't be disappointed.
4 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
I worked with Martin and Barbara in November/December of 2016. I was planning to stay 2 weeks, but stayed 4 weeks. I had a wonderful time in Galicia. It is a stunning part of Spain and my hosts Barbara and Martin showed me many beautiful places and introduced me to many friendly and interesting people. As others already wrote in their reviews… read more
5 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Beate)
Bea was great to have around. After the initial getting to know time she joined joyfully our life, never complaint and was always cheerful, happy to learn and work hard. Unfortunately (for her) her 6 weeks stay fell into the dry spell of the year and there was an awfull lot of watering to do. She became known as "2 can girl" by the village people.… read more
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Beate) for host
I´ve really enjoyed the time in Galicia with Barbara and Martin.
I didn't know about the beauty of Galicia but B&M shown me all amazing Places around Mer.
It was my first work away experience and there was no better place to help than in Mer. There is a lot of work to do but, to be honest ...it was more fun than hard work.
And the food!… read more
I didn't know about the beauty of Galicia but B&M shown me all amazing Places around Mer.
It was my first work away experience and there was no better place to help than in Mer. There is a lot of work to do but, to be honest ...it was more fun than hard work.
And the food!… read more
11 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikayla & Sydney)
Two great girls indeed
It felt like having two twittering birds in the raspberry and current bushes when they disappeared between the greenery to pick fruit.
They where always cheerful, helpful and interesting to listen to.
There never was a dull moment.
If we worked or went out for a trip it was always nice to have them around
We just wished… read more
It felt like having two twittering birds in the raspberry and current bushes when they disappeared between the greenery to pick fruit.
They where always cheerful, helpful and interesting to listen to.
There never was a dull moment.
If we worked or went out for a trip it was always nice to have them around
We just wished… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mikayla & Sydney) for host
Staying with Martin and Barbara was the best decision we ever made! We were first time workawayers and didn't know what to expect, but Martin and Barbara took us into their home and really opened our eyes to life in Galicia. They took us to many sites in the area and gave us an interesting perspective of Spain. They even went above and beyond to… read more
22 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hilary & James) for host
We had a great time while staying with Martin and Barbara. The bauwagen was extremely comfortable and it was really nice to have our own living space. Showering outdoors is so refreshing!! The gardens that they have cultivated are incredible and it is idyllic to spend the days within them - work doesn't feel like work here. The project at the new… read more
21 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hilary & James)
Hilary and Jim where a nice couple to have around. They are good and hard workers, one only had to show something once and it would be done whenever needed. We spend great evenings together and also sampled their excellent cooking. They can come back any time. Thanks for your help Hilary & Jim. M & B.
(Excellent)
18 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna was here! - And she left her mark.
The whole village was taken by her high spirit, her knowledge of the spanish language, which grew better by the day, and her willingness to try everything.
We enjoyed her company, the evenings going out having tappas, playing games or just talk.
And by the way she was a good worker as well.
We even… read more
The whole village was taken by her high spirit, her knowledge of the spanish language, which grew better by the day, and her willingness to try everything.
We enjoyed her company, the evenings going out having tappas, playing games or just talk.
And by the way she was a good worker as well.
We even… read more
(Excellent)
14 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I can't believe how quickly the month I spent at the lovely place of Martin and Barbara had passed by. I had a wonderful time in the autumnal colored garden and in the south of Galicia.
Barbara showed me many interesting things about her plants, Martin has a huge knowlegde building (he is renovating an old galician stone house just by himself -… read more
Barbara showed me many interesting things about her plants, Martin has a huge knowlegde building (he is renovating an old galician stone house just by himself -… read more
12 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (vervaetlieve) for host
Though I had to leave this beautifull place unexpectedly, I have wonderfull memories of my staying with Barbara and Martin. They are perfect hosts, not only in the sense of the great food and the cool accommodation, but in the sense of giving enough responsibility to the volunteers so they also get satisfaction in what they are doing (they are no… read more
21 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (vervaetlieve)
Lieve was more than your average volunteer. She was not only a good worker, she saw the important things and took responsibility. We enjoyed her company, she was interesting to listen to and always in a good mood. We can highly recommend her and would always happily have her again. Thanks Lieve M & B
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominic & Sabine)
Sabine. who came came on her own, was great fun to have around. She worked and integrated well and helpt us with everything. After a good days work we spend long evenings enjoying meals and interesting talks together. It was lovely to have her here with us and we can certainly recommend her to other hosts. Thanks Sabine - Door is open any ime. … read more
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Dominic & Sabine) for host
If you get the chance to stay by Barbara and Martin in their wunderful garden (it's a small green island in Galicia) and to sleep in the lovley "Bauwagen" you should grasp the oppertunity.
I stayed two weeks with them and it was wunderful. I arrived ill and they looked after me, gave me medication and at least brought me to the doctor.
The… read more
I stayed two weeks with them and it was wunderful. I arrived ill and they looked after me, gave me medication and at least brought me to the doctor.
The… read more
16 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Zachary)
Zack stayed with us for 7 pleasant weeks. Hi fitted in perfectly, though on the quiet side we had nice evenings together. He worked alongside without ever complaining. We will always take him in again.
(Excellent)
11 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sylvia) for host
I came and worked on Barbara and Martin's property in Galicia for 2 weeks in March. Barbara and Martin were both great people to work and live with. They were incredibly generous to me and went above and beyond simply providing me with food and board in return for my help in their nursery. They showed me all around their beautiful area, introduced… read more
22 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (A. Jayne) for host
Barbara and Martin are wonderful hosts but more importantly wonderful people.
As soon as I arrived in Mer I felt welcomed. Barbara and Martin have lovingly cultivated a beautifully authentic home that embraces true Galician style with all the creature comforts one would wish for.
Working in Barbara's garden was more of a pleasure than chore,… read more
As soon as I arrived in Mer I felt welcomed. Barbara and Martin have lovingly cultivated a beautifully authentic home that embraces true Galician style with all the creature comforts one would wish for.
Working in Barbara's garden was more of a pleasure than chore,… read more
