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Experience Galicia and help us with our garden and other projects, Spain

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    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, gardens, and a small nursery for flowering plants.
    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.

    Our latest project is renovating a ruin in our village.

    Help revolves around tending the gardens and helping in the house, some renovation as well as ongoing maintenance.

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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.
    The new renovation project of a semi ruin will provide ample distraction from gardening and we are happy to learn from you or pass on our experience and extensive knowledge of the renovation of old houses.

    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

    Help

    We are looking for help in the garden and poly-tunnels (digging, weeding, potting, water management), maintaining and improving the buildings (tiling, painting, spring/autumn cleaning, etc.).

    2022 - Time & weather allowing helping with transforming a semi ruin in the village into a lovely holiday home.

    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: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    till struggling with Spanish - needs vast improvement. Happy to share fluent German & English (UK)

  • Accommodation

    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 ...

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We are on symetric fibre (300Mb) 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

    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?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours a day 5 days a week

Host ref number: 816673758327

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