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Description
We are Johannes and Ivan, a couple living on a small farm on the mountainside just above Lanjaron. The farm has a main house and also a small separate casita across the terrace. Being on the mountain side it has several terraces with many different fruit and some olive trees and plenty of space for growing a wide range of vegetables.
The farm is just 20min walk uphill from the centre of Lanjaron, a busy place with plenty of bars, restaurants, shops and a spa.
Granada to the north and the Costa Tropical in the south are both 45min away by car or a little longer by bus.
The area around Lanjaron and the Alpujaras are great for hikers and nature lovers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The farm is watered by an old moorish watering system, with water coming from the Sierra Nevada in channels. You will be able to see how this is done.
Both Ivan and Johannes speak English, German and Spanish. Ivan speaks also Portuguese.
We love food from around the world and Johannes loves to explore new dishes and share his recipes.
Lanjaron has ruins of an old moorish castle, two small museums and is an old spa town. It is also called the Gateway to the Alpujaras, a region at the foot hills south of the Sierra Nevada
Of course Granada with the Alhambra is not far, as are several other towns and villages.
Help
We are looking for help in the garden, general maintenance and building work.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: 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
Accomodation would be in a bedroom with two single beds in the main house. Sharing bathroom and living quarters.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (16)
I had a really great time
They were also very hard-working when doing chores at the farm always full of energy and thorough with… read more
They were good at the tasks that they were doing, but most importantly they were just fun to have around and we look forward to our meals… read more
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I had a really great time
They were also very hard-working when doing chores at the farm always full of energy and thorough with… read more
They were good at the tasks that they were doing, but most importantly they were just fun to have around and we look forward to our meals… read more
He got along well with the dogs and was very taken with Ginger. She intern was very taken with him.
We had a chance… read more
Johannes and Ivan are two lovely people, with whom I shared great moments helping, while eating, with their friends ... The two dogs, Ginger and Earnie, are also adorable!
The help required is not complicated; it consists of looking after the plantations, the… read more
I am so happy to have stayed with you guys such amazing energy and a lovely couple, Johannes is an amazing cook, loved everything he made, Ivan is funny both down to earth and really nice people.
ok so the work was fair I enjoyed working in the garden, even more when it wasn't raining, its… read more
Rafael with his building skill helped us advance on one of our biggest projects on the farm and could do things without much guidance and always in a good mood.
Clara was also very much hands on, taking on projects with skills she was not used to.
We strongly… read more
Ivan estava de férias, então tivemos bastante contato com ele! Uma pessoa super legal, inteligente e leve.
Johannes é incrivelmente inteligente, paciente e engraçado.
A acomodação é super confortável, você tem seu próprio espaço, total privacidade e conforto!
Espero um dia ve-los novamente,… read more
ABOUT JOHANNES AND IVAN:
They are super nice, open minded, funny people. Even though Ivan worked big part of the day, he is a very interesting and funny person. Johannes is one of the sweetest and strongest person we met, and of course, amazing in the kitchen and in board games (we could never beat him… read more
We helped Johannes in the garden and learned a lot about gardening in Spain. The working conditions were very… read more
The work was usually in the garden, weeding, digging, planting and fencing. Johannes is really great managing people and not to forget he is an excellent cook. We prefer the vegetarian food so it was our paradise… read more
Johannes was super happy with the help provided and we had… read more
We worked a lot outdoor, in the garden cutting the plants, weeding, taking care of the vegetable garden,harvesting oranges, kiwis and lemons, planting new plants, making compost, painting. We enjoy a lot the work and Johannes is a very good gardner and… read more
