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Vom Host für Workawayer (Esther)
Ingrid & Esther were some days helping to weed the garden. They showed deep meticulousness and knowledge to identify adventitious weeds and roots and the ones we wanted to preserve, and TLC towards the seconds when removing the firsts. Later on, they planted the seedlings we had prepared, leaving the plants ready to thrive in the beautiful beds
… read more they worked on.
It was remarkable the even with the sun hitting hard at central hours of the day, they continued with their constant work.
It should be nice to have you longer here at Santisteve, and we´ll be always delighted to welcome you again.
Vom Workawayer (Esther) für Host
Our stay in Santisteve was amazing! David and Celía's place is very idyllic with their little hut, the garden, the old stone houses and the mountain views🌞 We only spent two-three days there, but would have loved to stay longer. David was a great host: He cooked us lovely, local food, taught us a lot about the area and was very helpful with
… read more transportation (he picked us up in Zaragoza when we arrived and dropped us of in Pont de Suert when we had to leave, which made our journey so much easier!).
We spent a couple of hours a day gardening (weeding and planting), which was a very satisfying job. The rest of our time we just enjoyed the weather and the surroundings, and David also showed us a nice river to relax by.
We would recommend this workaway very much, it is a really beautiful and special place!
Best, Ingrid and Esther
Our time in Santisteve was incredible. We spent most of our time with David (as Cèlia had to work away from the village). He was an excellent host, making sure we were always comfortable and sharing Aragónese and Catalán culture, food, language, and history with us. He also has a wealth of knowledge on homesteading, cabin- and wall-building, and
… read more regenerative gardening practices. Even though Dan's Spanish is very limited, David's fluency in English was a huge help when it came to communicating, and he never let us feel left out of conversation.
We also met others in the village who were so friendly and welcoming, human and animal alike. The work itself physically demanding at times, but very rewarding, and we learnt a lot from it -- from the logistics of building dry-stone walls, to how and why to dig a key line, to (most of all) how crucial it is to have patience. We were so inspired by the home David and Cèlia have built themselves, and have come away with more fleshed-out ideas of what we want for ourselves in the future.
At the end of our stay, we had the opportunity to meet and spend time with Cèlia. She is every bit as welcoming, knowledgeable, and approachable as David, on top of also being fluent in English. It was lovely to see the ways they both complemented one another's personalities.
In the end, it was honestly hard to say goodbye, but we plan to stay in touch and hopefully return one day.
To David and Cèlia, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful experience.
And to Workawayers considering reaching out, we highly recommend doing so -- you will thank yourselves for it.
Dan & Seb were with us almost 4 entire weeks. They initially came to help with the stone walls but ended not just making a remarcable progress on the west wall of the property, but also coping with other tasks such as making firewood, digging a key-line and the bast majority of the water pond, taking TLC of the entire property while we were out,
… read more this including our beloved cat Geska.
They showed excellent individual attitudes and eagerness to learn and make all the tasks, but their overall performance increases dramatically when they work together. They make an outstanding team together.
Thanks guys for your help and respect for our project, and hope to see you soon around here.
Cèlia & David.
Fue mi primer "workaway" con David y me encantó. Fue muy claro con los detalles de su lugar y las tareas, pero con una actitud tranquila. Disfruté trabajar con él en los muros de piedra seca, fue un momento de paz y buen trabajo en equipo. ¡Me encantó cómo ambos admiramos tanto los muros de piedra seca! Me gustaría volver a ayudar nuevamente y
… read more disfrutar de la hermosa y tranquila casa de David.
Collette was here at Santisteve for some days in early September, helping with the erection of the garden´s dry stone retaining wall. Applying her previous knowledge on the matter, she soon understood the peculiarities of the wall, and we could make a huge progress in the wall from the very beginning. As we finished the planned task on the wall
… read more before that expected, she rolled up her sleeves to engage with another tasks, such as applying lineseed oil to the wooden cabins, of help with the erection of an additional stone wall.
Thanks also to her interest in languaje exchange, we had the opportunity to improve our respective languajes of interest (Castillian in her case, English in mine´s).
In a nutshell, Collette was a nice companion during these days, and I hope she to come back someday here to Santisteve. Many thanks Collette!Weitere Bilder
Jul.-Aug. 2024 To-Do List
Blessing a new wall with Carmen & Max :-).
This is a dry-stone retaining wall to create a flat surface against the land slope. This will enable a greater viable surface for the green garden. Aug’2024.
A new side wall for the garden, by Collette. Set.2024
Dan & Seb, feb.2025, by the west stone wall of the garden.
Ingrid & Esther and one of the beds they rescued for the garden. Mai.2025
General view of the property. Mai.2025.
The village and our two peaks, Turbon and Cis.
Summer in the garden. Jul.2024
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Esther)
Ingrid & Esther were some days helping to weed the garden. They showed deep meticulousness and knowledge to identify adventitious weeds and roots and the ones we wanted to preserve, and TLC towards the seconds when removing the firsts. Later on, they planted the seedlings we had prepared, leaving the plants ready to thrive in the beautiful beds
… read more they worked on.
It was remarkable the even with the sun hitting hard at central hours of the day, they continued with their constant work.
It should be nice to have you longer here at Santisteve, and we´ll be always delighted to welcome you again.
Vom Workawayer (Esther) für Host
Our stay in Santisteve was amazing! David and Celía's place is very idyllic with their little hut, the garden, the old stone houses and the mountain views🌞 We only spent two-three days there, but would have loved to stay longer. David was a great host: He cooked us lovely, local food, taught us a lot about the area and was very helpful with
… read more transportation (he picked us up in Zaragoza when we arrived and dropped us of in Pont de Suert when we had to leave, which made our journey so much easier!).
We spent a couple of hours a day gardening (weeding and planting), which was a very satisfying job. The rest of our time we just enjoyed the weather and the surroundings, and David also showed us a nice river to relax by.
We would recommend this workaway very much, it is a really beautiful and special place!
Best, Ingrid and Esther
Our time in Santisteve was incredible. We spent most of our time with David (as Cèlia had to work away from the village). He was an excellent host, making sure we were always comfortable and sharing Aragónese and Catalán culture, food, language, and history with us. He also has a wealth of knowledge on homesteading, cabin- and wall-building, and
… read more regenerative gardening practices. Even though Dan's Spanish is very limited, David's fluency in English was a huge help when it came to communicating, and he never let us feel left out of conversation.
We also met others in the village who were so friendly and welcoming, human and animal alike. The work itself physically demanding at times, but very rewarding, and we learnt a lot from it -- from the logistics of building dry-stone walls, to how and why to dig a key line, to (most of all) how crucial it is to have patience. We were so inspired by the home David and Cèlia have built themselves, and have come away with more fleshed-out ideas of what we want for ourselves in the future.
At the end of our stay, we had the opportunity to meet and spend time with Cèlia. She is every bit as welcoming, knowledgeable, and approachable as David, on top of also being fluent in English. It was lovely to see the ways they both complemented one another's personalities.
In the end, it was honestly hard to say goodbye, but we plan to stay in touch and hopefully return one day.
To David and Cèlia, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful experience.
And to Workawayers considering reaching out, we highly recommend doing so -- you will thank yourselves for it.
Dan & Seb were with us almost 4 entire weeks. They initially came to help with the stone walls but ended not just making a remarcable progress on the west wall of the property, but also coping with other tasks such as making firewood, digging a key-line and the bast majority of the water pond, taking TLC of the entire property while we were out,
… read more this including our beloved cat Geska.
They showed excellent individual attitudes and eagerness to learn and make all the tasks, but their overall performance increases dramatically when they work together. They make an outstanding team together.
Thanks guys for your help and respect for our project, and hope to see you soon around here.
Cèlia & David.
Fue mi primer "workaway" con David y me encantó. Fue muy claro con los detalles de su lugar y las tareas, pero con una actitud tranquila. Disfruté trabajar con él en los muros de piedra seca, fue un momento de paz y buen trabajo en equipo. ¡Me encantó cómo ambos admiramos tanto los muros de piedra seca! Me gustaría volver a ayudar nuevamente y
… read more disfrutar de la hermosa y tranquila casa de David.
Collette was here at Santisteve for some days in early September, helping with the erection of the garden´s dry stone retaining wall. Applying her previous knowledge on the matter, she soon understood the peculiarities of the wall, and we could make a huge progress in the wall from the very beginning. As we finished the planned task on the wall
… read more before that expected, she rolled up her sleeves to engage with another tasks, such as applying lineseed oil to the wooden cabins, of help with the erection of an additional stone wall.
Thanks also to her interest in languaje exchange, we had the opportunity to improve our respective languajes of interest (Castillian in her case, English in mine´s).
In a nutshell, Collette was a nice companion during these days, and I hope she to come back someday here to Santisteve. Many thanks Collette!
Vom Workawayer (maximilienmoreau) für Host
I spent a fantastic week at David's with my friend Carmen!
David is very welcoming and, from the outset, made sure that we were able to settle in as well as possible. He was also very pedagogical about everything to do with work. Although we had no previous experience in building walls, he kindly taught us all the secrets of putting up a wall
… read more that's made to last (we hope!) for hundreds of years :)
Also, the days were organised in such a way that we could be efficient in our tasks while still having enough free time to indulge in our personal hobbies (reading, drawing, hiking).
All in all, I can't wait to come back one day to David and Celia's place, in the middle of these magical mountains and in the warm atmosphere that our hosts have succeeded in creating.
So long!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (maximilienmoreau)
Max team up with his friend Carmen during one entire week this aug.2024.
Each day, from the very daybreak, they worked in the erection of the retaining dry-stone wall of the greengarden. Despite that they didn´t have previous experience on the matter, they completed a beautiful and solid dry-stone wall, thanks to their outstanding focus on the
… read more task and engagement with the project.
Max showed a kind of intuitive understanding of each stone, and how they fit in the entire system of the wall. He soon reached a fast-paced, precise, yet creative performance.
Apart from that, they both rolled up their sleeves with other "logistic" tasks such as prepare food (they master the kitchen!) or clean common spaces.
We and the mountains are looking forward to meet them again at some other time.
Vom Workawayer (Carmen) für Host
I had an amazing week at David and Cèlia's place! With no prior experience, my friend Max and I learned the principles to build a retaining dry-stone wall for the greengarden, thanks to David’s excellent guidance and the resources he provided.
We also enjoyed sharing time together, preparing meals in the kitchen and learning about permaculture
… read more farming and other tasks. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a perfect balance of work and leisure. David’s calm, confident and passionate presence made the stay even more enjoyable.
The experience was not just about work but also about learning, connecting, and appreciating the beauty of Ribagorçan customs and practices. I highly recommend a stay at David's farm and hope to return soon!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Carmen)
Carmen team up with her friend Max during one entire week this aug.2024.
Each day, from the very daybreak, they worked in the erection of the retaining dry-stone wall of the greengarden. Despite that they didn´t have previous experience on the matter, they completed a beautiful and solid dry-stone wall, thanks to their outstanding focus on the
… read more task and engagement with the project.
Apart from that, they both rolled up their sleeves with other "logistic" tasks such as prepare food (they master the kitchen!) or clean common spaces.
The calmed but confident mood of Carmen helped to create nice vibes all the time. I hope to find them (Carmen, Max, and the vibes!) again in a near future!
Vom Workawayer (Fabio & Eva) für Host
We had a wonderful time with David and Cèlia! The two are really nice people, taught us a lot and accommodated us well. (The food was really delicious and typical for the region 😋)
Building the stone wall for the cabin was a great task.
We also learned a lot about the history of the place, the region and the culture.
We are excited to see how
… read more the whole project develops and look forward to coming back.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Fabio & Eva)
Eva and Fabio were 3 days helping to build the stone wall of the greengarden cabin.
Thanks to their eager, hands-on motivation and amazing ability they soon coped autonomously with the entire process to erect the wall: screening sand, mixing it with lime and water to make a nice lime mortar, select and put in place the stones. The result was a
… read more beautiful stone wall that will remain for decades.
Many thanks guys for your help in that and the rest of home tasks. Looking forward to have you here again!Come and experience the land of Don Quixote in Carrion de Calatrava, Spain
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