Learn about permaculture at an eco finca in Tenerife, Spain

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  Beschreibung

  Hola & Aloha!
  
  We've recently moved to a lovely finca in the north of Tenerife and would be delighted to welcome some helping hands to join us in our journey.
  
  We are a family of four (ages 44, 35, 4, and 2) and we’re excited about our project to restore the land using Ernst Götsch's syntropic farming method. Our goal is to create a thriving food forest and implement various other eco-friendly solutions along the way.
  
  Before embarking on our parenting journey, we lived full-time on our sailboat. We started in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, traveled through Europe, and along the Atlantic coast of Africa, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean and exploring the Caribbean Sea all the way to Panama. Our years living on a boat taught us to embrace minimal comforts and adapt to nature, focusing on sustainable practices like solar energy and water conservation. Principles we are happy to continue at our land project as well.
  
  We look forward to connecting with others who share our passion for sustainable living.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Haustiere

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Schreiben

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Tiere

  

  Segeln / Boote

  

  Natur

  

  Wandern
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  If you're interested in learning more about permaculture, particularly syntropic farming, and want to live a life more connected to nature, this is a wonderful opportunity for you.
  
  I have recently completed my Permaculture Design Certificate and am currently participating in an active online course on syntropic agroforestry, which you're welcome to join during your stay.
  
  We would also love to share our experiences from years of living on a sailboat, embracing a minimalist lifestyle, and being conscious of our resources and the environment. This is a valuable skill that we are eager to teach, as well as sharing insights into off-grid living and the adventures of sailing. We have our sailboat nearby, and for longer stays, we can arrange sailing with you if it's a good fit.

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  Au-pair-Hilfe

  Weitere Informationen findest du hier

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  We are currently seeking someone to help care for our children while we work on Finca projects. The responsibilities will include playing with the children, exploring new activities, and fostering their creativity to ensure they have a wonderful time. The role will primarily take place in the afternoons, starting after lunch. We will also be present at the Finca during this time.
  
  The commitment involves working ~ 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. You will always have two consecutive days off.
  
  Our children are very open-hearted and enjoy meeting new people. However, we value longer stays to help form a trusting bond with them.
  
  We are raising our children to be bilingual in German and Spanish. Therefore, we kindly ask that only those who can communicate in one of these two languages apply for this project.
  
  We can accommodate couples or friends traveling together. In such cases, the second person could help with construction or gardening work at the Finca.
  
  If you are a family or single parent traveling with a child or children, this could work well depending on their ages. They should be roughly the same age as our children (born in 2020 and 2022).
  
  The hours have been reduced from the standard WorkAway schedule because we're requesting that you prepare some of your own meals.
  
  What’s included? We will provide a large lunch six days a week. Additionally: Coffee, tea, non-dairy milk, and Gofio (the traditional Canarian cereal) or other alternative will be available for breakfast on a self-service basis. Any additional items you wish to have are your responsibility to arrange for. We also ask that you take care of your own dinner. There will surely be days when we dine together, but it won’t be every day.
  
  Note: The meals we provide are often vegetarian. However, we follow a flexitarian diet and cannot cater for a strict vegan diet.
  
  We are more than happy to take you shopping with us, and you'll have plenty of fridge and shelf space to store your food.
  
  Every Sunday, our family goes on an excursion and has lunch at a restaurant. You're welcome to join us, at your own expense.

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Deutsch: Fließend
  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Fließend
  Danish: Gute Kenntnisse

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  Unterkunft

  As of November 2024, we offer a spacious tent with a diameter of 4 meters, suitable for one or two people. It can be arranged with either one or two single beds, or combined into a large double bed. The tent is very cozy in a natural environment, along with the soothing sound of waves at night. It also has its own private solar power setup, heating, and we provide linen and towels for your stay.
  
  Please note that our bathroom is shared and includes a composting toilet. As of November 2024, we still have a shower with non-heated water. All the water we use goes directly into our garden, so we kindly ask that you use only biodegradable products. If you don’t have any on hand, you are welcome to use ours.
  
  As we live in a community, we kindly ask everyone to clean up after themselves, which includes washing your own dishes after use. We also take turns attending to the composting toilet and other community tasks.
  
  When contacting us, please include the phrase "Las Prepetas" in your message. This lets us know that you have read all the information and are genuinely interested in reaching out. Messages that do not include this phrase will receive a standard response and will be declined.

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  Was noch ...

  Tenerife offers a wealth of experiences, with its diverse natural landscapes ranging from the majestic 3,718-meter-high Teide volcano to its beautiful beaches.
  
  A bus stop is conveniently located 200 meters from the property, featuring three bus lines (325, 392 & 460) that provide direct access to various destinations. These include Icod de los Vinos and Puerto de la Cruz, as well as popular beach spots on the southern side of the island, such as Los Gigantes and Adeje.
  
  Additionally, we are only a pleasant, scenic walk away from local town Icod de los Vinos, which takes just 30 minutes (even our two-year-old can manage it!). For those seeking a bit more adventure, there's a 40-minute hike to the charming and historic harbor town of Garachico.
  
  We are excited to help you discover this beautiful island that we are fortunate to call our home.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  We have a Starlink setup at the Finca, providing a reliable internet connection with speeds up to 300MB/s.

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  As long as you are sure they wouldn’t disturb the wildlife, we can talk about it. We have many beautiful small birds and large lizards that live here and should be protected. Also We have two kids, two dogs and currently 17 chickens running freely on our finca. So any animal must be well trained to respect them.

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