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Blended family composed of a French mom, Natacha with a 5.5 year old daughter and a Belgian dad, Yann, with his 5 yo daughter. We are multilingual : French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Thai, some Chinese and some Russian.
We need different types of help (some days help on the land, some days help with the girls will be needed depending on the current needs:
1. We need help with some easy DIY constructions on our land where we have a yurt and a caravan on a beautiful land in the countryside. Some things I would love to get help to build some pieces of furniture (bath sink table,outdoor kids lower table) and any creative idea for outdoor playing area for children is very welcome as well (we have DIY swings made from recycled tires for instance now thanks to one volunteer).
2 We want to start our own veggies garden, so any experience in this area (permaculture if possible) would be great.
3. Playtime in English, Spanish or Italian. They are lovely, sociable girl. They love playing, speaking different languages. They are mostly unschooled, going to a Forest School once a week and some meetups with other un/homeschooling families during the week. We are following a respectful, child led type of education. They are very imaginative, you can let them lead you into their games.
You will have your own space on our land in the caravan (we sleep sometimes in our yurt, sometimes in the camping car )
We are following a vegan diet at home. We are eating fruits or porridge for breakfast, fresh food for lunch and a hot dish for dinner. You don't need to follow the same way, there will always be food for you in the kitchen for yourself when you want to eat at other times of the day. Food will be provided for 3 meals a day. BUT most of our food is healthy food, you won't find much industrial snacks at home (our snack are fruits) and I don't buy any non-vegan products. It does NOT mean you cannot store animal products at our place, just that I won't use my own money for something that goes against my personal values. So if you need some animal products, you will have to buy them yourself.
I am also a naturist. It means that I like being without clothes on when temperatures allows it. Does it mean you have to do the same ? No, not at all, but it means, you have to be comfortable with nudity. Do not hesitate to ask me more questions on this point if you have some.
We prefer to have volunteers who can help with cooking as well, so that it's not only me cooking for everyone all the time :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to live in the Spanish countryside surrounded by nature. It's also close to Valencia by train.
Projects involving children
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Help
We need different types of help (some days help on the land, some days help with the girls will be needed depending on the current needs:
1. We need help with some easy DIY constructions on our land where we have a yurt and a caravan on a beautiful land in the countryside. Some things I would love to get help to build some pieces of furniture (bath sink table,outdoor kids lower table) and any creative idea for outdoor playing area for children is very welcome as well (we have DIY swings made from recycled tires for instance now thanks to one volunteer).
2 We want to start our own veggies garden, so any experience in this area (permaculture if possible) would be great.
3. Playtime in English, Spanish or Italian. They are lovely, sociable girl. They love playing, speaking different languages. They are mostly unschooled, going to a Forest School once a week and some meetups with other un/homeschooling families during the week. We are following a respectful, child led type of education. They are very imaginative, you can let them lead you into their games.
We would also love a bit of help with cooking and small tasks around the land.
(if you are into decoration, homestaging, painting, I would love you to add a bit of new vibe to the place.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
Thai: Intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin): IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We love to teach languages we speak and help people better their language skills.
Accommodation
You will have your own space on our land in the caravan. Bedsheets are provided. Towel can also be provided if you need to.
A few things to know :
1. We are living off-grid : it means that we have a outdoor shed as bathroom with compost toilets and bathtub. Water coming from our own well (done with plumbing, so you don't have to pump your water, but it's not water treated with chemicals like in the cities). We have a bathtub but to be honest, I always shower outside under a tree with a waterhose haning from the tree. We now upgraded the bathtub, which get some hot water from a gas heater.
No chemical products can be used here as the water goes out to my land after and it's not good for the ground. It means I use my own homemade dishwashing soap.
I am precise here so that you don't expect something that our place is not. If you are openminded and ready to see how to live more in contact with nature, our place is great for you. If you prefer to be in the city with everything ultra-cleaned without any dirt, then we are most probably not a good fit.
2. We live in the middle of orange and palm trees fields. You will hear birds here BUT at the same time, don't expect to be in the middle of the mountains or right by the beach. Our land is close by car to both mountains and beach and on the days I don't work, I would be more than happy to show you around BUT at the same time, you need to be able to relax by yourself. I am never bored here honestly, but if you are used to the tumultuous life in a city, with things and stimulations / activities to do every hour of the day, you might think it's a bit boring life. I think it's a great way to reconnect with yourself, with your mind, your body and learn to slow down. BUT again this is my perception of life, if you want to be super active, our place might not be a great fit.
What else ...
In your free time, you can enjoy a walk to the river nearby, walk among the orange fields, go to the beach (12km from the land, reachable by bike (if you can help me fix it ahaha) or car when we go as well) or go to bigger cities like Gandia, Cullera, Alzira or Valencia.
You can also join us on our adventures around if you want to. We love going to nature places.
You will have 2 days off a week (it can be any day of the week, except days I have to work online). On those days, you are free to do whatever you want.
I love Ecstatic dance and community festivals, meeting friends in the park, going to the beach or to natural sights. If you want I am always happy to take you with us.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
If you are working online, you can stay at our place, I would just need help a few hours a day when I am myself working online and my daughter is getting bored alone with me working. We live mostly on our land now, you will need your own data as there is no wifi here. But for instance, I pay 11€ for 40Go on a prepaid card.
Space for parking camper vans
you can park your van on our land.
Can possibly accept pets
Pets are welcome on the land. Just they have to behave and be gentle with kids My daughter loves animals.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Natasha is a very good host, I felt at home right away. I also learned a lot from her about ecology, food and meditation . I stayed two weeks at their place and really spent a good time with them. I was very pleased to be with Agatha because she is a wonderful little… read more
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Natasha is a very good host, I felt at home right away. I also learned a lot from her about ecology, food and meditation . I stayed two weeks at their place and really spent a good time with them. I was very pleased to be with Agatha because she is a wonderful little… read more
