Join our little family to learn and grow together in Galicia, Spain

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  Description

  Hi welcome on our page!
  We are a family of 4 .
  Mitchell, Maya, Jolene (5) and Julián (2)
  After 8 months of traveling in our selfmade campervan we found us a place in Ribeira sacra, Galicia (Spain). We totally feel home although we just moved in. We are in the startup fase of our little farm. The vegetable garden is running but the house is still like it was 15 years ago.
  On our farm we now live with 3 cats, 3 dogs (one old one and 2 puppy’s) 1 goat, 3 sheep’s, 17 chickens and a pig.
  Hopefully in the short future we can add 2 cows. 😊
  We hope to find a match with someone who can help us around the house.
  We need to learn Spanish, so if you speak Spanish that would be great! also to be a farmer is new for us, and having a vegedable garden as well. so if you have some experience or nice ideas, your more than welcome!
  You can see a lot about who we are and where we live on ig.
  
  Best regards,
  Maya&Mitchell

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Writing

  

  Photography

  

  Gardening

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Camping
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We live on the side of a small village with no stores. But 5 mins by car you find a place where they have a small supermercado, a few bars, a swimming pool and a farmacia.
  We are 30 mins (by car) from the city Ourense.
  
  One of the most beautiful places in Galicia is the Ribeira Sacra, or Sacred River (and we live in the middle of it). This area of Galicia is known for its protected wines, ancient monasteries, tiny hamlets, historical cities, and incredible river canyons.
  
  It is still relatively unknown to tourists and it retains a special charm and energy. The real charm of the Ribeira Sacra is found in the stunning river valleys of the Sil River and Minho River. Along the rivers find stone wine terraces growing predominately dry red wines from the Mencia grape and the white grape of Godello.
  
  The Ribeira Sacra is blessed with untouched hiking trails, hillside wineries, old monasteries, and plenty of observation decks boasting views of the Minho and Sil River Valleys, and more that you can explore in your free time.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We would like to find some help outside on our little farm. Some help with the animals, or help in the garden. Cleaning the woods. We want to start a small foodforrest.
  We hope to learn some Spanish. But talking in English is also great for us and the kids.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Dutch: Fluent
  German: Intermediate
  English: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  for our kids and ofcourse for ourselves it would be better to speek often Spanisch.
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  Accommodation

  You will have a bedroom with a nice view. A double bed. A table and chair and a closet.
  There is no WiFi or television at our place but the connection is okay.
  You can use everything in the house and we will try to welcome you as a family member. if you prefer to sleep in a tent we can arrange that.
  ofcourse we provide 3 meals a shower or bath.
  We eat our vegetables out of our garden. we eat meat but not every day. If you prefer vegetarian, we will cook you that.
  
  We don't drink alcohol but are not against it. We prefere no alcohol around the kids during the day.

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  What else ...

  We are non smokers, so no smoking in the house. But outside is no problem. We do not drink alcohol, so if you want to drink you have to bring it yourself.
  
  Nature is great to sport

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There will be place enough to find you a nice spot on our plot

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Your pet needs to be social. We have cats, dogs and chickens walking around freely

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  John

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