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Hi! I’m Dominique, and I share this peaceful countryside home just outside Barcelona with my cat, Lily. The house is spacious, full of light, and surrounded by nature — with a large garden and a refreshing pool I dive into after every work meeting. It’s a true oasis, perfect for anyone looking to recharge, connect, or simply disconnect for a while.
From the moment I saw it, I knew this was my dream home, and I’ve shaped my life around it ever since. While we’re just a short train ride from the buzz of Barcelona, many find they don’t want to leave once they’ve arrived — it’s that kind of place.
Lily, the real queen of the house, spent three years in a shelter and then two in a small Barcelona apartment. Now, she’s living her best life — exploring the garden (and occasionally the neighbors') with curiosity and confidence.
If you're looking for calm, nature, and a bit of cat company, you’ll feel right at home here.
I work remotely in the field of Diversity, Equity and Inclusive leadership and organizational culture, so I deeply value presence, good conversation, and respectful coexistence. I love sharing this home with people who are open-minded, self-aware, and enjoy a balance of togetherness and personal space.
Whether you're here to write, walk, work remotely, reflect, or just breathe a little slower — this place has room for it all.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Politics / Social justice
LGBTQ
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Movies & TV
Culture
Charity work
History
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Animals
Dancing
Beach
Camping
Water sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As a Dutchie living in a rural Catalan village, I love the mix of quiet nature, strong local culture, and a surprisingly international spirit — and I’m excited to share that experience with you.
I work in the field of inclusion and culture, and I’m endlessly curious about people’s stories and perspectives. I’m the founder a global community of over 100 people who know what it’s like to be overlooked, excluded, or misunderstood based on parts of their identity — whether visible or invisible. We run events and programs that bring these stories to light and create space for deeper connection and learning. So yes — cultural exchange is kind of my thing, professionally and personally.
Here, you’ll have:
Time and space to explore the mountains and trails right outside our garden
A peaceful and welcoming base in a Catalan village with neighbors who are kind, open, and respectful of your space
Barcelona just a train ride away — I lived there for six years and can recommend communities, hidden gems, local events, restaurants, or places to just breathe and be
I love DIY and creative projects, so if you enjoy building, fixing, designing, or dreaming up solutions — we’ll get along great. But I also believe that shared tea, a good playlist, or a moment of silence can be just as valuable as a big project or deep conversation.
Whether you're looking for a calm space to reflect, a place to contribute, or just a different perspective on the world — I’d love to welcome you here.
Help
We just moved into this beautiful place and are in the process of bringing it back to life — one corner, one project at a time! The energy is fresh, full of potential, and we’re slowly shaping it into something special.
I work from home and combine my day job with house projects, so I’m usually around and happy to lend a hand (where my skills allow!). I’d love your help with some light but creative outdoor work, such as:
Gardening – Not the heavy-lifting kind! Think: refreshing outdoor spaces, painting low garden walls and tiles, or sprucing things up with a creative touch.
Home Projects – We’re building a catio (a safe outdoor play area for Lily), so if you’re handy or like problem-solving, that’s a fun one.
Outdoor Gym Makeover – The structure is there, but it needs a little vision and love to become a functional and inviting space again.
Garage Makeover - Now it looks like a garage (which it is), BUT it WILL be a space where we can celebrate diversity and build a beautiful community around!
If you’re someone who enjoys adding beauty, structure, or creativity to a space — and you love seeing a place evolve — this could be a really fun fit.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Catalan: Intermediate
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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
The house is rustic and big and has a very big terrace, garden with a big pool. Everything is wheelchair accessible. You have your own bathroom and bedroom (which you might occasionally share with Lilster).
Foodwise: Sometimes I cook, sometimes you cook, but there will always be something in the fridge ;)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There are some projects that need to be done, but flexible in schedule
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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