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29 May 2024
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Hi I'm Petra born in Holland some 55 years ago. I've spent the last 25 years building and restoring the ruins and land I bought. Working the land that needs some careful human hand sometimes.. We are musicians and I am also artist in other ways, giving painting classes in the area ... I'm working toward having rentals to give opportunity to share this little nature paradise. A strohbale roundhouse has been completed with the help of volunteers like you, and I'm still having plenty of projects and idea's to work on together or alone ...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will for sure go to some sightseeing and cultural events
The location is Isolated, 2km from bus connection, 6 km from little town(A Lama) and 25km from the sea (Pontevedra) we live right on the river shore (50mt) with pools to bath , walks in oak forest ,
I do appreciate some independence,so also would like you to be able to feel good on your own .
But I also really enjoy showing you the surroundings ,have a drink out ,play some games etc.
Help
There's help needed in the forest (surrounding) woodcutting,moving burning wood, but also little constructions with clay ,wood ,plaster ,stone and apart gardening , generally...anything you are good at...also artistic expression welcome , cooking always nice too .
And I really appreciate the spaces I share with you to be respected with rather helping me to avoid more mess or additional cleaning ...
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
There is a cob-house attached to a bus I lived in for years (picture below) for you work-awayer's with kitchen ,one double , and one single bed with an own semi outdoor bathroom
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
flexible depending on wether team work or not...
Host ref number: 12997926864a
Feedback (23)
27 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Katherine) for host
Visiting Petra for two weeks was a nice experience, from her magical place to the conversation that we had. Her place is in the middle of a forest and close to a river that I enjoyed walking every day after lunch. I got lucky that one of her friends came to visit so we all when exploring the beautiful countryside of Galicia on the weekend. Thanks… read more
12 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Arvid) for host
Petra is an extraordinary host. Not only she provided stunning accomodation but also take good care of food and social life.
We were there for one week and after some hours of good work she invited us along to meet other projects and friends. Just meeging her was worth the stay.
She's a wonderful artist in building and music.
Work was around the… read more
We were there for one week and after some hours of good work she invited us along to meet other projects and friends. Just meeging her was worth the stay.
She's a wonderful artist in building and music.
Work was around the… read more
10 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tomas & Eram) for host
Tomas: It was an amazing experience staying at Petra. She is the first truly renaissance woman I have ever met. She is probably physically stronger than me, yet she possess all sort of creative talents, from playing music and drawing to cooking and building, and so on. She is very inspirational, obviously. The place is also very special, I love… read more
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27 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Katherine) for host
Visiting Petra for two weeks was a nice experience, from her magical place to the conversation that we had. Her place is in the middle of a forest and close to a river that I enjoyed walking every day after lunch. I got lucky that one of her friends came to visit so we all when exploring the beautiful countryside of Galicia on the weekend. Thanks… read more
12 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Arvid) for host
Petra is an extraordinary host. Not only she provided stunning accomodation but also take good care of food and social life.
We were there for one week and after some hours of good work she invited us along to meet other projects and friends. Just meeging her was worth the stay.
She's a wonderful artist in building and music.
Work was around the… read more
We were there for one week and after some hours of good work she invited us along to meet other projects and friends. Just meeging her was worth the stay.
She's a wonderful artist in building and music.
Work was around the… read more
10 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tomas & Eram) for host
Tomas: It was an amazing experience staying at Petra. She is the first truly renaissance woman I have ever met. She is probably physically stronger than me, yet she possess all sort of creative talents, from playing music and drawing to cooking and building, and so on. She is very inspirational, obviously. The place is also very special, I love… read more
21 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Gaëlle) for host
If you have already read all the feedbacks, you know that you have to go there.
Petra, thank you so much for all the things we shared together and all those you brought to me. You are such a beautiful woman with so much to learn from you that I can only come back !
Come here with your heart, mind, creativity, energy, smile, good humor... and… read more
Petra, thank you so much for all the things we shared together and all those you brought to me. You are such a beautiful woman with so much to learn from you that I can only come back !
Come here with your heart, mind, creativity, energy, smile, good humor... and… read more
3 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host
Petra is a great host, a Renaissance woman. I admire her and from now is an example to me.
I had a great time with her and the best volunteers: Jasmin, Gaelle and Robbie.
The work at the house was always easy and fun, the food amazing, the walks to the river and the landscape unforgettable.
I went to concerts, traveled to Santiago and enjoyed… read more
I had a great time with her and the best volunteers: Jasmin, Gaelle and Robbie.
The work at the house was always easy and fun, the food amazing, the walks to the river and the landscape unforgettable.
I went to concerts, traveled to Santiago and enjoyed… read more
3 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)
Ana is a very cheerful person with a quick view of helping out without having to ask for it , she has been a great help in the kitchen leaving it clean every day . She also did all the other tasks with joy and positive input . And it has been a great pleasure to see her enjoy all the cultural events we went to see .
Thank you Ana for all , you… read more
Thank you Ana for all , you… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin) for host
i really couldn't have had a better first workaway experience! the only thing i regret is that i was only able to spend 5 days in this wonderful place.. it is way to short!
petra allowed me to do a mosaic floor and i'm so thankful, since i always wanted to do it and she explained things well.
the food was incredibly good and i loved the… read more
petra allowed me to do a mosaic floor and i'm so thankful, since i always wanted to do it and she explained things well.
the food was incredibly good and i loved the… read more
20 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Priyansha)
Haha you crazy girl , I can't think of you without having a bright smile on my face, you were a very active co-creater of that very special time in deed !
Your devotion to any skill given is fully , with lovely little creative touches and always ready to learn and always generous in remarking the art in others .
I hope you will never stop… read more
Your devotion to any skill given is fully , with lovely little creative touches and always ready to learn and always generous in remarking the art in others .
I hope you will never stop… read more
(Excellent)
11 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Priyansha) for host
I feel like I had the opportunity to discover myself at Petra's haven. And it wouldn't have been so if it wasn't for the encouraging and free spirited soul that Petra is.
First time at a workaway and I was blessed to have experienced some beautiful and blissful moments. There are very few things in life that will come close to those days.… read more
First time at a workaway and I was blessed to have experienced some beautiful and blissful moments. There are very few things in life that will come close to those days.… read more
20 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias87)
Tobias is a very reliable , educated , careful and handy young open minded lad , wow could make that presentation even longer !! He shared the bushouse with an other traveler and they kept it so keen and left it beautiful as all tasks that where given .
Tobias is a very pleasant companion ,adapting well ,and adding a spark of wonder to all he… read more
Tobias is a very pleasant companion ,adapting well ,and adding a spark of wonder to all he… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Tobias87) for host
It was an honour staying at Petra's place for more than 3 weeks as she built her own small paradise in a dense and rather mystical forest (i.e. a pretty well preserved ancient woodland) in the middle of Galicia, where you are overwhelmed from the strong Celtic touch!
The place and surroundings has been nearly untouched by humans and are… read more
The place and surroundings has been nearly untouched by humans and are… read more
12 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Joe) for host
I stayed with Petra and Kourosh for 3 weeks in October and it was such a fulfilling experience. The location is beautiful, nestled into a valley surrounded by woods/rivers/old ruins to explore a hilltops to roam. I spent my days with Petra helping to prepare wood for a new roof, doing groundworks for a natural swimming pool (it is going to be… read more
17 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
I stayed with Petra and Kourosh for 10 days in November and I can highly recommend this great place in the mountains of Galicia. The nature and surroundings are beautiful and Petra is a lovely, understandable and intelligent host and person. She does beautiful work and music as well, you can learn a lot there. During my stay I was invited to a… read more
18 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Aliss & Joe) for host
My time spent with Petra and Kouroush was simply wonderful! I had an amazing time and experience working with her. Their home is absolutely amazing, indescribably beautiful and looks like the setting for a fairytale! I admire Petra fully for everything she has created in the idyllic setting of the Galician countryside, and I am very inspired for… read more
11 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Whitney)
With, Beauty you were a sprinkle of the happy tales ,just perfectly fitting in here and I guess anywhere there is a playground for fairy's ... I admire your determination , I didn't expect the sealing painting of the round house to be finished in 3 days !!!
And the way you took any skill with wide open arms and senses , thanks for all, and your… read more
And the way you took any skill with wide open arms and senses , thanks for all, and your… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Whitney) for host
Staying at Petra's exceeded far beyond any expectations we could have had for our first Workaway experience. Like the rest of the community, she was incredibly generous, knowledgable, and free-spirited. It was an honour helping her create her vision for the wonderfully secluded property and to be incorporated in the community, if only for 3 weeks.… read more
11 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Makoto)
It was a pleasure and fun having you around , and a honor to be the owner of a real Makoto origami lamp now. It was nice to see you move so confident and determinate through your life , and at my place through the skills I gave , or you your self offered doing ... time flew as it was flowing so natural and effortless , you gave me a moment of… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Makoto) for host
We spent 3 weeks with Petra and if it were possible we would have stayed longer. There are many unexpected, beautiful, special and unique things that occur when you stay here, I enjoyed the clear water, the family-like culture, the delicious food,and the ancient feeling all over Galacia,
Petra's home is a secret haven for creative and hard… read more
Petra's home is a secret haven for creative and hard… read more
11 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Giorgio)
Thank you for your help Giorgio , I loved the way you take your life , enjoying it knowing that it is your own creation ... and handling it with respect ,responsibility and clever use of your ability's ...
Thank you for your willing hand (The chicken house has transformed itself in a palace now!!!) and your care as a "dietista" ... wish you luck… read more
Thank you for your willing hand (The chicken house has transformed itself in a palace now!!!) and your care as a "dietista" ... wish you luck… read more
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Giorgio) for host
Staying with Petra and Kurox and Toxio was great. The place is amazing lost in the galician nature and if you like calm you are going to love there.
I learned to work with wood which I loved and to do some gardening.
I definitely recommend this workaway.
I learned to work with wood which I loved and to do some gardening.
I definitely recommend this workaway.
11 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Timo)
I had a great time with Timo, had good laughs , quiet pleasant evenings around the woodstove with or without creating music , a friend to share thought's with , as well as a good helping hand even in mid winter... hope to see you one day again, good luck
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Timo) for host
I stayed with Petra for over month recently and although it rained every day (can't complain, I'm from Scotland) I had a good time. Petra's a cool lady, and an excellent cook and the location is beautiful. This is a place that would be even better in summer, the surroundings are magnificent. I thank Petra for inviting me to stay and being a great… read more
11 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (YinJan)
It has been a pleasure having Jan here with us , he has a sensitive nature, who sees the beauty and openly admires , I liked his humble polite fitting in to the group ,his respect to the space given,the easy treat about the work and the way you used your free time ,always doing something...; creative like your woodcarving , teaching others ...or… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (YinJan) for host
Petra is a very friendly, sensitive and talented person.
I enjoyed the two weeks at my first work away very much and it coudn´t be a better start.
It is very nice that Petra shares the beautiful spot, where you can feel the magic, with other people. You can learn there a lot and enjoy the nature very intensive.
Thank you very much for… read more
I enjoyed the two weeks at my first work away very much and it coudn´t be a better start.
It is very nice that Petra shares the beautiful spot, where you can feel the magic, with other people. You can learn there a lot and enjoy the nature very intensive.
Thank you very much for… read more
13 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Piotr)
Piotr's 3 weeks stay with us went way to fast. He has a very calming responsible personality that is a help on its own and apart from that he is a handy and experienced willing worker on many fields with his own ideas and yet open to learn different ways of constructing and handling situations , he ads a attentive, easygoing and joking ambience… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Piotr) for host
Well, so many good things have already been told about Petra that I will only say one thing: I think I found a true friend here.
5 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Kieran)
Molly was here with us for two weeks , and I don't have any reason to complain, she has been open to all of us, willing to do any job , and doing it with dedication and power , she has been like a bird eating , not asking for anything but ... playing playing , games , and laughs , she is a strong girl growing her way through brave experiences . I… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
ANDREA is a wonderful person to have around , very polite , careful , intelligent ,thoughtful,humble ,lovely humor ,funny in a very personal way ,... a born thinker , willing to learn out of anything that crosses his carefully chosen way. He lived a month with us and has been open to all skills I suggested him to do or tryout , like carpentry… read more
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
I had really a fantastic time with Petra and Kourosh. From the day i arrived i felt very welcomed and i when i left, 1 month later, i was almost crying. My time here has been inspiring and different and the place where Petra lives helps this a lot.
The work was sometimes hard and sometimes easy and it differed almost every day, so i did from… read more
The work was sometimes hard and sometimes easy and it differed almost every day, so i did from… read more
4 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Kate & Michael) for host
We had a magical experience here in the beautiful Galician forest and mountains!
Petra was an incredibly generous host who made a huge effort to show us the local culture and its wonders. We always had amazing food (she is an excellent cook) and delicious local wine and we always felt welcomed as part of her home and community (we were extremely… read more
Petra was an incredibly generous host who made a huge effort to show us the local culture and its wonders. We always had amazing food (she is an excellent cook) and delicious local wine and we always felt welcomed as part of her home and community (we were extremely… read more
30 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Brad & Grace)
Lovely Brad and Grace , you were more than amazing !! so generous and willing , easy and sooo funny , you put my laugh muscles in tune !! You brought love and respect and the wish to give and give just as you did.You opened this summer so positive and powerful ,your traces are lasting , not only in the material but even more the spirit you left… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Brad & Grace) for host
We spent just over two weeks with Petra, Kuorosh, Maureen and Jaun (Brad's new Dad!) in her beautiful home in the mountains. It was only our second workaway experience and it was wonderful. The work was challenging and satisfying, Petra provided guidelines and was happy to leave us to our own devices on tasks we could handle and it was great to… read more
30 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias)
Tobias is a reali reali fine lad , positive , educated ,funny, easy to fit in , having his independence , and jet be very interested to know... , he was easy to please with meals and accomodation, and easy with jobs given , the perfect workawayer anyone could wish to receive . I felt very at ease with him and he made me feel a good host and… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host
I stayed two weeks in beautiful Galicia with Petra and Kuorosh, and had an absolutely amazing time.
Petra is an excellent host making you feel very welcome at her absolutely beautiful home. The work was hard and challenging but in a good and meaningful way where you will learn a lot. The work differentiated alot from day to day and included… read more
Petra is an excellent host making you feel very welcome at her absolutely beautiful home. The work was hard and challenging but in a good and meaningful way where you will learn a lot. The work differentiated alot from day to day and included… read more
9 May 2010
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
It is a unique place in the beautiful galician mountains. I much enjoyed the peaceful, rural surroundings, the laughter and conversations in this hippie minded community. Petras spirit, creativity and courage are inspiring and her project is very worth supporting.
