Respect the nature, care for it and discover La Riera de Gaià, Spain

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  Description

  I’m quite new to the area, so part of the experience here is also about discovering the surroundings together — hidden beaches, local markets, walking paths, and nature spots.
  
  
  This project is born out of love and respect for the Earth, and it is still in its early stages. Its main focus is self-sustainability. Right now, it is in an embryonic phase, just beginning with the permaculture design.
  
  It is a space to respect nature, care for it, and also to be nourished by it — to observe it, learn from it, and live in harmony with it.
  
  It is located in the village of La Riera de Gaià, just 7 km from the coast, with some beautiful beaches nearby to explore and enjoy.
  
  There is a self-sufficient house equipped with solar panels and well-water.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Sustainability

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Beach
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I’m quite new to the area, so we can discover the surroundings together — hidden beaches, local markets, walking paths, and nature spots.
  
  The project is just beginning, so it’s a good moment to exchange ideas and inspiration. We can share thoughts about permaculture, biodynamics, sustainable living, or simply enjoy working side by side in nature.
  
  It’s a simple, peaceful space where cultural exchange happens naturally — through daily tasks, shared meals, and open conversations.

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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

  As the project is just starting out, current tasks are simple and flexible: working on a small garden near the house, sharing ideas for the overall design, and preparing another space for a larger vegetable garden. We're also doing small, basic improvements—like building a compost toilet and organizing the house a bit better.
  
  If someone is interested in woodworking, there’s the possibility of making small things like a shelf or a table to help improve the kitchen space for food storage and shared cooking—but nothing big or demanding.
  
  There is a self-sufficient house equipped with solar panels and a well water

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  Languages spoken

  Catalan: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  Volunteers will have a private room adjacent to the main house — a comfortable, quiet space to rest and recharge. The room is not inside the main house but right next to it, offering some extra privacy.
  
  If preferred, volunteers are also welcome to camp nearby to have their own independent space.
  
  As the project is still in its early stages, most of the food still comes from outside the land. We offer a non-vegetarian diet, aiming to keep meals balanced and healthy. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided as we typically eat them here. If you require additional or specific foods that are not part of our regular diet, they will not be included.
  Meal preparation is a shared responsibility. Some days two people might cook, other days it could be me, depending on the tasks and how much work there is. If I’m especially busy, I really appreciate when others take the initiative to help with cooking

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  What else ...

  This project is focused on creating a sustainable way of living, aligned with principles of degrowth. We do our best to take care of resources and to minimize both our energy use and our overall consumption.

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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

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  ternet access is available via mobile data connection, so it’s reliable but somewhat limited compared to high-speed broadband.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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