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80 %
Last replied
17 Mar 2024
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Description
We are a permaculture project just outside of the town of Vejer de la Frontera in the province of Cádiz, Spain. Our work is primarily focused on restoring the functionality of our ecosystem while regenerating the landscape. As a small group of people working and living together, we believe that correct water management is key to addressing climate change. In the past 8 years we've created a water retention landscape with zero runoff, while accelerating the succession of a degraded, deforested landscape into a forest with abundant food production.
As we continue to design and implement more work on our project, we are especially looking for volunteers with experience in working with trees, food production systems, cooking and food processing, and construction and maintenance.
We are currently looking for volunteers for the whole summer, please contact us if you are interested and able to be here from June until September.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be connected to a different range of local alternative initiatives, speaking different languages and learning Spanish.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Most of the help is outdoors. We need help all year long and every season has its specific needs.
Generally speaking: Reforestation, gardening and food production, pruning, food transformation and cooking, natural building, maintenance and upgrading of the land design.
Basic tasks of daily life that we share with all of the people working here.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Turkish: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a main house where we welcome volunteers. We provide vegetarian and mostly organic and local food.
What else ...
We are situated about 8 km from pristine beaches, and a 30 minute walk from town. There are many beautiful places to cycle and hike nearby. We can lend bicycles to travelers. We are about a 45 minute drive from the city of Cadiz, or Tarifa.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We are gladly able to host Digital nomads, so long as they are able to work the expected hours on the project.
Space for parking camper vans
We have areas for campervans
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 157965436782
Feedback (18)
7 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara & Luca)
Chiara and Luca were an incredible asset to our permaculture project over three years! It's hard to put into words all of their gifts, skills and talents. As a hard-working, energetic, positive and enthusiastic team they are able to achieve anything they put their minds to, and as individuals they are able to do and manage all kinds of work.… read more
(Excellent
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17 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sergio)
Sergio first came to help us out in September of 2021, and instantly became part of our family! He is an absolute delight to have around. Sergio is easy-going, curious, eager to learn about anything, hard working, focused, kind and always helpful. He took on responsibilities out of his own volition, like baking delicious bread for us every week,… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sergio) for host
This project is a gem, during my 3 months here I've learned a lot and made very nice friends. There is a well of knowledge on permaculture and sustainable living, available for everyone here.
My tasks were pretty diverse, ranging from gardening to helping reshaping the land following water retention techniques. I also harvested olives, learned to… read more
My tasks were pretty diverse, ranging from gardening to helping reshaping the land following water retention techniques. I also harvested olives, learned to… read more
13 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolle & Domi)
Nicolle and Domi were wonderful volunteers. They both take their work very seriously. They love to work hard and feel the satisfaction of a job well done. They helped with a lot of maintenance work on the land, tirelessly, and after just a few days were able to take on projects and carry them through until the end. Nicolle (with Domi's help) is an… read more
(Excellent
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7 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara & Luca)
Chiara and Luca were an incredible asset to our permaculture project over three years! It's hard to put into words all of their gifts, skills and talents. As a hard-working, energetic, positive and enthusiastic team they are able to achieve anything they put their minds to, and as individuals they are able to do and manage all kinds of work.… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sergio)
Sergio first came to help us out in September of 2021, and instantly became part of our family! He is an absolute delight to have around. Sergio is easy-going, curious, eager to learn about anything, hard working, focused, kind and always helpful. He took on responsibilities out of his own volition, like baking delicious bread for us every week,… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sergio) for host
This project is a gem, during my 3 months here I've learned a lot and made very nice friends. There is a well of knowledge on permaculture and sustainable living, available for everyone here.
My tasks were pretty diverse, ranging from gardening to helping reshaping the land following water retention techniques. I also harvested olives, learned to… read more
My tasks were pretty diverse, ranging from gardening to helping reshaping the land following water retention techniques. I also harvested olives, learned to… read more
13 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolle & Domi)
Nicolle and Domi were wonderful volunteers. They both take their work very seriously. They love to work hard and feel the satisfaction of a job well done. They helped with a lot of maintenance work on the land, tirelessly, and after just a few days were able to take on projects and carry them through until the end. Nicolle (with Domi's help) is an… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
Matteo has been of a great help for us, putting all his engineer skills to make specific design and measurement for different construction projects we had going on. Also, he has been really happy with whatever had to be done in any moment. He is very friendly and social and at the same time very independent, taking care, really organised and… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host
What a wonderful experience I had during my 6 weeks in Catalina. Everything was just perfect: the reforestation and water management project, the friendly and almost familiar atmosphere, the wonderful and amazing people.
If you like to work outside in the field, in the garden or doing constructions, this is the perfect place where to learn about… read more
If you like to work outside in the field, in the garden or doing constructions, this is the perfect place where to learn about… read more
15 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
Where to start... our time at this project was a dream! Such an inspirational, educational and beautiful experience.
This project is a gem with a clear vision, structured work and very dedicated people and community.
We took part in different tasks such as tree planting, building swales, creating gardens, cooking, over all landscape-care etc.… read more
This project is a gem with a clear vision, structured work and very dedicated people and community.
We took part in different tasks such as tree planting, building swales, creating gardens, cooking, over all landscape-care etc.… read more
8 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia and Victor stayed with us for 2 months and are a delight to host as volunteers. They are open, curious, and willing to learn and do just about any kind of work. During their time at our project they've helped with planting trees, maintaining the grounds, gardening, housework, cooking, and so much more. They both work tirelessly with a… read more
(Excellent
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31 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Dean & Natasha) for host
Where do we start? What an Experience. Andrew is inspirational! Eco gangsta! Earth steward! We have never seen someone have so much on the go and get so much done all so gracefully and with time to sit there explain everything and/or have a deep conversation. A very generous person giving so much to the land, his close community and his wider… read more
29 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Andrew es una persona con un corazon enorme, comunicativo, atento y muy risueño.
Actualmente se encuentra abierto a crear una comunidad estable y por tanto hay varias personas viviendo alli con el. La ubicacion es inmejorable porque esta al lado de playas preciosas como El Palmar y a 5 min del bello pueblo de Vejer de la frontera.
El nuevo… read more
Actualmente se encuentra abierto a crear una comunidad estable y por tanto hay varias personas viviendo alli con el. La ubicacion es inmejorable porque esta al lado de playas preciosas como El Palmar y a 5 min del bello pueblo de Vejer de la frontera.
El nuevo… read more
26 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura y Jota estuvieron dos semanas ayudándonos en nuestra finca. Son muy flexibles, discretos, trabajadores, y respetuosos. Llegaron en un momento entre temporadas aquí, cuando no teníamos otros voluntarios, y han tenido que adaptarnos a un momento de poca estructura. Por lo cual estuvieron haciendo una variedad de tareas; ayudando creando… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kayley & Drew) for host
Andrew and David have a beautiful home and generous natures. The project at Catalina is ambitious and exciting - I'll be a keen follower. Andrew took the time to lay out his vision and briefed us well each day. In the week that we were there we shared cooking duties with other great volunteers. Good luck!
25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kayley & Drew)
Drew and Kayley are a great addition to any project! They bring a lot of experience and knowledge, curiosity and desire to learn. They are good cooks as well as hard workers, and are easy to collaborate with.
(Excellent
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2 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Theophile85) for host
A great thank you to Andrew and David!
It was a wonderfull experience for our first time as workawayers! They have a lot of knowledges to share! Andrew hosted us with a lot of kindness. Working with him was a real pleasure. Their project is awesome, they thought a long time about design before to begin it. Thanks to this, the work there makes… read more
It was a wonderfull experience for our first time as workawayers! They have a lot of knowledges to share! Andrew hosted us with a lot of kindness. Working with him was a real pleasure. Their project is awesome, they thought a long time about design before to begin it. Thanks to this, the work there makes… read more
25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Theophile85)
Théo and Paul were wonderful to host. They are very hardworking, polite, open, and easy to get along with. They worked harmoniously alongside the other volunteers, and were very considerate of our needs, and those of the other volunteers. They enjoyed doing both hard manual labor, as well as designing and implementing pathways, windbreaks, etc.… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Svenja) for host
My stay with Andrew and David was my first workaway experience and I don't find the words describing well enough how I feel about it. I was not used to the openness I encountered, but with every day I felt more and more welcome and opened up to the others, too. Andrew always took his time to explain the background of the whole project and of our… read more
25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Svenja)
Svenja was lovely to host. She fit right in with our other volunteers, and was willing and able to do anything to support the work as well as our household needs. She is very curious, excited to learn, and grateful for what is shared. She also has a great sense of humor.
(Excellent
)
1 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lola & Hanna) for host
What great people surround this great place! Andrew and david are lovely, considerate, grateful, funny- super hosts. Nothing is missing. You can learn a lot here, about all kinds of things. They're connected to a whole network of interesting people. Wow!
Would (and will) come back anytime!
Would (and will) come back anytime!
25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lola & Hanna)
Lola and Hana were really lovely to host. In addition to a positive attitude, hard work, and being easy going and patient they are amazing cooks! We had many delicious meals they prepared, and enjoyed their 2 weeks with us from the first moment. Even our dogs became friends.
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Oscar)
Oscar is warm, open and enthusiastic. He was eager to learn and help in any way. He embraces the work with passion and joy, and is very collaborative and easy to get along with. By the end of his two weeks with us he felt like part of the family. We look forward to seeing him again soon!
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
Kevin is a skilled carpenter, and was kind enough to share his skills with us during his 2-week stay. He is hardworking, discreet, and respectful of the needs of others. I think of him every time I use the stairs he built for us!
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent & Maarten)
Vince and Maarten stayed with us for 3 weeks, helping out with a variety of tasks on the land. They are very kind, gentle, discreet, and sensitive to the needs of others, which makes it easy to host them and work with them. They are also both hardworking and committed to finishing what they start. Both are passionate about learning about… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)
Nathalie was a delight to host. She has a gift for noticing unmet needs, and filling them. She's hard working, communicative, respectful, and very clean and organized. She also has an incredible gift with animals, and our dog is happier and healthier than ever after two weeks with Nathalie! We're looking forward to her return!
(Excellent
)
12 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
Hosting Alex as a volunteer was fun, easy and productive. He is very hard-working, and quite a perfectionist, not to mentioned very skilled. I learned from him, and enjoyed his positive, light presence. We hope to see him back here in the future.
(Excellent
)
12 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brendan)
Brendan was a delight to have as a volunteer. He is very positive, hard-working, skilled, and willing and able to learn anything. In addition to helping us with a variety of work on the land, he also taught some Ukelele, which was a wonderful exchange on top of everything else. We look forward to seeing him again in the future!
(Excellent
)
2 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
David and Andrew are super kind and caring hosts! I learned a lot about permaculture and their substainable life and also about the ecovillage Tamera. A lot of new ideas and inspirations. It was nice to work with nature and start changing the world togther with amazing voluteers, David and Andrew and their wonderful friends. Also amazing have been… read more
30 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
From the moment that Clara arrived her positive energy and great attitude was a delightful contribution to our project. She is respectful, easy-going, collaborative and hard-working. She worked well with the other volunteers and on her own, and was always smiling and positive about the tasks that she performed. She would be an asset to any project.
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Larissa)
Having Larissa as a volunteer at our project was a wonderful experience from day one. She is a quick learner, hard-worker, and takes responsibility and initiative for the work that she does. Not only was she curious and interested in the work on our project, but also outside of the work time she was a huge help around the house and in the kitchen.… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Larissa) for host
Andrew and David are wonderful hosts, it was my first workaway place. I experienced my 2 1/2 weeks with them as inspiring and enriching, their farm is a good place to learn and see a project grow. They make you feel at home and are great company during work and freetime. Their "Permablitz" was an extraordinary experience with so many nice and… read more
30 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Théo)
Théo spent a week at our project during a big event. He quickly integrated and worked hard and passionately. He is respectful, interested in learning, and engaged in the work that He does. He works particularly well on his own, but also manages well in groups. He was also helpful in the kitchen and with general work around the house. He is… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka) for host
Ok, so the time has come to dive into these good memories again :) I should just write that I'm coming to visit Andrew and David again this fall and it should be the best recommendation!
A&D were my second hosts in my Workaway career and I felt very safe with them and well managed :) They are beautifully connected with the local community and… read more
A&D were my second hosts in my Workaway career and I felt very safe with them and well managed :) They are beautifully connected with the local community and… read more
4 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kayley & Rick)
Kayley and Rick were a delight to host. They were extremely respectful and discreet, while at the same time very eager to learn, hardworking, creative and fun! They understood our vision, and were able to take pride and ownership of the work they did here as an integral part to the "big picture".
We managed to work well together, learn a lot… read more
We managed to work well together, learn a lot… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kayley & Rick) for host
If you are looking for an opportunity to learn skills and spend time with good people then then look no further. We feel like we always get lucky with our hosts but you will find that Andrew and David are conscientious hosts who make excellent teachers. We wanted to learn more about permaculture techniques and we got a fortnight long masterclass.… read more
18 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (spiscuskas)
We really enjoyed Sacha's time with us. Her positive outlook, and curiosity made her a pleasure to work with. I'm looking forward to seeing the video she puts together during her stay here. I hope that she manages to combine her passion towards Permaculture with her future career.
(Excellent
)
18 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorenz & Hanna)
We really enjoyed our week with Hanna. She's a very inquisitive and eager learner, as well as being a hard worker, and a very respectful guest. Enjoy your travels, and keep learning!
(Excellent
)
18 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lorenz & Hanna) for host
My stay with Andrew and David was wonderful! I immediately felt welcomed in their home. What enrichened my stay probably the most, was that they shared so much with me: their knowledge about permaculture, (Garden design, their models of their land, movies...), explaining their different kinds of bee hives, knowledge about food fermentation, books,… read more
21 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anke) for host
TO BE HONEST I'M NOT GOOD AT DESCRIBING MY FEELINGS. MAYBE THE FOLLOWING TEXT WON'T REFLECT THE LOVELINESS OF THIS PLACE PERFECTLY.
Dear Andrew and David,
I spent three AMAZING weeks with you and learned so much about the importness of correct land managment. I really enjoyed the work because everything that we did had a purpose and the way… read more
Dear Andrew and David,
I spent three AMAZING weeks with you and learned so much about the importness of correct land managment. I really enjoyed the work because everything that we did had a purpose and the way… read more
19 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anke)
Anke was with us for about three weeks helping us with a lot of work on our permaculture project. She arrived before a large event to help with the preparations and then was here for the event as well as the cleanup and finishing details afterwards.
Anke is a delight to work with. She has a positive attitude, is easy-going, and considerate. … read more
Anke is a delight to work with. She has a positive attitude, is easy-going, and considerate. … read more
(Excellent
)
20 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Rass) for host
Although I appeared more or less without any announcement, they hosted me like every new family member - THANK YOU for that!
The two as personalities are unendingly helpful, open-minded and lovely.
You can talk about everything with them; from stupid stuff, to serious topics, or also things you are not content with. They always want to know… read more
The two as personalities are unendingly helpful, open-minded and lovely.
You can talk about everything with them; from stupid stuff, to serious topics, or also things you are not content with. They always want to know… read more
19 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Rass)
Raste was a pleasure to host. He is respectful, hardworking, and an eager learner. His curiosity provided for a lot of interesting conversation, and a sense that his work was serving a higher purpose.
He has a good sense of humor, a sharp mind, and a passion for learning.
We look forward to seeing him again in the future.
He has a good sense of humor, a sharp mind, and a passion for learning.
We look forward to seeing him again in the future.
(Excellent
)
20 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer () for host
I really enjoyed my stay with David and Andrew. The permaculture work was exciting and inspiring. Their garden and the surrounding area are beautiful, and with the development of the permaculture work I'm sure it will become even more so. David and Andrew were hugely welcoming to me and showed great care towards me. They took us out for a thank… read more
(Very good
)
19 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer ()
Neil is an enthusiastic hard worker. He is extremely curious, and at the same time respectful and considerate.
We took ownership of his work here, and managed to understand our vision and share in its implementation.
As the seeds he planted grow here we will cherish memories of his visit and contributions.
We took ownership of his work here, and managed to understand our vision and share in its implementation.
As the seeds he planted grow here we will cherish memories of his visit and contributions.
(Very good
)
19 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Sofie )
From the moment we picked up Emma and Sophie we clicked as if we'd known each other for a long time. They coincided with a big gathering and an intense week of work on our land, and seized the opportunity to learn as much as possible, and take responsibility for their projects. They even were teaching other volunteers after a few days!
Their… read more
Their… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andreas & Juni) for host
Andrew and David were terrific hosts who showed genuine enthusiasm to have me as a workaway guest at their house in Vejer. We quickly discovered the many things we had in common like being Earth-friendly and eating healthy foods. Everyday there was a worthwhile project to complete and we always did work together. I was fascinated by all their… read more
13 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas & Juni)
Juni spent one week working with us on our land and in our home.
She was a delight to work with and to be around. She’s hardworking, creative, and fun. At the same time she’s discreet, easygoing, and collaborative. She was interested in learning about all that we do, and is a quick learner, and extremely adaptable. During her stay she did… read more
She was a delight to work with and to be around. She’s hardworking, creative, and fun. At the same time she’s discreet, easygoing, and collaborative. She was interested in learning about all that we do, and is a quick learner, and extremely adaptable. During her stay she did… read more
(Excellent
)
