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Description
Help us build our off-grid horse farm and apple orchard in beautiful Northern Spain
At the moment, we are especially excited about our young foal and would love to welcome people who are curious to learn how a young horse is raised, handled, and trained. No previous horse experience is necessary – curiosity, kindness, patience, and a willingness to learn are much more important. We enjoy sharing what we know and learning together along the way.
Our Vision
Our dream is to create a peaceful and sustainable place where people, animals, nature, and healthy food come together.
One of our long-term goals is to develop our apple orchard into a source of high-quality organic apple products, including natural dried apple chips combined with healthy herbs and plants that grow in our region. We are fascinated by the abundance of edible wild plants around us and enjoy learning about nature’s gifts.
We are happy to share our knowledge about wild herbs, edible plants, and how they can be used in everyday life. There is always something new to discover in nature, and we enjoy learning together with our guests.
As a family, we follow a mostly raw vegan lifestyle and love exploring natural, healthy foods. However, everyone is welcome to eat and cook whatever suits them best. We want our home to be a place of openness, respect, and mutual learning, where different lifestyles and cultures are appreciated.
More than anything, we hope to create a place where people, animals, and nature can thrive together, while sharing experiences, skills, and meaningful connections.
We are also always happy to meet people who might like to stay a little longer and become part of our project. From time to time, we travel to Germany, so we especially appreciate trustworthy people who enjoy being around animals and nature and might be interested in helping care for the farm while we are away.
We are a family living between Germany and Northern Spain, creating our dream of a sustainable off-grid lifestyle in the beautiful region of Cantabria.
Our property consists of a charming house, a 10,000 m² apple orchard and an additional 7,000 m² field with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. We are gradually developing the land and creating a place where animals, nature, and people can thrive together.
Our animals
We share our home with:
* 4 Arabian horses
* 1 Welsh pony
* 1 adorable foal
* Several dogs
Our neighboring farms also have cows and sheep, so there is always animal life around us.
How you can help
Depending on the season and your interests, you can help with:
* Caring for our horses and dogs
* Spending time with our foal and learning about young horse training
* Going on walks and hikes with our dogs
* Helping maintain the apple orchard and fields
* Gardening and general land care
* Organizing and improving structures and routines around the farm
* Supporting various projects as we continue developing our property
What you can learn
* Horse care and young horse training
* Animal handling and welfare
* Sustainable and off-grid living
* Orchard and land management
* Gardening and practical farm skills
* Life in rural Northern Spain
The area
One of the things we love most about living here is the incredible nature that surrounds us. This is a place where you can slow down, enjoy peace and quiet, and reconnect with nature.
The beautiful beaches of the Cantabrian coast are nearby, and the area around Villaviciosa offers excellent surfing opportunities. If you enjoy hiking, there are countless trails through forests, hills, and mountains with stunning views of the countryside and coastline.
Whether you prefer spending time with animals, exploring nature, surfing, hiking, reading a book under an apple tree, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life, there is something special here for everyone.
About us
Like our farm, we are constantly learning and growing. Every season brings new projects, new ideas, and new opportunities to learn. We love meeting people from different backgrounds, sharing experiences, exchanging knowledge, and learning from one another.
For us, Workaway is about much more than exchanging help for accommodation. It is about sharing everyday life, creating meaningful connections, and building something beautiful together.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and cultures and look forward to meeting kind, open-minded people who would like to become part of our journey for a while.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Self development
Pets
Farming
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Animals
Winter sports
Yoga / Wellness
Water sports
Team sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Cycling
Camping
Beach
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our project is not just about helping on a farm – it is about reconnecting with nature, animals, and a slower way of life.
During your stay, you may have the opportunity to learn about:
* Caring for horses and understanding their natural behavior
* Building trust and communication with a young foal
* Gentle and respectful horse handling
* Living and working alongside animals
* Understanding the rhythms of nature and seasonal living
* Identifying edible wild herbs and plants
* Sustainable and off-grid living
* Caring for an apple orchard and learning about future food projects
* Creating balance between work, nature, and personal well-being
Many guests tell us that one of the most valuable parts of staying here is the peaceful environment. Surrounded by horses, dogs, forests, mountains, and the nearby ocean, this is a place where you can slow down, recharge, and experience life at a different pace.
Whether you want to learn practical skills, spend time with animals, explore nature, or simply find some peace and inspiration, we hope our farm can offer a meaningful experience. -
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
As our farm is still growing, there are many different ways to get involved. Depending on the season, your interests, and your skills, you might help with:
Caring for our horses and dogs
Spending time with our foal and learning about young horse training
Walking and exercising our dogs
Maintaining the apple orchard and surrounding land
Gardening and caring for plants and trees
Learning about and collecting edible wild herbs
Helping with future apple harvests and food projects
Organizing and improving structures and routines around the farm
General maintenance and small DIY projects
Creative ideas for developing the farm and making the space even more beautiful
We don't expect you to know everything. We value curiosity, reliability, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and contribute.
If you enjoy nature, animals, outdoor life, and being part of a growing project, you will fit in well here. -
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Danish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate -
Accommodation
The woodhouse (a private space where workers can sleep) on the upper field is accommodated with two beds and a gorgeus view to hills and snow-covered mountines. Another space where the helpers can sleep is our Caravan, which is provided with a bed, two sofas, and a table which can also serve as a bed. We also own two other Caravans on our apple orchard, which a compost toilet nearby as well as solar electricity. We have cooking possibilities and fresh Mountain spring drinking water is also available. There is good road access and parking facilities.
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What else ...
There is a Bus Station in the town nearby to Villaviciosa, and we have a Train Station in Nava.
The next Supermarket is in Nava, 25 minutes by bike, which we offer for free.
The nicest Beach is in Villaviciosa, 40 minutes by Car and also reachable by bike in max. 2 hours. -
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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Can host digital nomads
You can use our hot spot
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Merlin
Merlin
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