Help with landscaping,wood cutting and tiding up the land - Inland Alicante, Spain

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17/04/2021
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Hi, greetings from Franz and Margret. We live on a Campo in Inland Alicante Spain. Living with us are our 3 dogs (two are big), 1 cat and chickens. On the Campo we only have solar energy and water from a well, but that does not mean that we are "out of this world". We live close to Salinas where you can find all the amenities. We've chosen to leave our Country (Germany) behind, to start over fresh and live a life worth living.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be able to improve your language skills, since in this area there are hardly any foreign tourists and Spanish is the language spoken. In the Sierra de Salinas you will find nature trails and the Alicante beaches are only a 30 min drive away.
Help
We have started on building a house, lots of Landscape gardening (including collecting stones) and general bits and bobs in and around the land and stables.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
We offer the use of a caravan. There is an extra outside bathroom with shower and right now we are in the process of building a pool, which should be ready for the warmer season. WiFi is for you to use. (Edit: the pool is ready to use :D )
It is helpful if you have a driving license, because we are " in the middle of nowhere" but that is not essential.
What else ...
Our lifestyle is very basic, as dictated by solar power. You won't find a hairdryer or a dishwasher, but we have Internet and TV. You will be living with us like a family member, joining in our activities if you wish. Our animals are well cared for, but we also eat them (not those that live in the house :D ) .
We will try our best to make your stay a good one, but you will also be expected to fulfill your part of the exchange. Most of the work we have is physical and involves getting your hands dirty. If this is not for you, DON'T APPLY!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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08/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Juan Guillermo) for host

Estuve con Franz y Magrett por 2 semanas y estoy agradecido por la buena manera que me trataron, aprendí mucho sobre construcción gracias a Franz que es un hombre con una energía increible y Margret es muy dulce y buena cocinera...gracias por todo y espero poder haber sido de su ayuda y volverlos a ver en el futuro......

(Excellent )

21/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Amelie)

Amelie is a most pleasant and enjoyable person and we really enjoyed her company whilst she stayed with us. I realy have to appologise for not writing a feedback earlier. At the end of Amelie's stay our dog had to be put down and I was so heartbroken that I forgot about everything else. I must say, that Amelie put up with me very well during those… read more

(Excellent )

17/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Amelie) for host

I stayed with Margret and Franz for two weeks in March, and I had a great time! I appreciated the silence and the calm atmosphere at the campo. I finished a stonegarden that had already been started and did some painting. The tasks weren't too hard and very flexible. Margret cooked really delicios food, and I enjoyed their company during the two… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexia)

Alexia stayed with us only a short time, but we really enjoyed her company. Uncomplicated and always ready to help out with whatever was needed. In that short time she became like family and we will gladly welcome her again, should she want to :-)

(Excellent )

18/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alexia) for host

It was my first workaway experience. I want to thank Margret and Franz for their hospitality. The work wasn't too hard and the place is very pleasant. Margret and Franz are very helpful and caring.
I really recomand this workaway.

Vielen Dank , hasta la vista !

(Excellent )

19/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Philipp) for host

First of all: Thank you so much for everything! I had a really good time in Salinas thanks to you.
The work was always interesting and I never got bored because there where so many different tasks to do but never to much work for the day. Margret provided plenty of food for every meal and Franz taught me many things about construction work.
I… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp)

We would like to thank Phillip again for all the things he helped us with. He did anything we asked him to do; very helpful was that he has no fear of heights, so our water deposit got a new coat of paint :-) We enjoyed his company, because of his always friendly and open state of mind, and we also hope that he had a good time staying with us. We… read more

(Excellent )

04/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kimberley & Jason) for host

Sorry for the late feedback, the holidays were hectic!
Margret and Franz are wonderful host's and we enjoyed our stay with them :) very generous people with brilliant British humour. Bruno and mahta were so much fun, we really love big dogs ... And they are big! But so friendly and they melted our hearts :)
The work wasn't too hard and always… read more

(Excellent )

21/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Radoslaw) for host

He estado en el campo de Margret y Franz las dos semanas. Mi experiencia muy buena en WorkAWay. Margret y Franz son muy amables y muy profesionales host'es. Me sentía cómo en la familia. La alimentación y el alojamiento son más que buenos. El trabajo requería la fuerza física pero la no era difícil.
De el campo hay la vista muy bonita. En el fin… read more

(Excellent )

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