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Host rating
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Description
For the last 2,5 years, we have been restoring a 100% solar-powered Catalan farmhouse from the 18th century. We are Oisin, Marie, Lily (the cat), and Luka (the dog). Over the coming year, we have several projects in the pipeline for both the 2 HA land and the main house. For example, we will maintain the forest, convert the pond to a pool, construct a chicken coop, create a water recycling station, fit wooden shutters and continue cultivating the veggie garden.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are educated in permaculture design, ecosystem restoration, and horticulture. We are exploring and implementing off-grid living. We speak multiple languages and work remotely with marketing and design. There are many opportunities for cultural exchange and learning.
Help
We will be needing help with gardening, pet care, forest maintenance, cleaning, varnishing wooden shutters, greenhouse/chicken coop constructions, converting the pond to a pool, and other outside digging and pruning jobs.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Catalan: Beginner
Accommodation
Room in the house. We share kitchen and bathroom.
What else ...
The farm is in the middle of the forest bordering the natural park Montnegre i El Corridor. The farm is located within a 10 min walk from the village of Canyamars. The area is famous for its biodiversity, historical landmarks, and hiking/cycling routes. There is a local bus that goes from Canyamars to Dosrius (that has shops) and Mataro (that is by the beach and has regular trains to Barcelona).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a high-speed satellite connection with Starlink.
Space for parking camper vans
We accept campervans for all months except for December, January, and February. This is specifically in regards to vans that need electricity for heating as our solar panels only generate enough to run the house those months but not to connect any extra vehicle.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
3 hours a day, 5 days a week. Volunteers are responsible for their own food and meals (therefore less working hours expected).
Feedback (4)
We stayed at Marie and Oisin's house for 10 full days in october. We worked for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week and the work is always been interesting, varying from collecting firewood, gardening, painting, general house chores and playing with their dog Luka.
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We stayed at Marie and Oisin's house for 10 full days in october. We worked for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week and the work is always been interesting, varying from collecting firewood, gardening, painting, general house chores and playing with their dog Luka.
We've… read more
