A large pile of chopped firewood is stacked indoors on a tiled floor. Sunlight streams in, highlighting the wood texture. A black container sits nearby.
A curious gray tabby cat prowls through tall green grass, with hoses on the ground and a blurred field in the background under a cloudy sky.
A large sheet of paper with a building and landscape plan, a metal compass, pencil, pen, and eraser are placed on a wooden table.
A dirt path curves through a grassy yard with young trees, leading to a street. Across the road, a house with a patio is visible.
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Experience nature, silence and learn about permaculture in León, Spain

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    It is an open and shared living project based on permaculture, self-sufficiency, community, environmentalism, and love, among other things. Its main objective is to live in an alternative way, close to nature, and fostering and respecting the relationships between all living beings within the project.
    The current project members are Sandra and Jairo, and their cat, Tigris. The project is located in the south of the province of León, Spain.

    Es un proyecto de vida abierto y común basado en la permacultura, la autosuficiencia, la comunidad, el ecologismo y el amor, entre otras cosas, que tiene como objetivo principal vivir de una forma alternativa, cercana a la naturaleza y potenciando y respetando las relaciones entre todos los seres vivos que integran el proyecto.
    Los miembros actuales del proyecto son Sandra y Jairo, y su gatita Tigris. El proyecto está enclavado al sur de la provincia de León, en España.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Self development
    Pets
    Events & social
    Farming
    Plant care
    Languages
    Music
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Camping
    Fitness
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learning about permaculture, self-sufficiency, meditation, and more. Experience doing nothing, silence, and feeling a part of nature.
    Contact with animals, learning how to take care about them.
    Experience how is to live in a rural area of Spain, learning about the local culture and traditions.

    Formación en permacultura, en autosuficiencia, en meditación, entre otras. Experimentar el no hacer, el silencio, sentirse parte de la naturaleza.
    Contacto con animales, aprender a cuidar de ellos.
    Experimentar como se vive en una zona rural de España, conocer la cultura y costumbres locales.

  • Help

    Help

    Volunteers can assist with a variety of tasks, depending primarily on the season. Some examples include tree care, vegetable growing, construction with eco-friendly materials, animal care such as chickens, help around the home, and more, depending on the needs of the moment.

    Los voluntarios ayudarán en tareas variables, que dependen sobre todo de la estación del año. Algunos ejemplos son: cuidado de árboles, cultivo de verduras, construcción con materiales ecológicos, cuidado de animales como gallinas, trabajos de mantenimiento en la casa, etc. Según la necesidad del momento.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation in a private room with a double bed and storage space for clothes and belongings. There will also be a kitchen, living room, and bathroom as shared spaces.

    Alojamiento en habitación privada con cama doble y espacio de almacenamiento de ropa y enseres. Además, se dispondrá de cocina, salón comedor y baño como espacios comunes.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The golden rule is to respect and act as if you were in your own home.

    Transportation is very limited here. We have an extra bicycle, but no car. There are a few regular buses and taxis.

    The nearest town is 7 km away and has all kinds of services and recreational areas such as bars, parks, a theater, a library, a swimming pool, etc.
    The river runs very close to the town, with several swimming areas.
    There is a river pool 6 km from the house.
    Astorga, the town through which the Camino de Santiago passes, is only 30 km away.


    La regla de oro es respetar y actuar como si estuvieras en tu propia casa.

    El transporte es muy limitado aquí. Disponemos de una bicicleta extra, pero no de coche. Hay algunos autobuses regulares y taxis.

    La cuidad mas cercana esta a 7km y dispone de todo tipo de servicios y zonas de recreacion como bares,parques, teatro, biblioteca, piscina etc.
    El rio pasa muy cerca del pueblo, con varias zonas de baño.
    Hay una poscina fluvial a 6km de casa.
    Astorga, cuidad por donde transita el camino de Santiago esta a tan solo 30km

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Free access to internet, a place to work can be provided.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Tigris

    Tigris

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Photos

A curious gray tabby cat prowls through tall green grass, with hoses on the ground and a blurred field in the background under a cloudy sky.
A large sheet of paper with a building and landscape plan, a metal compass, pencil, pen, and eraser are placed on a wooden table.
A dirt path curves through a grassy yard with young trees, leading to a street. Across the road, a house with a patio is visible.
A large pile of chopped firewood is stacked indoors on a tiled floor. Sunlight streams in, highlighting the wood texture. A black container sits nearby.

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