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Hi, my name is Barbara Silk, an active retired female living in Abdet/Confrides, Alicante Region of the North Costa Blanca. We relocated from England to Spain five years ago and enjoying the move.
We have land of 4,600m2 full of olive trees over 5 terraces on the side of the mountain here in the Gaudalest Valley. The land is 20 minutes drive from our house.
We have ongoing projects such as landscaping, irrigation and generally making the land more accessible and easier to maintain. Dry stone walls are always in need of repair or building. We have many olive trees and quite a few Grape Vines. The aim is to ensure we have a good harvest from all the trees. We also plan to plant citrus trees and a vegetable garden.
I am a Christians and therefore follow Christian principles. I attend Church on Sundays and sometimes during the week either in person or via Zoom. I also teach English Online.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance

Interests
BeachPlant careCharity workCultureMovies & TVTechnologySustainabilitySelf developmentMusicCooking & foodGardening
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Benefit from a mixture of English and Caribbean culture, especially cooking and immerse into the English language speaking.

Help
We have land with Olive Trees and quite a few Grape Vines and would like to invite Workawayers to come and assist us with DIY, Irrigation, Permaculture and Tree maintenance (pruning etc.) Spanish speakers welcome as would exchange English language lessons.
We are also looking for help with landscaping, gardening, painting and Pool Maintenance. We require help Various months during the year.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I teach English as a second Language and I am also learning Spanish
Accommodation
We offer room and board in exchange for help. A room with bunk beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and living room. Christians or non-Christians but who are non-smokers and non-alcoholic drinkers nor people who swear or uses foul language. Families with children are welcome. Kitchen is open for self-catering if desired.

What else ...
Helpers are free to occupy their time-off in whatever way they like. There are many Walking and Cycling routes in the area, as well as restaurants and bars in the surrounding Villages and larger Towns Callosa den Sarria, Polop,La Nucia, Albir (beach), Alfaz del pi, , Altea(beach) and Benidorm (beach) about 45 minutes drive. Helpers are quite welcome to just hang out at home with the family. There is a local bus that runs three times a day Monday to Friday, two times on Saturday but not on Sundays. Timetable available.

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Internet access

Limited internet access

We have pets

We are smokers

Can host families

Can host digital nomads
we have a good internet connection up to 1gb speed upload and download

Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of parking in the village for camper vans.

How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two

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Ho lavorato nel campo di olivi ma ho avuto anche la possibilità di visitare la spagna: Derek e Barbara mi hanno sempre invitato a seguirli… read more
The view from the house is impeccable and the food was delicious😊
I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely love to visit again.
The work is varied , interesting and not arduous at all with plenty of time to listen to the birds and hunt for wild flowers
A real ' escape ' from the… read more
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Ho lavorato nel campo di olivi ma ho avuto anche la possibilità di visitare la spagna: Derek e Barbara mi hanno sempre invitato a seguirli… read more
The view from the house is impeccable and the food was delicious😊
I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely love to visit again.
The work is varied , interesting and not arduous at all with plenty of time to listen to the birds and hunt for wild flowers
A real ' escape ' from the… read more
