Help with all kinds of projects on a finca near Galician coast, Spain

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi I am Niki.

    I have a property in the countryside, close to Ortigueira. There are many projects here. Something to interest everyone! I would love positive, independent, enthusiastic, sincere people, with good communication skills to come and share my home.

    There are some exterior walls to be painted and some gardening to be done at the moment.
    I would like to make some wooden furniture with some of the wood I found in the barn.
    My super sweet dog Branco loves to go for long walks, so that could be a job too.
    I am planning on creating some murals, and there are some other small creative projects I would like to get done.
    There is a bathroom to be tackled as well. The plumbing will be done by a professional but I would like to do the rest with you.

    I also like to brainstorm together. I have thought about all of the projects for a while so I have quite clear thoughts on how it can be done, but at the same time, I would love to know someone else's thoughts on it.

    I speak Spanish but I would love to improve it, so a native Spanish speaker would great.

    I am 49 years old, young at heart and with a childlike curiosity. I'm passionate about nature, personal growth, having a healthy lifestyle and sustainability. I am open to all kinds of people but I myself am introvert and quiet (I do talk a lot when you are my kind of person though :0 ). I am highly sensitive and don't do well with loud noises or bright lights. I don't like smoking in the house or in any of the buildings. I eat simple, healthy, mostly vegetarian meals. I like a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise and quiet time. I am not into parties but I do enjoy life. I like mostly a simple life.

    If you want to discuss the news or politics I am not the place to visit ;). I do love deep conversations about life and death, culture and spirituality though.

    It's a great place for hiking and cycling, very tranquil and surrounded by nature. And you'll be 15 minutes from Ortigueira and the beach.
    A car is needed to get to town, but you are always welcome to come with me when I go.

    The house has several bedrooms, and you will have one. We share a bathroom or you can use the bathroom downstairs. It is a comfortable house. There is a space to do some workouts and a room for yoga and meditation.

    I am not too difficult but I do expect you to work as hard as I do when you do a job. To be in the moment and be focused and just get it done as good as you can.

    I have been a workawayer for many years, but this is the first year that I am hosting myself. I want to be the best host I can be, so good communication is essential.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Galicia is a beautiful area. I will show you some beautiful places around here. There are many places I still have to visit so we can do this together if you would like. In the summer I would like to drive to the beach as often as possible.

  • Help

    Help

    The two jobs I would like to get done now are painting the exterior of the house (the bottom part) and I am creating a patio for relaxing I can definitely use some ideas and help with that.

    I speak Spanish but I would love to improve it.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private bedroom with a single bed. There is also a room with a double bed which you can use as long as there are no other guests. We share the bathroom, the living room and the kitchen.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are lots of walks in the area. The town is about 10 km from the house. There is no public transportation but you can come with me when I go to town.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 342431647758

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