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My name is Bootz, and I'm a queer English man in Spain. 🌈 I need helpers to help maintain and improve my dream of a sacred creative space and LGBTQ sanctuary on this little plot of land, which has stunning views of the highest mountains in Spain. I am normally here alone at the moment, and I do much of the work, but I always need helpers. I also need a hand with general countryside maintenance of olives, almonds; pruning, harvesting, stone wall building and gardening.
There is already built a micro-shelter/tree-house which is great for sleeping in, its a fluid structure, which means it hardly moves, even in a hurricane. There is a solar powered, wood-fired jacuzzi which is a great perk for visitors :o)
There is a completed outdoor shower, which was built with the help of workawayers, and I have plans to build another tree-house. The nearest main pueblo is 10 kilometres away: a 2 hour walk, or a 10 mins drive. All the drinking water, and general water is collected by hand and there is a tank that has to be filled manually as we have no mains water here. The electricity is provided by the sun, so there is limited power according to the weather.
We especially welcome anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community and people of colour who want to workaway in a safe, non-judgemental and relaxed atmosphere.
This is a perfect place for anyone who loves peace and quiet, and being steeped in nature. It is an ideal environment for meditation or reading, or to create and be creative, whatever your art - writing, painting, singing, making music, and therefore it is a great place to find yourself, spiritually and psychologically.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In the ancient pueblos here, people live much as they did 2000 years ago. Famous artists and writers have always retreated here to fire their creativity, and adventurers to climb Mulhaćen, the highest peak in mainland Spain. Moorish and Roman history is everywhere, and the peace and quiet is a stark contrast to modern life.
Help
On the land I need help with building new tree-houses/micro-shelters, laying paving, decking and stones, as well as fencing and wattling,
I also need help with general countryside maintenance of olives, almonds; pruning, harvesting, stone wall building and gardening.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Happy to share English, Spanish and Alpujarreño
Accommodation
Micro-shelter/tree-house - own bed and sleeping area.
We can provide all bedding, mattresses, sheets, duvets, pillows, blankets etc.
What else ...
We are an hour from Granada, city of Tapas! Also the home of the Alhambra palace, wonder of the world. Mountain climbing, hiking, skiing and beach sports are all possible, or just sunbathe in our 300+ days of sun a year. Own vehicle preferable, but not essential as there is an infrequent bus service. I am always more than happy to take visitors out to the local pueblos where they can relax or have a drink etc
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is a MiFi router with a fairly reliable connection, solar power to charge devices, and an economical generator for more power if needed.
Space for parking camper vans
Cars or vans no problem
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Would definitely have him again. 😊
(We build a chicken house and did some paving)
Loulou and Bootz are really nice and welcoming people (and Bootz is a very good cook)
They told me do much stories about their crazy life adventures and they showed me interesting places nearby.
Also the place itself od really beautiful- their house is… read more
Loulou and Bootz are amazing and kind people that will make you laugh all day ! They have cooked amazing meals every day's (if you are lucky Bootz will make his buckwheat bread).
The little treepod where I slept was super cosy and warm even when the temperature got very low. I had my… read more
