Nature-based lifestyle with an open-minded community near Órgiva, Spain

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  Description

  My name is Joeke, I’m a Belgian father living in southern Spain with my 4-year-old daughter.
  
  We live on a beautiful piece of land within a lovely and open-minded community. It’s the perfect place to meet inspiring people, slow down, and explore an alternative way of living close to nature.
  
  There is a ruin on the land that I would love to rebuild step by step. For this reason, I’m looking for someone who enjoys:
  
  Spending time with my daughter (simply playing and having fun together)
  
  Helping with cooking and small daily tasks
  
  Working in De garden,
  
  We can always discuss together what feels right for both of us in terms of schedule and tasks.
  
  The area
  
  We live just 10 minutes by car from Órgiva, a lively town with lots going on:
  local markets, workshops, cozy shops, and a vibrant international atmosphere.
  
  From our land you have stunning views of the Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain range in Spain.
  The coast is about 40 minutes away, with many beautiful beaches and charming seaside towns to explore.
  If you feel drawn to a simple, nature-based lifestyle and would like to share daily life with us, I’d love to hear from you!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  Carpentry

  

  Astronomy

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Living here is a truly enriching cultural exchange experience. Our land is part of an international and open-minded community where people from all over the world come together, each bringing their own background, skills, stories, and ways of living. Daily life naturally invites connection, conversation, and learning from one another.
  
  You’ll experience Spanish culture through local markets, traditions, food, and the rhythm of life in nearby Órgiva, while also being exposed to a mix of cultures from people who have chosen an alternative, nature-based lifestyle in this area. It’s a place where different languages are spoken, ideas are shared, and curiosity is welcomed.
  
  Sharing daily moments—cooking together, spending time with my daughter, helping on the land, and enjoying nature—creates a genuine exchange rather than a tourist experience. There is space for mutual learning, inspiration, and meaningful human connection.
  
  Surrounded by mountains, close to the sea, and rooted in community life, this is a place where cultural exchange happens naturally, simply by living together.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  I’m looking for someone who enjoys spending time with a young child (playing, reading, and sharing simple daily moments) and helping with cooking and light household tasks. The help is relaxed and flexible, and we can discuss together what feels right for both of us.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent

  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.
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  Accommodation

  You will stay in a cozy caravan on the land, equipped with heating and gas for cooking. The caravan is simple but comfortable, offering a warm place to relax, your own private space, and a close connection to nature.
  
  Making food wil also be one of the daily tasks for the workawayer. I wil provide ingredients everyday.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is place on the land for campers but the entrace road is very steep so only small campervans. Big campervans can park 10min walk further.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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