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We have a 10 ha property which slopes down to a river in southern Spain. We have the challenge of the different seasons - hot and dry in summer and much cooler and wetter in winter so our plantings must endure extremes of climate. It is beautiful land with abundant birds and insects and lots of potential but has been long neglected. We have a 20 year project to develop the land using the principles of permaculture sustainably to plant woodland and hedgerows, develop wildflower meadows, improve our water management and also create good quality grassland for our horses and an organic orchard and vegetable garden aiming for self-sufficiency in seasonal produce. We would also like to produce our own meat through one or two pigs and milk and cheese through some goats, which fits well in to the local Spanish culture.
We have expert help from our property manager who is a trained forester and lives onsite. We hope our grandchildren in 20 years will see the benefits of what we are doing now but they are already enjoying what we have done.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will learn a lot about permaculture and re-wilding from experts. You will work with local people on projects and communicate in Spanish and/or English with others who work on the same or different projects on the property. Although we are in the countryside, it is only a 10 minute walk into the local village where strangers are made welcome in the local bars and cafes. There are also a lot of local ferias where the locals come out to party and welcome foreigners who want to join in.
Help
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers, ideally a couple, to help clearing land, fencing with natural materials, building swales and berms and using our natural produce such as wood and compost for land enrichment and water management. You will be working with qualified and experienced foresters to develop and re-wild our land.
We have an organic orchard and vegetable garden and would like help with planting, weeding and harvesting. We also have a flower garden which needs regular weeding.
We also have 3 horses - if you enjoy animals, you can help with their care and if you enjoy riding, you can take them out on rides. They are very friendly and easy and can be ridden by people with very little horse-riding experience.
We are planning to take on a few goats and a couple of pigs so help with these new arrivals would also be welcome.
There are any number of creative projects going on - there will also be some construction work. We have had artists painting and designing and exchanging ideas with us. We love that.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis 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
We offer a self-contained flat with double/twin bedroom upstairs with TV, desk and Wifi, and shower room and sitting-room plus kitchen facilities downstairs with fridge, hotplate, microwave and toaster.
We will stock the kitchen with cooking ingredients and you can help yourselves to all the vegetables and fruit that you can eat from our very well stocked vegetable garden and orchard. We will also provide breakfast to eat together on workdays.
Our local bar/restaurant provides a 3-course menu del día for 10€ which you can also enjoy when there is no time or space to cook.What else ...
With your time off you can walk along the river into the nearest town of Jimena de la Frontera and visit the Roman ruins and Moorish castle and visit the local bars and restaurants of this pretty, old pueblo blanco. There are lots of hiking and horse-riding trails through the national park and many cyclists on our local roads. There is also a train station within walking distance and a local bus service. The Costa del Sol is on our doorstep, as is the much wilder Atlantic Coast. There are many opportunities for bird-watching, particularly when birds are migrating to/from Africa.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have space by our stable block to park a normal sized camper van with a hosepipe connection to mains water
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We highly reccommend them for any proyecto, they are wonderful people! Thank you both.
It is an incredibly beautiful and tranquil place to… read more
Muy recomendables y de confianza!
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We highly reccommend them for any proyecto, they are wonderful people! Thank you both.
It is an incredibly beautiful and tranquil place to… read more
Muy recomendables y de confianza!
; )
We stayed with the two of us in our own little appartment, which had everything we needed.
The work was very nice. Pablo, who lives in his own house, is an amazing teacher about harvesting, soil, wood and knows everything about every tree and plant.… read more
The stay at the farm was an amazing experience. Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to see Caroline during my stay, but Pablo turned out to be a wonderful host. From the very beginning it felt like home. This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't even dreamt of something better.
The first day we came Pablo gifted us with… read more