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We are an easy going family looking for help on our little farm in the Spanish mountains. We have a 13 hectare farm in the beautiful province of Asturias.
The 13 hectares has been used for cattle farming for the last 50 years and we are in the process of getting to grips with the land, rewilding bits of it for wildlife whilst also creating a self sufficient smallholding.
The work is variable, feeding animals, helping in the kitchen, helping with our 2 sons (4 years & 18 months old), working in the veg patch.
We really would love some artists who are interested in doing nature murals.
We have 3 dogs, horses, cattle, chickens and ducks. All our animals are very friendly and have grown up around our two young boys, but are largest dog is BIG, so if you're uncomfortable around dogs we may not be the place for you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a wonderful area with lots of fiestas over the summer, amazing hikes, horse riding, canoeing and the coast just 10 miles away and the mountains of the Picos de Europa a similar distance. We can offer lifts into town and elsewhere when we're heading that way, use of bicycles etc.
We're still working on our Spanish but are happy to practice and there are lots of friendly locals to practice with too.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
General help around the finca, maintaining paths, cleaning out animal areas, building ponds, fencing, cooking, weeding the veg patch, clearing areas, artwork and sculpture creation always welcomed. We'd also love people who would be willing to look after our two young boys every so often.
Carpentry is something we would love someone to offer as we have some beehive ideas we would like creating.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Workaways have their own apartment with shower room and kitchenette.
All meals will be provided.
What else ...
We are a 20 minute walk into the centre of Arriondas full of bars, shops and the River Sella, famous for the Descenso del Sella canoe race in August. As written above, we can offer lifts into town most days and elsewhere if we have space and are heading somewhere. There is a little train in Arriondas that goes to Oviedo in one direction and the coast the other, plus regular buses around the area. We also have 2 new mountain bikes available for your use.
Cangas de Onis is a 20 minute drive from us, a bit more touristy and the gateway to the Picos de Europa. We can set you up on hiking to the Cares gorge and up into the mountains but we also have great hikes up into El Sueve right from our front door.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a parking space for campervans with amazing views, composting loo and hot shower.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Minimum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The habitation was super comfortable and the food always very good! Also Luke and Katie always made sure I was comfortable, thank you :) We did a lot of fencing but I also worked in the vegetable patch and did some other things so the work was varied and… read more
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The habitation was super comfortable and the food always very good! Also Luke and Katie always made sure I was comfortable, thank you :) We did a lot of fencing but I also worked in the vegetable patch and did some other things so the work was varied and… read more
Luke and Katie and the boys are so kind and welcoming and it is an amazing place to be, this is 100% a recommended workaway! One of those places you feel excited to even be there and instantly made to feel comfortable and welcome. Beautiful views in… read more
It's a beautiful place, very quiet in a remote area.
Luke and Katie are very kind, helpful and open and made us feel super comfortable and communicating with them was very easy. They always appreciated our work, which… read more
Other volunteers can expect to be welcomed into a family home with beautiful views, rustic gates, learning LOTS… read more
It was really nice to work outside everyday to help build a chicken coop in such a picturesque setting, hearing cowbells, enjoying the mist rolling across the mountains and experiencing some dramatic thunder… read more
