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Hi,
I'm Violeta, part of this quirky family.
We have an Andalusian farmhouse, located 1 hour from Seville (with a direct bus connection Sevilla-La Luisiana).
We are looking for help from mid April onwards.
We love spending time at the farmhouse, taking care of it. There is so much to do all the time and we don't have enough time or energy to do it, that is why we though of sharing it in workaway and have some extra help and company.
If you have skills or want to learn about gardening, or have creative ideas, or if you just want to learn or help around the house, we would greatly appreciate your assistance. You’re more than welcome to join this family!
It’s ideal if you’re looking to get away from society for a while, as there’s NOTHING within 5 km. We’re located in the olive field heart of the Sevillian countryside.
Summers are very hot (too hot!), but the winter climate is enviable. Luckily, we have a pool to cool off in.
We offer accommodation in our house, basic but cozy (at least for us, and hopefully for you too), surrounded by nature and sunshine. This is a perfect spot for those who love the outdoors, animals, and a rural lifestyle. We do have a problem with water scarcity, so if you are someone who must shower every day, this may not be the best place for you. Our well can't sustain daily showers. I do love showers too, but I do love more the animals and plants alive around the house.
We look forward to sharing our little olive haven with you! To confirm that you've read all the information, please include your favorite fruit in your message. Feel free to ask any questions!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Books
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Hitchhiking
Art & design
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Gardening
Writing
Cooking & food
Animals
Sustainability
Farming
Self development
Pets
Culture
Adventure sports
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Nature
Mountain
Team sports
Camping
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The house belongs to a very quircky nice old but joyful people (my father and his siblings) even though none of them lives here, 1 or 2 are always around. And right now, I'm kind of living here too. (Too long story)
Although most of them do not speak English, they like to learn about other cultures and share their own, especially sharing their own. Through conversations and daily activities (they love playing cards) you can immerse yourself in our culture and learn about the history and customs of Andalusia, they are very nice. But that means that we do not have availability all the time, just when we are around.
Yes, I'm always here if there is any workawayer and you are not gonna sleep here alone never ever. Don't worry. (It has been asked before...)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The help we need varies depending on the season of the year
You will work with my father or my uncle at the farm, they will give you the instructions. Depending on the type of help you'd like to do, but mostly it is phisically demanding help like:
Helping around the house
Mulching the trees
Relocating plants
Collecting firewood
This doesn’t mean that if you come, you have to do all the tasks. It simply means these are the tasks available, and depending on the time, situation, and your skills, you’ll work on some of them.
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In summer:
- cut weeds
- clean the garden
- pool maintenance
Rest of the year:
collecting olives and fruit trees,
Cut and collect firewood,
Gardening,
pool cleaning
creating pleasant outdoor spaces
There is always something to do, whether it is planting and tending the garden, painting or cooking...
Helping hours:
It depends on the season, summer is too hot, so usually we start at 7, but the rest of the year:
5 days a week - from 9 to 3, stopping 1 h for lunch at 11.30. but it's really flexible and depends on the people, and the day. If you like to share meals with us ☺️ and chill in between.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
It is a spacious house,
We have several rooms,
We have 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped common kitchen
where you can prepare your own meals or collaborate in the kitchen with us.
Outside, you will enjoy a swimming pool and large outdoor spaces
where you can relax and connect with nature.
During the cooler nights, the fireplace in the main room where we eat,
play cards and smoke (family democracy unfortunately established that this is the smoking room).
The farmhouse is located 5 kilometers from La Luisiana, the nearest town.
However, we can leave the car with you if you need it and cover any needs that arise,
whether to shop, explore the area or simply enjoy a change of scenery.
What else ...
We are currently having water supply problems in the farmhouse due to the desertification of the area, so sometimes we can run out of water for a few hours.
The farmhouse is quite large and needs many hands to be maintained. Unfortunately we, the nephews, cannot be there continuously because we live abroad and our parents need more and more help. It is a very beautiful place that we are very fond of and we do not want to lose. We would love to share it with other people so that they can enjoy it as much as we have.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Aceptamos mascotas sin problema, pero por favor tened en cuenta que las gallinas están libres, hay un caballo, gratos, perros grandes protectores del cortijo y pavos reales... Si traéis mascotas, están super bienvenidas, pero éstas no podrán entrar a la casa, (tenemos varias personas alérgicas en la familia) pero sí al jardín y deberán ser pacifistas con los otros animales
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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He became part of the family, joining the… read more
I honestly don't know where to start. The home itself is so special. It is full of character and it is so warm and cosy. The garden and surrounding area is so beautiful. There… read more
She’s a wonderful person with endless energy. She helped us with everything she could, and even when she wasn’t sure about something, she was always willing to learn, work, and try new things. Passionate about countryside life, olives, and food, she is a truly grateful, happy, and active individual. She’s tidy,… read more
Aliya and Anne were truly unforgettable.
Both were incredibly kind, hardworking, and always had a smile on their faces. They fully integrated into our family, adapting seamlessly to both the family dynamic and the work. It was an absolute pleasure to have them around every morning, with such beautiful… read more
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He became part of the family, joining the… read more
I honestly don't know where to start. The home itself is so special. It is full of character and it is so warm and cosy. The garden and surrounding area is so beautiful. There… read more
She’s a wonderful person with endless energy. She helped us with everything she could, and even when she wasn’t sure about something, she was always willing to learn, work, and try new things. Passionate about countryside life, olives, and food, she is a truly grateful, happy, and active individual. She’s tidy,… read more
Aliya and Anne were truly unforgettable.
Both were incredibly kind, hardworking, and always had a smile on their faces. They fully integrated into our family, adapting seamlessly to both the family dynamic and the work. It was an absolute pleasure to have them around every morning, with such beautiful… read more
Of course, one word is not enough to describe what I want to share about this place and these people. Violeta and Pablo welcomed me with open arms and ensured I felt at home from the first minute. Discussing with Pablo in Spanish was a perfect language class and he was… read more
She’s like a dose of VITAMIN— the kind of person you absolutely want to have around. Her superpower? Making you laugh in any moment. Well, that’s just one of them. She’s also an incredibly hardworking, independent individual who needs only a few directions (even in another language) to understand and proactively… read more
She has passed the full experience in a southern Spanish family with an A+, and she survived.
She is that kind of person who bring happiness to your day just with a smile, but also a hard worker who wasn't scared of heavy gardening or painting tasks.
We are gonna miss you.
They welcomed us with arms wide open and always wanted us to feel at home and lack for nothing. The place is sumptuous, lost in the Andalusian countryside, where you feel at peace. Between the animals and Olivier's fields, we found the place very… read more
From the very first moment, they were collaborative and kind. Little by little, they seemed like part of the family.
They are very proactive, motivating, wonderful people.
Loriane is a really hard worker with a non ending energy and Erine is a independent smiling person.
Now… read more
We loved being able to spend time living in an authentic Spanish home with a really welcoming family. We ate lunches all together with delicious homemade food, spent many hours by the swimming pool and playing boardgames. Two of us had varying levels of Spanish and one of us had none but… read more
They motivated us so much in our daily work routine, making it easier, enjoyable, and faster,… read more
