Learn about regenerative farming and ceramics in Aiguafreda, Spain

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  Description

  We live in a historic masia in the Montseny Natural Park, about an hour from Barcelona by car or train. We live in a beautiful oak and pine forest, 800 m above sea level, between the towns of El Brull and Aiguafreda.
  
  We are restoring our land and home so we can build a small, diverse community project here. Daily life mixes dogs (3), chickens (4 for now), trees (thousands), shared meals, and friends who stop by for a drink or a stayover. The property is large, always full of surprises, and constantly evolving. We also have just planted a regenerative farming patch, which we are slowly expanding, and we also plan to start farming mushrooms in 2026.
  
  If living close to nature is your thing, feel like lending a hand with day-to-day homestead tasks, shaping natural spaces with your own hands, and being part of an informal, creative environment and community, this could be your place!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Technology

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The projet is still in its early days, which means Workawayers will be helping shape our place, community and story. We’re a small group for now (me and my husband, we are from Argentina and have lived in US, UK and Spain, plus friends who come and go, staying for a few days at a time) and we love sharing meals, stories, and ideas around the table.
  
  We have travelled the world, and love meeting people along the way. We enjoy the cultural exchange that brings meeting people from all over and different walks of life who bring their own knowledge, quirks, questions and crazy ideas.
  
  Cultural exchange is the heart of what we’re doing here, and we want the experience to feel like participating in a home and community and not a workplace. Depending on the season, we might forage mushrooms, explore local markets, cook communal meals, or welcome visiting ceramic artists to hang out, talk, and exchange perspectives.
  
  About us
  Magali's is a potter who works making ceramics for restaurants and running specialized workshops with artists from all over the world, mainly Japanese or Japanese-inspired. The pottery studio in the property is her professional workspace, but visitors are welcome to experiment creatively as part of the cultural exchange (purely optional and with no connection to the business side of her work).
  
  Mariano works remotely, freelancing in a number of consulting and investment projects, and spends his time exploring regenerative farming and agroforestry, always tinkering with new ideas for the farm. He’s very passionate about cooking, languages, and building small tools and practical ideas for the land.
  
  If you're into climbing, the property has a few fun walls—we’re happy to show you some basics.

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  Help

  We’re looking for hands-on, curious tinkerers who enjoy simple, practical homesteading tasks.
  
  Typical help includes:
  - spending time in the vegetable patch, tending for it and planting new things. We’re also exploring ideas around agroforestry and mushroom cultivation
  - general homestead tasks like preparing mulch, helping with composting, laying down paths, small repairs, or organising outdoor spaces
  - documenting our project through photography or video (if that's your thing)
  
  We welcome tinkerers, people who like to figure things out with us, prototype, and improve, whether it’s sustainable water and power ideas, setting up a makeshift outdoor cinema to enjoy with friends during the summer, mushroom or wood sculptures in autumn, or any other wild projects we can think of together. We love chatting al things regenerative agriculture, mushroom experiments, fermentation, and DIY homesteading projects around the farm.
  
  To be clear: this is pure exchange, not labor. All help is limited to non-commercial, private areas of the property. No building, construction, renovation, infrastructure development, fencing, machinery use, or tasks connected to any commercial spaces is involved. We have professional crews working on all of that, so you can leave your hard hat at home :)
  
  Optional cultural activities (not part of the help):
  If you’re curious, you’re welcome to spend time in our pottery studio exploring clay or learning about wood-firing techniques, as Magali's area of expertise and her collaboration with Japanese artists centers around wood-fired kilns. Participation is completely optional and strictly part of the cultural exchange, this is not (paid or unpaid) work.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  French: Beginner
  Italian: Beginner
  Japanese: Beginner

  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

  Accommodation is simple but comfortable. you’ll stay in one of the rooms (which may be shared depending on availability) in our main farmhouse. The spaces are basic but clean, with access to hot showers, electricity, and Wi-Fi. We provide bedding and towels, and there’s a shared kitchen you’re welcome to use. We usually cook quite a bit and there’s always food around to prepare and share.
  
  We eat pretty much everything and love cooking with local, seasonal ingredients , particularly as we start growing more in our vegetable garden! The vibe is communal and informal, and we are happy to share the food we make or let you cook for everyone. We can also easily arrange for you to keep your own supplies if needed.

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  What else ...

  Nature & Leisure
  Located deep in a sprawling oak-and-pine forest, The property is a paradise for outdoor lovers: you can hike right from the house, go for a climb in the nearby crags, or bring your own bike to explore miles of mountain-bike trails.
  
  Getting Around & Time Off
  We’re a bit off-grid, about a 25‑minute drive to Centelles or Seva/Tona stations, and from there it's a one‑hour train ride to Barcelona. We’re happy to do occasional station runs, but generally guests are free to explore independently, so this is perfect for those who value the joy of self‑guided discovery. It’s about 30 minutes by bike to Seva and just over an hour to Centelles train station , and we have a couple of bikes you can borrow.
  
  Inclusive Community
  We welcome queer, poly, and LGBTQ+ folks with open arms: this is a space where diverse identities and relationships are celebrated and respected.
  
  Local Town Highlights
  • Seva offers a network of scenic hiking and cycling loops, including the popular Ruta dels Molins and summit routes to Puig de l’Agulla
  • Tona charms with its medieval quarter, the 9th‑century Sant Andreu del Castell church, local spas, and modernist villas
  • Centelles features a beautiful old town, the Renaissance Palau dels Comtes, Via Ferrata Baumes Corcades adventures, and a truffle fair (“Fira de la Tòfona”) in December
  • Aiguafreda & El Brull lie at the edges of Montseny Natural Park, home to orienteering circuits, GR‑route access, and rugged MTB trails down to El Brull. There's a couple GR-routes that run through the property.
  
  What We Value
  We live simply, collaboratively, and respectfully. We ask guests to help keep shared spaces tidy, respect quiet hours after 10 pm, and participate in communal chores (kitchen, gardening, etc.).

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We have decent Wi-Fi (starlink) in the main building, so digital nomads can get work done in the mornings or evenings. It’s mostly stable but it can have its moments. We’re flexible with schedules and happy to find something that works around remote work commitments.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There’s definitely room to park in the property. We are not familiar yet with the needs of a campervan, but drop us a line and we can discuss!

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We love dogs and have 3 of them!! Let’s talk!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Ginger, Babs, Thelma & Louise

  Our resident chicks

  

  Ozzy

  A puppy still, Ozzy is the loveliest Rottweiler who will inevitably melt your heart!

  

  Miles

  Standard Schnauzer. He is blind and the sweetest boy!

  

  Lola

  Lola is a Welsh Terrier

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