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. The property is located in a beautiful oak and pine forest, 800 m above sea level, between the towns of El Brull and Aiguafreda.
  
  We are restoring our house and the land around it 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 have a growing vegetable patch and a small greenhouse that we're expanding this spring, along with plans to plant more fruit trees and explore agroforestry ideas. Mushroom cultivation is on our roadmap too.
  
  We are an Argentine couple who has traveled around the world and recently settled in the old Masia in Montseny. Magali is a potter who runs workshops from her studio in the property, and specializes in Japanese-style wood-firing techniques, and Mariano works remotely freelancing from home.
  
  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

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  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 project 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 (a couple originally from Argentina who 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 folks from all over and different walks of life, who are eager to share 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 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 practical, hands-on people who enjoy working outdoors and aren't afraid of getting dirty. This spring and summer, our main projects are:
  
  - Expanding the vegetable patch and planting fruit trees
  - Building and maintaining raised beds, paths, and composting systems
  - Small carpentry and woodworking projects (shelving, fencing, garden structures)
  - General homestead maintenance — fixing, organising, improving outdoor spaces
  - Helping with our small greenhouse
  
  We especially value people with experience in farming, carpentry, basic metalwork or tool use, irrigation, or anything hands-on and practical. If you know your way around a saw, a shovel, or a soldering iron, you'll fit right in.
  
  We also have dogs (3) and chickens — animal lovers are very welcome.
  
  This is pure cultural exchange, not labour. All tasks are personal homestead work in private, non-commercial areas of the property. We have professional crews for any structural renovation or construction, so this is about the everyday life of maintaining and improving a rural home together.
  
  Optional: if you're curious, you're welcome to spend time in our pottery studio exploring clay or learning about wood-firing techniques. This is completely optional and part of the cultural exchange — not 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 45-50 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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