Gardening and construction help in the the beautiful Alpujarras, Southern Spain

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    I have lived in Las Alpujarras permanently since 2005, having been a visitor for 4 years before that.
    It's the longest I've lived in one place. Clearly I love it here! I know the area quite well and I continue to find more pockets of paradise, with every exploration...

    Surrounded by mountains, there are many beautiful walks both locally (from the front door) and a bus ride away.
    We have amazing and inspiring scenery all around: The Mediterranean sea to the south (and on a clear day, views to Morocco too); the Sierra Nevada to the north and the rest of The Alpujarras to the east.
    The coast and the historical city of Granada are each about 40 minutes journey in a car/bus from us.

    I live in an old cortijo on a beautiful mountainside above Lanjaron, 1023 metres above sea level, south-east of Granada.

    The workaway visitors that I have had, have been instrumental in the evolution of this wonderful place that I am honoured to guardian. Many remain in contact and some visit again. I welcome warm-hearted and open-minded folk who are able to live simply, with joy, as part of nature.

    With my enjoyment of good food and my interest in healthy nutrition and harmonious living, I offer tasty vegan/vegetarian meals & your own room in the house (with a comfortable bed), in exchange for 25 hours work per week.

    I'm willing to share my knowledge of: the area, Gardening, English, Spanish, Health, Nutrition, Aromatherapy, Massage, Soap/skin product making, Yoga, Pilates, Food Preparation & anything else of interest!

    I have an adorable cat.
    Smoking is outside of the house only.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Come and experience simple living, off-grid, in beautiful nature with clean air, spring water and stunning views to nurture you.
    I am happy to share my knowledge of the area, Gardening, English, Spanish, Health, Nutrition, Aromatherapy, Massage, Soap/skin products making, Yoga, Pilates, Food Preparation & anything else of interest!

  • Help

    Help

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    I am looking for assistance in keeping the various fruit trees (including olive), vegetable & flower gardens well maintained, harvesting & also making improvements to the house & land. Projects vary.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Room in the house (the wonderful dome enjoyed by previous workawayers, is in need of repair!)
    Very comfortable bed (single or double). Towels & bedding are provided.
    Simple living: Completely off-grid:
    Wood burner heating, gas hot water shower, solar electric power, spring water, compost loo.
    Spectacular views.
    Swimming pool (April-November).
    Al fresco bath under the stars (November to April).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Helping hours are often flexible and can be split or merged to suit everyone.
    I prefer that we work alongside each other, though sometimes you may be working alone on a task, while I work elsewhere.
    There are many gorgeous local walks/mountain bike rides to enjoy and a plethora of great events to attend in this vibrant, multi-cultural area.
    The coast and Granada are reachable in less than an hour by car.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    There is a ClickTel 10MB/1MB Wifi connection which could also be plug-in (with your own cable). With prior notice, this could be boosted to a higher speed if necessary, with you paying the extra fee. The bedroom has a desk for your use. Everything is powered by solar, so if there are a few cloudy days (fortunately quite rare!), there's a potential that there won't be enough power for the internet connection and computer charge. In this case, there are internet work spaces on grid power in the next town, Órgiva, a 30 minute drive from my place. WiFi is turned off during the night, while we sleep.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Plenty of flat parking space on the land, with fantastic mountain views (approximately 30 or 80 metres from the house).

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    approximately 25 hours per 7 day stay (flexible on days)

Host ref number: 5117578284c5

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