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We are Dan and Fran - an American/Swiss couple. We rejuvenated and cared for a 1.5 hectar property in the Andean mountains of Ecuador for over 10 years before relocating to our current home here in the Spanish Sierra Nevada.
At 1'400m our Cortijo is nestled in the foothills of the Mulhacén with views of 3 white villages. Our place is the last house on a gravel road - the closest village is an hour drive away. Living in and with nature, trying to be good stewards of our land and creating a healthy and happy environment are our goals. Our water source is a well, electricity and hot water are generated with solar. Living surrounded by quiet nature is a wonderful luxury!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experiencing a different lifestyle, relying on the sun for electricity and hot water, enjoy silence and reading a book.
Getting to know locals - many of them farmers.
Hiking an area rich with old morish history (asequias, stone cortijos, dry stacked stone walls) and visiting some of the most beautiful white villages of the Alpujarra will add a lot of cultural knowledge for someone interested.
A possibility to observe local meetings (requires knowledge of the spanish language), shop at local markets or witness an ITV test (yearly spanish car inspection) are only a few of the many things that are accessible for interested visitors.
We speak german, english, spanish and french. Extensive knowledge in gardening, renewable energy and working with the land.
Any knowledge shared is welcome! We consider broadening horizons an essential part of life.
Help
Tasks on the land, garden and trees are ongoing.
Depending on the season there are asequias (old water canals) to clean. Fire wood needs to be cut and stacked and there is always little projects on our property. Helping in the house or sharing cooking tasks is always appreciated.
We love to share our extensive experience of a simpler life style and hope to learn from our workawayer(s) Work is mostly done together.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
A separate house
We usually eat the main meal together - the rest is prepared by the workawayer in their own kitchen.
We provide all necessary items for breakfast and dinner.
What else ...
We live remote. The closest town is 1 hour walk or drive away. So are restaurants. We drive to town max. once a week.
This is a place for people that enjoy hiking, nature and being away from the hustle and bustle of a town or city but interested in local history and customs !
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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