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24 Nov 2023
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Description
We've been in Asturias for 3 years. We're working very hard to turn our farm into an interesting and fun place to visit/stay. We are off-grid and adhere to the principles of organic farming as much as possible. When we arrived our "farm' had no access, no power, no running water on the plus side it was in a stunning spot sourrounded by beautiful landscape, not far from the sea, not far from the mountains.
We have built a straw bale 'house', created a kitchen garden, built composting toilets, solar showers, chicken houses, pig house, sorted out an access, secured a water supply via a natural spring, developed a solar power system (ongoing), excavated a pond, prepared sites for a caravan and erected a Mongolian yurt for guests. We are still in the process of renovating an old stone cattle barn for guests.
Over the past couple of years we have had perhaps 20 voluntary helpers who have been invaluable on most of the above projects. We have loads of projects still under way or in the pipeline and would welcome help.
Hope to see you soon.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
We need help in all areas, from collecting firewood, to building compost loos, straw bale building, digging beds and planting vegetables. Carpentry, tiling, electrical work, bricklaying, plumbing, solar power You name it, we're doing it and need help!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: 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
A caravan with kitchen. OUtdoor compost loo and solar shower
What else ...
No5We are surrounded by fantastic countryside, the sea is 15km away, hills all round 8000ft mountains within an hour. Great trekking, cycling,mountainbiking, climbing, surfing, fishing -virtually any outdoor pursuit you could think of. Nature appreciation in all it's forms.
Our closest town is Nava (10km) which has all main services including train and bus services to Santander and Oviedo. Nava is the centre of what uis locally known as the 'Cider Shire' cider or Sidra production being one of the main economic and indeed cultural activities of the area.
We hope that as well as appreciating what our small corner of Spain has to offer, Workawayers can also benefit from experiencing life of an off-grid ecofarm, learn and hopefully share ideas and techniques for living on the land with a lighter touch.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours per day
Feedback (23)
Liz & Steve have created something truly… read more
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Liz & Steve have created something truly… read more
I mostly worked with Jo, another long-term volunteer, and learnt so much about gardening and plants from her! Here are some of my… read more
The work is quite physical at times, but nicely varied. Tasks included yomping fire wood up a hill, painting, basic carpentry etc- General up keep for their glamping venture.
Liz cooks amazing lovely meals which you won’t go hungry on!
Such a… read more
Liz is an amazing cook.
We loved staying there and… read more
They were really good hosts, they really paid attention to us having a good time. They… read more
We have 2 male dogs and there were no problems at all.
I highly recommend Pedro (and Tula). Don't hesitate… read more
Work was varied and they listen to you if you propose some other way of doing a job.
And the setting is beautiful! Green… read more
Thank you so much for these last 2 weeks! El Toral is such a warm and welcoming place, that made us feel at home immediately. We had a great time working on all the different projects around the farm and learned so much in the process.
Most of all though, thank you for all the time, stories and ideas you shared with us,… read more
It's a great set up and we did work such as: collecting wood (bun gains), cleaning animal pens, cleaning the guest houses, gardening, weeding, mulching, cleaning the pond (so much fun and a free mud spa treatment), harvesting leaves,… read more
They have a… read more
I appreciated a lot that they say clearly what they expect from you and give a feedback after the work. Besides it was really easy to feel familiar with them and to laugh together.
The environment is nice and calming down. We… read more
