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Description
I´m Lucila a 29 year old college graduate in journalism. I have lived in this farm practically my whole life but my family is from the USA. I'm bilingual in English and Spanish.
Although I studied journalism and photography, nowadays I feel more connected to nature and I want to focus my life in finding ways of sustainable living. These days my work consists on making the property a self sufficient farm using Eco Friendly and biodynamic methods and always respecting the environment we live in.
I have also just obtained my Yoga instructor certificate this year. At the property we have weekly Yoga classes and 1 or 2 events per month related to Yoga, meditation and alternative therapies.
I love cooking vegetarian meals with veggies from the garden if possible. I enjoy very much meeting new people and learning from their cultures. And mostly I love taking care of my animals: Lobo and Lucky the dogs. Marley, Pipo, and Canelo the cats. Donkey, the donkey and Polaca the horse. We also have chickens that give us delicious fresh eggs!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You could learn Spanish and English at the farm, gardening, cooking vegetarian meals, Yoga lessons and photography
Help
I am looking for people who would like to help out with the different Eco Projects going on at the property: the organic garden, the compost, caring for the animals (chickens, horse, donkey, dogs and cats), sustainable living and sustainable construction projects.
I also love learning from other projects, so any new idea is welcome!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I have been an English teacher and would be happy to teach others English and Spanish.
Accommodation
I have individual rooms for volunteers and some that could be shared.
A private kitchen and, a private bathroom or shared depending on the space and private living room as well as many indoor common spaces. There are many outdoors spaces that we can share but also many places to find some privacy. The property has 13 hectares, so there is not a problem if you need to get a little lost in your thoughts, mediate or just walk around!
There is also a swimming pool and a space where we have weekly Yoga Classes where you could practice Yoga, sports, have some silent for creativity, etc.
What else ...
The farm is part of the town of El Escorial. It is 30 minutes away from the train Station and Bus station that has regular transportation services to Madrid, a very lively city.
The town of San Lorenzo, is only 40 minutes walking distance or 15 minutes by bike, it is a touristy and lively town with many bars, cafés and cultural and historical spots.
The property is in the middle of nature and there are as many hikes as you can think of to beautiful sights. Very close by is the Historical spot La Silla de Felipe II, the views there are breathtaking and watching sunrises, moonrise, and sunset is a must when you are here. La Silla de Felipe II is as well one of the most famous bouldering hiking sights in Spain, so if you are into hiking like many people here then this is the place for you. Only 5 minutes from the property you have plenty of rocks to climb on!
And not so far away from El Escorial there are rivers and lakes to go and refresh from the heat of the summer.
Also, it is possible to go visit the beautiful cities of Segovia, Toledo and Avila very close by.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty of space to park your van or camper Van. Also there are bathrooms, kitchens and places to connect your van to electricity.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes I love animals! I have many pets :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
