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Hi :) We live isolated up in the green pristine mountains of Asturias which are buzzing with wild life, by the Natural Park of Redes.
We need 2 kinds of help... have a close look and choose what suits you best :)
Help 1) in Tozu ⬇️
In Tozu village (20 neighbours)
We are busy sometimes running the bar so you should be able to do things on your own sometimes.
We have bought an old building with basic facilites, we need help making It liveable!
Also sorting things out in Tozu. Clearing spaces and rehabilitating a very old House. Must not be afraid of spiders ;) or mind the old/ rough house to live in! 2 bedrooms one shower room heating with a fire on the floor in the kitchen and electricity!
We have 2 teenagers who help with their 6 year old brother. Maybe sometimes you can go out and do things with them?
Help 2) Los Pandos (Home)
In our very isolated home where only 4x4 can get to. It is 5 km up and down the mountain from Tozu. Here we are restarting the organic vegetable plot.
Food and accommodation (caravan) is provided in exchange for help to do a range of chores that suits you best like; weeding, fencing, digging to get plots ready, mowing, planting, watering. Firewood, fencing, only if you are interested you can learn from Jono some building skills. Housework and cooking family meals in evening... everything is needed!
Activities such as caving, rock (and tree) climbing, trekking are possible in these wild mountainous surroundings. We speak both English (Jono is English) and Spanish (I am from Asturias) so if you'd like to practice a foreign language we can help you. I am not always at home as I run a little restaurant (5 tables) in "El Tozu" 5 km away from the house.
We are 20 minutes drive from town and we usually go down once per week.
Everyone willing to help is welcome! Sandra & Jono
Public transport bus (ALSA) or train (FEVE) reaches Infiesto, 20 minutes drive from home or Tozu. Services are in Infiesto!!
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Hola :) vivimos en las verdes montañas de Asturias al lado del Parque Natural de Redes y necesitamos ayuda en 2 sitios diferentes:
1) En el Tozu... donde llevamos entre montañas un pequeño restaurante. Aquí necesitamos ayuda con la rehabilitación de una antigua casa. Aclarar y recoger espacios, mantenimientos en general, plantar arboles frutales, limpiar terrenos , juegos?
Con que prefieres ayudar?
El Tozu está a 5 km bajando y subiendo la montaña de nuestra casa. Ofrecemos como alojamiento una habitación con cocina y baño compartido en el apartamento encima del bar,usamos este apartamento los días que el bar está abierto, sin embargo no vivimos aquí. Os ofrecemos la comida cuando estamos en el bar y cuando no, os daremos lo necesario para que cocinéis en la cocina del apartamento. Los días libres suelen ser lunes y martes. Hasta pronto!
La ayuda no es en el restaurante sino como apoyo a la familia cuando estamos ocupados.
2) En nuestra muy aislada casa en el monte con acceso en 4x4!! Estamos reconstruyendo una antigua casa de piedra y ampliando el huerto ecológico.
Ofrecemos como alojamiento una caravana y dar comida a cambio de ayuda en cualquiera de los muchos trabajos que se necesitan en el terreno o casa; quitar malas hierbas, plantar, regar, cavar terrazas para la ampliación del huerto, hacer cierres, tirar y reconstruir muros de piedra, segar, rejuntar paredes o ayudar con los niños, las tareas de la casa ...
Estamos a 20 minutos en coche del pueblin y solemos bajar una vez a la semana.
Cerca hay cuevas, pistas de escalada, rutas de trecking y otras actividades que tienen que ver con la naturaleza. Hablamos en ingles y español, si a alguien le interesa practicar una lengua extranjera podemos ayudarte.
Bienvenido tod@s l@s que quieran ayudar mucho mucho :) ! Sandra 44 Jono 52 y Ismael 15 Arian 13 y Taiel 6 !
No hay transporte publico, los buses (ALSA) y trenes (FEVE) llegan hasta Infiesto, 20 minutos conduciendo desde casa o Tozu! Siempre que podamos podemos recogeros en Oviedo o aeropuerto de Asturias en Avilés!
Deseando conocerte y viajar y conocer a través de tus vivencias.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A different way of living!! Isolated and inmerse in the mountains with difficult access. Learn as we do about growing our own crops and reconnecting with nature. You will find some peace and quiet if you wish or come to the village where we run a little bar and get the real rural Asturias and North of Spain! If we have spare time we can visit secret Asturian places :) Tell us, what would you like to get in exchange?
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Help
Food and accommodation (caravan) is provided in exchange for help to do a range of projects that suits you best like; weeding, fencing, digging for terraced plots, mowing, planting, watering, pointing, playing? Clearing out spaces, helping making an old house more homely? Maintaining furniture in shape firewood, planting fruit trees, sharing about where you come from?
The help is not in the bar. But helping our family getting on, become one of us!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
At home: Caravan up in the mountain with nice views, it is getting old but keeps dry and warm! It is at the top of our garden about 50 metres up and has no internet. You can always access the house for internet and bathroom :D
In Tozu little village: A room with a Big sofabed, a sofa, a table towards nice views in an appartament sharing facilities as showeroom and kitchen with my mom when she is working at the bar during the weekend! It has Internet :)
Mind that Tozu has no services or shops. The closest shops are in Infiesto 20 minute drive from Tozu.
What else ...
We live in an isolated spot, activities such as caving, rock (and tree) climbing, trekking are possible in these wild mountainous surroundings. We speak both English and Spanish so if you'd like to practice a foreign language we can help you.
We are 20 minutes drive from town and we usually go down few times a week.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi Internet in Tozu! Wifi !! COVERAGE Movistar/Yoigo/Digi coverage WIFI In Tozu apartament and in Tozu bar Internet in our house in the mountain: No coverage WIFI in the house but no in the caravan
Space for parking camper vans
Parked in flat terraces in between our house and Tozu, 1 km away from Tozu and 4 km away from our house. It has lovely views, electricity, basic toilet/shower and kitchen. The land needs maintenance work!
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Annie es como tu madre postiza, acompañándote a tomar el café en la mañana y un vino en la… read more
She adapted very well to live in our very small village and involved with the locals.
We are very thankful Tai, Always welcome ;)
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Annie es como tu madre postiza, acompañándote a tomar el café en la mañana y un vino en la… read more
She adapted very well to live in our very small village and involved with the locals.
We are very thankful Tai, Always welcome ;)
She was very good with our 5 year old, playing, talking, taking him for walks...
It was also good to see how much interest she showed and enjoyed everything we did at home and at work.
We wish Mar a lot of very good workaway experiences and recommend to any host considering!
We miss you Mar,… read more
Se involucró al máximo en todas las tareas, desde jugar con Taiel, atendiendo las necesidades de los adolescentes y se puso manos a la obra allí donde era necesario.
Nos dio mucha alegría cuando volvió en su viaje de vuelta, nos sentimos… read more
Viví encima del Bar y tenía mi espacio, mi privacidad, mi orden y una vista maravillosa(!).
Fui con mi coche, así tenía mucho flexibilidad y movilidad si lo necesitaba.
Mi español fue en este momento muy… read more
Siempre dispuesto a echar una mano allí donde venía necesario. Con una sonrisa que nunca se iba contagiaba alegría a todos los que teníamos la suerte de estar con él.
Esperamos encuentre el momento para venir con su… read more
Muchas gracias Carmen, siempre bienvenida!
Esto sin contar su incansable trabajo que le salía del alma como si fuéramos más que… read more
We recommend Lea to any host considering.
Always welcome back!
Andrea, aquí siempre tendrás un espacio donde refrescar ;)
He adapted to us, the surroundings and little ones very easily, so much, that I was able to rely on him to organise tasks, take jobs off of my hand and get them done!
We all enjoyed his good company and knowledge!
We recommend him to… read more
Work itself wasn't stressful at all, I helped on quite a few things, mostly in the garden/fields.
Also, a great landscape all around, perfect for… read more
Sandra and Jono welcome me from the first moment we meet and they made sure I had everything i need until my last second with them. During my stay we even did a little renovation work in my room so I will feel even more at home! (if possible). Sandra has an inspiring energy and we share many little talks… read more
She was part of our family the month of August keeping up with the superhigh level of help be were in need of. Her… read more
Estube 2 semanas en Tozu con Sandra, Berta, Any, Jimmy y Jono.
Sandra y Jono tienen 03 hijos; Isi, Ari y Taiel.
Todos son muy amables y el tiempo que pasamos juntos aprendí mucho, un intercambio maravilloso. Sentí como parte de la familia. Seguro que luego vuelvo a… read more
Taiel, isi y ari son realmente un amor!! Nos encantó pasar tiempo y aprender… read more
He is honest, respectful... a humble heart that improved every situation.
He became a member of our family rightaway and we are very thankful for these 4 months he… read more
I had a great, memorable time at Sandra and Jono's. The experience was a perfect mix of learning, culture and friendship! The kids are lovely, and the family just attracts great people.
Added bonus was the delicious, authentic Asturian meals. I regained all the weight I lost in the 6 months of traveling in… read more
Highly recomended.
They helped us so much making life easier. They knew what had to be done and did it, as simple as that. Painting, cooking, cleaning, cared for the animals and fixing broken machines and carpintry.
They are very good company, respecful at its highest and full of amazing… read more
Their house is beautiful, surrounded by mountains and forest, the farm is a little paradise and the family is very warmhearted and lovely.
There are a lot of work and activities for help so you cannot… read more
