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We are dedicated to caring for and improving a very old stone house, surrounded by beautiful farmland with impressive olive trees. Our goal is to enhance the ecosystem by planting a variety of trees, creating a more diverse and sustainable landscape around the house.
Much of our time is spent on the land. We focus on improving soil fertility to create a thriving environment.
Our finca is truly rustic and completely off-grid. The stone house is old and simple, with a compost loo and an outdoor shower. Life here is connected to nature, embracing a simple yet rewarding way of living.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Old and new techniques. Learning and practicing cob,, lime,,clay in the land surrounding the house.
Practice Spanish, English and German.
Learn all about permaculture and eco agriculture methods.
Getting to know a very beautiful and interesting area of Spain, a region with small medieval villages, hill top "hermitas" (chapels), a National Park , which is one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe with amazing mediterranean rivers and rock formations.
Help
Community & Daily Life
Cooking and sharing meals together, exchanging ideas and recipes
Working as a team to keep the space organized and welcoming
Enjoying time outdoors, connecting with nature, and embracing a simple way of living
For Those Passionate About Bio- & Ancestral Technologies
If you are interested in bio-, traditional methods, and ancestral technologies, this is something we will be doing a lot! It’s both entertaining and fascinating to explore these techniques together, and we look forward to sharing this experience with people who already have some knowledge or a strong interest in these fields.
We are especially excited about expanding our projects, would love to host volunteers eager to learn and contribute to this ancient craft.
We welcome open-minded, enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn, share, and contribute. If you love working with your hands, being close to nature, and experiencing traditional and sustainable ways of living, you’ll find this a rewarding and enriching experience.
Join us in creating something meaningful while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature and the wisdom of traditional craftsmanship!
Activities for Volunteers
As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in a variety of hands-on tasks, all connected to sustainable living, land countryside, and traditional craftsmanship. Here are some of the main activities you can expect to be involved in:
Land
Reforesting trees to enrich biodiversity
Clearing weeds and pruning trees and shrubs
Improving soil fertility
Gardening projects based on permaculture principles
Restoring
Learning and practicing traditional and ancestral techniques
Using local and natural materials to improve the infrastructure
Repairing and maintaining our rustic land
Creative projects
Using our tools to repair
Learning and applying traditional techniques
Off-Grid Living & Sustainability
Helping with general maintenance of our off-grid home and surroundings
Supporting eco-friendly projects to enhance sustainability
Participating in creative upcycling.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I would like to practice muy Germán, which is a bit rusty. We can help to improve your English and Spanish.
Accommodation
The house is old and rustic, offering a comfortable but simple lifestyle—think of it as a glamping experience. The surrounding countryside is idyllic, with plenty of beautiful spots to explore and relax.
For accommodation, you can choose to sleep in the attic of the house, or if you prefer more privacy, you can camp in a comfortable tent under the shade of a tree.
We have a composting toilet and an outdoor shower, embracing an eco-friendly and off-grid way of living.
All meals are provided, and we eat together like a family. While we are not strictly vegetarian, we eat very little meat, and most meals are plant-based, with fresh, healthy ingredients.
What else ...
There are many villages nearby, perfect for exploring. The nearest village is just 5 km away, and there are plenty of scenic routes to discover.
We have bikes , which are great for riding along the many small dirt roads that crisscross the countryside. The landscape here is completely open, allowing you to wander freely and immerse yourself in nature.
In addition to our countryside home, we also have a flat in Barcelona, where we live part of the time. Occasionally, we may be able to host volunteers there as well.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a well maintained dirt road. Plenty of space to park a van of any size in a nice field up from the house with great views and shady trees.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, small dogs and cats.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (11)
Paul has real talent, skills, and experience in both building and farm… read more
During my time there I have gained some experience in building with stones and organic materials, strimming, pruning olive trees, unweeding, and also i helped with the chores and a little bit with cooking.
In the freetime we visited a lots… read more
JB
Contenido:
JB was a great help in what is a very busy time at our finca. We met in Barcelona where we spent a few days together and then he spent 2 1/2 weeks with us at the finca. He was quick to learn lots of new skills : using the chainsaw, olive pruning, lots of gardening particularly controling the weeds. We made meals together… read more
The work was varied enough, and I learnt a lot about different topics through all of it: olive trees pruning, umweeding, lime mortar repointing - a topic about which Jon has a really strong opinion he's ever… read more
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Paul has real talent, skills, and experience in both building and farm… read more
During my time there I have gained some experience in building with stones and organic materials, strimming, pruning olive trees, unweeding, and also i helped with the chores and a little bit with cooking.
In the freetime we visited a lots… read more
JB
Contenido:
JB was a great help in what is a very busy time at our finca. We met in Barcelona where we spent a few days together and then he spent 2 1/2 weeks with us at the finca. He was quick to learn lots of new skills : using the chainsaw, olive pruning, lots of gardening particularly controling the weeds. We made meals together… read more
The work was varied enough, and I learnt a lot about different topics through all of it: olive trees pruning, umweeding, lime mortar repointing - a topic about which Jon has a really strong opinion he's ever… read more
From the beginning to the end we felt quite welcomed in the masia. We shared every meal together, even at their friend's house, so we were part of the family. By the way, Andrew is a hors-pair chef who prepares its meal with his heart and smile.
Jan loves to… read more
We had many conversation about life, differente culture and share moment with a glass of wine. We work togheter with the plants and stones so was… read more
We spent 3 weeks on the finca, building a dry stone wall with Jan. We enjoyed the work as much as we enjoyed our chats over coffee and wine. Jan is incredibly… read more
son tan simpáticos, amables y siempre dispuestos a ayudar. Nos cocinaron unas comidas riquísimas que disfrutamos muchos.
También son bien independientes, aprovecharon el tiempo libre recorriendo la cuidad.
Gracias Gastón y… read more
Su casa y la habitación que nos dieron estaba impecable, todo muy limpio y lindo.
Estuvimos haciendo un trabajo de… read more
