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We are in the countryside , a
traditional mediterranean landscape, in an old stone house (in the processof traditionalrestoration) in the middle of a medium sized olive, almond and pistachio farm. We are looking for people interested in helping with our building/ restoring project which we are carrying out using old, traditional and eco methods. We would like people with some skills or experience in anything that can be helpful here in the Campo.
We will be doing
sustainable building with stone , mud, lime and wood. We are surrounded by an incredible wild landscape looking at a grand barranco (deep valley) and in the distance an impressive mountain range (Los Puertos de Beceite) that separates us from the Mediterranean Sea.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Old and new ecobuilding techniques. Learning and practicing how to build a wall with stones or cob, repointing a stone wall with lime, plastering walls with lime and clay plaster, building stone terrace walls in the land surrounding the house.
Learn and practice Spanish and or English.
Learn all about permaculture and eco agriculture methods.
Getting to know a very beautiful and interesting area of Spain, the "Matarraña", a region with small medieval villages, hill top "hermitas" (chapels), the National Park of the Puertos , which is one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe with amazing mediterranean rivers and rock formations.
Help
Currently we are rebuilding and restoring the house and outbuildings using traditional as well as new eco sustainable techniques. We are looking for people to help who are interested in this, and even better have knowledge and experience, so that we can learn from each other. It would be ideal for anyone studying such things who is looking for some practical knowledge involving renovation and construction.
Most of the help is using the local sandstone, with clay, sand and hemp-fibre mortar for rebuilding dilapidated areas. We are also strengthening walls by repointing with lime mortar and small stones. There is also lime plastering to be done as well as building dry stone walls. We would be open to exploring other areas, such as earthen floors or clay plastering if anyone had skills in those or other areas of sustainable, ecological techniques.
As well as all the above, there is always farm and garden help, caring for our organic plants and trees, and taking care of the vegetable garden. Something for everyone!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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 in the process of restoration, so things are comfortable but basic. Helpers can sleep in the large attic of the old house (for yourself) or if you want more privacy, camping in a large and comfortable tent in the shade of an olive tree. We have a composting toilet and outdoor shower.
We provide all the meals and eat together like a family. We do not eat much meat, and although not totally vegetarian, most meals are. We concentrate on fresh healthy ingredients.
What else ...
The farm is in the middle of the country side 5 km from the nearest village. Volunteers can use the mountain bikes to explore the many unpaved country tracks of the area which weave through the countryside. There are rivers to swim in and local villages to visit this way as well. There are also mountain walks , where wildlife can be spotted (and more swimming) in the nearby Puertos de Beceite.
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
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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
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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
