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HOUSE-SITTING DEC 01 TO DEC 14-
Hello!
I’m an artist - (dance/theatre), massage therapist and tour guide and a gay man with a project in my hands- I have 2 beautiful friendly cats.
I’ve renovated a small olive finca in the mountains of Catalunya/ delta del Ebro/ Tortosa area and help is always welcomed mainly with DIY projects and garden. I initially did not intend to live here permanently but in March 2020 I came for a short holiday and lockdown happened.......I have been here since. The house is already renovated and it is very comfortable and cosy and has all amenities needed. I am 30 minutes walking from Tortosa train station, 30 mins from supermarkets and bus station and 40 mins to the center of town. I’m chilled out, open minded and believe communication has the power to create miracles. I like meditating, walking, beach, Massage, cooking, wine, no drugs or smoking. I enjoy naturist lifestyle weather permitting. I like essential oils but perfume is not my thing especially around the house. I’m interested in hosting male helpers who are independent and conscientious about minimising their footprint, this is an off-grid house meaning electricity comes from the sun and water from the rain, they are both valuable resources and must be enjoyed attentively; electric gadgets should be charged during the day and showers must be short, hairdryers are a no go!!. Altered states under the influence of drugs, alcohol are not interesting to me and not welcomed in my home. Keep alcohol consumption up to a reasonable enjoyment level and not beyond. You must be a contribution to the space whatever that means to you. I’m not interested in free loaders and people that are using this opportunity as a “way out” of anything or for free accommodation. I am also not interested in "workers" whom I pay with food and accommodation; I am interested in people, interactions, sharing meals and chores around the house. We should come up with an agreement that works for both in terms of what you offer and what I offer but as a guideline, 4 hours of your "work" per day would get you a comfy room with bathroom and breakfast and a main meal. I would like you to use this space as a way into something greater for yourself, the space and the land or you will be asked to leave. I think this is a fair deal ;)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Although I will have have specific projects for you to help with, the idea is to learn together as we discover the tasks required that arise as we go along- living off grid requires to be spontaneous and tuned into each day as it shows up. The projects on the land are continuous. I’m on the mountains with lots of hiking trails, rivers, the sea of course and lots more to discover. Catalunya is gorgeous!
Help
General DIY creative projects around the finca, gardening and general maintenance
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Catalan: 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
Renovated olive finca with all amenities including WiFi!
Guest sleep in own room- with toilet. Finca is 40 mins by foot to the town of Tortosa which offers everything one might need including train and bus stations.
2 hours from Barcelona
Food arrangement- I will provide some food and ample opportunity to cook together or for each other but you will also be free to do your own shopping and meals
What else ...
For your leisure time there’s Lots of hiking possibilities, rivers, beach, mountains, 1 hour from Reus, 2 hours from Barcelona, buses and trains available or you could just chill, lay in the hammock and read!
I lead a very simple life. I work on the land, go to the beach, have friends over for food and drinks, Read, meditate, I’m often creating something and building something.
I don’t have a TV :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The finca is situated on top of a hill just outside the city of Tortosa, accessible through a small, unpaved road. Upon arrival, I was given an introduction to the… read more
The location is very remote but this is something I really wanted. It was a 30-40 downhill minute… read more
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The finca is situated on top of a hill just outside the city of Tortosa, accessible through a small, unpaved road. Upon arrival, I was given an introduction to the… read more
The location is very remote but this is something I really wanted. It was a 30-40 downhill minute… read more
