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Hello! I'm Xavi,
I live with Núvol (cuttest cat) and Anji (beautiful person) in a little plot of land in the country side of Empordà in the north of Catalonia ( the chickens in the pictures are no longer with us).
Anji is away for some weeks, so I have a small window to host someone at the beginning-mid April.
I love this space for its tranquility and because it allows me to play and experiment with all types of things.
I currently need a lot of focus on my work ( I work at the intersection of language/communication and decentralized/P2P technologies ) , so every now and then I need some support to keep the space in good shape and advance some of its projects.
The place is off grid and runs on solar panels, wood stoves and gas. It has running water.
It is an ideal space for anyone who wants time with oneself (reading, writing, doing art, running, doing nothing...) and be connected with nature.
The plot has many spaces and it has forests and fields all around. Its 3 min away from a pintoresc medieval village, 5 min away from a town with all the basic stuff, and 20min away from the Mediterranean coast (by car)
It may take me a couple of days to reply, but I will :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I'm looking forward to learning anything you can bring. I'm particularly interested in bio-construction, permaculture, syntropic agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, hydroponics, composting, ceramics (and any artistic technique)... or just your life experiences ;)
I'm well traveled, and I spend most of my time tinkering, thinking and designing systems. I have a wide range of interests which I have explored in various extends: self reliance, van life, nonviolent communication, nutrition, programming, decentralised tech, meditation, yoga, barefoot running, psychedelics, chickens, bees, mushrooms... And in general I just love to make inventions, experiment and have conversations about the human nature and controversial ideas ^^)
I want this place to be about simple life, contact with nature, experimentation, self-expression, self-reliance, learning, and care among the ones making use of it ^^
If any of this resonates with you... we will enjoy the time with each other :)
Help
I need some help every now and then in order to maintain the space.
The amount of work is usually for 2 to 3 weeks, for one person only and for about 4 hours a day during the week.
I'll be joining you for about half of the time, as I have other stuff to take care.
I've been traveling a lot lately and the space is in urge for maintenance as nature takes over fast
- Pruning trees, clearing bushes and weeds...
- Cutting some dead trees and branches and chopping them to dry for next year.
- Organizing material and cleaning garage and workshop
- Finish a wooden deck
- Make some walls for the shower
I'm always playing with many ideas, so if you want to explore something in particular I'll be happy to join the exploration.
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
While I'm not currently particularly interested in learning any specific language, I'm happy to help you. My native languages are Catalan and Spanish I speak fluent English since I work with it and have lived in English speaking countries for many years.
Accommodation
You will have a room (Anji's) all for you. Its big and has a fireplace.
The shower is outside and quite exposed currently.
I currently sleep in the van
The space has running water, an outdoor shower (now with hot water ! :D ) and a dry toilette.
I'm experimenting all the time with my food and sleep and schedules, I currently wake up around 5 and go to sleep at 20:30, I only eat meat and my last meal is around 15:00.
I'll be pleased if you want to join me on my routines by I don't expect you to do so. You will have to cook your own meals and I'm happy to purchase whatever you would like to cook for yourself and find other moments to share.
What else ...
The area is very beautiful, full of medieval villages that you could explore by bike or car. The nearby town is well known for its ceramics and garden-vintage shops.
You can also go to Girona (35 min away) by bus, or to the sea (20 min away).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I work digitally. You are more than welcomed to do so. Just be aware that the connection is not very stable and is metered. Long video-conference calls and videos will have to be limited to prevent running out of internet.
Space for parking camper vans
I have my van here too. There is plenty of space for your camper or your tent if you prefer :)
Can possibly accept pets
Pets are super welcomed. Dogs need to be ok with a cat.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Núvol
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with his determination for the project he is working on I got an inspiration for my own work. also got… read more
I am so warmed by the time we spent together. Xavi is a very soft person, he's freckled with all his quirks and the systems in his life that make his world spin on time and smoothly :) There is an array of things available for you to do, which you can tailor to your interests through discussion with Xavi. I wasn't isolated to doing… read more
We've got along super well from the start. She has a very uplifting personality, making conversation and work much more fun and engaging. She took over the kitchen creating delicious meals combining the most random stuff, but always with amazing results.
While she was here she seemed to… read more
It was a very pleasant and beautiful share of experiences over dinner.
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with his determination for the project he is working on I got an inspiration for my own work. also got… read more
I am so warmed by the time we spent together. Xavi is a very soft person, he's freckled with all his quirks and the systems in his life that make his world spin on time and smoothly :) There is an array of things available for you to do, which you can tailor to your interests through discussion with Xavi. I wasn't isolated to doing… read more
We've got along super well from the start. She has a very uplifting personality, making conversation and work much more fun and engaging. She took over the kitchen creating delicious meals combining the most random stuff, but always with amazing results.
While she was here she seemed to… read more
It was a very pleasant and beautiful share of experiences over dinner.
The variety of activities and things that grabbed my attention were numerous. I pruned trees, fed the chickens, prepared meals, built a chicken nest (my favourite), and worked on a wooden deck of the tasks that come to mind. Xavi was very flexible and gave me room… read more
She took on a lot of physical work such as pruning high trees and building a wooden deck, she cooked delicious meals (I learn quite a few tricks) and she kept the space tidy and colourful decorating it with flowers 🌸
She was calm, thoughtful and very good at communicating, which… read more
We got along very well, while each of us had our own routines, we also shared many spaces, meals and conversations.
I gave fletcher an overview of the things to be done and ideas I had, and he took ownership of it and was pretty much autonomous after. He is thoughtful and… read more
It was a relaxing and enjoyable time, with a variety of jobs to do.
I am hoping to… read more
