Help out on my small farm in Orgiva, Andalucia, Spain

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Update 08/10/2020: No help until end of December 2020.
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I live almost 12 years in Las Alpujarras which is an area in Andalucia, the southern region of Spain.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here you can learn about small-scale farming.
Help
This is a farm where I grow vegetables and fruit. Help is needed for weeding, planting, digging, pruning, watering, harvesting, seeding and caring. I expect motivated people who have respect for nature. In July and August it is extremely hot, so working very early or very late. !!! AS REQUIRED BY WORKAWAY-POLICIES, NO HELPING FOR ANY BUSINESS-PURPOSES, ONLY VOLUNTEERING FOR GARDENING !!!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
Separate bedroom
What else ...
My place is an old grain-mill, with lots of fruit trees, vegetables and 10 cats. It has a big water deposit that is used as a pool in the summer. Work depends on the season. The house is in a valley so the land is organized in terraces. Work consists of weeding, pruning, painting, fruit picking. The vegetable garden is expanding. I expect people motivated to work outside with their hands and their heads. You can learn a lot at my place, doing and being! Mostly people stay around 2 or 3 weeks. For people who want to stay longer in the area, there are many others in the neighbourhood offering. A hippie-village Beneficio is close by, no drugs, no dogs allowed on my farm. Orgiva is one of the most cosmopolitan villages in Andalucia, Spain, half the population is foreign, lot's of alternative living. For more questions and answers, don't hesitate to ask. I speak dutch, french, english, spanish and a little german. !!!!!!!!!!!! AS REQUIRED BY WORKAWAY-POLICIES, NO HELPING FOR ANY BUSINESS-PURPOSES, ONLY VOLUNTEERING FOR GARDENING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.7)

Communication:
(5.0)

28/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Radha ) for host

Thank thank thank you for everything!! The evening chats, delicious dinners, beautiful walks, toasty saunas!! The work is simple and flexible. It has been a wonderful experience from such a welcoming and gentle host:) All the best!!

(Excellent )

17/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Radha )

First feedback! Radha stayed more than 3 weeks and to explain here everything is almost impossible. So what are the keywords? Very strong, versatile, optimistic, artistic, experienced, mature, funny. It has been a great experience. In the garden, in the kitchen (trifle), painting a mural in one of the bedrooms, stacking wood. Very easy to give… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Line Breindahl) for host

Ruud’a place was absolutely amazing. It was my first Workaway experience and I enjoyed it so much. Ruud is such a nice and calm person and is always ready to welcome you with open arms. Ruud’s place is filled up with delicious vegetables and fruit of different kind so be ready to taste a little bit of heaven. I can really recommend this place to… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Line Breindahl)

Line stayed two weeks, first week with another helper, last week just her. Physically strong, learning fast and doing things in an independent way, always positive. Not afraid of brambles (RIP brambles), helping in the kitchen. All round and mature for her 21 years. This has been a very good experience.

(Excellent )

21/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Not only is Lisa an excellent helper but also a very beautiful soul. As a helper she is strong, experienced and focused in what she does, as a person she is communicative and always positive. She will surprise you. Can't thank her enough for the week she stayed here.

(Excellent )

11/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie)

Leonie stayed about 10 days, mostly weeding between the vegetables. Happy vegetables and me, the "mala hierba" not so happy. Hard worker, independent and very sociable and responsible. Always welcome back.

(Excellent )

19/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Nevo)

Nevo stayed 10 days, helping out in the garden, weeding. Strong, independent. Eager to learn. Good experience.

(Excellent )

08/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Martin & Pierre) for host

fue una experiencia muy buena venir a ayudar a Ruud en su casa y descubrir la región de Las Alpujarras. El sitio es muy tranquilo y el paisaje es relajante en medio de las montañas. He pasado un buen rato con Ruud y los otros voluntarios. El trabajo es interesante (sembrar, cuidar el jardín). Gracias Ruud !

(Excellent )

12/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Pierre)

Martin adapted quickly, helping in many different tasks. Easy-going and social. Excellent helper!

(Excellent )

20/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kelly) for host

Fue una experiencia muy enriquecedora e interesante.
Ruud es una persona sensible, sociable y dispuesta a enseñar todo lo que sabe.
El lugar es maravilloso, permite hacer un intercambio cultural y disfrutar de la paz y la armonía de la naturaleza.
100% recomendado!!

(Excellent )

18/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kelly)

This was Kelly's first volunteering experience. Mainly weeding in the vegetable garden. Very sociable and focused.

(Excellent )

09/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Rianne)

Rianne stayed about 10 days helping mostly in the garden. Weeding, planting, moving a compost, making trenches. Good cook, likes chocolate. Fast learner, good working philosophy. I would give her a 10/10 score as a helper. Rianne, wishing you all the best and a big "dankjewel".

(Excellent )

19/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Iris)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

23/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alina )

Alina stayed 10 days, helping mostly in the garden weeding. Very positive person, adapting quickly to the place.

(Very good )

17/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (leire) for host

Me ha encantado estar en Orgiva con Ruud, que es una persona muy amable y abierta. La casa es genial, rodeada de naturaleza. El trabajo ha sido sencillo: cuidar la casa y regar el huerto. Además, en los alrededores hay muchos proyectos alternativos muy interesantes. Gracias Ruud por estos días!

I loved being in Orgiva with Ruud, who is a… read more

(Excellent )

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