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Help with gardening and household projects while living in a cavehouse in the desert of Tabernas, Andalucia, Spain

  • Last activity : 11 Feb 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello everyone,first of all, mind that its a project or proto-community on its first stages, dont expect luxury but a comfortable small paradise. Lot of work need to be done and we expect you to do different and effort requiring tasks as gardening,weeding, building, collect stones, chopping wood, cave building, animal care, cooking, harvest veggies, create new spaces, fix fences, construct furniture, paint, cleaning and lots more.... expect to get dirty. Working hours would be 0900 to 1300 monday to friday allthough you will need to feed animals daily and occasionaly water plants in the evening so as many of them are required to water in the evenings of the summer season.Mind that summer working times may vary cause of the heat.

    We are looking for autonomous,proactive and open mind people, ready to change their city mindset, that is, able to cook, clean for themselves , work outdoors under the sun, work with animals, without being told how to do everything about farm duties.... as we say if you dont know anything about countryside living, sustainable life, responsible consume of food or farm related tasks ,this is not your kind of place.
    You will have at your disposal food to cook your meals,room in the cave house that is super cool in summer or we are also fixing caravans, or you just can set up a tent or park your campervan ,mind that the place is very hot in summer so hours of work can be different to avoid midday sun ...Comunal kitchen and shared shower and many little places to lie down to read, listen to music,etc. We dont use normal wc for peeing, there is a dry composting toilet only to poo. We do not have sewage so you will need to pee outdoors by any tree.
    Common sense and communication are esential in our farm. We like intimacy and theres is plenty of room to do that. We normally eat together but there might be nights that you will need to cook for your own. We do like socialicing and making new friends but we also understand that everyone is different and some people have its own private life and its own timing.This is also a space for self knowledge, retrospection and meditation. Bear in mind that owners are sometimes away some days working in Babylon so we do have our own duties and you might need to stay and work alone as well as keep the farm safe.You must have phone to be connected in case of emergency. Washing machine only works with cold water and can not be used daily.
    No TV, daily alcohol use not allowed. You will need to be very responsible with the use of water as we live in a desert.
    In terms of food we provide a reasonable plate of food in every meal but we are limited in sweets, groceries and munchies. We dont pay your munchies and your special requirements. We do vegetarians meals most of the days normally from our garden.
    The views are beautiful and we have no neighbors, you can take spectacular walks into the desert or the mountains nearby as we are close to the Alpujarra , the town is 5 minutes by car or 25 minutes walking ... and the beach 30 minutes by car.Village nearby has buses and trains daily to Granada and Almería.We do have bycicle to go to village.


    If you are interested and have questions, do not hesitate to write us and we will answer your questions!
    We do share our lives with dogs and cats so if u are allergic or dont fancy them this is not your place.
    Thank you!!!P.L.U.R.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    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
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Van life
    Sustainability
    Pets
    LGBTQ
    Farming
    Culture
    Plant care
    Performing arts
    Music
    Languages
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Animals
    Art & design
    Books
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    Adventure sports
    Beach
    Camping
    Cycling
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    They will learn new languages, new ways of bioconstruction and basic agricultural knowledge. They will get free food if they help and colaborate in daily duties or reparations of the caves.They can enjoy the strategic location just 20 min away from sea or 45 min away from Cabo de Gata Natural Park.

  • Help

    Help

    Rehabilitation project of cave-houses and orchards.
    We need a pair of hands to help reconstruct this finca which has been abandoned for 25 years.

    Proyecto de rehabilitacion de casas-cueva y huertos.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Cave house, wood hut,caravans or tent.... there is also space available for campervans and trucks.
    We will provide beds with mattress in a cosy cave house, but if you feel like sleeping in the garden its totally fine.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in between the desert of Tabernas and the beach of Almeria. Only 20 minutes by car to the beach but in a isolated valley really nice and warm. Water is available from a dwell.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 684733644784

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