Off grid building and doggy sitting in the Pyrenees, Spain

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  Description

  Hi! I'm Sophie, 32 years old and I'm from the Netherlands. Two years ago my Husband and I bought a Amandel Orchard in the North of Spain, including a barn that needs renovation. We are building an off grid paradise. My husband works in construction, so we are doing all the building ourselves. He is a good teacher as well.
  
  Our piece of land is beautifully situated between 2 national parks, close to the mountains and in a very beautiful environment.
  
  The nature around here is incredible. There are tons of hidden gems where you can swim and relax, and where you never see anyone else.
  
  We've been learning Spanish for 2 years and would love to improve this.
  I am also a yoga teacher.
  
  Last year we adopted a dog, Stella. She loves playing and cuddling.
  
  We live 6 months a year in Spain and 6 months in Holland. We will be in Spain from April-september.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  - learn to speak English and/or Dutch
  - learn new skills in building/ construction
  - opportunity to help build a new home and garden from the start. Use your creativity.
  - have a private yoga session each week with views on the mountain
  - hang out with the cutest teenage dog ever
  - learn about Spanish rural life and experience the peace and quiet

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  Help

  - help with renovation of the barn. A bit of experience in construction would be nice, but is not necessary.
  - help in maintainance of the land, creating a garden
  - help with cooking and cleaning
  - take care of the puppy while we we are doing renovation work

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  German: Intermediate
  Spanish: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  Best would be if you have a campervan to sleep in . We also have a caravan you could sleep in or a tent. We have a new toilet and shower in the brand new bathroom and we have an outside kitchen.
  
  The house is under construction now, so don't expect a luxurious house.
  
  We will buy the food and of course will ask you what type of food you prefer. And we are planning on starting to build a kitchen garden. If the work awayer is into cooking, we would be delighted if he/she can sometimes do the cooking.
  We eat vegetarian and maybe 1-2 times a week fish or local meat.

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  What else ...

  Our location is ideal for people who love to hike, mountainbike , canyoning and be in nature.
  
  There is no public transportation. You need your own car/van.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have Starlink. But we don't have an office yet.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Would be great!

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Yes, would be great for the socialisation of our dog.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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