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Hello Wonderful Workawayers!!!
We are sorry to say that at the moment we can only invite:
*******People experience of building a timber and dry-wall board wall and installing double or triple doors in it.
******OR solo demo one of my acoustic-alternative-singer-song-writer-soul-indie ballads
******OR someone with recording and music tech know-how for BandLab, Band in a Box, Pitch Correction and navigating sites like Kompose.com music collaboration platform
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*We need a strong willing person/s, with construction skills and experience who can do tasks unsupervised. For example; fit doors, windows and locks, build partitions with wood and plasterboard, a bit of digging, general skilled DIY, wood repairs, building repairs, tiling, plumbing, electrics, hard landscaping, concreting. Could be 2 friends or couple.
** we have a cute little volunteers house for two; cosy with woodstove and donkeys and animals provide a wake up call at 8.30 every morning! Also excellent facilities for camper vans
Want to share your skills in a tranquil location in the countryside, near the beautiful Costa Brava coast with fabulous wild beaches and incredible wildlife? Join us. We are Francis and Helen, originally from the UK, who took on this rambling finca 17 years ago in order to find a gentler way of life. We have been featured three times on Workaway due to our high levels of 100 per cent positive feedback from volunteers.....we have been inactive but if in doubt please check out our reviews!
The masia has 7000m2 of grounds that with your help will transform into a productive eco system, providing organic fruit and vegetables for home use, low maintenance and no watering gardens to support insects and birds, a retreat for injured and stray dogs and cats that find their way here and our elderly horses. We also offer free facilities for friends who want to practice or share their wholistic skills e.g. in Meditation, Qi Gong, Yoga, Tai Chi. These activities are empowered by the stunning location here of peace and beauty.
We are experienced hosts, know how to look after you. We offer flexible stays. Currently we only have a small one room house for you to stay in with the goats and donkeys to wish you good morning! If you have your own transport - that's a bonus, as there is no regular public transport to (but we give lifts to fit with our shopping trips etc.). If you have a camper van, we can give you a parking space, electricity and water, plus use of a bathroom with shower and hot running water.
What we offer you
Accommodation in a small one roomed house or a caravan both with external shower room, kitchen ,hot and cold water and wifi in our finca, in return for 25 hours a week of help and a food allowance. Usually we are flexible on free time. WE offer another option of only 3 hours help per day in return for accommodation only. Most helpers stay for a 3 weeks to a month or longer - we ask for a minimum of 2 weeks.
Our area is also rich in culture and visitor attractions. We are just 15 mins from Dali Surrealism center, Figueres and 30 mins from the Bay of Roses, the Pyrenees, Medieval Girona, Banyoles Olympic Lake and France. Barcelona is 55 mins by train. Our winters are mild and sunny, we're surrounded by woods and fields, so it is very sheltered, with incredible wildlife, majestic snow capped mountains and unpolluted skies - wonderful for stargazing.
We are multilingual, experienced & supportive (top rated) hosts, with personal experience of volunteering ourselves. We try to be helpful, flexible and to share this exciting Catalunya adventure!
A newly released Spanish film called "Brava" was filmed here..(see Youtube, IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes)
Its about Janine, a woman who has been stressed by Barcelona life and yearns for a peaceful place nearby to unwind and find herself again.....so naturally they chose our place to film it! !! You can do the same as Janine too!..also Barcelona is only 55 mins away by train or car share e.g. Blablacar. And unspoilt beaches, lakes, medieval Girona and France are only 30 mins away.Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We enjoy visitors from all over the world and also Workawayers from far and wide from Ireland to Hawaii and from Patagonia to Iceland....we have much experience in facilitating a warm and friendly atmosphere and we do everything we possibly can to help Workawayers access the myriad of cultural and natural attractions all around us.
Of course nature walks, cycling and hiking are right on your doorstep here. In the many meals together, fiestas, arts and holistic events going on here we do everything we can to involve Workawayers and to give them real cultural interchange....See our reviews!!Help
*******We are sorry to say that this year we can only invite people with specialist skills and experience:
*We need a strong willing person/s, with specialist construction skills and experience who can do tasks unsupervised. For example; fit doors, windows and locks, build partitions with wood and plasterboard, a bit of digging, general skilled DIY, wood repairs, building repairs, tiling, plumbing, hard landscaping, concreting. Could be 2 friends or couple with skills and experience.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Catalan: Beginner
French: BeginnerAccommodation
We have a small rustic houses with outside bathroom. If not, a caravan with separate kitchen shower/bathroom with hot and cold running water. We provide you with money or food to cook yourself at other times.
We have great facilities - tennis, outdoor swimming pool, boules, a large and light filled room next to the pool which is great for yoga, meditation and just chilling when you want a change from being in the open air. Free laundry facilities. 20 min walk to a local village/bus, and we can give you lifts to the nearest town, Figueres which has good public transport links to Girona, Barcelona, France, the coast and inland towns in the Pyrenees.What else ...
Our area is rich in culture and visitor attractions. We are just 15 mins from Surrealism centre Figueres and 30 mins from the Bay of Roses, the Pyrenees, Medieval Girona, Banyoles Olympic Lake and France.
Approx 55 mins to Barcelona by train. Our winters are mild and sunny, we're surrounded by woods and fields, so it is very sheltered, with incredible wildlife and unpolluted skies - wonderful for stargazing.
Set in extensive gardens with Romansque church, swimming pool, tennis, table tennis, boules, BBQ, hammocks, wifi and club house. Surrounded by woods and hills, near the Pyreneess yet close to mediterranean beaches and bays.
Also the walks and ski stations of the Pyrenees. There are horses, goats, dogs, cats and a pig. It is an environment rich in flora & fauna and natural beauty. You may meet some amazing people here - visitors/friends from Barcelona and also all over the world.
However, there are also quiet times too and always space to find your own peace & quiet. Our place is known for its peace & tranquility.
We are exclusively a Workawayer Exchange programme and we support all Workaway aims, objectives and guidelines.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Large private camper van secure area with outside bathroom available.
Can possibly accept pets
Well behaved discussed in advance
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours flexible/day 5/week, mainly mornings
Feedback (68)
I felt the eternity in this place, the timeless. Beautiful in all aspects, here love is manifested not expressed.
The master of the house is an artist, in music but also in the art of conversation, not only an erudite he belongs to the minority of perceivers. The lady of the house has the biggest heart I know, for everyone and… read more
Apart from their mutiple skills, they would be an asset to any project requiring honesty and… read more
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I felt the eternity in this place, the timeless. Beautiful in all aspects, here love is manifested not expressed.
The master of the house is an artist, in music but also in the art of conversation, not only an erudite he belongs to the minority of perceivers. The lady of the house has the biggest heart I know, for everyone and… read more
Apart from their mutiple skills, they would be an asset to any project requiring honesty and… read more
Many thanks for your help Eelke, you were like part of the… read more
However, Makenna is no "primadonna" she will give tasks at any level the same energy and… read more
He can work well by himself or in a team. He is very intelligent, well educated, very sincere and lovable and so would be a major asset to any project. His perfect manners,… read more
I feel privileged to have spent six weeks of my life in this wonderful place, I sincerely hope one day I'll return.
I dealt only with Francis in the beginning and arranged to help care for his mum.
Shes a lovely lady, unfortunately her 2 carers did not speak english which was quite… read more
Just go here. Go here if you want to find people who will stay in your heart for the rest of your life. Go if you want to see the mountains, shooting stars and beautiful sunsets around you. Go if you are not scared to be in the middle of the fields, live in a caravan or even a tent and cut you feet… read more
I would highly recommend this workaway. Helen and Francis are laid back but organised. I stayed in the busy period of August with four other workaways. We got a nice clear list of the work that needed doing at the start. Most of the week it was only 2 hours of work a day, cleaning the pool, the common… read more
I helped to feed the… read more
Andy has many qualities, he is a modest guy but you will find him saying "I can… read more
they have worked on big and small yatchs including the millionaire kind. They are well educated and brought up… read more
Entering their beautiful home and grounds we were met with cold beer and amazing conversation. They are super lovely people, with a very relaxed nature. Always so helpful and making sure you are happy and comfortable during your stay.
It was really great to get to meet them and share… read more
Francis picked us up at the station and started telling us his amazing stories which kept us entertaining during our stay. He was indefatigably enthusiastic, something we really loved and appreciated. Helen was very kind and welcoming, we could… read more
who are a delight to be with...I wanted them to have a holiday but I couldn´t stop them working!
They have many skills between them and are mature, intelligent and smart....I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thanks for all you did for us from all… read more
When we first came there, we felt that it was the best place ever. And it was, even better than Home.
Awesome people, Helen and Francis are the best host you can imagine. Great time, sharing some meals all together, talking, sharing culture, stories (lots and amazing ones), and they always make you comfortable as much as they… read more
It's hard to know where to start really - Helen and Francis are both warm, kind, generous, open and lovely people, who I really enjoyed spending time with for 6 weeks over the… read more
I stayed in my camper-van and shared an outside kitchen and a small chill area with other nice volunteers I had a great… read more
They are great hosts. The location is beautiful, with great facilities, wildlife and walks. I was able to stay in one of the holiday cottages which was really good too. The work is not too hard and there is flexibility regarding what gets done and when.… read more
Helen and Francis are really welcoming,friendly people and make you feel like a family member.
I like that you can cook for yourself , just say what you want and than cook your one food or cook together with other workawayer witch is nice as well .
Work was never to… read more
He is totally committed and reliable. Socially he speaks… read more
She is honest, gentle, quietly confident and fully focused in everything she does. She would be an asset to any project be it individual, group or communal… read more
I spent three wonderful, refreshing weeks with Helen and Francis and their hospitality has been spectacular. There is a warm, welcoming aura about the Weir family and they always made us feel comfortable. The work varied as there were new things to be done throughout the area, but mainly consisting of gardening, feeding the… read more
I highly recommand to go there and give them a help...it's a great place with great persons!
The work is really varied, depending on what they're needing done. Whilst with them I… read more
El trabajo no es complicado, el tiempo lo administra uno y luego puede disfrutar del… read more
She is honest, gentle, quietly confident and fully focused in everything she does. She would be an asset to any project be it individual, group or communal and she would see it through to the end. She brings flair and creativity to everything she… read more
They welcome you very friendly and are not only hosts but friends. The work was never boring especially preparing everything for the wedding!! :) The accomondation was awesome!! We had our own cottage, so we had a good mix of privacy and time with them together. Even… read more
Francis and Helen are awesome and made us feel like… read more
takes on. From an eco project to house sitting a… read more
takes on. From an eco project to house sitting… read more
more at home with rock stars and fashion models..but Jacopo has a big heart and a deep feeling for nature. He has great sensitivity and
sincerity, and he loves to help and understand people whoever they
are. Within minutes of his arrival we were all great friends. We had
really enjoyable… read more
beautiful nature and woods. They have a number of very friendly
animals, including horses, a pony, two goats, two dogs and a cute
thai pig. They are a very kind, warm family and I really enjoyed my
conversations with them. They welcome you to join them for fantastic
lunches, but at… read more