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Gardening and bioconstruction in a magical place in Garafia, on the island of La Palma, Spain

  • Last activity : 12 Oct 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Gabriela, I have been living at the Finca for two years with two dogs. I was born in Brazil and grew up in the Canary Islands. I work as a guide on a project for children in the forest. The farm is in the town of Garafia, on the island of La Palma, at an altitude of 1000 metres, nestled in the laurel forest, surrounded by heather, laurels and chestnuts. There are fruit trees and an orchard. The space is also available for retreats and occasionally for accommodation for travellers. It is a magical place, where beauty, integration with nature and silence are taken care of. It has beautiful paths and trails for walking, and the sea is 20 minutes away. I would love to receive help with gardening, construction, beautification of spaces...if you do any activity you can offer it in the space for the community. It has a main house, a small austere house for volunteers, a yurt and 4000 metres of land with fruit trees. In these months I would like to prepare a small cave, plant fruit trees, expand the medicinal plant garden, and build a kitchen next to the yurt. The farm is a bit isolated from the main services, it is quite common to get around by hitchhiking, or by bus.

    Mi nombre Gabriela, vivo en la Finca hace dos años con dos perros.
    Naci en Brasil y he crecido en las Islas Canarias.
    Trabajo como acompañante en un proyecto para niños y niñas en el bosque.
    La finca esta en el pueblo de Garafia, en la isla de La Palma, a 1000 metros de altura, enclavada en el bosque de laurisilva, rodeada de brezos, laureles y castaños. Hay frutales y huerto.
    El espacio se ofrece además para Retiros y puntualmente para alojamiento de viajeros.
    Es un lugar mágico, donde se cuida la belleza, la integracion con la naturaleza y el silencio. Tiene caminos y senderos hermosos para caminar, el mar esta a 20 minutos.
    Me encantaría recibir ayuda en las tareas de huerta y jardinería, construccion, embellecimiento de espacios...si haces alguna actividad puedes ofrecerla en el espacio para la comunidad.
    Cuenta con una vivienda principal, una pequeña vivienda austera para personas voluntarias, yurta y 4000 metros de terreno con frutales.
    En estos meses me gustaría acondicionar una pequeña cueva, plantar frutales , ampliar el jardín de plantas medicinales, y construir una cocina al lado de la yurta.

    La finca esta un poco aislada de los servicios principales, es bastante habitual moverse haciendo autostop, o autobús.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Sustainability
    Van life
    Writing
    Plant care
    Performing arts
    Music
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Camping
    Adventure sports
    Beach
    Dancing
    Yoga / Wellness
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    During your stay here you will be able to improve your Spanish, participate in the retreats and workshops offered, enjoy nature and its silence, and exchange knowledge. The surroundings are lush, wild and rural. In the area there are workshops and cultural activities that may be of interest to you.

    Con tu estancia aquí podrás mejorar tu español, participar en los retiros y talleres que se ofrezcan, disfrutar de la naturaleza y su silencio, intercambiar saberes. El entrono es exuberante, de naturaleza salvaje y rural.
    En la zona se ofrecen talleres y actividades culturales que pueden ser de su interés

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening, agriculture, permaculture, bioconstruction, general maintenance, art

    Jardinería, agricultura, permacultura, bioconstruccion, mantenimiento general, arte

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Beginner
    Portuguese: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    At the moment there is room for one person or a couple in a small traditional cottage. The room is simple and austere, and has not yet been renovated. The upper part has a bed, a wardrobe and a gas stove if necessary. The lower part has a small gas stove, a sink and is shared with me as there is a washing machine. There is an outside bathroom next to the cottage with a hot shower. The volunteer dedicates four hours a day to the work on the farm, which can be organised as desired and according to the needs of the space and his own needs. Food will be provided for him in the house during his stay (vegetarian food), he will be able to cook in his kitchenette and at times, if we both wish, share the meal.

    Por el momento hay espacio para una persona o una pareja en una pequeña casita tradicional. La habitación es austera y sencilla, aun sin reformar.
    La parte alta tiene una cama, armario y estufa de gas si fuera necesario. La parte de abajo tiene una pequeña cocina de gas, fregadero, y es compartida conmigo pues esta la lavadora.
    Hay un baño exterior al lado de la casita, con ducha de agua caliente.

    La persona voluntaria dedica cuatro horas diarias a los trabajos de la finca, que puede organizar como desee y según las necesidades del espacio y sus propias necesidades . Tendrá cubierto los alimentos en la casa durante su estancia (alimentacion vegetariana), podrá cocinarlos en su cocinita, y en algunos momentos, si ambos lo deseamos, compartir el momento de la comida.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a nearby shop that opens from Sunday to Wednesday two kilometres from the farm, with fresh, local and organic products. You can visit natural and cultural monuments of the Aboriginal people. Being a mountain area, it is cold in winter and hot in summer.

    Hay una tienda cercana que abre de domingo a miércoles a dos kilómetros de la finca, con productos frescos, locales, y ecológicos.

    Podrás visitar monumentos naturales y culturales aborígenes

    Al ser una zona de montaña, hace frio en invierno y calor en verano.

  • 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.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Bruma

Host ref number: 744763155945

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The image depicts a vibrant garden with diverse plants, including leafy greens and flowers, surrounded by trees and a dirt path, evoking a sunny and serene atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush forest of trees and bushes, with rolling hills and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of goats roaming freely on a grassy hillside alongside a paved road, set against a backdrop of trees and a blue sky.
The image depicts a rustic wooden archway in a garden, adorned with a bell and surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant red flowers, set against a picturesque mountainous backdrop.
The image depicts a serene scene of daffodils and grass in front of an old wooden door, set against a backdrop of a vibrant rainbow in the sky.

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