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We just got an old Farmhouse which we will revive to a community project. On the way we are slowly turning our land into a self-sufficient homestead. We like to invite similar mindet people from around the world to join us learning how to life off-grid in a rural setting.
This place used to be a small hamlet with centuries-old stone buildings that were left abandoned for many decades.
Last year we began restoring the old Farmhouse as well as the rest of the huge property. Enclosed by mountains, wild forests and untamed nature, the tasks never stop. The journey to self-sufficiency is a long one, and in between, there is an endless list of exciting projects to tackle :)
We rely heavily on ourselves to provide daily necessities therefore it is not always easy. Oftentimes we are a few hands short, so if you are ready to work hard, we are happy to accept your help.
Ranging from daily meal cooking indoors to physically demanding labor outdoors, surely we have something for anyone as long as they're willing and ready to help.
A stay at our place should be 1 weeks.
However, we are also very interested in meeting and helping people who want to pursue this lifestyle themselves and would like to move and start their own place in the area. In such cases, we would be open to longer stays
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Galicia is a beautiful, green paradise that is also rich in history and culture.
Natural beauty and attractions are plenty just about anywhere here. Whether it is trails and walks, rivers, caves, small villages or a waterfall, there's always something to see.
Very little English is spoken in the area, so if you want to learn Spanish, this is a very good place to do so.
In addition to that, there's many valuable things to learn from a lifestyle that's close to nature, such as where our food comes from, what it takes to obtain and procure all (or many) of the things we use on our daily lives, the hardship of work(ing the land), the fragility of the intricate supply chains we rely on, and the overall unsustainability of high density city-living through mass global trade.
We are always open to having deep and interesting conversations on many topics...
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Common tasks:
>> Felling trees, chopping & stacking firewood
>> Vegetable garden sowing, composting, harvesting and maintenance
>> Heling in the household with cooking, cleaing, etc.
>> Clearing forest and plots for agricultura use
Specific projects:
>> repairing windows
>> building wooden doors
>> insulating the building
>> restoration the old kitchen
>> White washing walls
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Catalan: Beginner
Dutch: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We are always open to learn about an interesting language and culture.
Accommodation
You are free to stay in one of our tents or you can stay in a shared room (3 Stockbeds) in the main house.
We have a shared kitchen and bathroom.
We can provide Internet, elecricity, hot water.
Vegetarian food is provided for, and we eat meals together. We are adaptable, though we usually have 2 meals a day. We don't mind cooking but welcome to take a break from it as well as try other people's dishes and cuisine.
What else ...
We very intertested in finding and meeting likemindet people who want to pursue a more independet and resilient way of life in communtiy. We welcome you to exchange skills,
In the region we are already building a network for collaoration with friends, neighbors
We try to get most food of our from locals.
In addition to looking for volunteer help, we are also very interested in meeting and helping people who want to pursue this lifestyle themselves and would like to move and start their own place in the area.
Bit by bit, we are growing in numbers and part of the greater vision here is to create one big neighborhood of friends and families, by encouraging likeminded people who want to live a freedom-oriented lifestyle through self reliance and collaboration.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have internet and are able to host you!
Space for parking camper vans
We have a place for you.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
