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*MAY 2025
I am looking for two people or a couple to help look after my rescue pup, Dante for two weeks from the end of May (dates to be confirmed ). He is 7 months old and is full of energy and mischief! Experience of looking after young dogs a bonus. Also Suso the cat hangs out around the casita and would appreciate some company and food.
You can stay in the casita (stone cottage) and use the compost toilet and shower cabin. I will provide money for your food. Other tasks may include small maintenance jobs on the land and watering. It may be warm so you need to be prepared to rise early to take Dante for a walk in the cooler hours and also again in the later evening.
GENERAL INFO
I live in Southern Spain (Las Alpujarras) in a very diverse, multicultural area. I try to live as sustainably as possible on my large piece of land. Suso the cat loves to meet new people. I live off grid in the countryside but within walking distance (10minutes) of the nearby town with all conveniences available. I am on solar power with internet access and back up generator if necessary. I love being surrounded by nature and live a fairly quiet life working the land, reading and practicing yoga.
I am looking for a couple or two people interested in garden maintenance and maybe some days pet sitting. I need help with watering, preparing the vegetable patch and with ongoing projects. Some days we can prepare and eat lunch together or I will provide food to prepare yourself. You will have use of the casita with a separate shower cabin and compost toilet.
Vicente who also lives on the land is Spanish so you can practice or improve your language skills and he also runs a ceramic studio in the nearby town where you can try your hand on the potters wheel!Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The area I live is very diverse culturally, with people from many parts of the world mingling with the local Spanish community. Its a great place to learn or improve your Spanish language skills and observe some traditional Spanish ways of living.
Help
Ideally I require a couple or two people to help with the vegetable patch, irrigation of the land, general land maintenance and occasional pet sitting for Suso the cat who lives in the casita. Also help with cooking and shopping would be much appreciated. I am quite flexible about help hours and some days we may help more or less depending on ongoing projects and the season. In July, August and September I may be travelling and may require a couple to look after my place, irrigate the land and do general maintenance tasks. Experience of or willing to learn the use of a petrol strimmer to cut the grass would be much appreciated. In the summer months you need to be prepared to arise early in order to water some plants and also on occasions carry out some strimming as in the heat of the day you will want to take a siesta in the casita! Also during the months of November and December help is needed to harvest the olives and take them to the nearby olive mill. This would involve helping five or more hours each day for maybe three or four days. Challenging physical tasks but very rewarding, especially when you get to sample the fruits of your help!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerAccommodation
You would have use of a casita (stone cottage) with separate shower hut and compost toilet. Power is from a solar system with a back up generator when necessary. Basic internet is available.
Cooking will be shared activity for lunch on help days. Food will be provided for breakfast and evening meals and non-help days for your own preparation. Occasionally if there are more than two non-help days in a week you may need to provide your own food.
In the summer months I need a couple or two people to water the garden and generally look after the place as I will be visiting family. You will provide your own food during this time,
There is also a yurt on the land with a kitchen cabin which is currently occupied long term by a friend.What else ...
This is a beautiful, tranquil area of Spain near Granada city with many high mountain villages to explore and several beaches about one hour away on the bus. Transport links are frequent to Granada and once daily to the coast. There is a market every Thursday with many local products for sale. There are many hiking and walking trails to enjoy locally. Many musicians and artists live in the area and there are frequent performances and exhibitions to experience.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have basic wifi (5mb) which should be sufficient for online work using zoom etc. Several workawayers have successfully worked online from the casita were a wifi extender is installed. There may be some issues on successive grey days if the solar system is not charging.
Space for parking camper vans
A small to medium sized camper van can park on the upper land inside the gates. With some work it is possible to prepare a parking area for a larger vehicle on the lower land outside the gates. This could be a potential set up for a longer term workaway situation. All workawayers will have access to the casita, shower cabin and compost toilet on the upper land.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs If they are cat friendly and can cope with a lively young pup!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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The casita was beautifully organised with everything you'd need. Debbie gave clear instruction about any task and also wanted to make sure we enjoyed our time, offering info about the area and I (Raph) got to go to yoga with her which was really… read more
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The casita was beautifully organised with everything you'd need. Debbie gave clear instruction about any task and also wanted to make sure we enjoyed our time, offering info about the area and I (Raph) got to go to yoga with her which was really… read more
Was a really great time with Vicent, Bran and Suso. Bran was running with me almost everyday morning, Suso is a very special and friendly… read more
Debbie was communicative, friendly, accommodating and a great joy to spend time with. I felt at home instantly. Debbie drove me into town and to some of… read more