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19 Nov 2023
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Description
Hi we are Joel & Cori (34&46) We have 6 children though most are spreading their wings and heading off on the next part of their journey.
We live in a traditional mountain village in Southern Spain. We are originally from Brighton/Worthing in the UK. We have already completed the main farmhouse renovations but have lots more to do.
We have a worldschooling community and have 2 farmhouses with 7 apartments and a small restaurant on site.
we have 48,000 m2 of land and 2 storage buildings (one of which is partly renovated to a usable standard) and the other needs to be turned in to a children’s lounge/ chill out space.
We are ideally looking for 2 friends who can work with cement and build a wall and work well with others. We always have painting, carpentry and garden projects we need help with and like quirky arty projects too. If you think you would enjoy working with us for a month initially (possibly longer) get in touch
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are an English family located in a small rural village in the Spanish mountains of Andalucia, there are a few shops and plenty of bars & restaurants to indulge in Spanish cuisine and culture. We can offer exchange for people learning English. The locals are mostly Spanish and are very friendly and easy to talk to. Our children speak Spanish so can help out with the language, and we are learning so can help out where we can. We would love you to come and stay ... you will be treated as part of the family ! We look forward to hearing from you and working together.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We require help transforming a garage space into a children’s lounge/ chill out area
We need to build dividing walls or plasterboard divides, damp proof the building, fit door and window, paint, garden projects etc. you don’t need to be able to do all of the above but some is a definite bonus :)
If you can stay for a month or 2 that would be great.
We also have plans for a chicken house, we already have the wood so just need more time/ people power to get it up and running.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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.
Accommodation
The house is an old Spanish farmhouse on the edge of the village, looking out over acres of mainly almond and olive trees. Your accommodation will be 2 adjoining double bedrooms, with private bathroom.
You will be downstairs in our family house, so plenty of privacy as all of our family rooms are upstairs. You will have breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, with fruit and drink available at all times. As we are a large family we tend to do large meals in the evening, such as Curries, Shepherd's Pie, Stews, Pizzas/Pastas/Salad etc. Lunch will be sandwiches and fruit/yogurt. Breakfast will be cereals, toast, or bacon & eggs.
What else ...
We can pick you up from Almeria, Murcia airports
We are both laid back and have no strict schedule with the work, although everyday we will expect between 4-5 hours of work, depending on what we are doing and what progress we are making :) There are plenty of mountains walks, we have mountain bikes you can use, there are bars and restaurants and 4 convenience stores in the village.
Thermal pools and lakes 40 mins drive. You will be included on days out if you wish to join us.
Hope to hear from you
Cori and Joel, Shepherd’s Rest
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fibre optic internet with speeds up to 100mb. We have internet access in many areas of the house and bedrooms.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
You quickly become part of Corri & Joel's fun, busy lives. There are always friends popping in for coffee and their place really feels like a social Hub of the village - they aren't lying when they say you'll become part of the family!
You will also find it very hard to go hungry as they feed… read more
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You quickly become part of Corri & Joel's fun, busy lives. There are always friends popping in for coffee and their place really feels like a social Hub of the village - they aren't lying when they say you'll become part of the family!
You will also find it very hard to go hungry as they feed… read more
We were hosted in a lovely apartment, fed some wonderful meals cooked by Joel and our children were afforded the freedom to play safely whilst we worked.
We worked on a seating area for the diner… read more
