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Description
I am a German woman in my early sixties (but young at heart ;-) ) and started a new life here on La Palma in 2022. I have a finca with 4500 sqm land/garden and hope to convert it into an ecological perma-culture garden to become self-contained - veggie and fruit-wise. There are overgrown terraces which have been used for growing veggies before. As they have fertile soil I want to revive them. Old trees have to be trimmed, new trees to be planted to use the arid space, regular watering and weed picking is required. I have a chicken coop with some hens who need attention. Meanwhile I have two lovely dogs: Tom (a big one, 5y.) and Iva (the little one, 6y.) who love to be cuddled. As for me I am an easy going person, good for a laugh, flexible, reliable, and empathetic. Looking forward to greeting you in my little paradise!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a world travelled woman and always like to meet new people from different backgrounds with whom I want to share my new home. If you like nature you can go walking or hiking with me and I can show you the beauty of the island. Besides in Germany I have lived in Florida, Nepal, Tanzania and Dubai so there is lots to talk about different cultures.
If you want to know more about me you can check my workawayer profile.
Help
The main chores will be gardening, so you should have a passion for that and maybe even some knowledge in perma culture. Also general maintenance (keeping the buildings fit) and maybe odd household tasks could be your work.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am looking for Spanish Speakers to improve the language. Among other professions I was an English teacher in adult education, so I can teach English and German.
Accommodation
You will stay in a beautiful little studio (built in 2023) next to my house with bathroom and a kitchenette.
What else ...
I live in the south of the island with beautiful sea view. The main village (Los Canarios) of Fuencaliente is 700m down the road where you can find everything. You can go on several walks starting at the house. There is a local bus 100m from the finca where you can travel east (one hour to Santa Cruz, the capital) or west (because of the volcano in Sept. 2021 there is only a dirt road for some kms). Within 15 mins. by car you can reach three beaches. I'd gladly give you a lift when I use the car.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I've got internet via fiber optics with up to 300mb/s.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
It was realy great. Evelyn is very nice and always asked if i needed something.
she cooked every day for lunch, it was always delicious.
I mostly worked in the garden and sometimes around the house. and she has two super nice dogs. i walked them every morning.
thanks for everything Evelyn!
One of the best workaway experiences I've ever had. I had my own apartment, small and cozy, brand new, with everything I needed and a breathtaking view of the ocean and three of the… read more
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It was realy great. Evelyn is very nice and always asked if i needed something.
she cooked every day for lunch, it was always delicious.
I mostly worked in the garden and sometimes around the house. and she has two super nice dogs. i walked them every morning.
thanks for everything Evelyn!
One of the best workaway experiences I've ever had. I had my own apartment, small and cozy, brand new, with everything I needed and a breathtaking view of the ocean and three of the… read more
Evelyn, a vital person, open-minded, talkative, hard-working... and with a good heart and sense of… read more
