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Description
Hello! We’re Jesús and Teresa, a Spanish-German couple living on our 20-hectare finca in the beautiful hills of Aracena Nature Park in Andalusia, just 9 Km away from the Portuguese border. Our home includes our 7 dogs, 2 donkeys, and a small flock of chickens. We live 100% off grid in the middle of nowhere and are surrounded by amazing olive trees and old oaks. We raise our own chickens and butcher them once in a while, make our own olive oil, bread and also soap and natual cosmetic products and we are working on becoming as self-sufficient as we can achieve in our circumstances and with our means. For this we've planted a fruit tree orchard, and build a vegetable garden which we are trying to maintain all year round with different crops. We also are planning to plant more olive trees soon, as the olive oil production is really something we are passionate about.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Interests
Plant care
History
Books
Outdoor activities
Sustainability
Farming
Pets
Gardening
Animals
Hiking
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Chance to learn spanish, and german, learn about olive oil producing, the challenges of off-grid living and get to know the andalusian lifestyle while visiting the area.
Help
Depending on what you like and the season, you can choose from various tasks like pruning, weed grubbing, maintaining tools, repairing fences, chopping firewood, clearing the riverbank and around the trees, maybe some small house projects and getting involved with olive harvesting and oil making. If you have experience with donkeys, we would love to learn more about training and hoof trimming!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
English: 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
You’ll be staying in our cozy, fully-equipped guest cottage on a hill with amazing views of the surrounding area. Please note that the guesthouse is self-catering, meaning you will need to bring your own food and cook your own meals. However the house has a also a pantry which will be stocked with some basic essentials for you.
What else ...
While our finca is absolutely beautiful, it might not be for everyone. It’s ideal for independent individuals or couples who appreciate privacy and solitude and don’t need constant supervision. The guesthouse is located in a separately fenced area of the finca, and our house is just down the hill by the river.
Our finca is about an hour's walk from the local village of Encinasola. Given our remote location, having your own vehicle would be highly convenient, but we can also arrange to pick you up at the bus station in a small town 23 km away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Burrito-san (11 years)
Very friendly donkey
Pepe (8 years)
Very friendly donkey
Rita (7 years)
Mix. Spayed. 7 Kg. Very friendly
Django (5 years)
Mastiff mix. 40 kg. Neutered. Very friendly but shy
Mia (4 years)
Labrador mix. Spayed. 22 kg. Very friendly
Saga (8 years)
Belgian Malinois. 23 kg. Very protective
Jelly (12 years)
Mastiff mix. Spayed. 40 kg. Very friendly
Dora (14 years)
Mix. Spayed. 38 Kg. Very friendly
Juni (16 years)
Our first rescue dog. Mix. 17 kg. Spayed. Deaf. Very fiendly
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Feedback (4)
If you retain that sense of self-criticism, I foresee a very happy future for you.
If the epic novel you've written scares away people like you, so be it.
Despite the doubts you raised in us, we gave you a chance; now we're very clear: from now on we will only invite mature and responsible people.
The intent of this review is to warn people that wanna join the finca that this place - given my experience - is not suited to be on this platform. Not because of the physical place, or Teresa, but - I have to get personal here - because of Jesus. He is unpredictable and can turn into someone very… read more
I worked on artistic projects, and they gave me full artistic freedom, something that truly made my artist’s heart happy. Both of them are incredibly kind, thoughtful, and easygoing.
The guesthouse is beautiful, and I felt completely at home. I instantly fell in love… read more
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If you retain that sense of self-criticism, I foresee a very happy future for you.
If the epic novel you've written scares away people like you, so be it.
Despite the doubts you raised in us, we gave you a chance; now we're very clear: from now on we will only invite mature and responsible people.
The intent of this review is to warn people that wanna join the finca that this place - given my experience - is not suited to be on this platform. Not because of the physical place, or Teresa, but - I have to get personal here - because of Jesus. He is unpredictable and can turn into someone very… read more
I worked on artistic projects, and they gave me full artistic freedom, something that truly made my artist’s heart happy. Both of them are incredibly kind, thoughtful, and easygoing.
The guesthouse is beautiful, and I felt completely at home. I instantly fell in love… read more
