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Join a self-sufficient community project in Colmenar del Arroyo, Spain

  • Last activity : 23 Jun 2026

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello 👋

    This is a community and conscious living project. It all revolves around an old olive grove, restored through permaculture and landscape regeneration. A place to produce our own food and medicine, and reconnect with the cycles of nature, in an environment filled with art, meditation, sports, working the land, and healthy food.

    I'm Marcos, I work as a firefighter in the area, and after many years in community projects, I had the opportunity to buy a farm and make the countryside my way of life.

    With a great interest in health and medicinal plants, our daily life is based on taking care of ourselves, learning, and making progress in the different tasks of the project, which seeks to recover the ancient knowledge of the villages, such as soap making, wickerwork, raising chickens, cultivating, harvesting, and using medicinal plants... among many other things. Everything produced is for the self-consumption and well-being of the inhabitants.

    We are in an oak forest with a large presence of wild fauna and flora; many birds can be seen as it is a ZEPA (Special Protection Area for Birds). There are also large reservoirs nearby, 15 minutes away, where you can swim and do water sports, climbing and hiking.

    Hola 👋
    Es un proyecto de comunidad y vida consciente. Todo en torno a un antiguo olivar, recuperado mediante Permacultura y regeneración del paisaje. Un lugar donde producir nuestra propia comida, medicinas y volver a los ciclos de la Naturaleza, en un ambiente lleno de arte, meditación, deporte, trabajo con la tierra y comida sana.
    Yo soy Marcos, trabajo de bombero en la zona y tras muchos años en proyectos comunitarios tuve la oportunidad de comprar una finca y hacer del campo una forma de vida.
    Con gran interés por la salud y las plantas medicinales, nuestro día a día se basa en cuidarnos, aprender y avanzar un poco en las diferentes tareas del proyecto, el cuál busca recuperar los conocimientos antiguos de los pueblos como hacer jabón, trabajo del mimbre, cria de gallinas, cultivo, recolección y uso de plantas medicinales...entre otras muchas cosas. Todo lo que se produce es para autoconsumo y bienestar de los habitantes.
    Estamos en un bosque de encinas con mucha presencia de fauna y flora salvaje, pueden verse multitud de pájaros al ser una zona ZEPA (Zona Especial Protección de Aves), También hay grandes embalses cercanos, a 15 min, donde poder bañarse y hacer actividades náuticas, escalada y rutas de senderismo.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Farmstay help
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Hiking
    Self development
    Farming
    Yoga / Wellness
    Mountain
    Nature
    Dancing
    Outdoor activities
    Camping
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The cultural exchange is based on coexistence and mutual learning. An interest in different arts, from organic farming to literature, music, and ancient crafts related to Nature, will guide the various tasks we undertake.
    We always strive to find activities that interest each volunteer, according to their preferences. We will learn about carpentry, natural building, natural remedies, flora, fauna, and mindful living. At sunset, we will gather to share the day's experiences, feelings, and ideas. Musical instruments are found throughout the house, and music is always welcome. Everyone carries great treasures within, and each visitor will contribute their own magic and style to the project.

    El intercambio cultural en se basa en la convivencia y el aprendizaje mutuo. El interés por las diferentes artes, desde la agricultura ecológica, a la literatura, la música y los antiguos oficios relacionados con la Naturaleza, la cual nos marcará las diferentes tareas que podamos desarrollar.
    Siempre buscando el interés del voluntario, según sus preferencias.
    Aprenderemos sobre carpintería, bioconstrucción, remedios naturales, flora, fauna y vida consciente... Al atardecer nos reuniremos para compartir la experiencia del día y los diferentes sentimientos e ideas.
    Hay instrumentos músicales por toda la casa, la música siempre será bienvenida.
    Todas las personas portan grandes tesoros en su interior, cada visitante aportará su magia y su estilo al proyecto...

  • Help

    Help

    🌿 What we do

    Organic garden and permaculture.
    Care and propagation of trees and plants for small-scale reforestation.
    Natural remedies using local medicinal plants, infusions, incense...
    Crafts, amulets, rings, bracelets; we dedicate some afternoons to these activities, working with leather, stone, wood...
    We also do small-scale bio-construction projects focused on local structures, chicken coops, greenhouses...
    Cooking and shared living with natural foods.
    Art, meditation, yoga, and outdoor sports activities.
    Olive harvesting for oil (once a year). Chickens.

    🏡 What we offer
    Accommodation in a peaceful rural setting.
    Homemade and natural food.
    Learning about rural life and permaculture.
    Space for rest, creativity, and personal connection.

    🌿 Qué hacemos
    Huerto ecológico y permacultura.
    Cuidado y reproducción de árboles y plantas para reforestación a pequeña escala
    Remedios naturales con las plantas medicinales del lugar, infusiones, sahumerios...
    Artesanía, amuletos, anillos, brazaletes, dedicamos algunas tardes a este tipo de actividades, ya sea en cuero, piedra, madera...
    También hacemos pequeños trabajos de bio construcción orientados a estructuras del lugar, gallineros, invernaderos...
    Cocina y vida compartida con alimentos naturales
    Actividades de arte, meditación, yoga y deporte en la naturaleza
    Recogida de aceituna para aceite (1 vez al año)
    Gallinas

    🏡 Qué ofrecemos
    Alojamiento en entorno rural tranquilo
    Comida casera y natural
    Aprendizaje de vida en el campo y permacultura
    Espacio para descanso, creatividad y conexión personal.

    🌱 Qué buscamos
    Personas responsables, respetuosas con la naturaleza y con ganas de aprender. Valoramos la actitud por encima de la experiencia.
    No es un lugar de fiesta, sino de calma, trabajo consciente y vida sencilla.
    Si conectas con este tipo de vida, eres bienvenido/a 🌿

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We offer two accommodation options: a single room or a shared room with two bunk beds (up to 4 people). The rooms are simple, clean, and comfortable, designed for rest. Common areas of the house, including the bathroom, kitchen, and garden, are shared. The setting is natural and respectful.

    Meals will consist of 3 to 5 meals a day, almost all organic, with consideration for the volunteer's needs (allergies, preferences, or other conditions). Volunteers will have free access to the kitchen, utensils, and ingredients to prepare their own meals if they prefer. We hope the experience will be positive and believe that food is a fundamental part of that.

    Disponemos de dos opciones de hospedaje:
    Una habitación individual
    Una habitación compartida con dos literas (hasta 4 personas)
    Las habitaciones son sencillas, limpias y cómodas, pensadas para el descanso.
    Se comparten las zonas comunes de la casa, baño, cocina y jardín. En un ambiente natural y respetuoso.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Music is welcome; there are two cats on the property hired to hunt mice.

    La música es bienvenida, hay dos gatos en la finca contratados para cazar ratones.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Wifi 4G

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Entorno de sombra y fresquito para estacionar, acceso a agua potable y baños. Mucho silencio salvo el cantar de los pájaros

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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A man with glasses and a brown jacket takes a selfie indoors. Behind him, there's a door, a wall clock, and a kitchen counter with items.
A peaceful garden merges with surrounding trees. Stone paths and walls create structure. Green grass circles and plants grow. A human-like statue stands. Nature and humanity intertwine.
A peaceful garden path under a leafy canopy, with brick wall and greenery, blue sky and clouds above. Text says “…en infinitas posibilidades” in Spanish.
A black mannequin torso hangs from a tree, partially covered by climbing green vines. The tree stands in a garden with plants, grass, and cut tree stumps.
A vibrant garden bed with numerous bright orange flowers beside a stone wall. Sunlight enhances the colors. The text reads "...como infinitas flores."

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