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

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  Description

  Hello! 👋
  
  This is a community and conscious living project centered around an ancient olive grove that is being restored through permaculture and landscape regeneration. It is a place where we grow our own food, produce natural medicines, and reconnect with the cycles of Nature, in an environment that embraces art, meditation, sports, working with the land, and healthy food.
  
  I'm Marcos. I work as a firefighter in the area, and after many years involved in community projects, I had the opportunity to buy this land and turn the countryside into a way of life.
  
  With a strong interest in health and medicinal plants, daily life here is based on taking care of ourselves, learning, and making steady progress on the different aspects of the project. Our goal is to recover traditional knowledge, such as soap making, basket weaving with willow, raising chickens, growing food, foraging, and using medicinal plants, among many other skills. Everything we produce is for self-sufficiency and the well-being of the people who live here.
  
  The olive grove is surrounded by a holm oak forest and borders a small stream. The area is rich in wildlife and native flora. As it is located within a ZEPA (Special Protection Area for Birds), you can spot a great variety of bird species, as well as foxes, otters, weasels, frogs, and much more.
  
  There are also several large reservoirs just 15 minutes away, where you can swim and enjoy water sports, rock climbing, and beautiful hiking trails.
  
  Hola 👋
  Este 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 todo lo que nos hace volver a los ciclos de la Naturaleza, en un ambiente 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, aquí el 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.
  
  El olivar está dentro de un bosque de encinas y linda con u arroyo. Hay mucha presencia de fauna y flora salvaje, pueden verse multitud de pájaros al ser una zona ZEPA (Zona Especial Protección de Aves), también zorros, nutrias, comadrejas, ranas...
  Hay grandes embalses cercanos, a 15 min, donde poder bañarse y hacer actividades náuticas, escalada y rutas de senderismo.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Hiking

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Mountain

  

  Nature

  

  Dancing

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Camping
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  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...

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  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 🌿

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  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.
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  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.

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  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.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Wifi 4G

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  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

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Eclipse

  

  Luna

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