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29 Aug 2025
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Hi there and welcome to our WorkAway profile,
We are Anne, Loes and Thomas, a Dutch family living on the countryside near the picturesque L’Ametlla de Mar. Four years ago we bought a finca with 1,5 hectare of land and since then we’ve been working on and off to create a home where we can live and invite friends and family.
We are looking for enthusiastic and hands-on people who would like to help us with different projects on our land. Tasks include helping in the garden and on the campo (olive and almond trees), small renovation or construction projects around the house, and of course caring for our animals: an energetic dog, a small flock of chickens, and two affectionate tomcats.
The good experiences we have had with friends that came to help us, made us realise that we like to have people around, to enjoy each other’s company, to work together on projects, and to share the amazing house and surroundings. You will have your own room in the main house (or a private cabin near the house), and we believe that working and living together can be valuable and enriching.
A short introduction so you know who we are:
Anne is the energetic father, a building contractor with over 18 years of experience. He loves creating and working on construction projects, and also enjoys diving.
Loes is the caring mother, a goldsmith. She divides her time between here work, Thomas, the animals, the garden, her e-reader, walks in nature, and other enjoyable activities.
Thomas is 6 years old, active, curious and full of life. He goes to school in the village and will happily invite you to join him in play.
We live in the countryside, but the house is well-equipped with everything you could wish for. Yes, that is indeed an olive orchard you see in some of the pictures! The surrounding area is full of almond and olive trees, and offers peace, space and beautiful views.
You will have your own cabin 50 meters from the house, equipped with heating, air conditioning and water. By car or bicycle it’s only a few minutes to the nearest supermarket, and just a little further you reach L’Ametlla de Mar: a small but lively town with restaurants, shops and a lovely seaside. The nearby mountains are perfect for hiking and cycling, while bigger cities like Tarragona (40 min) and Barcelona (1.5 h) are easily accessible by train.
Our home is located near the beautiful coastal town of L’Ametlla de Mar in Catalonia – perfect for someone who enjoys peace, nature, working outdoors and spending time with animals.
Experience the peace and quiet of living on the campo, enjoy the adventures the area offers, and much more. There is a whole list of activities at the end of this profile.
Finally, if our story resonates with you, send us a message – we’d love to hear from you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Movies & TV
Farming
Charity work
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Books
Music
Plant care
History
Architecture
Cooking & food
Gardening
Photography
Writing
Performing arts
Languages
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Astronomy
Animals
Camping
Nature
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Anne is an experienced builder who likes sharing his knowledge with people who are eager to learn new things. It is a place where you don't have to be anything, but together we can do and learn anything.
Living on the campo.
Help
We are looking for enthusiastic and hands-on people who would like to help us with different projects on our land. Tasks include helping in the garden and on the campo (olive and almond trees), small renovation or construction projects around the house, and of course caring for our animals: an energetic dog, a small flock of chickens, and two affectionate tomcats.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis 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
your own room, bathroom.
What else ...
Look at the list below of everything there is to do or visit in the area
Surfing
Hiking in the mountains or the beautiful coast line route
Mountainbiking
Local Markets
Diving
Different beaches
Deltebre
Abandoned buildings
Cities like Barcelona, Reus, Tarragona
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a nice spot to park your campervan!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Arco iris & Corazón
Bimba
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Feedback (3)
In my three weeks there I have helped with various works such as the olive harvest, the construction of a parking lot for campers or renovation work. Even besides the work we had a lot of fun together.
Paul is a quiet guy, incredibly sweet and attend to us and our little son.
Our door is always open for you Paul!
Thank you very much Lisa for your help with our 2.5 year old son, great cooking and help with our building projects!
Our door is always open for you!
Wat een fijn welkom.
Ons zoontje was heel blij om nu bij een Nederlands gezin te zijn, de communicatie gaat dan een stuk makkelijker. Al op de eerste dag vroeg Reyk of hij met Loes mee mocht om een boodschap te doen en Thomas op te halen, dat zegt toch heel veel over hoe… read more
ontzettend bedankt voor jullie inzet en gezelligheid. We kijken terug op een paar hele fijne en leerzame weken samen.
We hebben heel hard gewerkt samen, en er is veel werk verzet. Gelukkig hebben ook, voor zover het weer het toeliet, een paar leuke uitstapjes gemaakt.
Reyk je bent een ontzettend lief, leuk en ondernemend… read more
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In my three weeks there I have helped with various works such as the olive harvest, the construction of a parking lot for campers or renovation work. Even besides the work we had a lot of fun together.
Paul is a quiet guy, incredibly sweet and attend to us and our little son.
Our door is always open for you Paul!
Thank you very much Lisa for your help with our 2.5 year old son, great cooking and help with our building projects!
Our door is always open for you!
Wat een fijn welkom.
Ons zoontje was heel blij om nu bij een Nederlands gezin te zijn, de communicatie gaat dan een stuk makkelijker. Al op de eerste dag vroeg Reyk of hij met Loes mee mocht om een boodschap te doen en Thomas op te halen, dat zegt toch heel veel over hoe… read more
ontzettend bedankt voor jullie inzet en gezelligheid. We kijken terug op een paar hele fijne en leerzame weken samen.
We hebben heel hard gewerkt samen, en er is veel werk verzet. Gelukkig hebben ook, voor zover het weer het toeliet, een paar leuke uitstapjes gemaakt.
Reyk je bent een ontzettend lief, leuk en ondernemend… read more
We did a lot of work outside and are very happy about it! It was a very nice casual week in which we shared a lot. Thanks for coming, you are always welcome!
