We are renovating an old farmhouse with terraced land in a beautiful valley in Alpujarras, Spain

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  • Last activity: 15 Feb 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    we are renovating an old farmhouse with 6000 m2 of terraced land in a beautiful valley in the Alpujarras near Orgiva. 1 hr from Granada. We are 2 gardeners from Germany and Holland into ecological lifestyle. medicinal plants, fruit growing, experienced bio gardeners. the valley is only accessible by foot, no cars. it attracts nature lovers, alternative life stylers etc. the focus is now on renovating the house, and opening the land. this winter planting trees and installing an irrigation system.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    german, dutch and english spoken. spanish basic communication. we engage in ecological local volunteer programs to stop erosion in the Alpujarra, help with olive harvest in january, social exchange with local population. sharing knowledge in natural medicin, medicinal herbs, meteorology , photography, mountain hikes, etc

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    helpers in construction most welcome, but also those who are willing to learn, with just a lot of energy and physical strength and a positive atitude
    the focus is now on renovating the house, and opening the land. this winter planting trees and installing an irrigation system.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    at present a spacy tent available. working on house accommodation

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    immediate bordering to national park Sierra Nevada. great hiking area. 45 minutes from the beach. bus. connections to orgiva, malaga, granada. we take regulary time of to visit markets, beach, hiking, explore the region. welcome to join.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 868255145559

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