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Cool! You found us. :D
My name is Sascha and I started in November 2022 an exciting project on Isla Bonita - La Palma.
There is a beautiful property waiting for us, which may be completely redesigned.
What will be created there:
This will be a world of experience,
where we will collectively experience effective self-healing methods & adventures,
explore the fascinating world of permaculture & its low-tech solutions and
learn about the simple & ingenious benefits of eco-construction.
All on a totally relaxed basis:
I am a fan of WIN-WIN situations and effective method to help nature and ourselves that are either proven by science, historically or by myself.
There is no black and white thinking here and no extreme living. I live close to nature and I like projects that move things.
A few facts about the current situation:
Location:
- Almost in the middle but on the west side (sunny side)
- at about 800m above sea level
- with 13.000sqm area
Tree population:
- 2 handfuls of pine trees, 12 olive trees, 13 fig tree, 4 walnut, 2 oranges & 2 nispel trees.
-a water connection with 4000l Water Tanks, a very basic shower and a throne-compost-toilet :D
View:
From the property you look at a rural region of La Palma, you can see the Atlantic Ocean and pine forest covered mountain ranges.
Thats it :-)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Van life
Farming
Self development
Photography
Plant care
Music
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
Dancing
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can look forward to the following:
- Basics of Permaculture & Low Tech Solutions (we will integrate them together on the land).
- Breathwork Sessions
- exploring the most beautiful parts of the island
- dynamic meditations
- exchange with other exciting projects
- secret raves (we own two of the LD Maui5go mobile PA Sound System and other nice party equipment)
- jam & singing sessions
- exchange about and with non violent communication
- Icebathing (when the PV system is up and running)
Help
You want to be part of it from the beginning and help us with the start of the project?
I need support by creating the first basic structure.
In the (...) brackets you can see where you can contribute your experience.
The first tasks will be:
-set up a 7000W PV system (electrical installation)
-Landscaping: use an A-frame to capture contour lines and draw swales (gardening/landscaping)
-Build first beds & plant trees (gardening, like permaculture experience).
-Build compost toilets (wood & stone construction)
-build outdoor kitchen (wood & water construction)
-lay pipes (water installation)
-create shade, chill and recreation areas (wood & stone construction)
after that comes:
- Yurt building
- mud house construction
- Hot/Ice Tub construction
- Sauna construction
Support which is also really welcome:
-Kitchen help
-Art work
We strive to be autonomous in many ways.
energy self-sufficient - island community food self-sufficient and more :)
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
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
For the first time in tents and a quit nice caravan. Also you can come with your own motorhomes/ vans/ cars
The food supply will be arranged individually. It depends on how much work you wanna do. In the standard case of helping 4-5 hours, 4-5 days a week, the food and accommodation is of course included.
We will cook two times a day together. I prefer a plant-based diet, but also like to eat good cheese from time to time. Meat and milk I have in principle not in my kitchen.
What else ...
In your free time there are many different things to experience.
The entire island is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and truly a monster of contrasts.
There are over 1000km of hiking trails at different altitudes and climates waiting for you. You can go climbing, biking, surfing & diving. Visit permaculture projects, participate in herbal walks, collecting mushrooms or go to one of the many traditional festivals on the island (around every 2 weeks there is a nice street festival). You can explore one of the newest volcanic craters and land on the planet. As much suffering as the eruption has caused, without it the beautiful Canary Islands would not exist. A curse and a blessing at the same time.
Enjoy!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Water is available, electricity very soon. My van also has for the most necessary a PV system with 230v inverter on board and we have a mobile power station with 230v and PV Panel.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
