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Come and help us on our rural family farmhouse project while getting to know Massanes, Spain

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello!! We are a family that lives in a farmhouse in the woods, in a small town in Girona (Massanes). Oriol (10) and Aina (7) are the youngest of the house, and the parents are Mireia i Carles. A dog (Duna) and two cats also live with us. The farm has a garden, orchard, chicken coop and one hectare of forest. Our family project is to live in nature, in a respectful way, taking advantage of the resources it gives us and trying to be more self-sufficient. The farm has a garden, organic garden, chicken coop and one hectare of forest. We are an open-minded family, who like to socialize and meet new people and from other cultures. We like to welcome people and make them feel at home, just as they have welcomed us on other occasions when we have traveled.
    We are looking for people to help us grow our project: in the rehabilitation of a space through bio-construction, in the orchard, in the garden, in the reform of the chicken coop, in the management and recovery of the forest, etc. On the other hand, we want to improve our English and that our children can learn it too. That is why we like to share some moments of the day with our guests and take the opportunity to chat.


    Hola!!
    Somos una familia que vivimos en una masía en el bosque, en un pequeño pueblo de Girona (Massanes).
    Oriol (9) y Aina (6) son los pequeños de la casa, y los padres somos Mireia i Carles.
    También viven con nosotros una perra (Duna) y dos gatos.
    La finca dispone de jardín, huerto, gallinero y una hectarea de bosque.
    Nuestro proyecto familiar es convivir en la naturaleza, de forma respetuosa, aprovechando los recursos que nos da e intentar ser más autosuficientes.
    La finca dispone de jardín, huerto ecológico, gallinero y una hectárea de bosque.
    Somos una familia de mentalidad abierta, que nos gusta socializar y conocer gente nueva y de otras culturas. Nos gusta acoger a la gente y que sientan como en casa, tal y como nos han acogido a nosotros otras veces cuando hemos viajado.
    Buscamos personas que nos ayuden a hacer crecer nuestro proyecto: en la rehabilitación de un espacio mediante bio construcción, en el huerto, en el jardín, en la reforma del gallinero, en la gestión y recuperación del bosque, etc.
    Por otro lado, queremos mejorar nuestro inglés y que nuestros niños también puedan aprenderlo. Por eso nos gusta compartir con los huéspedes algunos momentos del día y aprovechar para conversar.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
  • 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

    In our house you can enjoy living in the middle of nature, in a very quiet place, far from pollution. Although we are in a rural area, we have quite a social life with neighbors from other farmhouses. We often celebrate meetings, meals, outings... where you will be welcome!!

    En nuestra casa podréis disfrutar de vivir en plena naturaleza, en un lugar muy tranquilo, lejos de la contaminación.
    Aunque estamos en una zona rural, tenemos bastante vida social con vecinos de otras masías. A menudo celebramos encuentros, comidas, salidas…en las que seréis bienvenidos!!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for 1 or 2 people. The tasks in which they can help us are: - bioconstruction with clay, wood, recycled materials - carpentry and masonry for home improvements or small auxiliary constructions - work in the garden - renovate the chicken coop - fix the garden - forest management ( cleaning and firewood) -… The help will be 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week.


    Buscamos 1 o 2 personas. Las tareas en las que nos podrán ayudar son:
    - bioconstrucción con barro, madera, materiales reciclados
    - carpintería y albañilería para mejoras de la casa o pequeñas construcciones auxiliares
    - trabajar en el huerto
    - reformar el gallinero
    - arreglar el jardín
    - gestión del bosque (limpieza y leña)
    -…
    La ayuda será de 4-5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate

    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

    Our priority is to reform a space in the house for the future accommodation of guests. In the meantime we offer our caravan as accommodation.

    We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. We can make dinner together and the rest of the meals will be free, although we will provide you with food for all meals.


    Nuestra prioridad es reformar un espacio de la casa para el futuro alojamiento de los huéspedes. Mientras tanto ofrecemos nuestra caravana como alojamiento.

    Ofrecemos desayuno, comida y cena.
    La cena podemos hacerla juntos y el resto de comidas, serán por libre, aunque os proporcionaremos los alimentos para todas las comidas.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Nuestra casa está cerca de la estación de tren. A media hora de distancia de Gerona y de la playa y a una hora de Barcelona.
    Os dejamos bicicletas para poder desplazaros.

  • 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

    Disponemos de wifi.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Tenemos espacio para ubicar tu caravana si viajas con ella.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 931827513849

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