Enjoy the simple life on an ecological finca near Malaga, Spain

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PLEASE READ FULL PROFILE B E F O R E APPLYING !!! vegetarian / vegan !!! Only for people minimum 25 years old

Hi, my name is Emmeli. I am German and retired (65) I live in Spain about 20 years. The finca is located about 2 km from the sea. The next town is Almayate (5 km) and Torre del Mar (10 km). I live a natural ethical lifestyle. I am vegetarian for 30 years, vegan about 8 years.
In more than 20 years of building up we have created an extraordinary pleasant ambience, where we would like to invite you to feel reconnected to nature and touched inside.

To fit in you should have the following qualities:
Concious, respectful, reliable, tidy and clean, inner and outer balance, able and willing to help and to learn and to listen.

Clear and open communication in a respectful way

You should have some good knowledge of either
- gardening and working on a farm
- building, carpentry, bricklaying, general maintenance
- giving massages or physical treatments
You should have had your own household or at least have worked in a household to be able to prepare your own meals and keep your living and workingspace clean during your whole stay.

As I have physical problems I cannot work always together with you so you should be able to work in a selfresponsible way after getting all necessary instructions from me.

The minimum stay is 3 weeks. There is a trial period of about 1 week, after which we both can decide to go on or not. Long term working guests also welcome.

The mango season (September/October) is the most important and wonderful time in the year. Especially raw eaters and people who love ripe and tasty fruits are welcome to help.

Caring and sharing is important because there may be more than 1 working guest at a time.
You get Avocados and Mangos when ripe and I provide the vegan grocery and vegetables (not ecological) for your lunch on working days. The rest of the vegetarian food you need is your supply and preparation. We have an reverse osmosis drinking water system.

Smoking and high percentage alcohol are not allowed. Please no Reiki and energy healing.

Please bring only ecological soap, shampoo etc. Although living in the nature you should have a cultivated appearance.

The finca is a quiet and spiritual place. You should be able to accept this.

Please o n l y apply for a stay if you really fit in the requirements of my profile. Please let me know your work experience, which is applicable to my needs. To be a quick learner is not enough. To be sure that you read my profile correctly and entirely pls. indicate your sign of the zodiac and ascendent. Only then you can get a positive reply.

We also have a platform for mobile homes on the highest point of the finca with a wonderful view over the coast and the sea.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn to respect Nature and be grateful for the gifts we get in form of wonderful fruits. Helping in the nature means listening to the quietness and the sound of silence and interaction of your own nature and the nature of the trees. You will look at the fruits in a different way than before. I also give Mandala painting workshops and can give you some info about vegetarian/vegan, lektinfree and ethical lifestyle.
Help
all around helping in nature, planting, caring for the trees and watersystem, weeding,
careing for the vegetablegarden, building ,maintenance of the Finca. Mowing with the machine. Sometimes physical garden help depending on planting time.
You should have some experience either in maintenance or gardening.
As I do not speak Spanish well, I also could need some Spanish lessons.
People who give massages are also welcome as I have physical problems.
Minimum age 25- you should be able to care for yourself and used to have your own living space
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
We have a caravan on the highest point of the finca and a built bathroom and a common kitchen
We are about to build a small wooden house
There is an apartement for 2 persons
What else ...
We have internet via cable. Pls. bring your own pc /lt
Please bring your own towels, working clothes working shoes a water bottle and a torch as well some house shoes
We have Osmosis drinking water.
When I go shopping I can take you with me
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There is a platform for campervans on the highest point of the finca with view to the sea and coast.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
20 hours/week maily in the morning

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my dining-room

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view from my house to the sea and an ayurveda-hotel

my avocadoes

outside kitchen and bathroom for the caravan

entrance of the appartment

Feedback left by and about host (110)

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(4.7)

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(4.6)

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(4.6)

18/05/2021

Left by Workawayer (Cornelia) for host

Emmeline…

This beautiful, tough, strong and amazing woman will make you work.
She’s gonna make you work outside and inside even more.
Emmeline is a wisdom keeper and a guide, a hidden gem that is very rare to find.
My advise: Don’t let anything stop you from getting to know her in the deepest possible way.
Because there will be rules and a… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Marika)

I felt very happy with Marika although the communication was a bit difficult because of her lack of good English but very quick we could understand each other because of her perfect working attitude. I could depend on her and it was a pleasure to have her here. She is always welcome to come back. She restored an old door and plastered the inside… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2021

Left by Workawayer (Marika) for host

I stayed at Emmeli's Finca for about one month. The place is amazing, completely surrounded by nature, with a beautiful view on the countryside until the sea and an incredible light for all day. Emmeli is a very good person: under a strength attitude she hide a very sensitive and kind character. At the first the communication wasn't simple, she… read more

(Excellent )

01/02/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & James)

Emma and James were very friendly, tidy, with good manners, and very respectful. All in all it was perfect to have them here on my finca. They are very much interested and they learned very quick.
As they are beginners in farming they need correct instructions how things have to be done. I am sure they will be a good help for other hosts also.
I… read more

(Excellent )

01/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (Emma & James) for host

We had a wonderful time at Emeli's finca!
The place is relly nice, full of avocado and mango trees...
Emmeli is really well organised, which helped us a lot to know what and how we needed to do.

We worked 4 hours a day, mostly fertilizing the trees for Emma and helping with the construction of new rooms for James.
The nice thing was that we… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Stefany & Guillaume)

Stefanie and Guillaume were here nearly 3 months in the Mango season. As they are raw eaters they need a very big amount mainly fruits, which I only could provide because it was the season. In the beginning I also had to buy alot of other fruits on the market but this was too expensive because of the amount they needed.
Boths gave me wonderful… read more treatments which I enjoyed very much and it helped to improve my health.
In this long period they were responsibel for alot of tasks they already indicated above. I was totally 100% happy with the work of Guilleame, even though in the beginning we had some language problems but also personally I can say that he is always friendly and doing his job perfectly. You can depend on him.
With Steffi I sometimes had some problems -- text redacted--.
Regarding the accomodation I have to comment, that normally I do not give the appartement with the kitchen and also outside kitchen to working guests. This is for rent normally. But this time because it seemed to be more comfortable for them, Steffi beeing pregnant. I told them that when other working guests will come they have to share the common kitchen but after a time all the kitchens were occupied by their huge amounts of food and fruit and they did only allow other working guests to be there in certain limited times. It is true that for some days we were 5 working guests but they all had their own kitchens inside the casa mariposa and another outside kitchen. After a longer period they seemed that the whole appartment area including the patio is their own. I tried always to solve problems between the working guests regarding this point. But it seems they did not realize that it was a very big special that they even got the appartment and they did not have to stay in the caravan.
I was also very much astonished after they left how they left the place. The outside kitchen was not clean at all although they were the only guests at that moment. The consequence is that I will not give the appartment to working guests any more if I do not know them or they have to pay a deposit for endcleaning.
Normally I wanted to give 5 stars , especially to Guillaume but after leaving after 3 months in this unclean way I only can give 4 stars. It was not respecting my needs for cleanliness. They were too busy with their own tasks they took very serious.
I thank you very much for your help especially for the treatments and I wish you all the very best for the baby.

(Very good )

02/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Stefany & Guillaume) for host

The finca:
Our time in the Finca was really interesting. We learned a lot about Mangos and Avocado trees. We really enjoy the contact with the trees and being in nature. The place is really nice and has a beautiful view. Really nice weather and delicious Fruits, really good quality.

We stayed in the small apartment. It has all the basics and… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Samira)

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(Good )

03/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Samira) for host

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(Very good )

21/06/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Mirjam)

Mirjam came to my finca in March and the two weeks she stayed was a happy and very constructive time for all of us. She has a very good ethical working attitude and the talks we had were very uplifting and within this short period we became friends on a deep level. She was the right person on the right place and I really miss her. She performed… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Mirjam) for host

In the beginning of march I had two marvelous weeks at the finca of Emmeli. The moment I stepped into the garden I was touched by its beauty, it has something magical. Emmeli put an incredable effort to build this up on her own in twenty years. She is connected to the place, to the trees and to the finca.
Emmeli welcomed me warmly, we had during… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Cornelia) for host

I stayed 10 days at Emmeli's finca. The place is very beautiful and home to impressive mango, avocado, cherimoya and other fruit trees. I was delighted to see moringa shrubs and macadamia nuts growing on the grounds as well. I have got great respect for Emmeli how she managed to turn this piece of land into a lush treeful paradies. I shared a… read more

(Neutral )

04/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Heather & Philip)

Heather and Philip helped me alot during 2 1/2 weeks. They left some days earlier than scheduled because Heather becoming ill. I was really happy to have them here. Boths did a wonderful job in all tasks around the finca and also in making a small stone wall on the high bed. I wish them all the very best for their holidays and for their… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Heather & Philip) for host

Thank you Emmeli for welcoming us for our first WorkAway. We were on the Finca for 2.5 weeks during avocado season. The farm is beautiful & filled with many exotic trees & plants with a view of the Sea 3km away. We worked hard in the mornings at tasks like weed whacking, stone wall & cement foundation building and gardening. Emmeli is very… read more

(Very good )

12/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Vega & Koen)

Laura and Coen were here some weeks in the mango season and also during the time I was in Germany. They enjoyed really to work with Mangos as they are raw eaters. They were very passionate in helping with the grop and also in drying and freezing the mangos. It was a pleasure to have them here. I can really recommend them to farmers who have alot… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Vega & Koen) for host

Dear Emmeli

We had a really really enjoyable stay at your finca. You picked us up from Torre del Mar, and we felt really welcomed by you. We stayed in the caravan and had a beautiful view of the area. There was a nice shower and bathroom for us to use, and everything was very clean. There was a little stove where we could do some simple cooking… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena)

Magdalena is a person with alot of skills. She gave me woderful but sometimes painful massages which really helped me. She is really professional in that. All the other duties around farmwork and also cleaning she fulfilled with care and I could always depend on her. It was a pleasure to have her here around. She is a bit introvert but in a good… read more

(Excellent )

09/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host

This place is full of magic. If you want to connect with yourself and nature so there you have 100% guarantee. Emmeli is lovely person so as mango. I doo really recommend. Greate memory grate lifetime.

(Excellent )

17/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ana Marina)

Ana Marina was helping me in a really perfect way with alot of skill and conciousness. We had a good time together although it was sometimes so hot and exhausting to work in summer on the finca. Whatevery tasks I gave her, she managed with compassion and with the best results. I could really depend on her to do the perfect job.
I can highly… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ana Marina) for host

I stayed with Emmeli for 3 weeks. Manantial de Luz is a very beautiful place, with wonderful natural energy, surrounded by incredible landscapes. Everything about the finca is special, from the mandalas made by Emmeli to the wall paintings made by previous visitors, and the big tropical trees and plants that make you feel really immersed in… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Juliane & Frank)

Juliane and Franky were here at my finca for 2 weeks. When they left, I was really sad that I "lost" friends. Boths made a wonderful job, Franky as an expert for electricity was renewing the old system and although it was really not easy he could solve all the problems. I am so happy with his work but also with his personality which brought alot… read more

(Excellent )

16/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Juliane & Frank) for host

I still have a smile on my face after reading Faith's and Grace's feedback, written in 2014: "Emmeli is a very straightforward and meticulous person who appreciates punctuality and diligence. Although you may think she is tough and somewhat rough around the edges at first because of her directness, once you get to know her more she is very sweet… read more and thoughtful." This is very close to how we experienced Emmeli, or rather "Dona Emilia" as we called her by nickname. Emmeli is a very honest and authentic person and she expects the same from her counterparts. Whoever doesn't match these attitude or does not feel able to deal with such a character might not be the right person for a stay at the Finca. For everyone willing and able to identify with the framework conditions and the project, which Emmeli describes precisely in her profile, the stay at her place will offer a wonderful and unique experience.
We stayed there for two weeks in the beginning of August. Our works were the renewal of the electrical installation (since we could offer the needed expert knowledge) and different works around the houses and in the garden such as cleaning, weedening the garden, pikking avokado, lychee and moringa, removing stony trip hazards from a garden path. Emmeli explained everything very clearly and gave detailed instructions, but after a few days of becoming attuned to one another, whe was very trusting and open to feedback or suggested improvements.
Emmeli took the working hours agreed upon serious, whereas we did a few self-paced extra hours in order to finalize everything we had planned to do.
Our accommodation was a super cute caravan with a wooden terrace and outdoor kitchen including sea view and our private bathroom. We enjoyed very much having our privacy in these premises located several steps away from the main house and the guest house. Emmeli totally respected our private sphere. It was a perfect mixture of time on our own and community with her since we had shared meals at lunch time (delicous home-made vegan dishes!) on working days and a few joint activities and appointments on evenings/at a weekend.
All in all we experienced high appreciation for our commitment as well as for our presence on an interpersonal level. For our part, we have locked Emmeli in our hearts and admire her for the hard work she has been doing for 25 years managing the project more or less on her own. We would be happy to come back!

(Excellent )

12/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nieves & Mauro) for host

We spent very nice days at the farm. She is very good and demanding, we help with the maintenance of the farm, it was a hard work but pleasant experience. The food is very tasty and she always has nice attentions so that you feel at ease, like for example she prepared fantastic mango smoothies

(Excellent )

03/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Kristina) for host

My stay with Emmeli was great. She is a wonderful host, energetic, well organized. The work was never too hard, planting, weeding, watering or cleaning and tidying around the finca. There is lot of attention put into the whole finca-the home and the gardens creating a nice peaceful place where you can connect with the nature. I enjoyed the work in… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Henrike)

Rieke stayed at my finca for 3 weeks. i enjoyed her stay very much in a personal way and also regarding work. She was one of my best female working guests. Always open and concious and ready to help with any task needed. I could depend on her totally. The communication was always uplifting and friendly. She even worked with the weed-wacking… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Henrike) for host

Thank you Emmeli for the three weeks I could stay at your beautiful Finca. You have a wonderful home with many lovely details to discover and the most stunning sea view! I enjoyed the garden work and am thankful that I could learn brush cutting and try myself one time in plastering. The lunch was delicious and our conversations interesting! It was… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Barbro)

Hallo Barbro,
it was a pleasure to have such a natureloving Lady with me. Your work was always super perfect and I could depend on you to do your very best. You worked with pleasure and love. Also hard weeding and pruning work was done by you with enthusiasm. You helped me alot to make my finca a bit nicer for the people staying and for those to… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Barbro) for host

Dear Emmeli
Thank You so much for my three weeks stay at Your beautiful Finca,
in which I could feel the love You put in it.
I felt welcomed, at home and appreciated.
It was great to work in the garden and among the avocadotrees, weeding and prooning.
I stayed in a caravan with a terass ootside from where I enjoyed the view at daytime and the… read more

(Excellent )

08/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rina & Alison) for host

Pasamos una semana con Emmeli y ha sido una buena experiencia. Sabe mucho sobre paltas y mangos y siempre está dispuesta a enseñarte.. Su finca es un lugar muy lindo, tranquilo y relajado. Empezábamos a trabajar entre las 8 y 9 de la mañana y trabajábamos 4 horas al día (en el jardín o en la casa). El almuerzo juntos después era buena posibilidad… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Dana )

It was a pleasure to have Dana as a working guest here on my finca. She helped me alot in renovating an apartment and a small house. She inspired me and had good ideas. We worked together very nicely and I could depend on her because she made all her work with interest and very perfectly. We had also a very nice personal communication and I really… read more

(Excellent )

04/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Dana ) for host

Dear Emmeli,

Here is my feedback from my stay:)
I really enjoyed it to be at your finca.. It was my first Work away experience..
It is such a beautiful place, you take care of everything with a lot of awareness and love. This I really admire and appreciate!
I learned some new things from you, I did many different tasks in a short time and… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Philine)

Hallo Hanna,
danke für die angenehme Zeit mit dir. Du warst mir bei den anstehenden Arbeiten eine außerordentlich große Hilfe.
Das Mandalamosaik und die Zeichnung in der casa Mariposa erinnern mich jedesmal an dich. Ich kann dich jedem Host sehr empfehlen, denn du warst außérordentlich aufmerksam, respektvoll und hilfsbereit. Ich war mit deiner… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Philine) for host

Liebe Emmeli,
Verspätet möchte ich mich noch herzlich für den Aufenthalt bei dir bedanken. Es war meine erste workaway-Erfahrung und der Beginn meiner Reise durch Spanien und Portugal. Die 3 Wochen haben mich auf jeden Fall gut für die nächsten Etappen vorbereitet. Da die Arbeit sehr abwechslungsreich war und ich viele meiner eigenen Ideen… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

12/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

Hello Emmeli!

I'm so sorry it took me almost a year to write this feedback, but my workaway account has expired just after I left and I recovered it few days ago :)

I really enjoyed my 2 weeks at the finca, fun and pleasure to work with sweet mangos and to take care of beautiful plants in the garden. I also met very friendly people and Emmeli… read more

(Excellent )

15/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jan-Philipp)

Jan, thanks for your help with some woodwork and also tiling and garden work. It was a pleasure to have you here. You are a very friendly, tidy and respectful person and I enjoyed having you in my home. You are invited to come again.
Emmeli

(Excellent )

15/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jan-Philipp) for host

I spent three weeks at this little paradise near Malaga. It was a spiritual time with deep conversations and many new experiences. I learned a lot about nature and vegan food, which Emmeli cooked every work day. It was delicious! It was also a great time to come down and to concentrate on simple things. The work was sometimes physical hard but… read more

(Excellent )

12/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Karl-Heinz & Gesine)

Thank you sooooo much Gesine and Karl-Heinz for the wonderful time we spent together. I highly appreciate your amazing help and your personal presence. Everything went on very smoothly and also in a bit stressy situations you helped me alot to finalize the tasks. With your help in the garden and in my house the finca became more beautiful. I would… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Karl-Heinz & Gesine) for host

We spent 3 weeks with Emmeli at her wonderfol finca. We enjoyed her paradise with mangos, avocados, oranges, lemon, kumquats, salad and vegetable and it gave us a very good feeling to give a little help with our work at the watering system, fences, vegetable beds and all with a wonderful view at the sea...!!!
Besides we helped with some work at… read more

(Excellent )

18/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host

I stayed at Emmeli's Finca for 3 weeks and had a great time! The work was mainly around the mango and avocado trees, sometimes physically hard, but I also learned a lot of things about gardening and Emmeli made either a delicious salad or some other vegan food. I learned a lot of things about healthy eating, if you need information about this,… read more

(Excellent )

15/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)

Hallo Alexander, thanks for your help in summer on my finca. You did a wonderful job in working with the mashine and also cleaning the water deposit and water system of the trees. It was a pleasure to have you with us. I wish you all the best for the future - Emmeli

(Very good )

27/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host

Staying in this beautiful finca has been a pleasure. Each morning on workdays we met for a small talk about what today's work will include and helped to get me started. After the work day is finished we had a well tasting varied vegan lunch and a small feedback meeting where it's encouraged to voice any thoughts about the day.

I stayed in the… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)

Although Claire ist still very young I appreciated her help very much. She also gave me wonderful massages and I was happy to have her around. She specially helped with the Mango peeling and drying of the fruits. I wish her all the very best for the future. - Enjoy - Emmeli

(Excellent )

28/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host

To anyone reading this one day; Emmeli's Finca is a glorious space in which you are welcomed, taught and nourished from your belly to your soul.
I cannot thank you enough for welcoming me into your home and space! It was an incredible time and I wish it could've been longer. The food, the conversations, thee absolute best mangoes that I've ever… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (andreas)

Andi has helped me alot here on my finca. He has a very stable, polite and positive attitude, He is very inteligent, hard working and I always could depend fully on him. I could give him work which you can only give to very skilled people and he really did his very best to my full satisfaction. I also like him personally because of his… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (andreas) for host

I stayed 3 weeks at Emmeli's lovely finca.
If you are looking for a place where you can find a perfect balance between work, beautiful surroundings, and personal growth, I can definitely recommend coming here!
Emmeli is a very warm host but she will also be direct and tell you if you are doing something wrong - just suck it up and do better. :-)… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

From the first moment it was a real pleasure to welcome him on my finca. He is so friendly, concious, intelligent and has wonderful ideas. Every morning he appeared with a smile on his face and the working day started in a very positive way. The tasks I gave him, he accomplished in an excellent way. I could always depend on him .
He has an… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

I stayed with Emmeli for 7 days in her beautiful ecologic finca! In only 7 days I did not just gain New knowledge on sustainable farming, I also got me a New friend! Emmeli was all about giving and never did she ask for anything beyond the agreed 4 hours of work. She did not only supply me with an amazing accommodation and food, she also showed me… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kristín Gerður & Herbert Már) for host

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(Negative )

15/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host

This is definitely a place for people who prefer more quiet time and also people who like structure. Everything was very organized and I was assigned mang various tasks which was nice.
Emmili is a very good vegan cook and also has a sense of humour.
The only thing I found a bit frustrating was that every little detail is being pointed out, and… read more

(Very good )

06/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Branislav)

Branislav stayed about 4 weeks and he did a very very good job here. I could alsways depend on him. He is 100% relyable and I could really enjoy his stay here. He was always there when I needed help and worked with love and attention to the trees. He is very clean and kept his small apartment in a perfect condition, which is very important to keep… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Branislav) for host

Staying at Emmeli's finca was very unusual experience. It is nice, silent place with spectacular view on see side. If you like nature and very healthy life style, this place is best for you! Emmeli has lot of experience with preparing vegan food and can teach you lot of about cooking/consuming generally. Also I must say the cleanlines at this… read more

(Excellent )

22/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Marina & Olga)

Thank you so much for your wonderful help with mainly cleaning work here on my finca because some Termites had destroyed my roof. It was really the right time for you to be here. Also Marina gave me some wonderful massages for my back, which helped me alot. The only thing I really regret is, that your English was very very basic and it was… read more

(Very good )

22/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Marina & Olga) for host

Emmeli, thank you very much! We've got a lot of experience, we are very happy to know you and your place! The work was very different and we had no time to get bored. We advice to everyone this amazing woman and her offer:) Emmeli, you are very kind and good woman! Thank you! Hello from Russia!

(Excellent )

21/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Carli)

Carly and her boyfriend helped me with my finca for 3 weeks. I enjoyed her stay very much. She is openminded, respectful and has good manners. She perfectly worked in a team as well as on her own small project to fill in some natural stones and glass bevels in the terrace floor with cement. She worked very motivated. I could always depend on her.… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer ()

Ryan was staying at my finca for 3 weeks and we had a wonderful time together. Being an Architect he contributed very valuable insights and within a week we could build a pavillon. He was leading the project with skill and alot of organization talent. His harmonic personality helped me alot to keep things going. He was always eager to fulfill his… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Just from the beginning I had a perfect connection to Anna. She has a good sens of humor and we laughed alot. Regarding work I could depend on her that she fullfilled the job to its best. With the other 2 working guests we had a very harmonic and effective team work. With her help we could finanlize a wonderful white pavillon and shade for the… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Emmeli welcomed me into her home and shared her life with me for 3 great weeks. I learnt a lot and gained new skills whilst helping around her finca. It is a beautfical finca with mangoes, avocados, lemons, papaya, grapefruit, figs and more! I loved eating the avocados (the best you will ever taste!) Emmeli provides very clear instructions which… read more

(Excellent )

29/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Apolline)

Apolline is a very respectful and tidy person with good manners. Although she is very young and has to learn alot she was always interested to do her tasks in a very mindful and concious way. It was a pleasure to have her with me. I wish her all the very best for her future. Emmeli

(Good )

08/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Apolline) for host

I spent two weeks in Emmeli's finca. For my first workaway, I really enjoyed it !! I learnt many things, thanks to Emmeli's knowledge , about new way of eating , cooking,and also about a new way of cleaning, gardening, in MINDFULNESS. I was interested by an experience in relation with the nature, and I have to admit that this place is really… read more

(Very good )

16/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (larzia)

Larzia spent nearly 2 months on the finca also during my stay in Germany. She is very reliable and a pleasant and spiritural person who helps to create a nice atmosphere. She did alot of jobs in the finca with the trees and also building a natural stone wall. She is good to work in a team as well as do her own work in a responsable way. I enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

10/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (larzia) for host

This finca is a beautiful, sacred, magical place, for people who like to take care about nature, and who want to experience a more spiritual and ethic way of life.
Emmeli is a very nice person and a great, imaginative cook.
Very exellent experience I highly recommend, I fell very thankful.
Larzia

(Excellent )

23/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Roman)

Roman is an extrovert person with very nice and polite behaviors. He always gives you a hand when needed and I was very happy to host him. He also is very concious and realises also small problems and solves them without even a notice from my side. He is respectful and gave me the feeling that he enjoys his stay and work in the nature.
He will… read more

(Excellent )

20/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Roman) for host

I spend one month on Emmeli's finca from mid-April to mid-May.
Her home is very quiet, peaceful and very beautiful. Work on the finca was often very creative, simple and time was running very fast. Every working day we worked four hours and in the middle of working time was half an hour break for tea, small snack, or sometimes for delicious… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Veit)

Thank you Veit, that you have been here. I could really enjoy your calm, respectful always friendly and polite manners.
You were a great help for me here. I could depend very much on your work, which you did in a responsible and caring way and with wonderful results. I was happy also to work together with you on our natural wall project, which… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Veit) for host

I spend three weeks on emmelis finca. Her Home is a very peaceful, calm and friendly place. A place where you can escape the stressful world,learn new things and get to know yourself. My room was very nice,with a small bathroom and next to the kitchen for the working guests. I had to work 4 h per day. Sometimes i had to repair stuff around the… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)

Annika came to my finca in Mango season I gave her alot of small tasks which she did with full attention and in her own introvert concentrated way. In the beginning it was a bit difficult for me to approach her but in the last week when she was more open she could much more understand the intention I am doing the work here in guiding mostly young… read more

(Good )

16/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host

I stayed with Emmeli for three weeks last September on her Finca. It is a stunning place surrounded by thriving mango and avocado trees and the sea within view. I was allowed to sleep in a former meditation house and I fell in love with the peaceful and calm atmosphere the spacious room radiates. Of course, you will be asked to keep the finca and… read more

(Excellent )

07/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Léonore) for host

Liebe Emmeli,

Es ist in schön, an die Zeit mit auf deiner Finka zurückzudenken. Ein Ort voller Schönheit und Üppigkeit der Pflanzen, und so warm eingerichtete Wohnmöglichkeiten. Danke das ich den Blick auf das Meer mit dir teilen durfte, und noch so vieles mehr. Es war spannend dich kennenzulernen und eine wahre Freude etwas zu deinen… read more

(Very good )

13/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Haley & Skyeler )

Haley is a really wonderful person and I could also learn alot from her. From the first moment I felt a very intensive inner understanding and communication with her and she helped me not only with her physical assistance but also with her presence and personal support. All tasks I gave her she fulfilled with love and conciousness and I could very… read more

(Excellent )

29/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Haley & Skyeler ) for host

I spent 9 days on the most beautiful finca and had a truly special time full of stimulating work, deep personal reflection and wonderful moments shared with Emmeli. My work consisted of helping to harvest mangoes (that hang like beautiful jewels from the trees, just stunning), peeling mangoes, weeding in the garden, general household maintenance… read more

(Excellent )

17/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Uros & Senka)

It was quite a time for me to learn how to deal with persons who do not like to accept even basic rules such as working time and a proper communication. I tried to respect their need for liberty. This meant that I had to adjust to their rules which was not easy for me because I felt overpowered on my own finca and not respected as a host.
Uros… read more

(Neutral )

17/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Uros & Senka) for host

Very nice experience at Emmeli's Mango/Avo finca in October 2015! Myself and my girlfriend Senka really enjoyed our stay there in Almayate, despite some arguments and fierce discussion we had in the first few days! The Point is that Emmeli is a stable, reliable and outgoing person, and you can negotiate what ever is bothering you, just through… read more

(Very good )

05/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (artur)

Although communication with Arturo was a bit difficult in the beginning it turned out to be a nice experience for boths of us. Arturo is a very introvert but loving person who did his jobs with a lot of care and attention. He fixed and repaired hundrets of small things, looked after the water system, pruned the Avocado trees and was always there… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (artur) for host

I stayed on the farm for four weeks during mango seson.
I love mango, I've eaten plenty of them :-)
There were also some avocados.
Plece is beautiful with a view on the sea,
I had a nice accommodation in a camper with tarrace for myself.
I appreciate that Emmeli (host) is making effort to keep all place clean and tidy,
it makes life much… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina)

I enjoyed Karolinas stay here on my finca very much und we had a wonderful time together. She was very much interested in everything and I was happy to share my knowlege with a person who could value the gifts she received. I dont always pick up people from town or bus stop but Karolina was very special and I was happy to help to solve the… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Karolina) for host

I’ve spend in the Emmelie’s finca exactly three weeks. It was a wonderful experience to be surrounded by nature and in some way be part of it. Emmelie is a wonderful person who has a solid knowledge about healthy food and natural medicine. She is also very willing to share this knowledge which I’ve founded very helpful ;)
The day always started… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jethro) for host

I worked on Emmeli's farm for just over 3 weeks and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences of my life to date. The work was hard but fair, and Emmeli was more than happy to listen to new ideas and advise on tasks. She holds an incredible amount of information regarding diet and nutrition which has helped me to adapt my lifestyle and… read more

(Excellent )

19/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jethro)

Jethro came to my finca for 3 weeks and I enjoyed his stay and help as well as his personality very much. He did a great job in fixing alot of things, looking after the water system in a very responsible way and I could always count on him. We had a great time together and I wish him and his girlfriend who also came for a week to help me all the… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (carl) for host

just stunning 3 weeks.

(Excellent )

02/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Maia)

Maia stayed with me 3 weeks and I was very lucky to host her. She is a quiet, polite and positive thinking person and she could make the whole vegetable garden with plants and seeds and compost during that time and also painted wonderful flowers to one wall which will remind me of her stay. She is very concentrated and hard working. I thank her… read more

(Excellent )

22/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Tuula) for host

Dear Emmeli,

I'm so thankful that i had possibility to stay at your finca on 2 weeks. It was very mentally growing time for both of us :), we had wonderful conversations.

Sometimes I picked up mangos and avokados which were fallen on the ground, sometimes cleaning works and picked out those weeds from beds etc. maintenance works. Also those… read more

(Very good )

15/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Viktor & Ivelina)

Dear Ivelina - I enjoyed your stay from the first moment you came in like family. You gave me the opportunity to help and you helped me alot in decorating the new terrasse and when I needed translation of the new LOVE KITCHEN project you were the only one offering your service. This made me so happy and I can only hope that you and Victor will… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Viktor & Ivelina) for host

Hello Emily,
Ivelina: I would like to say, that we had a great time in your farm. You are very nice and good herated person. I woul like to thank you very much of your mental support (when I needed it) and for the good conditions you offered! It was great being with you at that paradise and we will definetly come again soon!
That's from Viktor :… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Veronika)

Veronika performed her tasks to my complete satisfaction. After i introduced to her what to do she worked independently and responsable. She had a great motivation to work during her whole stay. She has a very pleasant personality, behaves polite and is an optimistic girl. We spend a lot of time together also during her free time. She also showed… read more

(Excellent )

04/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Veronika) for host

My overall experience at Emmelis place was perfect. She leads an ethical, ecological and sustainable lifestyle. Her cooking was every single time delicious and healthy. The meals were always vegan and varied with a lot of different vegetables. As it is my favourite dish she also made pancakes twice what was really kind of her. Sometimes during… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Toni & Juliane)

Thank you Juliane and Tony for helping me with alot of things all around the finca and vegetable garden. I enjoyed your company and wish you all the best for the future. Can recommend these two nice ones. - Emmeli

(Excellent )

28/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Toni & Juliane) for host

It was a great time at Emmeli's. Me and Juliane went to Spain at the beginning of august, spent a couple days in Malaga what is only a few kilometers away from Emmeli and finally went there.
It was great because you don't see avocados and mangos quite often in Spain and for sure not in Germany. So I worked with Emmeli on several things like… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel)

I also enjoyed alot to have Manuel here who did a wide range of maintanance and carpentry in a perfect way and with skill. I had total confidence in him and his work. His personality and his friendliness made me happy every day and it is true that I missed him and his positive radiation was a gift for the whole finca. Thank you - you are welcome… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Manuel) for host

Enjoyed working at Emmeli's finca. I did maintenance to the sprinkler system, fix the chicken wire cage roof, fix the mango's boxes and installed a new top on the coffee table. Along with cleaning inside and outside. Also, enjoyed the long walks to the beach and refreshing dives in the pool. The view to the sea and nature was magnificent.… read more

(Excellent )

15/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Kirsten)

Kirsten was also a gift for me. Everything I could give, she was open to receive. Kirsten is an concious, openminded, friendly person with very good manners. The three weeks she was living with me on the Finca made me very happy because she showed me that working together makes alot of fun, even if there are Jobs to do like weeding. She caught the… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Kirsten) for host

Emmeli is such a gift. An absolutely lovely person and incredible cook she made me feel at home while also encouraging growth. I'll never forget all the talks we had over her beautiful salads at lunch, where I realized that if you allow yourself to be open to new perspectives and ideas you can learn so much. I appreciated her very patient teaching… read more

(Excellent )

22/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)

Oliver stayed nearly 3 month and I enjoyed every moment with him very much.
He helped in the garden but also gave me unforgettable health treatments which were very much helpful. He was perfectly fitting into our project and I could also learn alot from him in sharing experiences and natural healing possibilities. He is always invited to come… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Oliver) for host

I have lived on Emmeline's finca for about 3 months and would really love to return there. It's difficult to forget all our conversations sitting on her terrace overlooking the sea and valley in front and all those moments moving around in that forest of fruit trees. We had a lot of fun, her cooking is delicious and the fruit growing there is just… read more

(Excellent )

26/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)

Paul was nearly 4 weeks with us and built in a small kitchen and made a very nice Mandala on the outside wall. Thank you very much for this experience.

(Excellent )

13/01/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Faith & Grace)

Faith and Grace were the first two working guest in summer 2013. Although they were here only for about one week we immediately felt very happy together. It was a very hot summer and garden work is hard then but they managed very well. It is true that I offer a very nice place and pure food and therefore expect also some hours of intensive… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Faith & Grace) for host

My friend Faith and I stayed with Emmi for about a week during this past summer, when we were backpacking around Europe. Because our stay was relatively short, our work was mostly doing garden work and small tasks around the house, such as painting and cleaning. Emmeli is a very straightforward and meticulous person who appreciates punctuality and… read more

(Excellent )

02/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Evelyn) for host

Emmeli is a very strong minded woman and knows when, why and how to do every job she wants doing. You are constantly told and reminded about every little detail. Emmeli thinks she is the “boss” and you are not treated as an equal but like a servant.
We thank her for the trust to be left on our own for 2 and a half weeks, while Emmeli went to… read more

(Neutral )

22/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Juan) for host

I spent a very nice time in Emmeli's finca, she is a very good cooker, I learnt many things about gardening... Thank you very much Emmeli!

(Excellent )

29/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Louise)

Louise is a very nice person, with alot of friendlyness and always happy to do all the jobs given in a perfect way. She was a big help to me so I can highly recommend her.

(Excellent )

30/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host

Had almost two wonderful weeks at Emmeli's finch in Malaga. I was very pleased with Emmeli as a host and the place. The surroundings are amazing! Great and healthy food, and overall a relaxing place in the nature. Loved my stay! Thanks for this summer!

(Very good )

08/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Celine)

Celine made a wonderful drawing "manantial de luz" and ornaments on the entrance door and painted the walls. I love it very much because I had this wish since long time.
She is a very disciplined and perfectionistic person. Thank you very much.

(Excellent )

07/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Celine) for host

Thank you for this wonderfull experience!
Celine

(Excellent )

07/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Valerie)

Valerie did a wonderful and important job here. She is now a specialist all about Aloe Vera. Although it was quite a hard work she managed with a smiling face. As she has also some building skills she restored a wall.
She has a very sympatic and harmonic nature and I was enjoying her stay with me very much. She is invited to come back whenever… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Valerie) for host

Emmeli is a very strong and generous person and I´m very happy to get to know you. I really enjoyed the wonderful nature, the beautiful apartment and the good healthy food. Thank you for the nice time at your finca. It was a very good start for my workaway experience :).

(Excellent )

01/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host

Emmeli is a very friendly and loving person. She is always in a good mood and there was always a very harmonic atmosphere. She owns a tremeandous beautiful piece of land. I stayed in a nice caravan with own wooden terrasse and view to the sea. Her way of living is a exemplary for me and she gave me a lot of food for thoughts. Overall Emmeli is a… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)

Chris is a very friendly and hard working person, very tidy and it was a pleasure to host him.He is very intelligent and relyable so I can say that he did a wonderful job here, building a high vegetable bed and repairing the water system. I can highly recommend him and he is always invited to come back to my finca. Emmeli

(Excellent )

19/08/2013

Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host

Emmeli is a very kind and lovely soul who enjoys company and meeting those from other parts of the world. During our short two week workaway both me and my friend experienced a side of Spain we shall never forget, a chance to work with nature and a taste of a simpler life. Amawing place to work and stay and would recommend to anyone :)

(Excellent )

17/08/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)

Ryan and his fried Ben worked on my ecological Finca near Malaga. I enjoyed their work and stay very much. Although it was hard work for them they managed very well. They had good manners, are very clean and absulutely confidential.

(Very good )

26/07/2013

Left by Workawayer (Ilona) for host

She is a very lovley Person. Thanks for all Ilona

(Very good )

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