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28 Mar 2024
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We are a swiss/german family, Nika (52) Thomas (60) with the children Werner (20) and Clara (18) , who are leaving our house this year ( 2019) to go to the university. After sailing 3 years our journey stopped 2000 in Andalusia. We are living on a 20.000 m2 plot near the portugese boarder 15 min by car to the beach outside of a 2500 habitants village. With our permaculture gardening we try to produce as much food as possible. Nika does also homopathy and gives classes of german for locals and Thomas runs a little company fitting any type of solar energy and central heatingworking together with a young man from the village
Apart of the patrol for the cars and the gas for cooking (one of the next projects) we are producing all our energy. What we really would like to do, is increase our perma culture project.
This year our children will leave our house to go to university. So now we are looking for people/ familys who would like to stay long time with us.
We prefer people without animals, because we already have our own Zoo, with three donkeys chickens and cocorels, which we sometimes kill for having our own meet ( this is a informacion for vegan people, we have eggs every day and in little ocasions meet), than we have 2 dogs living only outside and 4 cats, living also with us inside the house...this is an information for people with allergies against cats!
It is important for us that you are able to work independent sometimes and that your eyes are able to see the work which is needed.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we all speak 4 languages fluently, french less fluent, we can practice them with our Workawayers (mainly we do it during the meals). In the village they are already used to see volunteers from all over the world and they like to talk to them, because people here are very curious...
Apart of this we always try to show our Workaways the cultural things in the area, like romeria, music festivals, salina, expositions, concerts, medieval festivals etc.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are more interested in longterm workaways. Up to now we had one women for one year, one men for 1/2 year and in this moment nov 2022) a mother with 10 year old girl is living in her second year with us.
Mainly we are looking for help with the gardening ,the animals and we always have some projects going on, like building highbeds, or making a solar dryer, and there is also always something to fix or rebuild. And as we like to taste new flavers, maybe cooking some times. It is depending also from the interest and skills of the people coming to us. We are very open for new ideas, in the autum after the first rain we can do swales for retain the rain water, a little bio gas system for to cook for excample
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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
We have a nice wooden cabin, we just finished and a normal caravan, both with heating possibilities in winter, where our guests can stay.
What else ...
The surrounding is very beautiful for to walk or bicicel rides. The village is at 3 km, Portugal and the next beach at 15 minutes by car
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
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 956387462879
Feedback (35)
2 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark-David)
Dear Mark and Nele,
We had such a good time and you helped me a lot on the finca.
It would have been such a pitty to not have known you.
You where so willing and helpful, always attent what is needed and you work independent and with good energy...
Since you repaired the chickenstable NO chicken escaped ..the wine is still safe to be eaten by… read more
We had such a good time and you helped me a lot on the finca.
It would have been such a pitty to not have known you.
You where so willing and helpful, always attent what is needed and you work independent and with good energy...
Since you repaired the chickenstable NO chicken escaped ..the wine is still safe to be eaten by… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivier & Carina)
My dear little family, Fennlou, Carina and Olivier,
I am sorry for this long waiting of our feedback...
Your stay on our finca, longer than you thought, but not long enough, was truely a memorable Begegnung . You made our finca to yours in little time, what meant, that you treated the garden for example, like you would treat your own garden with… read more
I am sorry for this long waiting of our feedback...
Your stay on our finca, longer than you thought, but not long enough, was truely a memorable Begegnung . You made our finca to yours in little time, what meant, that you treated the garden for example, like you would treat your own garden with… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Olivier & Carina) for host
Our time and experiences with Nika, Thomas, their children, Chiara, Nora, all the wonderful animals and Finca energies will stay with us for our lives. It was truly a warm and very unique experience for our family that we will carry forward with us. We loved the interesting conversations with everyone (politics, homeopathy, astrology, agriculture,… read more
24 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andy) for host
Nika, Thomas. The time with you was wonderful and you were so welcoming from minute 1. It was over way too fast! I lived in your caravan and it went really well with your style. I learned a lot and helped where I could and I enjoyed it! And after the coffee in the morning, you had to be awake. ;) You literally live on your own self-sufficient… read more
22 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Andy)
Mon chère Andy,
It was a big joy to have had you and Lisa on our finca. The two weeks flied away so quickly, it was definitly too short. You are indeed an allrounder, like you promised it in your profile...you can work with wood, repair a door, you are carefully with the tools and put them on their place again, you cocked, the animals you cared… read more
It was a big joy to have had you and Lisa on our finca. The two weeks flied away so quickly, it was definitly too short. You are indeed an allrounder, like you promised it in your profile...you can work with wood, repair a door, you are carefully with the tools and put them on their place again, you cocked, the animals you cared… read more
(Excellent
)
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.9)
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(5.0)
2 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark-David)
Dear Mark and Nele,
We had such a good time and you helped me a lot on the finca.
It would have been such a pitty to not have known you.
You where so willing and helpful, always attent what is needed and you work independent and with good energy...
Since you repaired the chickenstable NO chicken escaped ..the wine is still safe to be eaten by… read more
We had such a good time and you helped me a lot on the finca.
It would have been such a pitty to not have known you.
You where so willing and helpful, always attent what is needed and you work independent and with good energy...
Since you repaired the chickenstable NO chicken escaped ..the wine is still safe to be eaten by… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivier & Carina)
My dear little family, Fennlou, Carina and Olivier,
I am sorry for this long waiting of our feedback...
Your stay on our finca, longer than you thought, but not long enough, was truely a memorable Begegnung . You made our finca to yours in little time, what meant, that you treated the garden for example, like you would treat your own garden with… read more
I am sorry for this long waiting of our feedback...
Your stay on our finca, longer than you thought, but not long enough, was truely a memorable Begegnung . You made our finca to yours in little time, what meant, that you treated the garden for example, like you would treat your own garden with… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Olivier & Carina) for host
Our time and experiences with Nika, Thomas, their children, Chiara, Nora, all the wonderful animals and Finca energies will stay with us for our lives. It was truly a warm and very unique experience for our family that we will carry forward with us. We loved the interesting conversations with everyone (politics, homeopathy, astrology, agriculture,… read more
24 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Andy) for host
Nika, Thomas. The time with you was wonderful and you were so welcoming from minute 1. It was over way too fast! I lived in your caravan and it went really well with your style. I learned a lot and helped where I could and I enjoyed it! And after the coffee in the morning, you had to be awake. ;) You literally live on your own self-sufficient… read more
22 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Andy)
Mon chère Andy,
It was a big joy to have had you and Lisa on our finca. The two weeks flied away so quickly, it was definitly too short. You are indeed an allrounder, like you promised it in your profile...you can work with wood, repair a door, you are carefully with the tools and put them on their place again, you cocked, the animals you cared… read more
It was a big joy to have had you and Lisa on our finca. The two weeks flied away so quickly, it was definitly too short. You are indeed an allrounder, like you promised it in your profile...you can work with wood, repair a door, you are carefully with the tools and put them on their place again, you cocked, the animals you cared… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lisa-Marie) for host
We spent two weeks on the beautiful Finca surrounded by nature, animals and two beautiful souls, Nika and Thomas. I'm incredibly thankful for this wonderful experience! There is nothing negative to say, besides that our stay was just too short... guess we will have to come back one day haha :)
It felt like being part of the family and their… read more
It felt like being part of the family and their… read more
21 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa-Marie)
Dear Lisa,
It was not planed to have more workaways bevor christmas but it was soo good having changed this plan !! It was only two weeks, but they were filled with plenty of activities, apart of bodysurfing :) you worked very independent and organised, you are very respectful and sensibel for others. You were a very big help and i can recomend… read more
It was not planed to have more workaways bevor christmas but it was soo good having changed this plan !! It was only two weeks, but they were filled with plenty of activities, apart of bodysurfing :) you worked very independent and organised, you are very respectful and sensibel for others. You were a very big help and i can recomend… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Silvana & Sindy) for host
Mi estimada Nika y Thomas.
Siempre quise encontrar un lugar natural, lleno de amor, confianza, paz, amistad, bienestar, tranquilidad, buen comer, espontaneidad... , y definitivamente lo encontré con ustedes. Es maravilloso lo que hacen en la finca, siempre cuidando, respetando y preservando toda la naturaleza. Estoy tan feliz y agradecida por… read more
Siempre quise encontrar un lugar natural, lleno de amor, confianza, paz, amistad, bienestar, tranquilidad, buen comer, espontaneidad... , y definitivamente lo encontré con ustedes. Es maravilloso lo que hacen en la finca, siempre cuidando, respetando y preservando toda la naturaleza. Estoy tan feliz y agradecida por… read more
23 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Silvana & Sindy)
Mi querida Silvana,
Quiero darte otravez las gracias para todo lo que has aportado aqui en la finca y con la gente...han sido dos meses lleno de actividades y te hechamos de menos mucho.
Tu energia siempre ha sido suave y con mucha compassion para todos, animales en especial....siempre estabas dispuesto a ayudar ( puedo ayudar en algo...cuantas… read more
Quiero darte otravez las gracias para todo lo que has aportado aqui en la finca y con la gente...han sido dos meses lleno de actividades y te hechamos de menos mucho.
Tu energia siempre ha sido suave y con mucha compassion para todos, animales en especial....siempre estabas dispuesto a ayudar ( puedo ayudar en algo...cuantas… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gaetan)
Querido Gaetan !!
Estamos todos tristes que te has ido, hemos compartido tantas cosas juntos. Ha sido un honor grande de haberte tenido aqui, con tu buena energia, tu disposicion para ayudar en todo, tu musica, que hecho mucho de menos.
Eres el workaway ideal, te recomiendo a todos!!! Eres muy social , tienes manos buenos para cualquier trabajo o… read more
Estamos todos tristes que te has ido, hemos compartido tantas cosas juntos. Ha sido un honor grande de haberte tenido aqui, con tu buena energia, tu disposicion para ayudar en todo, tu musica, que hecho mucho de menos.
Eres el workaway ideal, te recomiendo a todos!!! Eres muy social , tienes manos buenos para cualquier trabajo o… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
My dear Chiara and Nora,
You stayed over a year on our finca and you buildt yourselfes a cosy home ...from a simple caravan with banch you added a salon, kitchen and half bath...a terrasse and a little herb- and succulentgarden with flowers...
One year...i dont know where to start...
First of all i would like to recomend Chiara highly to every… read more
You stayed over a year on our finca and you buildt yourselfes a cosy home ...from a simple caravan with banch you added a salon, kitchen and half bath...a terrasse and a little herb- and succulentgarden with flowers...
One year...i dont know where to start...
First of all i would like to recomend Chiara highly to every… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Heather)
My dear Heather ( and Joe, to whom i will write a feedback too),
Yes indeed, it was also for us a memorable time with you!!!
In very short time i saw you confident with the work on the finca, and you worked with responsability and independent...your caring for Dalfo was so nice to see, i am shure he misses you too!
You helped me also enormesly… read more
Yes indeed, it was also for us a memorable time with you!!!
In very short time i saw you confident with the work on the finca, and you worked with responsability and independent...your caring for Dalfo was so nice to see, i am shure he misses you too!
You helped me also enormesly… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Heather) for host
Hidden gem in the South of Spain!
Joe and I had such a memorable time in our short 3 weeks on the Finca. I highly recommend Nika and Thomas as hosts, from the very start we were welcomed like family, brought into their bustling lives and met with kindness at every step. No matter how long you’re there you will never get bored as their is always… read more
Joe and I had such a memorable time in our short 3 weeks on the Finca. I highly recommend Nika and Thomas as hosts, from the very start we were welcomed like family, brought into their bustling lives and met with kindness at every step. No matter how long you’re there you will never get bored as their is always… read more
19 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Benoit)
Hola Benôit,
Yes we had a very good time together. One of the big job you helped, putting the fence for the two donkeys is finished now, and they enjoy it to have more space.
You are a person with lots of skills and a handyman, you work independent and with system.... you cut the wood for next winter and you ordered it like a good swiss… read more
Yes we had a very good time together. One of the big job you helped, putting the fence for the two donkeys is finished now, and they enjoy it to have more space.
You are a person with lots of skills and a handyman, you work independent and with system.... you cut the wood for next winter and you ordered it like a good swiss… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Benoit) for host
There's is something beautiful in this Finca and they definitely good with hosting people!
I could feel the love and care that is spread around, that's a very nice place with happy animals!
I feel grateful for all the attentions, the delicious food and the spanish lesson I had!
I also had some good talks and great laughs!
Don't need anything else!… read more
I could feel the love and care that is spread around, that's a very nice place with happy animals!
I feel grateful for all the attentions, the delicious food and the spanish lesson I had!
I also had some good talks and great laughs!
Don't need anything else!… read more
13 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Stefano) for host
Querida familia Otte,
Definitely is to short one month. You are very kind and hospitable and at the first time we have been surprise when we saw your land. I really enjoy every day in your finca whit you, whit the animals, the trees.. The perfect balance with the nature. We did a lot of different things every day with you or alone and always we… read more
Definitely is to short one month. You are very kind and hospitable and at the first time we have been surprise when we saw your land. I really enjoy every day in your finca whit you, whit the animals, the trees.. The perfect balance with the nature. We did a lot of different things every day with you or alone and always we… read more
10 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefano)
My dear (e)Stefano...;))
You stayed 1 month with us and it was definitely too short...it was a big gift to have had you here...over all what was very visible was the deep connection you have with animals...and when one of our dogs died, i was very greatful for your sopport.
With your friend Manuel you took care of the donkey, and the cleaning and… read more
You stayed 1 month with us and it was definitely too short...it was a big gift to have had you here...over all what was very visible was the deep connection you have with animals...and when one of our dogs died, i was very greatful for your sopport.
With your friend Manuel you took care of the donkey, and the cleaning and… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie & Lisa)
Dear Lisa and Marie,
Yes , it was also for us a real enrichment to have had you with us. You are working very responsable, willing to learn, with lots os fantasie and art, thanks again for the lovely painting paletbanch...the sun reminds me always on you two..., and your lovely and smooth way of treating our animals was always beautiful to see. We… read more
Yes , it was also for us a real enrichment to have had you with us. You are working very responsable, willing to learn, with lots os fantasie and art, thanks again for the lovely painting paletbanch...the sun reminds me always on you two..., and your lovely and smooth way of treating our animals was always beautiful to see. We… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Lisa) for host
Dear Nika and Thomas, it was a real pleasure to be here with you on the finca. We already miss you a lot ! The work was great, we think that it’s such a nice idea to let everyone do a little project with what they enjoy ! The contact with all the animals was lovely, and we really appreciated to take care of the plants ! The connexion with nature… read more
6 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (rinamhi)
Dear Rina and Amelie
It was such a big joy to have had you here with us. Although it was only one month, you left so many beautyful memories and footprints on the finca. All the structures for the trees, tomatos and cucumbers you built, the love you gave to all the animals, the greenhouse you helped to keep weedfree and watered. The metalbarrels… read more
It was such a big joy to have had you here with us. Although it was only one month, you left so many beautyful memories and footprints on the finca. All the structures for the trees, tomatos and cucumbers you built, the love you gave to all the animals, the greenhouse you helped to keep weedfree and watered. The metalbarrels… read more
(Excellent
)
30 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ragna Henrietta)
Dear Jette,
I write you this in english so more people can see what a great workawayhelper you are.
We had the big joy and honor to host you for one month, and it was definitly not long anough. The longer you stayed with us, the more you turned out to be a really big help.
You are an independent, selfthinking, innovativ, relayable and creativ… read more
I write you this in english so more people can see what a great workawayhelper you are.
We had the big joy and honor to host you for one month, and it was definitly not long anough. The longer you stayed with us, the more you turned out to be a really big help.
You are an independent, selfthinking, innovativ, relayable and creativ… read more
(Excellent
)
12 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Max) for host
Wow what an amazing workaway, I will never forget my stay with Nika, Thomas and all the animals. The finca and surrounding area are very beautiful and I would recommend anyone who stays on the finca to take long exploratory walks through woods (take the dogs they will love it!).
The work on the finca is varied and interesting. General tasks… read more
The work on the finca is varied and interesting. General tasks… read more
27 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
My dear Max,
We are so happy, that from 1 week turned out 2 month having you ( and Tilly) on our finca el dorado :))...
Your loving way and happy energy lives still here with us , for example in the beautiful wall you made for us, in the unique and fantatstic herbspiral, made of clay, straw and sand, which you did with Tilly, singing mantras while… read more
We are so happy, that from 1 week turned out 2 month having you ( and Tilly) on our finca el dorado :))...
Your loving way and happy energy lives still here with us , for example in the beautiful wall you made for us, in the unique and fantatstic herbspiral, made of clay, straw and sand, which you did with Tilly, singing mantras while… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Eduard & Júlia)
Queridos amigos, Julia y Edu,
Sometimes life brings together what should have come together....and than mainly it is something unique... and thanks to covid our paths crossed for 3 really beautiful and memorable weeks...
You came with lots of enthusiasm and good will to learn and help what ever was needed.
You both are independent workers when the… read more
Sometimes life brings together what should have come together....and than mainly it is something unique... and thanks to covid our paths crossed for 3 really beautiful and memorable weeks...
You came with lots of enthusiasm and good will to learn and help what ever was needed.
You both are independent workers when the… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Eduard & Júlia) for host
CHARMING AND LOVELY FAMILY! 🙂✨
Having started workaway in Nika's and Thomas finca, could not have been better. They are such a lovely family that shares they life knowledge and makes you a better person in many ways.
We spend 3 magical weeks with them helping out in the Green House, tiding up the house, walking the dogs (and the cat sometimes!)… read more
Having started workaway in Nika's and Thomas finca, could not have been better. They are such a lovely family that shares they life knowledge and makes you a better person in many ways.
We spend 3 magical weeks with them helping out in the Green House, tiding up the house, walking the dogs (and the cat sometimes!)… read more
30 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tilly) for host
I was so glad to spend two months on this finca and would recommend to anyone considering going, to do so and make a connection with Nika and Thomas. Their place has so much handmade character, vibrancy and life. There are many projects to get involved in like helping with the animals, caring for the plants or building and maintaining things on… read more
15 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tilly)
My dear Tilly,
I can not put in words, what a beautiful gift you brought us with your presens here on our finca. You stayed in the end much longer and this was fantastic ...
Where to begin...the two main projects you created( together with Max) was a beautiful, well-thought, planned and worked-out herbspiral....a straw-clay-sand construccion...it… read more
I can not put in words, what a beautiful gift you brought us with your presens here on our finca. You stayed in the end much longer and this was fantastic ...
Where to begin...the two main projects you created( together with Max) was a beautiful, well-thought, planned and worked-out herbspiral....a straw-clay-sand construccion...it… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Iveta)
Lovely, dear Iveta,
You made us feel so, so, so rich and incredibly grateful to have had the luck of hosting you!!
You are unstoppable, with an endless energy and force, amazing capacity of seeing what is needed...and your words where always followed by doing what you said...
And apart of all the work you did on our land, and this was a lot, you… read more
You made us feel so, so, so rich and incredibly grateful to have had the luck of hosting you!!
You are unstoppable, with an endless energy and force, amazing capacity of seeing what is needed...and your words where always followed by doing what you said...
And apart of all the work you did on our land, and this was a lot, you… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Iveta) for host
Thank you Nika for everything. You have a very big heart and time for everyone.
In this place you are truly a family member.
The place is nice and you have plenty of space for your projects.
The food was more than delicious.
I stayed only two weeks but it was enough time to feel as part of the family. Thank you for lending your bicycle to… read more
In this place you are truly a family member.
The place is nice and you have plenty of space for your projects.
The food was more than delicious.
I stayed only two weeks but it was enough time to feel as part of the family. Thank you for lending your bicycle to… read more
10 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Natasha & Ross) for host
We stayed with Nika and Thomas for 6 weeks on the lead up to Christmas 2020. We were hoping to stay much longer but decided to head back home for Christmas after such a crazy year. Staying in the caravan was great and we enjoyed having our own space away from the main house. Nika was a great host and made us feel welcome straight away, even taking… read more
7 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Natasha & Ross)
It was a very lovely time with Natasha and Ross. We had lots of good conversations and sometimes short ukulele "sessions".
Everytime i go to the caravan, i am happy about the beautiful way they did and the finishing of the fence keeps Lupita our new dog perfectly outside.
We had a really good time, all the storys we heard (Ross is a good… read more
Everytime i go to the caravan, i am happy about the beautiful way they did and the finishing of the fence keeps Lupita our new dog perfectly outside.
We had a really good time, all the storys we heard (Ross is a good… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Dan) for host
Dear Nika, Thomas, Werner and Clara,
I had such a wonderful time on the finca! Although the summer heat was a new challenge for me, the accommodations were perfect. I was able to relax and sleep in total comfort in the neat little caravan. The surrounding wilderness with scattered olive groves and fruit trees was begging to be explored and the… read more
I had such a wonderful time on the finca! Although the summer heat was a new challenge for me, the accommodations were perfect. I was able to relax and sleep in total comfort in the neat little caravan. The surrounding wilderness with scattered olive groves and fruit trees was begging to be explored and the… read more
31 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Dan)
Dear Dan,
Muchissimas gracias para todo..
It was very nice having you with us... You were a quick learner, interestet in lots of things, you could work by your own, but also easy working in a group.
We are very happy with your last project here, the transformation of the birds-house into a chicken- stable...
You have a good hand and you are… read more
Muchissimas gracias para todo..
It was very nice having you with us... You were a quick learner, interestet in lots of things, you could work by your own, but also easy working in a group.
We are very happy with your last project here, the transformation of the birds-house into a chicken- stable...
You have a good hand and you are… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Dear Laura,
Unfortunately I ( nika) had only very little time with you here on our finca, but all the rest of the family and our orher Workaway, Lydia, had a really wonderful time with you. They told me about all the skills you have, starting with experimental, exquisite cooking, still we do some of your recepies....your beautiful… read more
Unfortunately I ( nika) had only very little time with you here on our finca, but all the rest of the family and our orher Workaway, Lydia, had a really wonderful time with you. They told me about all the skills you have, starting with experimental, exquisite cooking, still we do some of your recepies....your beautiful… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Postel & Tanay) for host
Cher Nika & Thomas
Nous avons vécu un mois formidable chez vous, cela nous a fait un grand bien de vivre simplement dans votre cabane au beau milieu de la forêt. Nous nous sommes rendus compte qu'il ne fallait vraiment pas grand chose pour pouvoir vivre heureux... Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les repas partagés avec vous, les tipy party, les… read more
Nous avons vécu un mois formidable chez vous, cela nous a fait un grand bien de vivre simplement dans votre cabane au beau milieu de la forêt. Nous nous sommes rendus compte qu'il ne fallait vraiment pas grand chose pour pouvoir vivre heureux... Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les repas partagés avec vous, les tipy party, les… read more
25 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Postel & Tanay)
Dear Coco and Dear Clementine,
What a month, what a big help and what a beautiful gift you were....this is the summery of living one month with you two.
Just give them some wood/ bamboo,some tools and an idea and you will see, what they create for you...
So many incredibly nice and helpful things you did for us, started from the little… read more
What a month, what a big help and what a beautiful gift you were....this is the summery of living one month with you two.
Just give them some wood/ bamboo,some tools and an idea and you will see, what they create for you...
So many incredibly nice and helpful things you did for us, started from the little… read more
(Excellent
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20 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pedro)
Ay Pedro, you definitely where the jackpot...and we really felt enriched by your stay. You are a very responsable, autonomous and independent person, with lots of skills and your hands are able to create beauty out of a simple stick...
There are so many things, little (all the nice decorations with faces) and big ones (like the door, the terrasse… read more
There are so many things, little (all the nice decorations with faces) and big ones (like the door, the terrasse… read more
(Excellent
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19 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pedro) for host
what else can I say that haven't being said it's no words to describe how grateful I am for starting my adventure in this beautiful family that took me in like if I was part of the family from the first second we met Nika thank you so so so much for the special woman you are Thomas tank you for letting me satay in this little paradise that is your… read more
10 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rémi & Mathilde)
Querida Mathilda, querido Rémi,
Habeis venido, de manera muy espontánea, como angeles de guarda, para cuidar unos días de nuestra finca...y la habeis cuidado con mucho amor, trabajo, dedicación y alegría. Todos agradecieron vuestra presencia y energía positiva.
Vinisteis llenos de motivación y curiosidad por aprender y unas manos ágiles para… read more
Habeis venido, de manera muy espontánea, como angeles de guarda, para cuidar unos días de nuestra finca...y la habeis cuidado con mucho amor, trabajo, dedicación y alegría. Todos agradecieron vuestra presencia y energía positiva.
Vinisteis llenos de motivación y curiosidad por aprender y unas manos ágiles para… read more
(Excellent
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20 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marcel) for host
It was my first time doing workaway. So I was definetly quite nervous.
Even though that was the case, I am glad to say that I had a pleasant experience with Nika and her family. What made the experience overall very fun, was that I was using both German and Spanish throughout the days. Meaning that I got to listen to the beautiful Spanish accent… read more
Even though that was the case, I am glad to say that I had a pleasant experience with Nika and her family. What made the experience overall very fun, was that I was using both German and Spanish throughout the days. Meaning that I got to listen to the beautiful Spanish accent… read more
25 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Katrin)
Dear Katrin,
Weeks ago i already wrote you a feedback but it did not show up...
So I write a second one with pleasure.
We cannot say enough with words how greatfull we are to have had you stay two long weeks with us !!
There were so many beautiful moments with you...your love you gave to our animals, manly our dogs pushed me to go for a daily walk… read more
Weeks ago i already wrote you a feedback but it did not show up...
So I write a second one with pleasure.
We cannot say enough with words how greatfull we are to have had you stay two long weeks with us !!
There were so many beautiful moments with you...your love you gave to our animals, manly our dogs pushed me to go for a daily walk… read more
(Excellent
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26 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Katrin) for host
I am very thankful because I found your family Nika, Thomas, Clara and Werner! I got new experiences in the permaculture, culture, spanish-german traditions. I enjoyed different finca-works, our morning talking, siestas, cooking "küpsis and klimbisupp". We learned new estonian words "ööbik, kama, tee, armas:)):" I saw in this 2 weeks more than in… read more
12 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Robin & Varena) for host
WOW! 4 Wundervolle Wochen haben wir mit Nika, Thomas, Werner und Clara verbracht. Von dem ersten Tag an haben wir uns wie ein Teil von der Familie gefühlt. Vom gemeinsamen Essen und Kochen, übers Einkaufen, bis hin zum Besichtigen der Stadt oder Bogenschießen, hatten wir sehr viel Spaß gemeinsam! Auch die Arbeit war super interessant und wir… read more
13 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin & Varena)
Dear Robin and Lukas, (with Lukas Robin was on our farm)
Almost one week has gone since you left us, but still we mention you in a lot of ocations...you are still very present here and this is because you where very quickly like part of our family, it was a joy to have had you with us.
We just can tell good things about you, as you learned fast… read more
Almost one week has gone since you left us, but still we mention you in a lot of ocations...you are still very present here and this is because you where very quickly like part of our family, it was a joy to have had you with us.
We just can tell good things about you, as you learned fast… read more
(Excellent
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6 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Leandra)
We are so lucky to have had Leandra and David with us for two weeks. They are very independent workers with very high skills. They built for us a wooden house we needed for the batteries and it was done with profesional hands and a good eye, thank you both again for this great gift you left on our land. But apart of this, we had such a good time… read more
(Excellent
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10 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Max) for host
For this Place its hard to find Words !
It's a little big paradise or garden eden or shangri-la or babylon as far as it goes no words just this good better the Best Energy everyone could need in his life!
For the Family its the same!
Each human member is so strong and their soul fullfill dreams in just living and talking to them!
the rest of the… read more
It's a little big paradise or garden eden or shangri-la or babylon as far as it goes no words just this good better the Best Energy everyone could need in his life!
For the Family its the same!
Each human member is so strong and their soul fullfill dreams in just living and talking to them!
the rest of the… read more
10 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
Du lieber Max,
Mit dir haben wir wirklich einen unglaublichen Fang gemacht. In der ersten Sekunde hat schon einfach alles gepasst und auch nach drei Wochen koennten wir uns nur gluecklich schaetzen, dich als Workawayer hier bei uns zu haben.
Dein Singen und dein froehliches Wesen sind eine Wohltat fuer Ohr und Auge.
Als Koch hast du uns alle… read more
Mit dir haben wir wirklich einen unglaublichen Fang gemacht. In der ersten Sekunde hat schon einfach alles gepasst und auch nach drei Wochen koennten wir uns nur gluecklich schaetzen, dich als Workawayer hier bei uns zu haben.
Dein Singen und dein froehliches Wesen sind eine Wohltat fuer Ohr und Auge.
Als Koch hast du uns alle… read more
(Excellent
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10 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (YI-CHUN)
my dear Sun,
this is the queen speaking: (I am just the queen of villablanca, not of ayamonte)
It was a tremendes joy to have you with us and bringing us near your asian way of living, thinking, drawing, cooking, feeling and talking...
We had a very good time with you, and it felt also for us like you would be a member more in our family.
The… read more
this is the queen speaking: (I am just the queen of villablanca, not of ayamonte)
It was a tremendes joy to have you with us and bringing us near your asian way of living, thinking, drawing, cooking, feeling and talking...
We had a very good time with you, and it felt also for us like you would be a member more in our family.
The… read more
(Excellent
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27 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (YI-CHUN) for host
I turned 23 when I stayed with this family. According to astrology, I am in the status to connect my friends and family- and I think I just found my spirit family here in Villablanca! I can’t believe how lucky I am to meet this lovely family and live together for three weeks! Nika and Thomas are very willing to share their incredible knowledge and… read more
18 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Monika & Mateusz) for host
Nika and Thomas
We can’t really express how much we loved spending time with the Family. Nika, Thomas, Werner and Clara are amazing, excellent hosts – warm, knowledgeable, and so inspiring! We loved every second of our stay there. From the very beginning we felt like we’re at Home. Finca is an amazing place – you can help out, play with wonderful… read more
We can’t really express how much we loved spending time with the Family. Nika, Thomas, Werner and Clara are amazing, excellent hosts – warm, knowledgeable, and so inspiring! We loved every second of our stay there. From the very beginning we felt like we’re at Home. Finca is an amazing place – you can help out, play with wonderful… read more
31 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Monika & Mateusz)
dear Monica and Mattheusz,
after a too long time, in the end i wanted to give you the best feedback of the world.
You are the perfect workawayers, who loves to join work, cooking, talking (in a lot of languages) and all what you really need as a host.
It was such a nice time with you, all the different things we did together , cultural… read more
after a too long time, in the end i wanted to give you the best feedback of the world.
You are the perfect workawayers, who loves to join work, cooking, talking (in a lot of languages) and all what you really need as a host.
It was such a nice time with you, all the different things we did together , cultural… read more
(Excellent
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31 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudine)
hola querida claudine,
tu querias el feedback en español, asi sea entonces...
Después de un dia solo, mencione a mi marido, de que desde hoy, solo admitiríamos workaways a partir de 60 años...
La edad tiene ciertas ventajas, trae seguridad en tareas de la casa y en general no hay que explicar todo, porque a esa edad se ha hecho ya muchas cosas ,… read more
tu querias el feedback en español, asi sea entonces...
Después de un dia solo, mencione a mi marido, de que desde hoy, solo admitiríamos workaways a partir de 60 años...
La edad tiene ciertas ventajas, trae seguridad en tareas de la casa y en general no hay que explicar todo, porque a esa edad se ha hecho ya muchas cosas ,… read more
(Excellent
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1 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Claudine) for host
J'ai été chaleureusement accueillie dans la famille par Nika, Thomas, Werner et Clara!! Les coups de main du moment étaient: passer de l'huile de lin sur les surfaces en bois, cuisiner, nourrir les animaux, accompagner Werner aux cours du soir.... La famille étant bien intégrée et parlant espagnol, j'ai eu l'occasion de rencontrer des gens du coin… read more
9 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Susan) for host
What peaceful, timeless, educational, slowed down weeks I had at your farm dear Nika, Thomas, Clara and Werner! Everyday in the rhythm of the animals and the nature, staying at your place was a good balance out of working and just beeing and enjoying. For me it was very instructive and impressing to see, how people try to live prudently,… read more
4 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Susan)
So liebe Suse, nun setzt ich mich endlich mal hin,um dir dein wohl verdientes Feedback zu schreiben. Zu unserem Glueck, sagte uns ein anderer Workawayer im letzten Moment ab, so dass wir deine spontane Anfrage bejahen konnten. Und das war wie so oft kein Zufall, denn du hast perfekt zu uns gepasst. Von Anfang an hatten wir ein vertrautes Gefuehl ,… read more
(Excellent
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12 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Pip & Emily) for host
This was one of the most wonderful experiences we've ever had. It was our first workaway experience and it was everything that we hoped it would be and more! Nika, Thomas, Clara and Miguel were super friendly and we had some great discussions over delicious meals. The work was fun and we learned a lot about how to look after land in a sustainable… read more
4 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pip & Emily)
what a week !!! Short and long at the same time. Pip and Emily came, and startet rightaway to work. They where untiring all day long. Their tremendous effort was a real plesure for us. They have the important skill to see where work has to be done without many words. They worked independent and with a fresh energy, always in a good mood and with a… read more
(Excellent
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10 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Deniz & Luisa) for host
We were blessed to have found this workaway opportunity on our way from Portugal to Cadiz. As much as we helped them they helped us to feel ourselves as cozy as the home we were looking for. We lived like a big family with them and enjoyed Nika's gourmet food;)
Thomas knows a great deal on how to run a fully self sufficient farm; both on… read more
Thomas knows a great deal on how to run a fully self sufficient farm; both on… read more
4 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Deniz & Luisa)
with Deniz and Luisa we had a very beautiful time. They dedicated most of their time in the greenhouse and we still can see the efford they put in it. The chi-gung session in the morning and the delicious cooking sessions are unvergettable. We remember your lovely and smooth energy, the interesting talks we had and your daily hugs.
We hope you… read more
We hope you… read more
(Excellent
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23 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Barbara & Matias) for host
What to say…. Stay with Nika, Thomas, Miguel and Clara and all the animals in the finca was a truly wonderful experience. They are a beautiful family, ready to teach you every thing that they know, and share with you not only the job, but also receipts, languages, thoughts, love.
My boyfriend and I we stayed at their finca for 1 month, and we… read more
My boyfriend and I we stayed at their finca for 1 month, and we… read more
25 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Barbara & Matias)
Dear Barbara and Javi,
I don't know where to begin to describe the very beautiful time we had together. We still feel a little emptyness since you left , we talk a lot about you, we miss you. From the first moment you came to our finca, everybody felt your warm and open-hearted beeing. Immediatly you had relacionship to everybody on the finca,… read more
I don't know where to begin to describe the very beautiful time we had together. We still feel a little emptyness since you left , we talk a lot about you, we miss you. From the first moment you came to our finca, everybody felt your warm and open-hearted beeing. Immediatly you had relacionship to everybody on the finca,… read more
(Excellent
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7 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alexander & Elisabeth) for host
Nika, Thomas, Werner, Clara we thank you so much for the wonderful 2 weeks. They went by so fast, we could hardly believe it. Although it was just such a short time we felt like being part of your family.
Right from the beginning they made us feel welcome. The módulo and its surroundings are a really cozy place, inviting you to relax. But quite… read more
Right from the beginning they made us feel welcome. The módulo and its surroundings are a really cozy place, inviting you to relax. But quite… read more
13 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander & Elisabeth)
Liesi und Alexander waren einfach wunderbare workawayer, so wie man es sich als host nur wuenschen kann. Umsichtig, umgaenglich, unglaublich fleissig und unkompliziert. Ohne viele Anweisungen haben sie arbeiten gemacht, mit viel Koennen und Imagination bauten sie uns eine Terasse fuer unseren Wohnwagen und auch das Innere haben sie praktisch… read more
(Excellent
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29 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Christian) for host
Hey Nika, Thomas, Clara, Miguel and all the other fluffy things there!
This was my first workaway and I could not have asked for a more wonderful and Friendly experience!
Nika and her amazing family made me feel welcome right from the beginning and opened me to a pace of life i had been looking for a long time.
Working in the finka with the… read more
This was my first workaway and I could not have asked for a more wonderful and Friendly experience!
Nika and her amazing family made me feel welcome right from the beginning and opened me to a pace of life i had been looking for a long time.
Working in the finka with the… read more
20 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Christian)
Christian stayed for 2 month with us and it was a great time with him. He was helpful and we advanced in a lot of projects, our caravan looks now more cosy, we finnished plaza renata with a sofa made of pallets who invites to sit down enjoying the beautiful space and we built a high bed which looks just amazing. He cared about the animals in a… read more
(Excellent
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29 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Milena & Juan )
Juan y Milena han sido nuestros primeros workawayers de Sudamerika (colombia y peru) y nos han brindado dos semanas inolvidables. Con su corazon en la mano nos han regalado un tiempo lleno de cariño y alegria. Nos han ayudado en todo que hacia falta y como cocineros nos han sorprendido (fue la primera vez que han cocinado) con ricas arepas… read more
(Excellent
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22 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Milena & Juan ) for host
La experiencia con Nika y su hermosa familia fue increíble, estuvimos durante dos semanas y fue nuestra primera experiencia como workawayers y definitivamente nos encantaria volver muchas veces!, ellos son una familia noble, divertida y con un corazon inmenso. Recogimos madera con Miguel, su hijo, cocinamos juntos un poco de comida Colombiana y… read more
2 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host
I spent two weeks with this friendly family and I really enjoyed my time on their beautiful finca. I loved to stay in the caravan and helping in the house, the greenhouse and with your great animals. Thank you for this experience!
1 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette)
Juliette spent 2 weeks with us and we really enjoyed the time with her. She was openminded and freindly, gentle with our animals, and understandable with our two teenies. After 2 weeks we felt like she could have stayed longer. We whish you all the best and good luck for your following trips, wherever you go.
We definitly would host her again.
We definitly would host her again.
(Excellent
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1 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Phil)
Although it is a long time ago, since Phil stayed with us, but even though we still mention him in several ocations. He was our first workawayer and we felt lucky to host him. We learnt about american society (different from what we knew) and Phil cooked nice american breakfast, which we enjoyed a lot. The chickens stable is still in a good state… read more
(Excellent
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31 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Phil) for host
They were awesome. We talked.
we worked. We cooked. We lived.
I spoke spaniah when we ate.
Very warm good natured smart people. They used what i could offer and I tried my best. Also they have a teenager so be respectful and aware.
we worked. We cooked. We lived.
I spoke spaniah when we ate.
Very warm good natured smart people. They used what i could offer and I tried my best. Also they have a teenager so be respectful and aware.
25 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Takahashi) for host
They were my third workaway's host. And also my fourth workaway's host.
Because they are fantastic family so i wanted to go back again!
I came back again more for 2 weeks. it was like a homestay.
So if it is possible , I want to go back again , again, again......Forever !!
I had nice experience at here. They are warm heart and friendly… read more
Because they are fantastic family so i wanted to go back again!
I came back again more for 2 weeks. it was like a homestay.
So if it is possible , I want to go back again , again, again......Forever !!
I had nice experience at here. They are warm heart and friendly… read more
23 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Takahashi)
Mia was a real sunshine in our family. It was so nice hosting her. We learned many things from her, like japanis cooking, japanis language, and we learned a lot about a very different culture which seemed very interesting to us. More than workaway it was livingaway. We shared a lot of things and discuvered a lot of similar things in our thoughts… read more
(Excellent
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19 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Joris & Christine)
with christine and joris it was a beautiful and enjoying time. Since you were here, the house is shining white again, the watering in the garden goes much better and the chickens enjoy there new stable. Specially the baking we miss, it was always muuuy rico. We had very interesting exchanges and talks with them. It was so nice to have had you… read more
(Excellent
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5 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Joris & Christine) for host
We had a very VERY :-) nice time with the family. It was a heartwarming experience. The permaculture project looks really nice, there is a good positive energy.
We had interesting talks, we could change ideas, broaden our perception of things, we could relax when needed and the work was divers. We felt welcome and at ease. It was difficult to say… read more
We had interesting talks, we could change ideas, broaden our perception of things, we could relax when needed and the work was divers. We felt welcome and at ease. It was difficult to say… read more
8 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (rencytiki)
It was a tremendes joy to have had them here on our finca. It was like old friends come to visit you.
Everything was going easy with them. We advanced in a lot of projects , they are hardworkers and work was fun with them. And when they came again after 1 month to stay with us for 4 days more, we realised a dream : we built a beautiful place which… read more
Everything was going easy with them. We advanced in a lot of projects , they are hardworkers and work was fun with them. And when they came again after 1 month to stay with us for 4 days more, we realised a dream : we built a beautiful place which… read more
(Excellent
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9 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (rencytiki) for host
From the first day we came to Thomas's and Nika's fincawe felt very welcome and accepted like part of their beautiful family. They were kind and generous the whole time we spent together. Some of our jobs were collecting and cutting the branches of the pine trees around the finca, cleaning the stable house for horses and donkey, also duck area,… read more
