Learn about about gardening and permaculture in the mountains of Tenerife, La Zarza, Spain

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  Description

  Hi thank you for reading me!
  
  I recently bought my home in the mountains of La Zarza in Fasnia.
  
  What to expect:
  - easy going vibe
  - peaceful remote place in the mountains
  - very simple living space without luxuries
  - possibility to be creative and I can teach you a lot about gardening (plants, trees) and caring for a home
  - closesr village is La Zarza. The house is located above in the mountain, continuing a steep road. The only public transport is from the village (15min walk). If you want to discover the island, please check the bus connections or rent a car from the airport.
  
  I expect:
  - to be respectful, since I am opening my home to you
  - clean after yourself
  - buy your own food, so that you can eat what you desire
  - to be motivated in actually wanting to help a bit daily, whether it is is on your own or done together
  - inapropriate behaviour will not be tolerated, if you are disrespectful, do not contribute or are putting others into uncomfortable situations, you will be asked to leave. I do not make exceptions.
  
  I am trying to create a safe, peaceful and creative space in nature, where I am opening my home to you. So if the place, myself or others are disrespected, I will act accordingly.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Charity work

  

  Van life

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Carpentry

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Camping

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I hope to be able to support each other and create a peaceful and respectful place together
  
  Communication for me is key. I do communicate very transparently and straight forward on what is possible or not, expected and how to adapt according to your own interests and skills
  
  On weekends you can join me to the local market of Fasnia, where we will do the shopping
  
  Also if you are a climber and have your own gear, you can join me and my friends sports rope climbing on the weekend
  
  I can teach you a lot about gardening and permaculture
  
  Also if you are planning to stay longer you will notice how we solve problems while living in the mountains by finding solutions with the available resources

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  Help

  - being creative, if you want you can assist me with small DIY tasks (woodwork, painting, renovating, installations, etc.)
  
  - easier tasks in nature like gardening, planting trees, watering the plants, harvesting fruits
  
  - cooking and cleaning, also there is a barbecue which can be used to cook nice food with the wood available

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Greek: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Happy to learn about new languages and cultures
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  Accommodation

  Simple living in tiny home stead
  
  - simple bed, in shared room only for volunteers. Girls and boys are provided with separate accommodation. Bedding and sheets are of course included. You can chose your own blankets and pillows as you like. There is a closed room and outside yurts offered as accomodation.
  - outside shower (cold)
  - simple electrical setup
  - simple kitchen
  - garden, mountain and beach view
  - possible to set up tent in the garden
  
  I do a big shopping once a week, where I buy lots of food at the local market and main ingredients in the supermarket.
  
  Sometimes we cook and eat together for lunch/dinner. In the morning everyone can make their own breakfast.

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  What else ...

  If interested, please let me know and we see whether it is a fit for both of us
  
  - To discover the island you can either take a bus from the village La Zarza or if you are coming with Friends, I recommend you to rent a car
  
  - I can send you my personal recommendations list for the island
  
  - I do have my own routine and hobbies, so I cannot promise to show you around on the island and I am not available 24h

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  I work remotely every day from 8am until 2pm, and use my own digital data for it. So in the mornings I need to focus on work. I do expect some self-motivation since there will be tasks i'll ask you to do on your own, while other things we do together

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Wild cats around the land that I feed

  Wild cats staying around the land and that I am feeding

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