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We are currently initiating a series of new techniques to improve water retention and soil fertility on the farm
- help us explore and experiment with water management strategies for arid areas.
- develope and implement practices most suitable to the area and its needs
- design and implement water retention structures using local and natural materials
- Initiate soil restoration practices
Implement a large scale garden design experiment, seeking to reach high efficiency production and to minimize water usage.
Help to improve the local traditional flood irrigation system
-This is a great hands on opportunity for any permaculturist/ enviromentalist who wants to learn and experiment with water management
Thisis a project to promote low impact living based on a large organic farm, mainly olive groves, some almond and fruit trees,large vegetable plots,and several self built houses using eco building methods.situated in a valley with no road access but only 5 mins walk from the nearest village and 30 mins from a lively alternative town.(Orgiva)
We are completely off grid- solar power, compost toilets etc.
We have up to 5 or 6 volunteers at any one time helping with the running of the farm, self sufficiency (we produce all the fruit and veg we consume),looking after the animals (chickens, cats),eco building projects,reed-bed systems,olive harvest ( nov-jan), general repairs etc.
Kate is also a member of a small organic olive oil co-op where we take the olives to be milled.
The income from renting two eco cottages on the finca and the sale of olive oil are what finance this project but workawayers are not expected to work on either of these activities .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Mountain
Vegetarian or vegan
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
LGBTQ
Farming
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Spanish and english is mainly spoken here. You could learn about very low impact living, eco building Animal care (chickens, ) olive farming and/or organic veg cultivation, We are close to a lively market town with a large range of cultural activities.
Help
Volunteers help 4.5 hrs per day, 5 days per week, weekends off, in exchange for full bed and board (some meals are self catering) and sharing this unique piece of nature and way of life. Help is mainly physical and not recommended for people with back problems or other health issues.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: 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
In 5 individual small stone and strawbale houses,in the depths of nature, most with seperate cooking facilities, compost toilets, solar power and shared solar hot water showering facilities. Suitable for couples, friends or individuals.
Volunteers are expected to keep the house they stay in clean and leave it as they found it when their stay finishes.
What else ...
We give priority to volunteers arriving by the most sustainable means of transport (bike, bus, train....)
There are bus connections to Granada and Motril via Orgiva.
The Alpujarras is a beautiful area below Sierra Nevada national park.
We ask people not to smoke in the houses or while working.
We cannot accept volunteers with pets or drug or alcohol habits.
If you have any mental or physical health issues please let us know so we can assess if this is the right place for you.
(including allergies, special dietary requirements etc.)
We give priority to long-stay volunteers and the minimum stay is 4 weeks,
Work here is mainly physical - you will need a certain degree of stamina if not physical strength.
There are lots of other organic farms in the area which take volunteers and the area is perfect for hiking.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 969626129849
Feedback (47)
25 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alena)
Alena was a pleasure to have around, she was always very enthusiastic and positive and was a great help in the veg garden,- responsible, committed and knowledgeable.
We really appreciated her help.
She also made a great contribution to the communal aspects of the project and seemed to enjoy hanging out with the other volunteers.
Thanks Alena!
We really appreciated her help.
She also made a great contribution to the communal aspects of the project and seemed to enjoy hanging out with the other volunteers.
Thanks Alena!
(Excellent
)
6 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)
Miriam was a really great volunteer.She was happy to do any task and was extremely capable.She is in very good shape physically and was happy to push heavy wheelbarrows around the finca but was also great when asked to do some repair jobs , she just got on with it with hardly any input from us and did s really good job.
A very mature, independent… read more
A very mature, independent… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host
It was such a wonderful time! The nature is breathtakingly beautiful. I really enjoyed both the work and the free time! I liked having a clear daily structure. It was also great to have a little breakfast break in between (with super delicious fresh sourdough bread and sometimes even cake), which made the work go by even faster. In my free time,… read more
19 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma was a great support to us
She took initiative and although she didn't really have any prior experience of gardening she learnt fast and always asked when in doubt.
She was responsible and collaborated in every way , even helping Ron with his social media and publicity after work
and was a cheerful presence to have around.
Thanks for… read more
She took initiative and although she didn't really have any prior experience of gardening she learnt fast and always asked when in doubt.
She was responsible and collaborated in every way , even helping Ron with his social media and publicity after work
and was a cheerful presence to have around.
Thanks for… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity to volunteer on your organic farm! I learned so much about harvesting and had a truly enriching cultural experience. Kate is also a fantastic chef! The accommodations were fantastic, I had my own stone house and a garden to take care of. The whole experience was a dream come true.
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25 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Alena)
Alena was a pleasure to have around, she was always very enthusiastic and positive and was a great help in the veg garden,- responsible, committed and knowledgeable.
We really appreciated her help.
She also made a great contribution to the communal aspects of the project and seemed to enjoy hanging out with the other volunteers.
Thanks Alena!
We really appreciated her help.
She also made a great contribution to the communal aspects of the project and seemed to enjoy hanging out with the other volunteers.
Thanks Alena!
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)
Miriam was a really great volunteer.She was happy to do any task and was extremely capable.She is in very good shape physically and was happy to push heavy wheelbarrows around the finca but was also great when asked to do some repair jobs , she just got on with it with hardly any input from us and did s really good job.
A very mature, independent… read more
A very mature, independent… read more
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host
It was such a wonderful time! The nature is breathtakingly beautiful. I really enjoyed both the work and the free time! I liked having a clear daily structure. It was also great to have a little breakfast break in between (with super delicious fresh sourdough bread and sometimes even cake), which made the work go by even faster. In my free time,… read more
19 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma was a great support to us
She took initiative and although she didn't really have any prior experience of gardening she learnt fast and always asked when in doubt.
She was responsible and collaborated in every way , even helping Ron with his social media and publicity after work
and was a cheerful presence to have around.
Thanks for… read more
She took initiative and although she didn't really have any prior experience of gardening she learnt fast and always asked when in doubt.
She was responsible and collaborated in every way , even helping Ron with his social media and publicity after work
and was a cheerful presence to have around.
Thanks for… read more
(Excellent)
18 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
Thank you so much for the amazing opportunity to volunteer on your organic farm! I learned so much about harvesting and had a truly enriching cultural experience. Kate is also a fantastic chef! The accommodations were fantastic, I had my own stone house and a garden to take care of. The whole experience was a dream come true.
12 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Joep)
It was a real.pleasure to have Joep here collaborating with us.
He never complained despite doing hard physical work nearly every working day( well he did say he was looking forward to working hard so we took him at his word!).
He was very capable and just got on with things, always with a smile on his face!
He is very sociable but also able to… read more
He never complained despite doing hard physical work nearly every working day( well he did say he was looking forward to working hard so we took him at his word!).
He was very capable and just got on with things, always with a smile on his face!
He is very sociable but also able to… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
It’s hard to find the words to describe my stay at the finca. The five weeks I stayed there were absolutely amazing.
As soon as I arrived everyone was incredibly friendly. The atmosphere was warm and everyone was always keen to help and have a nice conversation.
During my stay I stayed in Casa Alba, a stone hut at the end of the finca next to a… read more
As soon as I arrived everyone was incredibly friendly. The atmosphere was warm and everyone was always keen to help and have a nice conversation.
During my stay I stayed in Casa Alba, a stone hut at the end of the finca next to a… read more
24 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Ali.was here for over a month and almost immediately on arriving she was entrusted with looking after the veg gardens
She is very conscientious, always noticing if there is a problem and bringing it to our attention, and always concerned that everything is done in the best way and that the plants are as happy as they could be! .
She is very… read more
She is very conscientious, always noticing if there is a problem and bringing it to our attention, and always concerned that everything is done in the best way and that the plants are as happy as they could be! .
She is very… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Léna)
Lisa and Lena brought lots of positive energy, fun and commitment to this project for the month that they were here.
After just one day of hand over they took over responsibility of the veg gardens and were always enthusiastic, hardworking and conscientious in their new roles.
I think maybe they would have liked to have more volunteers around as… read more
After just one day of hand over they took over responsibility of the veg gardens and were always enthusiastic, hardworking and conscientious in their new roles.
I think maybe they would have liked to have more volunteers around as… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Léna) for host
We arrived at a rather special time, at the last years of a place steeped in history.
We were more than happy to be able to count ourselves among the many volunteers who have contributed to this place.
As soon as we arrived, we felt at ease and quickly got to grips with the different spaces (in our pretty house, in the garden, in the yurt...)… read more
We were more than happy to be able to count ourselves among the many volunteers who have contributed to this place.
As soon as we arrived, we felt at ease and quickly got to grips with the different spaces (in our pretty house, in the garden, in the yurt...)… read more
3 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (rm4866)
Rosanna is definitely up there in the top 20 volunteers we have had ( and there have been many hundreds!!)
Unfortunately she could only stay for a month but her help was invaluable during that time.
She is very knowledgeable about growing veg ( and I'm sure she is also an amazing cook but her help was too necessary in the garden!)
She was even… read more
Unfortunately she could only stay for a month but her help was invaluable during that time.
She is very knowledgeable about growing veg ( and I'm sure she is also an amazing cook but her help was too necessary in the garden!)
She was even… read more
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Harriet & Charlotte ) for host
It’s hard to find the words to describe my experience at Kate’s finca.
I spent 5 weeks here, and absolutely would have stayed for longer if i didn’t have other commitments. Soon after i arrived, to my absolute delight, i was appointed ‘head gardener’ , taking over from another volunteer who was leaving. The hands-on experience of stewarding this… read more
I spent 5 weeks here, and absolutely would have stayed for longer if i didn’t have other commitments. Soon after i arrived, to my absolute delight, i was appointed ‘head gardener’ , taking over from another volunteer who was leaving. The hands-on experience of stewarding this… read more
24 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Harriet & Charlotte )
Harriet (Hat) was with us for a month in July and August and was a great help and support during a difficult time of lots of volunteers coming and going and some very hot weather.
She was responsible, committed and enthusiastic, mainly working in the veg gardens, trying to keep everything watered and whatever other jobs needed doing at the… read more
She was responsible, committed and enthusiastic, mainly working in the veg gardens, trying to keep everything watered and whatever other jobs needed doing at the… read more
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Maria & Eleni Ntagia) for host
We left from this workaway after only two days for the following reasons :
1. The house we were to stay in was once beautiful for sure. But now it was full of mice poop and moldy walls. The mattresses were at least 30 years old, dirty and smelled really bad.
2. In the description it appeared as a community and we chose it specifically because we… read more
1. The house we were to stay in was once beautiful for sure. But now it was full of mice poop and moldy walls. The mattresses were at least 30 years old, dirty and smelled really bad.
2. In the description it appeared as a community and we chose it specifically because we… read more
12 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria & Eleni Ntagia)
Maria and her daughter contacted us requesting a stay
They said they could only stay three weeks and our minimum stay is one month but we decided to make an exception as they sounded nice and said they had some relevant skills.
The previous volunteer made the house nice for them, Ron who is in charge while Kate was on holiday welcomed them.and… read more
They said they could only stay three weeks and our minimum stay is one month but we decided to make an exception as they sounded nice and said they had some relevant skills.
The previous volunteer made the house nice for them, Ron who is in charge while Kate was on holiday welcomed them.and… read more
(Negative)
30 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marlen)
Marlen arrived here by bike, solo cycling and wild camping across Spain which already impressed us before she arrived, and we definitely weren't disappointed as she turned out to be one of the best volunteers we have had.
She agreed to take on the role of head gardener after an initial training and was totally dedicated to the job, commited,… read more
She agreed to take on the role of head gardener after an initial training and was totally dedicated to the job, commited,… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marlen) for host
I ended up staying almost five months on the finca and I could have stayed longer and longer. It's such a wonderful place and became my home for the last months. I was mainly taking care of the gardens. Started with zero experience and learnt a lot. The food was always very delicious and healthy. I really miss the sourdough bread from the solar… read more
9 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julian)
Julian was here on the finca for just over a month .
Unfortunately he had to return home to be with his family at a difficult time for them although he had planned to stay longer.
He made a great contribution to the project, he was always willing to do any task and he would put his attention and energy into it.
He was also a very calm and positive… read more
Unfortunately he had to return home to be with his family at a difficult time for them although he had planned to stay longer.
He made a great contribution to the project, he was always willing to do any task and he would put his attention and energy into it.
He was also a very calm and positive… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben arranged to come about a month ago and when I contacted him a few days before the agreed arrival date he didn't respond although he had read my message
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
15 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Esther (Irenne))
Aura was on the finca for five weeks in march and April so mainly helped in the veg gardens at this busy time, preparing beds , making compost etc .
She also did a great help of stripping some beams for a small construction tasks and offered to feed Marisol the donkey who was her nearest neighbour, in the mornings and evenings which was a great… read more
She also did a great help of stripping some beams for a small construction tasks and offered to feed Marisol the donkey who was her nearest neighbour, in the mornings and evenings which was a great… read more
(Very good)
14 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Esther (Irenne)) for host
I spent a wonderful 5 weeks at Kates finca and would highly recommend. Kate is a very understanding and accommodating host, and I enjoyed getting to know the many volunteers from all different countries and cultures. The location is beautiful and serene, the accommodations very nice and private and the food plentiful and delicious. I spent most my… read more
17 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna is an enthusiastic and positive person who is concerned and knowledgeable about environmental issues.
She applied herself concientiously to any job that was thrown at her, whether it was a task in the garden or restoring our yurt to its former glory!
She takes initiative and has good attention to detail.
On a social level she enjoyed the… read more
She applied herself concientiously to any job that was thrown at her, whether it was a task in the garden or restoring our yurt to its former glory!
She takes initiative and has good attention to detail.
On a social level she enjoyed the… read more
(Very good)
16 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I spent a month at Kate's finca at the end of winter. It's the longest I've spent at a workaway so far, but time absolutely flew by and I'm sad I couldn't stay longer!
Most of my work was in the series of bountiful gardens across the farm, and I enjoyed learning about permaculture principles of gardening. The work was always varied and… read more
Most of my work was in the series of bountiful gardens across the farm, and I enjoyed learning about permaculture principles of gardening. The work was always varied and… read more
25 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elsie) for host
Kate’s finca was my first workaway experience and I feel it might be hard to beat! The site is really incredible, set right in Las Alpujarras with the most amazing views and the project itself is really inspiring. Anyone interested in organic gardening, permaculture, off-grid life and eco construction - there is sooo much to learn here and it’s a… read more
25 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Elsie)
It was great having Else here
Shame she couldn't stay longer.
She is down to earth, practical, easy to communicate with and happy to get on with any job .
She also takes initiative and has a straight forward approach to everything.
On a social level she seemed to enjoy being part of the group but also spending time alone.
Thanks for… read more
Shame she couldn't stay longer.
She is down to earth, practical, easy to communicate with and happy to get on with any job .
She also takes initiative and has a straight forward approach to everything.
On a social level she seemed to enjoy being part of the group but also spending time alone.
Thanks for… read more
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thom arrived about 2/3 of the way through the olive harvest which this year sometimes felt never ending, and we finished the harvest two days before he left so much of the work was hard and repetitive but Thom.took it with good humour.
He is very fit and strong which was helpful especially for the days when the olives had to be carried and… read more
He is very fit and strong which was helpful especially for the days when the olives had to be carried and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
I just finished up a wonderful month here. Most of my time was spent helping to harvest olives. Seems this was a really big year for olives as over 10000 kilograms were harvested.
Kate hosted between 8-10 volunteers during my stay. We all became like extended family. We worked hard together and we also enjoyed tapas and beers some evenings. One… read more
Kate hosted between 8-10 volunteers during my stay. We all became like extended family. We worked hard together and we also enjoyed tapas and beers some evenings. One… read more
6 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mariia & Angelina) for host
We stayed on Kate's farm for a month in the end of harvesting season and we are grateful for this experience. It's greate place if you very social and have no experience with gardening, but could be more challenging for neuroatypicals and people who already have their own experience in gardening.
If you need first touch with nature life, it's a… read more
If you need first touch with nature life, it's a… read more
31 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariia & Angelina)
Eva and Ginger ( nicknames) have been here for a month and have been very committed to work in the veg gardens, they have quite a lot of experience and like to apply it as well as doing lots of research on the internet about different aspects related to horticulture.
They have been very enthusiastic and hardworking and dedicated in the garden, and… read more
They have been very enthusiastic and hardworking and dedicated in the garden, and… read more
(Very good)
21 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)
It was a pleasure having Scott here, he is really reliable.and hardworking .He just gets on with it, we didn't have to supervise and explain things constantly, he understands what it means to do a job well and is experienced with using chainsaws and strimmers.
It was great to have someone so easy going and he was a real help with the olive… read more
It was great to have someone so easy going and he was a real help with the olive… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Scott) for host
I spent 5 weeks on the finca at the end of 2023 and really enjoyed helping out with the olive harvest. Kate's property is in a lovely location with beatifull views that you can sit and admire from your front door. The work is phisical but quite enjoyable and you certainly have plenty of time to spend by yourself or hanging out with the others -… read more
15 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host
Wow! What a great privilege I feel to have had the opportunity to stay here. I am forever grateful to Kate, what she and other volunteers have created in the valley just up from Orgiva is a special paradise full of wonders everywhere you turn. The reviews from other volunteers where 100% correct with how they described the food, bread etc. The… read more
27 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Claudia & Felix) for host
A magic, natural and beautiful place on Earth.
Thank you Kate and all the other volunteers we met, for this special month on your finca. We could learn a lot and experienced a most sustainable and appreciative way of treating mother nature! We will never forget and always wish you the best! Take care :)
P.S.: Kate's bread and cooking skills are… read more
Thank you Kate and all the other volunteers we met, for this special month on your finca. We could learn a lot and experienced a most sustainable and appreciative way of treating mother nature! We will never forget and always wish you the best! Take care :)
P.S.: Kate's bread and cooking skills are… read more
11 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia & Felix)
Claudia and Felix are a lovely couple and we were very lucky to have them here for a month helping out with mostly hard physical tasks - clearing undergrowth from the river, strimming, chainsawing, mixing concrete and lots of wheelbarrowing of heavy stuff!
Claudia also helped assemble the structure for a solar water system which she did with great… read more
Claudia also helped assemble the structure for a solar water system which she did with great… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Yella)
Yella was here for about a month and she was happy to get stuck into anything, she was very enthusiastic and appreciative of the place and although at the time there wasn't a particularly cohesive group because there was a very insular couple who didn't want to socialize with the other volunteers she was always open to communicate and socialize.
… read more
… read more
(Very good)
11 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Yella) for host
I had the best time at Kate's finca! The place is absolutely stunning, I often couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing.
The life there was so relaxed, and it was an amazing change to spend my time just slowly doing everyday tasks. Kate is an amazing cook, who transformed the simplest ingredients into the most delicious meals. The work was very… read more
The life there was so relaxed, and it was an amazing change to spend my time just slowly doing everyday tasks. Kate is an amazing cook, who transformed the simplest ingredients into the most delicious meals. The work was very… read more
31 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
Staying at Kate's finca was an incredible experience. Initially, the remote location posed a challenge for me, but with time, I developed a deep appreciation for this characteristic of the farm. The daily panoramic views never ceased to enchant me, and I felt truly privileged to have the opportunity to immerse myself in such a remarkable… read more
22 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Sara has been a great help on the finca, she has been working in the garden, looking after Marisol the donkey, cutting grass and generally helping out with whatever was needed.
She took responsibility for feeding Marisol (her nearest neighbour!) and always took the initiative to let us know when we needed to cut more grass for her.
Sara offered to… read more
She took responsibility for feeding Marisol (her nearest neighbour!) and always took the initiative to let us know when we needed to cut more grass for her.
Sara offered to… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Linus)
I was away for the month that Linus was here volunteering on the project but the crew in charge of the finca while I was away spoke highly of Linus, he was very adaptable and always ready to help out with anything he was asked to do, a nice person to have around, easygoing and friendly.
We would welcome him back any time
Thanks for everything… read more
We would welcome him back any time
Thanks for everything… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ole)
Ole was a brilliant volunteer .
Enthusiastic, willing to do anything, strong, a good listener and a really nice person to have around.
Highly recommended , it would be great to have him back sometime
Thanks for everything Ole
Enthusiastic, willing to do anything, strong, a good listener and a really nice person to have around.
Highly recommended , it would be great to have him back sometime
Thanks for everything Ole
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ole) for host
I had a incredible time at Kate's farm.
It is such a lovely place with a lot if work to do. But with Kate super delicous bread which she make in the solar cooker and the food after the work, which Kate cooks also, you get enough energy ;)
For me it was one of the peacefull time in my life.
Thank you Kate and to all the other volunteers !
I dont… read more
It is such a lovely place with a lot if work to do. But with Kate super delicous bread which she make in the solar cooker and the food after the work, which Kate cooks also, you get enough energy ;)
For me it was one of the peacefull time in my life.
Thank you Kate and to all the other volunteers !
I dont… read more
22 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eva & Timo) for host
prepare to work hard! lots of things to do. distances are quite big and everything needs to be done by foot.
you have to come here with an open mind. you won't find the luxuries that society normally offers, but you will find a more sustainable way of living and a calm environment.
see and learn how life goes in this special place 🦋🐗
Kate… read more
you have to come here with an open mind. you won't find the luxuries that society normally offers, but you will find a more sustainable way of living and a calm environment.
see and learn how life goes in this special place 🦋🐗
Kate… read more
24 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I had such an amazing time at Kate's finca. I stayed for about a month in June 2022, and had to go for professional reasons but would have stayed much longer if I could have! The finca is really big and beautiful, the most amazing thing is that each volunteer has his own casita which is a huuuuge comfort. The activities are varied, from working in… read more
18 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
Alex was a pleasure to have as part of the team here, he is really enthusiastic and trys to get the most out of every experience, exploring the area, meeting the locals etc.
He worked hard here strimming, repairing our natural swimming pool which involved days of hard digging out plants, repairing the liner in the scorching sun and various other… read more
He worked hard here strimming, repairing our natural swimming pool which involved days of hard digging out plants, repairing the liner in the scorching sun and various other… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
Wow, what an experience!
Staying a month there is for me one of the most special experiences during my journey. Situated beautifully in the Alpujarra hills with wild life and two donkeys around, living off-grid in a small mountain hut while doing construction and garden work with an international group of people from Turkey, Spain, German, the… read more
Staying a month there is for me one of the most special experiences during my journey. Situated beautifully in the Alpujarra hills with wild life and two donkeys around, living off-grid in a small mountain hut while doing construction and garden work with an international group of people from Turkey, Spain, German, the… read more
4 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Eelke)
Eelke was great to have around, he is a calm , experienced and understanding guy and did a brilliant job of repairing almost everything broken on the finca!
He even managed to find time to build a solar cooker from scratch!
Thanks Eelke!!!
He even managed to find time to build a solar cooker from scratch!
Thanks Eelke!!!
(Excellent)
3 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elektra)
Elektra was a great volunteer, really positive and enthusiastic, always willing to help and even when she didn't have experience of the specific task she was willing and quick to learn.
She made a great contribution all round to the project
Thanks Elektra!
She made a great contribution all round to the project
Thanks Elektra!
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host
Sorry for the late review Kate!
I stayed at this place around two to three years ago for two months. It was easily one of the best workaways I've had the pleasure of working at. I felt welcomed from day one. Kate seems to have a knack for selecting workawayers that fit well together, as such I met some really awesome people while I was there. The… read more
I stayed at this place around two to three years ago for two months. It was easily one of the best workaways I've had the pleasure of working at. I felt welcomed from day one. Kate seems to have a knack for selecting workawayers that fit well together, as such I met some really awesome people while I was there. The… read more
26 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher)
Chris and Manon were.on the finca for just over two months and experienced some of the most hardcore physical work here ever over that period of time!
They were incredibly resilient through all the olive picking and lugging of sacks, hacking through bramble jungles, dragging a 300kg Trojan Horse like woodchipper up steep paths , chainsawing and… read more
They were incredibly resilient through all the olive picking and lugging of sacks, hacking through bramble jungles, dragging a 300kg Trojan Horse like woodchipper up steep paths , chainsawing and… read more
(Excellent)
26 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host
What a spectacular piece of land to spend 2 months over Winter on! Kate has been taking care of this beautiful piece of La Sierra Nevada for nearly 30 years and it shows with thousands of olive and other fruit trees criss-crossed by an ancient acequia watering system bringing water from the mountains. From the moment we arrived we felt immediately… read more
25 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
It was nice having Anna around, her positive energy and enthusiasm and her commitment to the work.
She was a great contribution to the work in the garden and to community life here in general.
Thanks Anna!
She was a great contribution to the work in the garden and to community life here in general.
Thanks Anna!
(Very good)
25 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Ive been there from end of september until mid November and would go back any time. The Finca is a truly wonderful place to be at. The way of living and working there is close to nature and the place itself such as the people around are truly amazing and inspiring. I´Ve been mainly working in the garden: sowing seeds, preparing beds, mulching,… read more
30 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Eden & Lowena ) for host
Wow! What can I say, this was my first Workaway and it has set a very high bar.
In the Andalucía mountains, la granja is a remote finca that is stunningly beautiful. Almond and olive trees are all around you and you have a incredible view of the surrounding mountains.
The work is varied and satisfying ranging from treating sick leaves in the… read more
In the Andalucía mountains, la granja is a remote finca that is stunningly beautiful. Almond and olive trees are all around you and you have a incredible view of the surrounding mountains.
The work is varied and satisfying ranging from treating sick leaves in the… read more
22 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
My time at Kate's Finca was really inspiring!! It's an amazing place to volunteer if you are interested in real sustainability, self-sufficiency, growing your own food and living close to nature! Coming back to the city made me miss this place so much and made me realise about the authenticity and satisfaction of this lifestyle.
I spend most of… read more
I spend most of… read more
8 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ramon)
Ramón made a great contribution to this project during the,seven weeks he spent here.
He was always willing to do anything that was asked of him and once he had got to know the place and the jobs that needed to be done,played an active role in making sure everything was taken care of.
He did lots of hard physical work in a variety of tasks and… read more
He was always willing to do anything that was asked of him and once he had got to know the place and the jobs that needed to be done,played an active role in making sure everything was taken care of.
He did lots of hard physical work in a variety of tasks and… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ramon) for host
Thanks Kate! What a great way to learn! :) Recommended for nature loving people!
Kate's Finca is a little paradise within the so called Alpujarra Mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Her little (20 hectares!) olive valley is facing south, which provides it with sun all day! There is plenty of nature surrounding it so you will be able to observe wild… read more
Kate's Finca is a little paradise within the so called Alpujarra Mountains of the Sierra Nevada. Her little (20 hectares!) olive valley is facing south, which provides it with sun all day! There is plenty of nature surrounding it so you will be able to observe wild… read more
29 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
James is a very special person, he always has an observation or something to say about the details of life and to take pleasure in.
He enjoys socializing and is very meticulous about his work.Although he had no previous experience of building a compost toilet he applied all his previous skills (carpentry, basic brick laying) and learnt a few more… read more
He enjoys socializing and is very meticulous about his work.Although he had no previous experience of building a compost toilet he applied all his previous skills (carpentry, basic brick laying) and learnt a few more… read more
(Very good)
24 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
I spent 5 weeks at this project during September/ October 2020.
It was my very first workaway experience.
Firstly I would like to say that the food which Kate cooks is delicious! The portions are so big that there is always lots left over for dinner.
Having experience in the building industry, I spent most of my time building a compost toilet. It… read more
It was my very first workaway experience.
Firstly I would like to say that the food which Kate cooks is delicious! The portions are so big that there is always lots left over for dinner.
Having experience in the building industry, I spent most of my time building a compost toilet. It… read more
23 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
It was great having Sarah here, she is very concienciuos,appreciative, tidy and has great attention to detail.
It was a pleasure to have her around. she made lots of water kefir and sprouts for everyone and was always a willing helper in all of the tasks that needed doing.
hope to see you again one day Sarah!
Thanks for everything.
It was a pleasure to have her around. she made lots of water kefir and sprouts for everyone and was always a willing helper in all of the tasks that needed doing.
hope to see you again one day Sarah!
Thanks for everything.
(Excellent)
13 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
I stayed 5 weeks in the finca and these weeks passed by way too fast! Kate created an amazing place with the help of her previous volunteers and I enjoyed every single day there!
The work was very varied and Kate always reassured that we were happy with our tasks. Definitely physical work, but very full filling and with the other volunteers always… read more
The work was very varied and Kate always reassured that we were happy with our tasks. Definitely physical work, but very full filling and with the other volunteers always… read more
8 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Reuben & Beth)
Ruben and Beth were a pleasure to have around, two lovely , considerate and responsible people.
Ruben is brilliant at fixing things and is much more than a competant DIYer!. He can use all sorts of machinery and power tools and was the only volunteer here who could handle our old, tempramental strimmer!.
Ive lost track of how many things he fixed… read more
Ruben is brilliant at fixing things and is much more than a competant DIYer!. He can use all sorts of machinery and power tools and was the only volunteer here who could handle our old, tempramental strimmer!.
Ive lost track of how many things he fixed… read more
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Reuben & Beth) for host
We stayed at the project for four weeks and had a thoroughly wonderful experience! The place is beautiful. The work was sometimes hard, but always varied and enjoyable. We cleared land, cooked, worked on the acequias, fixed plumbing and electrics, did some joinery, tiling and other maintenance.
The little stone house we lived in for the duration… read more
The little stone house we lived in for the duration… read more
16 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nile & Anna)
It was great having Nile and Anna here,they are full of enthusiasm and very conscientious and thoughtful.They were a great contribution to the team and did all sorts of physically hard tasks willingly and with a positive attitude.Welcome back anytime!.Thanks!
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nile & Anna) for host
We spent two wonderful months in the finca. It is lost in nature and the garden is a little paradise.
Kate is an inspiring, energetic woman and we are grateful that she is providing this beautiful place. Even with a lot of volunteers passing she pays attention to small details.
The work was physically hard - but fun and satisfying and exactly what… read more
Kate is an inspiring, energetic woman and we are grateful that she is providing this beautiful place. Even with a lot of volunteers passing she pays attention to small details.
The work was physically hard - but fun and satisfying and exactly what… read more
15 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Belén )
Belen was one of the most cheerful, enthusiastic and appreciative volunteers we have ever had!.
She made a great contribution to the project in many ways- as part of the team and in all the practical tasks that she did with such a positive attitude.
It was a shame she came in winter when there wasnt so much to do in the gardens and that she… read more
She made a great contribution to the project in many ways- as part of the team and in all the practical tasks that she did with such a positive attitude.
It was a shame she came in winter when there wasnt so much to do in the gardens and that she… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Belén ) for host
Aquí tuve mi primera experiencia de voluntariado y tuve la suerte de llegar a este pedacito de cielo, un lugar hermoso con personas maravillosas y con mucho por aprender.
Pude participar en distintos procesos de los olivos, también un poco en la huerta y poda. Trabajos hermosos que llenaron de dicha mi corazón.
Recuerdo con cariño las tardes… read more
Pude participar en distintos procesos de los olivos, también un poco en la huerta y poda. Trabajos hermosos que llenaron de dicha mi corazón.
Recuerdo con cariño las tardes… read more
5 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Eve & Jonas)
Eve and Evie stayed for a month and helped with some of the more tedious tasks like weeding under electric fences and removing olive suckers. They were also a great help with the donkeys and cats, and were generally nice, calm, caring and considerate people to have around. They didnt compain when the roof leaked in their bedroom! and were easy-… read more
(Very good)
21 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Aida) for host
What a beautiful place to spend 7 weeks working in the wild nature of La Alpuharra. Life in the farm was simple and close to nature. Now I am away, I always imagine the mountain views, the olive trees, the roaring sound of the river and the birds' singing, just pure nature bliss!!
Caring for and working with nature is very satisfying. Sometimes… read more
10 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte & Fergus) for host
WOW. What an amazing five weeks we've had!
Rendering a straw bale house, setting up a solar system, fitting windows and doors, carting sand by donkey, chainsawing firewood and hosting a yurt making workshop taught us so many new things and gave us really satisfying, challenging days.
Unfortunately we were hit with some of the worst weather Spain… read more
Rendering a straw bale house, setting up a solar system, fitting windows and doors, carting sand by donkey, chainsawing firewood and hosting a yurt making workshop taught us so many new things and gave us really satisfying, challenging days.
Unfortunately we were hit with some of the worst weather Spain… read more
22 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucille)
Lucille was only here for a month but she participated with enthusiasm (apart from when she hurt her ankle!) in many of the tasks on the farm, (mainly in the veg gardens) and in aspects of community living with the other volunteers.
Thanks
Thanks
(Very good)
4 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Romea & Ana Flor)
I didnt get to meet Romea as I was on holiday during her stay but have only heard good things about her from the other volunteers!. By all reports she was a great positive force in the gardens and everyone enjoyed her company.
Maybe she can return another time and we can meet.
Maybe she can return another time and we can meet.
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Romea & Ana Flor) for host
Well I didn't met the owner Kate because she wasn't there during the time I was there but I got to know a lot of lovely people working at the farm. Spendimg 4 at this permaculture farm was a real pleasure. I had the opportunity to learn a lot about permaculture technics. The farm is a little piece of paradise. Well it's actually not so little -… read more
25 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Valentina & James) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it was definitely a good start!!! Kate is a wonderful woman, hard worker with great organisation skills, she is kind and funny. The farm is situated on a side of a hill, overlooking the Alpujarra landscape. The work at the farm is very varied and there is the opportunity to swap jobs with the other… read more
18 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gyongyver)
Gyongi made a great contribution to our project,apart from her skills and enthusiasm in the gardens she made jams and vinegar and shared her recipes with us and was an all round positive force!.Thanks Gyongi.
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gyongyver) for host
I stayed two months at this wonderful place. It was definitely my best workaway experience ever. I learned a lot of new skills, found awesome friends, did big walks in the Sierra Nevada and ate amazing organic food every day. I was hosted in one of the yurts and enjoyed its special energy for sleep and also the yoga sessions we did with other… read more
4 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Sabrina and Mathias are lovely people.Very enthusiastic, cheery, friendly and sociable.
Athough they werent accostomed to so much physical work they always tried their hardest and never complained! It was a pleasure to have them here. I think they would be a great addition to any project.
Athough they werent accostomed to so much physical work they always tried their hardest and never complained! It was a pleasure to have them here. I think they would be a great addition to any project.
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Our stay on Kate's Farm in the Alpujarra was AMAZING and we ended up staying for 2.5 months.
It's a cat Lovers paradise :) Gali, the black Little cat was sooo cute and slept with us every night- we totally fell in love with her. Also President Pierre, the big, fluffy Panda cat, is so cute!
The work is mostly physically hard work outside,… read more
It's a cat Lovers paradise :) Gali, the black Little cat was sooo cute and slept with us every night- we totally fell in love with her. Also President Pierre, the big, fluffy Panda cat, is so cute!
The work is mostly physically hard work outside,… read more
3 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicky)
Nicky is a lovely, lively and very dedicated volunteer.She is totally committed to helping our project to develop and has returned here on many occasions to contribute in different areas on the farm and also to promote our products in the UK.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
The three and a half weeks on Kate's farm was my first Work&Travel experience. It was amazing how everything on the farm was organic and natural, except for the motorized strimmers :) I came to work physically and to enjoy the Andalucian sun, which worked out fine. My acommodation was a large Yurt with wooden structure which was very nice, overall… read more
9 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (RICHARD)
We made a very special exception for Richard and Poppy as we never allow dogs and Poppy was very well behaved.She didnt chase our chickens or our cats and only occasionally stole a bit of their food!. We wont be changing our policy re dogs but would welcome Richard back any time as he is a lovely guy,very committed and great to talk to about… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Roumi & Veronica) for host
Wow, this review is long overdue! Sometimes life just gets in the way.
Remeber us Kate?
We stayed at Kate's finca for a month during the winter 15/16. It was a incredible first Workaway experience that we will never forget. The Finca is beautifully situated in the mountains close to the small town of Orgiva, and the whole area and it's nature… read more
Remeber us Kate?
We stayed at Kate's finca for a month during the winter 15/16. It was a incredible first Workaway experience that we will never forget. The Finca is beautifully situated in the mountains close to the small town of Orgiva, and the whole area and it's nature… read more
14 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Akram)
It was really a pleasure to have Akram here and we were all truly sorry to see him go.
Such a responsible, considerate and respectfull young guy, always willing to share his knowledge, good humoured and hardworking, despite having to sleep in the yurt as a the houses were full, and having hurt his finger, he carried on bravely!.
He was an… read more
Such a responsible, considerate and respectfull young guy, always willing to share his knowledge, good humoured and hardworking, despite having to sleep in the yurt as a the houses were full, and having hurt his finger, he carried on bravely!.
He was an… read more
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Akram) for host
My time on Kate's finca was my first experience working on an organic farm. Without a doubt, this was one of my most enriching and tranquil experiences. On the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and in the heart of the La Alpujarra, Kate's finca is unparalleled in its location and in its abundance in biodiversity. In addition to the centuries old… read more
27 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jonah) for host
Working on Kate's property was truly an opportunity to reconnect. It was an opportunity to reconnect with the power the body holds to steward and shape the land, to reconnect with the systems that support that body and to which that body is an integral part, and to reconnect with the simple beauties that make this life what it is. From eating the… read more
17 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)
Its been great having Rob here for the last 5 months, getting to know him and I have really appreciated his commitment and reliability looking after the donkeys, attention to detail on building projects and generally being all round friendly and always willing to help.
He stuck it out during the hot summer months and now has to leave just when… read more
He stuck it out during the hot summer months and now has to leave just when… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host
Kate's finca was my first workaway and luck couldn't have placed me in a more perfect place. The work is varied and satisfying and the food is amazing. You'll be chasing after her for both her recipes and her wealth of knowledge.
While the accommodation is a series of beautifully built cortijos set into the valley, which allow for a nice little… read more
While the accommodation is a series of beautifully built cortijos set into the valley, which allow for a nice little… read more
4 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Artur)
Arturo wasnt here for very long but he helped out with lots of tasks from almond picking to repairing a roof and was conscientious and considerate.Thanks Arturo.
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Artur) for host
I stayed on the farm two weeks and had a very nice experience.
Place is like a green oaza hidden between mountains and hills,
there are beautiful wooden-stone cottages between many plants and trees,
many animals also like the place.
I recommend it for every nature loving person.
Place is like a green oaza hidden between mountains and hills,
there are beautiful wooden-stone cottages between many plants and trees,
many animals also like the place.
I recommend it for every nature loving person.
23 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Frederik)
Fred is a lovely person and a really committed and diligent worker. He transformed the veg gardens in a matter of days!. I hope he can come back one day. We miss him already.!
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Zebensuí)
Im glad you enjoyed it here, despite the hard work, pushing heavy wheelbarrows.
I hope everything is ok in Gran Canaria with your family, hopefully you can come back sometime and put some of the things you learned into practise!. Thankyou for your commitment.all the best, Kate
I hope everything is ok in Gran Canaria with your family, hopefully you can come back sometime and put some of the things you learned into practise!. Thankyou for your commitment.all the best, Kate
(Very good)
19 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Zebensuí) for host
Kate´s place is wonderfull, nice meals and nice teamwork, if you want to learn you are going to learn there. The mountains the animals, the nice welcome. I have lerned to much about the vegetals garden and the water system, kate knows the people´s skills and organice very well the team. The place and the organization are nice, the best, their… read more
4 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Derek)
It was a pleasure to have you as part of the team Derek, even though it was too short. I was really impressed by your consciencious approach and the care with which you did the tasks. I also appreciated the fact that you offered to work extra hours for having to leave early. Hopefully you can come back one day. all the best, kate
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Derek) for host
Kate's property is beautiful. From anywhere your standing you get a view of the surrounding mountains. After I learned that many of the olive trees are hundreds of years old and that the terraces and water systems were designed by the Arabs when they controlled the area, the job of watering the olive trees took on a marvelous quality.
Kate's… read more
Kate's… read more
17 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (ObiWan) for host
kate's place is very very beautiful. nestled into the narrow valley, surrounded by mountains. it's quite a few volunteers there at any time, and they are likely to be great. kate is really fair. the food she prepares and puts into the common storage for everyone to take is plentiful and delicious and healthy. work was fun. picking the olives and… read more
17 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra Bettina)
Sandra helped to look after the farm for two months over the summer and despite the heat and basic living conditions she was always positive, upbeat and totally reliable. She is a very concientious and responsible person and was very concerned about the welfare of the animals (2 donkeys) and plants in her charge .She has also been very… read more
(Excellent)
