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This is a truly magical property of moorish, medieval, mountain terraces in La Taha, situated between the two longest and most spectacular gorges of the Southern Sierra Nevada (Alpujarra Granadina). Having developed it over 22 years it frequently needs voluntary help for its further progress and maintenance. I have been a local and international guide for many years, sharing my knowledge of these mountains and their trails with numerous visitors. I am here most days when I'll allocate some tasks for you to get done in your own time. It's a paradise for those wishing to live off-grid and away from the noises and pollution of the modern world. There's no road access, it being 10 minutes walk from the nearest village, surrounded by some of the most beautiful walking trails in Andalucia.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Writing
Languages
Gardening
History
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Animals
Beach
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Camping
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
To learn languages, childcare, animal care (one cat and one dog). We are an anglo-bolivian family living in the alpujarras and our place is well located for fantastic walks in beautiful landscapes, many along very ancient trails.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Looking for help from someone immediately keen to get down to some hard tasks, what with it coming towards the end of the tree cutting season, needing to make path borders and pile up the wood. Also, it's prime gardening season, preparing the potato patch, summer plot, opening the water channels and weeding amongst other creative activities. A paradise for the adventurous with a keen interest in self-sufficiency and those looking for a retreat experience surrounded by beauty and nature. However, despite being a remote, rural area there are a surprising amount of friendly, alternative and creative people nearby. There are tasks to suit all types, so normally I am open to volunteers with all skill sets. Basically a couple with multiple skills including physical strength would be perfect. Help with IT organisation is very welcome too. This will be more like a rental deal whereby you pay for your lodging through 15 hours of help minimum per week with gas and firewood included. I'm looking for more long- term volunteers (a month minimum) from the beginning of March until the end of the year. Experienced couples are welcome to apply as well as keen individuals..
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Accommodation
A 6m diameter Mongolian yurt will be your bedroom and the main house is yours to use and keep clean during the day. Your duty will be to improve it with love and care. Solar panel electricity. Mobile data works everywhere.
3 hours/ day, Monday to Friday if you are able to deal with your own cooking. Some lunches we will share, but your food will be your own responsibility, giving you more freedom, flexibility and independence. **To be discussed. I am flexible on this agreement** Otherwise, it would be 5hours/day with food and cooking included.
What else ...
This would require quite a bit of training for the first few days by me (George)... an interesting proposal for those who wish to oversee the longterm development of a project, while working together in a group and individually assuming different roles and responsibilities. At present there is another long-term couple living in a studio house at the top of the land who share duties, making this a sharing community, especially with meals. I'm keen to welcome an enthusiastic, mature and independent individual or couple. Help with IT will also be much appreciated, even a priority!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Uma
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Thanks for all your help, Niall and I hope you're doing well there!
A pity you couldn't stay longer.
They are very respectful and positive, helping in everything and bringing light and love to the atmosphere here, independent and yet joyful especially with the calm influence of Hermis with his guitar.
I can recommend them to anyone.
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Thanks for all your help, Niall and I hope you're doing well there!
A pity you couldn't stay longer.
They are very respectful and positive, helping in everything and bringing light and love to the atmosphere here, independent and yet joyful especially with the calm influence of Hermis with his guitar.
I can recommend them to anyone.
After this week I housittet his home for three more weeks thank you for your trust I had a… read more
it has been a extraordinary beautiful and intense time with you at the Cortijo. Such a lovely, enchanted place, the waterfall next door, stunning views (if we weren't in the clouds) and peacefully quiet in the evenings.
After a few hours of hard work during which we learned how to pioneer the land under Georges… read more
in my year of travelling through Italy and Spain.
I instantly fell in love with the Alpujarra valley and the little white villages of La Taha.
My arrival at George's cortijo was straight out of a fairytale.
George met me with his horse in the village and with a bloodred sunset over… read more
George's place is wonderful. And… read more
