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Help on a small farm in beautiful Catalunya

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My name is Brian and I live on a small farm near to Mora D’Ebre, in rural Catalunya, where I cultivate olive and almond trees using organic principals, but I am not registered as an organic grower because the costs of registration are just too high. My farm is surrounded by mountains and pine forests so the views are rather spectacular and there are many mountain walking trails that pass close to my house. My house is some 5km on a tarmac road from town where there are shops, bars, a theatre, nightclubs, and all other necessities of life and within reason I am quite happy to deliver/collect if you need a night out in town.
I live alone with too many cats (7) and a dog that have all “turned up”, presumably after hearing that there is a mad old man who will look after them! I have 5 children (and three grandchildren) who visit from time to time so sometimes the house can get a bit busy.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda en una granja
Cuidado de animales
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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¿Que es esto?
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Life here is fabulous but running my farm on my own can be a bit difficult as there are some jobs that are much more easily done with an additional pair or pairs of hands and that is why I am registering here on Work Away. Essentially the main hard job here is harvesting which is infinitely easier with more than one person, although tree pruning and general farm/garden work together with general maintenance work will be part of the job.
Idiomas hablados
Catalan: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Alojamiento
I have one spare bedroom in the house and I also have a two berth caravan that provides pretty basic accommodation, so showers etc would need to be taken in the house. I live off grid so have no mains services. My electricity is from solar panels, my water supply is from underground tanks which are filled with rainwater from my roof, so long relaxing showers are strictly off limits, although there is enough water for daily showers. I do have a satellite internet and telephone connection and wifi within the house, although I ask any workawayer to minimise facebook etc connections and to not download/stream music or films as my download allowance is small and I get very grumpy when this runs out thus depriving me of fast internet!
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I might be a bloke but even though I say it myself I am a pretty decent cook so you don't have to brace yourself for a diet of ready meals, pasta and stuff from tins!
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- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
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Up to 5 hours but probably less, 5 days a week

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 158575747696

Comentarios (11)

20 ago 2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jamie)

He turned up on Saturday, as arranged. Did not work on Sunday as it was a weekend. On Monday he did some work and, whilst I had gone into town to meet a friend, he left without advising me and taking with him a book and a phone charger that I had lent him. I contacted him about these and he claimed that he would return the book and the charger, as… read more

(Malo )

14 mar 2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Dave)

Dave was with me for some three weeks helping me prune my young olive trees. He learned how to do the job very quickly so was able to work unsupervised for most of the time. He worked hard, so much so that I often had to remind him that he had done enough hours! Dave was good company and was fun to work with (and to have a few beers with at the… read more

(Excelente )

25 oct 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Siobhan & Gabrielle) para el anfitrión

Brian is an awesome guy and an awesome host. We spent a week harvesting almonds in a nice and relaxed working environment. Brian took us out to various bars and introduced us to a bunch of his friends. We especially enjoyed his taste in books and music. We loved hanging out with his cats and the food was great.

:)

(Excelente )

24 oct 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Siobhan & Gabrielle)

Gabrielle and Manners stayed with me for a week during which we were busy harvesting almonds. They were good fun and hardworking and were able to work unsupervised when necessary. I enjoyed their company and we had some good chats. I would willingly welcome them back, as would the brigade of cats!

(Excelente )

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20 ago 2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jamie)

(Malo )

14 mar 2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Dave)

(Excelente )

25 oct 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Siobhan & Gabrielle) para el anfitrión

(Excelente )

24 oct 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Siobhan & Gabrielle)

(Excelente )

22 feb 2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Renan & Marilia)

Renan and Marilia spent two weeks with me helping me to prune my almond trees. They are a lovely couple who worked hard and with little instruction - I now think that they have become expert pruners! I very much enjoyed having them stay with me and they fitted in perfectly with my circle of friends. After two weeks they left to move on to… read more

(Excelente )

13 feb 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Renan & Marilia) para el anfitrión

Brian is a wonderful man, he is such a nice guy, very generous and kind. We spent two weeks in the farm and it was a great time. Brian is very wise and has a great taste for many things, such as books and music. Our favourite place in the house was the lounge, where we were surrounded by books, cats, listing great music, sharing a wine and beer… read more

(Excelente )

3 ene 2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Ciaran) para el anfitrión

Brian was a pleasure to stay with and work alongside, a very intelligent man with a quick wit and sound wisdom, his heart is both solid gold and very youthfull . The finca is in a beautiful little valley and I really enjoyed my time there, also his library is excellent :) hopefully see you again Brian

(Excelente )

24 dic 2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ciaran)

Cieran is a very hard working person who is good fun to be with. He helped me harvest my olives and showed more keenness to get on with the job than me! On the days when we could not do the olives he busied himself strimming around the farm and making it look tidy, which was wonderful. He needs little instruction, being competent at doing any… read more

(Excelente )

16 nov 2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Martín)

Martin was a very good person to have working with me on the farm. He is good company, works hard and follows instructions. We had may interesting discussions and he was good enough company to introduce to my friends here. What more could you want from a workawayer?

(Excelente )

8 nov 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Martín) para el anfitrión

I had three great weeks with Brian. He is an interesting man with a young soul. He has travelled a lot and he has many stories to tell.

The location is beatiful and the work is simple. The meals are great and he introduced me to all of his English and Catalan friends. As he knew that I didn't have much money, he generously supplied me with… read more

(Excelente )

28 sept 2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emily)

Emily and Jim were, sadly, only with me for a few days but we really got on well and apart from the social side of their stay they were hard and willing workers. I was very sorry to see them go and rather hope that they will visit again.

(Excelente )

27 sept 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Emily) para el anfitrión

Staying with Brian was like visiting and doing a bit of work for one's lovable uncle. We only stayed a few days, but we would love to go back and stay longer. Brian is an excellent host and chef, and an interesting guy! The countryside is so lovely and the work was fun. Overall a terrific workaway experience!

(Excelente )

21 ene 2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Daniel ) para el anfitrión

We stayed with brian just for a week, Brian is a really fun and nice guy, always with a great humor. The work was very relaxed, somedays there was work and other days not too much. Brian knows how to cook, so we ate really good there; and in the evenings we always had some beers or wine talking about life or anything else.
Thanks for everything… read more

(Excelente )

18 nov 2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Daniel )

I enjoyed having Daniel and Rita with me to help me harvest my almonds. In addition to being hard workers they were good company and they are welcome to return any time.

(Excelente )

18 nov 2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Terry)

Terry was the perfect workawayer. He was hard working, indeed to the extent that I often wanted to stop him working. Equally importantly he was good company and enjoyable to work with.

(Excelente )

3 nov 2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Terry) para el anfitrión

Brian is a wonderful English eccentric with a big heart,and a generous spirit,the work was easy and the food was good.The location amazing.

(Excelente )

3 abr 2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marion & Kristi)

Marion and Kristi were with me for 10 days or so in late February and Early March. They were willing workers, who worked hard and without the need for supervision. They were great company and I really enjoyed having them around. They are welcome back at any time.

(Excelente )

25 ene 2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Isabelle & Clement) para el anfitrión

(Sorry for the late reply!) Brian was a really good host. We spent 2 weeks with him and staying with him was great! Brian is a kind man, an awesome cooker and he trusted us like he knew us since a long time. We worked a bit on his land and we enjoyed the beautiful landscapes that surround his house in Mora d'Ebre: a peaceful and quiet place where… read more

(Excelente )

15 ago 2013

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Isabelle & Clement)

Isabella and Clement spent two weeks with me and were great workawayers. They worked hard and did not need supervision. They were trustworthy, so much so that I left them in my house whilst I rocked it in Benicassim! I hope that we stay in touch

(Excelente )

23 nov 2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Kris) para el anfitrión

Brian is a lovely and generous host, gentleman and scholar with an amazing book, music and cat collection. The work was not hard, though it was at times hot, even in October! The food was good and plentiful and the cats were lovely. Brian also took me to see some of the local sights and scenes and people, and even delivered me to Tarragona, a good… read more

(Muy Bien )

19 oct 2013

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Søren )

Soren spent nearly four weeks with me and worked on a variety of tasks. He was a hard worker and needed no supervision. He was also excellent company.

(Excelente )

25 ago 2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Lisita) para el anfitrión

Staying with Brian was a great workaway experience! Besides working on the beautiful farm surrounded by mountains we had great talks, good food and nice trips to town and to the beach. Although I just stayed for a week I felt totally comfortable and sometimes wish myself back to the terrace, drinking beer or gin tonic and listening to music ;-)… read more

(Excelente )

4 jul 2013

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lisita)

Lisa was a great workawayer. She worked hard and unsupervised and she was good company. I enjoyed having her around and she would be more than welcome to visit again

(Excelente )

13 jul 2013

Dejado por el workawayer (Viki & Linden) para el anfitrión

Brian is a super interesting and kind man. We absolutely enjoyed our week with him and his dogs and cats. The food was fabulous, the music he played was fantastic, nice chats about life and politics drinking wine and mojitos in the garden was greatly enjoyable. We even met Brian's lovely friends and went for a diner in their house. The area is… read more

(Excelente )

15 jun 2013

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Viki & Linden)

Viki and Linden were a joy to have around. They worked hard and with no supervision and they did in fact complete more work than I had planned for them. If they want to return they would be very welcome.

(Excelente )

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Help on a small farm in beautiful Catalunya

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