Off-grid experience and help with rewilding in the Cap de Creus Natural Park, Spain

Detalles

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  Descripción

  I live in an off grid, sustainable, farm situated in the heart of the Natural Park of Cap de Creus, 15 minutes by car from the coastal towns of Cadaqués, Roses and El Port de la Selva. The farm comprises a 7-bedroom house; various out-buildings and 97 hectares of land.
  
  The house is off grid for water (two wells), waste management (a depuradora) and the majority of its electricity (panels and batteries). The land comprises 75 olives trees, almond trees, and some apricots, there are 30 bee hives and over the winter there are 200 cows in pasture.
  
  The farm generates revenues by renting out the house: either as a whole house (hosted or private) or by the room (a more traditional bed and breakfast model). I also host retreats, events – both corporate and private -- and throughout January / early February I am hosting an ‘artist in residence’.
  
  Separate to the rental business, I work on re-wilding the land. As its in a national park, i have had to work closely with the park administration, the town halls and the local government to have an approved 'plan ' forestal', obligatory for a farm my size. Where I need to help is
  
  * debrushing overgrown pastures and defining paths
  * clearing streams
  * removing invasive species
  * repairing fences

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Ayuda en una granja

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Películas y televisión

  

  Agricultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Fotografía

  

  Artes escénicas

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Idiomas

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Jardinería

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Libros

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Animales

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Deportes de invierno

  

  Deportes acuáticos

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Acampada

  

  Fitness

  

  Navegar / barcos

  

  Montaña

  

  Playa

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Senderismo

  

  Deportes de aventura
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  The chance to gain practical knowledge about slow living on a sustainable farm, the Cap de Creus and life in a national park. The opportunity to understand what its like to live off grid. Time to enjoy the Costa Brava villages of Cadaques & Port Lligat, El Port de la Selva and Roses with all the culture they have to offer.
  
  Volunteering here is more than a workaway — it’s an opportunity to reconnect with nature and contribute to a sustainable project. Whether you’re new to this way of life or already experienced, your energy and ideas will be more than welcome.
  LGBTQI friendly.
  
  Sadly, no pets.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  I welcome volunteers from all backgrounds who are motivated, curious, and eager to work in a rewilding project. With farm in the middle of the Cap de Creus national park, I am looking for some who is motivated by and interested in flora and fauna, a sustainable lifestyle and who are happy living in relative solitude.
  Tasks will vary with the seasons and your skills, and will include:
  • Gardening & land care – debrushing, pruning trees and tending olives, composting, repairing stone walls, clearing streams, managing fences, clearing invasive species, planting
  • General maintenance around the farm
  • A positive, respectful attitude and openness to life on a farm and in a national park
  • Flexibility and appreciation for a rural lifestyle.
  
  No prior experience is required — just a willingness to learn, adapt, and work with both hands. I am happy to welcome a couple. Own transport is helpful but not necessary.
  
  Please note, the rewilding project is separate to the rental business and i am looking for help solely with the rewilding.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Intermedio
  Francés: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Being a fluent English speaker, I also speak reasonable Spanish, French and can understand a little Catalan and Italian. Its always good to be able to practice my language skills!
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  Alojamiento

  * A private studio flat, with kitchenette, in a peaceful rural setting.
  * Underfloor heating and cooling.
  
  * three nutritious and often vegetarian meals a day
  * breakfast (for example bircher muesli, toast, honey from the farm, fruit compotes) and dinner are prepared
  * lunch is as simple as delicious cheese, ham, pates and bread from the Emporda. There is always fruit in the house too.
  * if i am not around, i will leave ingredients to prepare a simple meal

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  Algo más...

  Time off: the farm is 15 mins drive to the coastal villages of Cadaques and Port Lligat, El Port de la Selva and Roses. There are a series of world class museums within 30 mins drive (Casa Dali, Teatre Dali in Figueres, ElBulli 1846, San Pere de Rodes monastery.
  Time off: we are in the centre of the Emporda wine producing area with a series of excellent small producers.
  Time off: there is a local bus service, with a stop about 25 mins walk.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  The farm is off grid so I invested in satellite wifi (Starlink) to stay connected. The connection is robust and constant.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Wullie (5 años)

  Grey mini schnauzer

  Buster (9 años)

  Black mini schnauzer

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