Art, nature and slow living near Etxalar, in the Navarre mountains, Spain

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Summer in the Navarre Mountains
  We are looking for travelers to join us during the summer months! This is the time when our corner of Northern Navarre is at its most vibrant -lush, green, and full of life. Surrounded by ancient beech forests and mountains, our home is a peaceful retreat near the French border.If you enjoy hiking, you can explore the surrounding hills for days. While we are only 10 km from the village and an hour from San Sebastián (Donosti), Pamplona, and Biarritz, the house feels like a world of its own.Our home is a two-story, open-plan house that we’ve renovated ourselves. We are a "neorural" family: I am a sculptor (post-media), my partner is a designer, and we have a 5-year-old daughter. The house is fully autonomous, powered by solar energy and fresh mountain water. We welcome couples and individuals. We prefer non-smokers (smoking is only allowed outside).In this climate, summer means the grass grows incredibly fast! . We love to organize a paella or fideuà on the weekends and enjoy good conversations. We value people with creative interests who appreciate a very quiet, rural lifestyle.To reach us, you'll drive through a forest track. It’s accessible with a standard car, but it adds to the feeling of being truly tucked away in nature. This is our family home and we don't want help for our professional work.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Proyectos artísticos

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Carpintería

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Historia

  

  Libros

  

  Jardinería

  

  Música

  

  Idiomas

  

  Fotografía

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Animales

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Videografía

  

  Política / justicia social

  

  Mascotas

  

  Tecnología

  

  Películas y televisión

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Agricultura

  

  Senderismo

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Playa

  

  Montaña

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Acampada
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Living with us is an immersion into a creative and sustainable lifestyle in one of the most culturally unique corners of Europe. As a sculptor and a designer, we love sharing our creative process. I can show you my workshop and share my experience with post-media art or carpentry (I’ve built most of our furniture and structures myself). If you are interested in DIY, off-grid systems, or woodworking, we have plenty of stories and practical "know-how" to share. Our life is deeply rooted in the local community. Our daughter is growing up speaking Euskara (Basque), one of the oldest languages in the world. While I'm still learning it (my wife is a mother speaker) , we can introduce you to the local traditions, the unique history of the borderlands, and the rural way of life in Northern Navarre. We believe the best connections happen around a table. You are welcome to join our family meals and our occasional weekend paellas or fideuàs. It’s a great time to talk about life, art, and travel. We can show you the "secret" spots of our forest—places where you can walk for hours and feel a deep connection with the environment, surrounded by ancient beech trees and free-roaming animals.We hope to learn from your own background and experiences while offering you a peaceful space to reflect, create, and experience the beauty of a slow, rural life.

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  Ayuda

  We are looking for someone who speaks English or French to join our daily life. The help we welcome is mainly focused on nature and Garden, helping us keep the grass under control with the brushcutter and tending to our small organic vegetable garden. General Maintenance, helping with light DIY tasks or painting to keep our home cozy .Important: Our project is a work in progress and we enjoy the exchange of perspectives that travelers bring. It’s less about a formal schedule and more about collaborating on our home’s upkeep.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Catalan: Fluido
  Basque: Fluido
  Inglés: Intermedio
  Francés: Intermedio
  Italiano: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  We are eager to practice our English or French with you! In return, we can help you with your Spanish or share the few Basque words we’ve mastered.
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  Alojamiento

  You will have a private, independent bedroom on the ground floor.There is a common bathroom right next to your room. We sleep on the top floor, so everyone has their own space.
  
  Yes, we will provide all meals. We usually have breakfast and dinner together, and for lunch, we always have plenty of fresh supplies available for everyone. We’re happy to accommodate this as part of the hosting experience.

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  Algo más...

  To reach us, you'll drive through a forest track. It’s accessible with a standard car, but it adds to the feeling of being truly tucked away in nature.

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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

  We have a satellite connection (Hispasat). It is reliable for standard remote work, such as emails, browsing, and occasional video calls. However, it is not suitable for heavy data usage, like uploading/downloading very large files or spending the whole day on high-definition video conferences. We run entirely on solar energy. Charging your laptop and phone is never an issue, but we ask you to be mindful of electricity usage, especially on cloudy days. If your work requires absolute silence and no distractions, this is the place. The only sounds are the forest and the animals. We are happy to coordinate so you can balance your work hours with helping us around the house.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  We have very limited space for extra vehicles. We already have three cars parked here, so it’s quite tight!Size matters. so we can only host small campervans (like a VW Transporter or similar). Large motorhomes or long wheel-base vans will definitely struggle with the forest track and the lack of turning space at the house.Remember, the house is reached via a 2km forest track. It is accessible for "normal" cars, but if your van is very low or extremely heavy, please let us know in advance. Since you'll be staying in our guest room anyway, your van would just be your transport. But if you prefer to sleep in your small van occasionally, that's fine—just know that space is "cozy"!

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  We live in the wild with free-roaming livestock (cows, horses, ponies) and we have a 5-year-old daughter, so we have to be selective about pets. Dogs well-behaved, socialized dogs are welcome! However, they must be comfortable around other animals and respectful of the local livestock.No "Exotic" Pets: Please, no snakes, iguanas, or similar exotic pets. We prefer to keep the house "reptile-free"!Important: Since we are surrounded by forests, your pet should be used to being in nature (and stay close so they don't get lost chasing a smell!)

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  Otto (5 años)

  Otto is an elegant Hungarian Vizsla, calm and well-balanced in everyday life. He loves running in the mountains and being outdoors. He’s obedient and very affectionate, although he can occasionally be a bit tense with other males

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