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Hi Folks,
we are Johanna and Benjamin and our kids Ava (12) Hannah Maeve (10) and Greta (8). We are a young, german speaking family that has lived in Portugal for over 12 years but now moved to Galicia.
In summer 23 we found our dream property that we are slowly transforming into a permaculture-homestead. We are still far away from being an up-and-runnig-farm/Ecohostel yet, but every project has to start small at one point right? As it is a fairly big land to maintain with just the 2 of us we need self-driven, motivated volunteers
that can help with all the general daily tasks of a farm such as...
Gardening (planting, weeding, watering, soil improvement etc)
woodworking
irrigation-system and plumbing
Fruit tree maintenance
Chicken, sheep and duck-care
Harvesting, preserving, drying
Cooking
building (eco-construction)
renovating
All meals are home cooked and mostly eaten together and we eat from the garden as much as possible.
On your days off there are many beautiful things to do. For example...surfing, hiking, biking, visiting Santiago de Compostela and other cultural sites, enjoy the many waterfalls and natural pools that surround us.
A car is definitely a plus.
More info about us:
We are a family of 5 (and 1 dog, 5 cats, indian runner ducks, 3 ouessant-sheep and a dozen chicken) that loves to surf and to be outdoors. Our aim is to live close to nature, regenerate the soil and make most of what the land offers us and as we are in the middle of ongoing renovations, construction is a main topic at the moment.
We offer you delicious food and good company.
We can provide a warm bed in our wooden dormitory with bathrooms, electricity is on the land, a community kitchen, fresh drinking water from our borehole, and for the people coming in campervans or staying in tents: a compost toilet and a Bali-Style outdoor shower with warm water.
You are welcome to find a sweet spot to put up the tent or if you travel by van, you could also park your camper van on our land.
Ideally you already have building expertise or/and permaculture background with gardening and homesteading . Work is easy, but physical - around 4 h of "hands on" per day. this spring/summer (26) we will work on the clay walls of the barn (interior plastering) and we want to install some plant based grey water purification system as well as a clay-bentonite pond. Also there will be woodwork of various types such as mezzanines, kitchens and flooring...and of course the garden...Oouffff....did I forget anything ? We need to maintain the grass, the fern, the food forest and oversee the water situation. Watering is crucial as it is hot in summer and we need help with that.
The beaches are about 5-10 min by car. Restaurants are within walking distance.
We look forward to welcoming and sharing experiences with you!
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Petits travaux d'entretien
Centres d’intérêt
Dev. durable
Animaux de compagnie
Ferme
Animaux
Menuiserie
Soin des plantes
Bricolage / artisanat
Art et design
Nature
Randonnée
Sports nautiques
Activités en plein air
Cyclisme
Sports d'aventure
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Get to know the amazing landscape and cultural heritage down here, get in touch with nature and learn about permaculture, food forests and soil improvement, hear different languages and chase your perfect waves as we are a surfer family.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
building, renovating, woodworking, digging swales, laying tubes, channel water, weeding, gardening, mowing, improving the soil,cooking and animal care taking...
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Portugais: Intermédiaire
Hébergement
Dormitory, A-Frame Cabin or tents or camper vans...we have electricity and fresh water. Breakfast&dinner is your own responsibility, but we provide the basics and you can pick from the garden . Lunches are cooked by our amazing chef and eaten together... It would be amazing if you have a car to be more flexible in your free time.
Autres infos...
If you love the ocean and the nature like we do, then this is a good spot for you here.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
we have starlink
Espace pour garer des vans
a camper van could be parked at our land, tents are also possible. It is best to come by car, otherwise you will miss out a lot.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
due to some bad experiences lately with traveling dogs we only allow traveling cats now.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Mes animaux
a lot....
Alma
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He is an incredibly **active and productive person**, always ready to jump into any task with energy and a positive attitude. Whether it was physical work, problem-solving, or daily tasks, he approached everything in a very **hands-on and… read more
The two of them are absolutely unique. Even though we could not offer much comfort or luxury, and the weather was genuinely challenging, they never once let it affect their spirit. With quiet strength and admirable resilience, they… read more
Although the weather was record-breakingly bad and we weren’t able to fully enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the time we shared with everyone was incredibly meaningful. On weekdays, we mainly helped with construction… read more
From the very first moment, he brought not only an incredible sense of humour that lifted even the longest working days, but also a remarkable drive and dedication that truly stood out. There was never a task too big or too small—he met everything with openness, energy, and a quiet determination that made… read more
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He is an incredibly **active and productive person**, always ready to jump into any task with energy and a positive attitude. Whether it was physical work, problem-solving, or daily tasks, he approached everything in a very **hands-on and… read more
The two of them are absolutely unique. Even though we could not offer much comfort or luxury, and the weather was genuinely challenging, they never once let it affect their spirit. With quiet strength and admirable resilience, they… read more
Although the weather was record-breakingly bad and we weren’t able to fully enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the time we shared with everyone was incredibly meaningful. On weekdays, we mainly helped with construction… read more
From the very first moment, he brought not only an incredible sense of humour that lifted even the longest working days, but also a remarkable drive and dedication that truly stood out. There was never a task too big or too small—he met everything with openness, energy, and a quiet determination that made… read more
She is such a lovely, warm-hearted person, and from the very beginning she truly became the soul of the project. Her presence brought a special kind of calm, kindness, and positive energy to our place… read more
We only stayed for a week because we had to continue our trip, but we could have easily stayed longer to explore more of this wonderful region. For surfers, it’s paradise! 🌊
We also loved spending… read more
Going surfing together was much fun, as well as cooking, chatting and working. The whole family did a wonderful job at making us feel comfortable and welcome and shared their surfing equipment… read more
He is an amazing character: very gentle, child-friendly and caring, yet hard working and super responsible. He is eager to learn new skills, handy with tools and curious about plants. He is always up for deep conversations about society, future and live itself.
He met a lot of… read more
I stayed 6 weeks with Johanna, Ben and their 3 wonderful kids, and honestly it was amaaaaazing.
My words are not strong enough to express what I found there, but let's do it.
I found in Illa de Artes a family, friends. I learnt so much in here, from permaculture to carpentry, from surf to english and german, from dreams and humanity. All in a… read more
