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We are happy to host in June
We also will be hosting in the second half of October and then November for you to experience our olive harvest.
We are a couple who took early retirement from education. We live in a beautiful setting 2km above the town of Orgiva in the Alpujarras. We built, with the help of local Spanish builders, our house, with pool in the middle of our 27 hectares of olive trees and wild campo. We enjoy walking, listening to music, reading, sewing, art, the odd outing and more recently our new granddaughter!
Each year we harvest olives for our own pressing which keeps us in cold-pressed, organic olive oil for the following year.
We try to be as self-sufficient as possible in vegetables. We have a garden below the house, known as La Huerta, where we grow organic vegetables following a no dig system. There are avocado trees and fruit trees. There is a small poly tunnel to try to extend our season a bit.
Also we keep a few hens for eggs. We have a cockerel called Mickey. Sometimes we incubate eggs.
We live completely off-grid. Our electricity comes from solar photovoltaic panels and a micro hydro system. We have spring water. In the house this is filtered and treated with UV so it is safe to drink. The main house has hot water from solar panels and a wood burning range in the winter.
Volunteers that we host always learn a lot while they are here about olives, growing organically and off-grid living. Because we live a bit off the beaten track they enjoy walking around our land as well as venturing further afield in their free time. Walking down into Orgiva is possible. They experience amazing wildlife, natural vegetation and interesting geology.
We have a comfortable apartment available for our volunteers. It has a washing machine etc and a private terrace overlooking the Sierra Lujar where you can eat, read, paint, do yoga if the weather is good (which it mostly is).
Each day we share a morning break and lunch with our volunteers when we enjoy learning about each other. Our own countries, politics. You name it we've discussed it!
If you arrive in your own vehicle please appreciate that we live 2km up a dirt track.
Non-smokers preferred.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Home sitting
Centres d’intérêt
Culture
Soin des plantes
Histoire
Jardinage
Dessin et peinture
Bricolage / artisanat
Cuisine et alimentation
Livres
Art et design
Animaux
Yoga / bien-être
Nature
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are Brits living in Spain. We have friends of different nationalities. Depending on when you come you can learn about organic gardening/farming, olives, animal care and off-grid living. There is always some project on the go.
Aide
Mainly physical, outdoor help. We can provide hats and strong gloves. You need suitable foot wear.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Hébergement
There is a self contained unit (with washing machine, fridge and microwave)downstairs with own terrace overlooking the Sierra Lujar. We provide mid-morning coffee/tea and toast and and main meal at lunchtime with you. You will need to cater for yourself in the evenings. We have good WiFi.
Autres infos...
Orgiva is a good sized town with many bars, restaurants and a sports centre. It is 30 minutes from the coast and an hour to Granada. There are regular bus services to Granada and up to the white villages. Granada has a train station also. Malaga is the main airport with good bus links to Orgiva via Granada. There is a ski resort in the Sierra Nevada mountains just above Granada. There are many beautiful walks. Our aim is to restore our land to its former glory.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Up to VW Transporter size. Parking space near to accommodation.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
N° de référence hôte : 543286579326
Feedback (37)
17 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Holly & Sakshi ) pour l'hôte
We had a wonderful time with Karen and Steve. Our tasks were communicated very clearly and they made sure we had a good variety of work. It was so interesting learning about what it takes to live off grid and how they make their beautiful olive oil. Karen made delicious lunches and the accommodation was super comfortable with spectacular views. On… read more
11 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Holly & Sakshi )
Holly and Sakshi came to us for a week straddling a weekend which worked out really well. They threw themselves into every activity. We loved having them here. Bright and cheery. We learned about New Zealand and their interests and they learned from us about our way of life and our interests. They spent the weekend experiencing the Día de de la… read more
(Excellent
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7 avr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannah)
Yet again another lovely volunteer. Hannah was bright and cheery everyday, always understood the task in hand and completed it successfully. Our dog, Lucy, and the two cats, Marmalade and Ginger, all loved her. Thank you for coming to visit us.
(Excellent
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19 juil. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Johanna) pour l'hôte
I had a lovely time with Karen, Steve and Nick, did some gardening and weeding and had interesting talk at the lunch table.
I loved having the apartment all to myself and enjoyed the week with the two cats, the dog and the perfect view!
I loved having the apartment all to myself and enjoyed the week with the two cats, the dog and the perfect view!
18 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Johanna)
Johanna helped out and made a big difference in the vegetable garden and around the place. Always happy and friendly. A good worker.
(Excellent
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17 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Holly & Sakshi ) pour l'hôte
We had a wonderful time with Karen and Steve. Our tasks were communicated very clearly and they made sure we had a good variety of work. It was so interesting learning about what it takes to live off grid and how they make their beautiful olive oil. Karen made delicious lunches and the accommodation was super comfortable with spectacular views. On… read more
11 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Holly & Sakshi )
Holly and Sakshi came to us for a week straddling a weekend which worked out really well. They threw themselves into every activity. We loved having them here. Bright and cheery. We learned about New Zealand and their interests and they learned from us about our way of life and our interests. They spent the weekend experiencing the Día de de la… read more
(Excellent)
7 avr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannah)
Yet again another lovely volunteer. Hannah was bright and cheery everyday, always understood the task in hand and completed it successfully. Our dog, Lucy, and the two cats, Marmalade and Ginger, all loved her. Thank you for coming to visit us.
(Excellent)
19 juil. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Johanna) pour l'hôte
I had a lovely time with Karen, Steve and Nick, did some gardening and weeding and had interesting talk at the lunch table.
I loved having the apartment all to myself and enjoyed the week with the two cats, the dog and the perfect view!
I loved having the apartment all to myself and enjoyed the week with the two cats, the dog and the perfect view!
18 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Johanna)
Johanna helped out and made a big difference in the vegetable garden and around the place. Always happy and friendly. A good worker.
(Excellent)
22 févr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nadine)
Nadine was a joy to have here. She experienced our cortijo with 3 others helping with our bumper olive harvest and tasks in the vegetable garden and around the place.
(Excellent)
5 févr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Nadine) pour l'hôte
We really enjoyed our workaway with Karen and Steve! They were so incredibly welcoming and nice people to be around with. I was able to bring my friend and they had another friend of mine coming later to help with the olive harvest. Everything was lovely and they took such good care of us. From breakfast with a variety of homemade jams to… read more
29 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Natalie & Jamie) pour l'hôte
Karen and Steve were incredible hosts - thoughtful, organised and nice!
We worked from 8:30am until 10, when we had a half an hour toast and coffee stop. Then we worked until 2pm, when we had lunch with Karen, Steve and Nick.
Karen is an amazing chef, and was able to cater lunches for vegetarian/gluten free (thank you!).
We did a range of… read more
We worked from 8:30am until 10, when we had a half an hour toast and coffee stop. Then we worked until 2pm, when we had lunch with Karen, Steve and Nick.
Karen is an amazing chef, and was able to cater lunches for vegetarian/gluten free (thank you!).
We did a range of… read more
11 juin 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Natalie & Jamie)
Nat and Jamie were excellent workaway volunteers. They enthusiastically carried out tasks we set them and learned new skills. Steve is very grateful for them getting the wood out of the barranco and Karen's tomatoes are happily growing up the canes. Our cats, Marmalade and Ginger, wheedled their way into Jamie's heart and dog Lucy loved them both.
(Excellent)
15 juin 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anzhela & Madonna)
Anzhela and Madonna, two sisters from Germany. Lovely girls. Completed every task we gave them without complaint and always with a smile. The weather was hot and some of the tasks tough and dirty. We are always lucky with our workawayers and these two were no exception.
(Excellent)
13 juin 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Anzhela & Madonna) pour l'hôte
This was our first workaway-experience and it couldn't be better. We felt from the very first moment very welcome especially when Lucy the dog runned very excited toward us.
Karen and Steve are very kind, fair and lovely hosts with a big heart. They know a lot and are willing to teach you. Karen explained us a lot during gardening and was not even… read more
Karen and Steve are very kind, fair and lovely hosts with a big heart. They know a lot and are willing to teach you. Karen explained us a lot during gardening and was not even… read more
18 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sophie & Valerie)
We loved hosting Vali and Sophie. They helped out with various tasks. They worked hard individually and as part of a team. They also had one particular project that resulted in the transformation of one particular little garden by the house. At one point they were sharing the accommodation with two other girls. They all got on extremely well with… read more
(Excellent)
4 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Sophie & Valerie) pour l'hôte
We are so thankful, that this was our first Workaway-Experience ! Everything was perfect, we had a huge space for ourselves, the garden and the house were absolutely wonderful, breakfast and lunch was always delicious, and the animals were lovely too.
During our work we were able to learn a lot about gardening and natur.
Thanks for all of that… read more
During our work we were able to learn a lot about gardening and natur.
Thanks for all of that… read more
18 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Claire-Marie)
Claire joined us fairly last minute and stayed for 3 weeks. At one point there were 4 lovely girls sharing the accommodation and Claire got on well with the others. She completed all tasks she was given well whether individually or as part of a team and showed initiative. Claire always had a smile on her face. She would be very welcome if she… read more
(Excellent)
15 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Claire-Marie) pour l'hôte
This has been 3 weeks exceptional with Karen, Steeve their son and all the big family of pets! Karen and Steeve are lovely people that welcome you into their life and always have something to teach or share.
Regarding the work, Karen'schedule is very clear and she makes us change tasks regularly from pruning Olive trees, to building bamboo… read more
Regarding the work, Karen'schedule is very clear and she makes us change tasks regularly from pruning Olive trees, to building bamboo… read more
10 déc. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Matthijs) pour l'hôte
Staying at the place is a wonderful experience. Not only for the beautiful surroundings. Also it's very insightful because Karen and Steve are always eager to explain things. In addition, they do not allow themselves to be swayed by external circumstances and continue to joke around.
10 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matthijs)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Matt staying with us to help on our olive farm. He participated in many varied activities and in particular helped us harvest 1.5 tonnes of olives. Strong, enthusiastic and a quick learner. He helped Steve at the mill and we now have some delicious oil for the coming year. He got on well with our other workawayers. We… read more
(Excellent)
10 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Vincent)
Vincent was with us for a month and completed many different tasks. He planted all our onions and garlic and we will keep him updated with photos as they progress. He enjoyed using my "Alligator" to cut up a load of small wood. We had interesting discussions. He got on well with the other workawayers. Vincent was good company.
(Excellent)
31 oct. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Loek)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Loek with us for 2 weeks. There was plenty to be done in the vegetable garden and she listened carefully to instructions but was also able to use her initiative. She learned how to bottle feed the new orphan lambs. Loek was happy and chatty and got on well with our other Workawayer. Enjoy your future adventures.
(Excellent)
29 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Loek) pour l'hôte
I stayed two weeks with Karen and Steve and I had the best time! They are so welcoming and their land is beautiful. I worked in the garden, fed the lambs and planted different sorts of vegetables. Lucy, Marmelade and Ginger are the sweetest cats and dog and they all like to be cuddled :). I can't thank Karen and Steve enough for my experience. I… read more
25 oct. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (AnitaRich16)
We were so lucky to have Richard and Anita apply to house sit for us as they were brilliant. They communicated well before they arrived and while we were away to set our minds at rest that all was well at home. They followed the instructions we left to the letter. The dog and cats loved them. We thoroughly recommend them.
(Excellent)
22 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (AnitaRich16) pour l'hôte
Just back from a 2 week house sit for Karen & Steve in October 2021 and had a fabulous time. Amazing location with great apartment and pool. Loved looking after dog Lucy, cats Marmalade and Ginger, chickens and watering plants and vegetables. Karen was lovely and gave a good induction to what was expected with written maps and timetable which… read more
25 oct. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Noah)
We were very happy with Noah. He was with us for 3 weeks, was delightful company and showed tremendous enthusiasm for every task he was given. Strong and hardworking. The vegetable garden is now in full production and looking great now the new dividing beams are in place. Without Noah we wouldn't have got the new animal house finished. He and our… read more
(Excellent)
9 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Noah) pour l'hôte
I spent three weeks with Karen and Steve and enjoyed my stay with them very much! In those three weeks they showed and explained me a lot different things, which I didn´t knew before. Together with Karen I was weeding in the garden and doing some planting. With Steve and Arsenia (the builder) I started building a sheep house. It was a lot of fun… read more
8 avr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Daniel)
Dan and Juliana were will us for over a month and helped us with so many different tasks. The vegetable garden is doing wonderfully well and construction projects are well under way now. They are a lovely couple. We even shared birthdays while they were here. We are pleased that we could give them such a positive first workaway experience.
(Excellent)
8 avr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Daniel) pour l'hôte
Our first experience of workaway was with Karen and Steve and we were so fortunate for them to accept us both as workawayers. We were given our own space to live and a structured work schedule. We both knew where we stood in regards to expectations and when we could relax. We were talked through every task and we both feel we helped them and also… read more
15 févr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Keathley)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Keathley to stay with us helping out on our farm. She carried out every task we gave her with enthusiasm. She fitted in well with our routine and the cats and dog loved her. The 4 weeks flew by! We are glad you got back to the US safely and hope that your hike in the Rockies is successful. Good luck in all your future… read more
(Excellent)
14 févr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Keathley) pour l'hôte
I spent four weeks with Karen and Steve on their farm and had an incredible time. It was my first workaway experience and definitely set the bar high for future workaways. Karen and Steve are so kind and welcoming, and I felt right at home the moment I arrived. The accommodation was very comfortable and clean--I stayed in the guest bedroom and had… read more
17 déc. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ayoub)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Ayoub here with us. He gave his all. He helped with clearing around olive trees, weeding in the vegetable garden and, most importantly at this time of year, helping to harvest our olives. He was eager to improve his English and learn about our life in Spain. One day you will return we are sure!
(Excellent)
16 déc. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Ayoub) pour l'hôte
This was my first Workaway experience and I didn´t expect such an amazing adventure ... Karen and steve are really friendly open mind kind and really funny. Moreover, Karen cooking is impressing, in fact, she provides always a delicious lunch and some bread with self-made marmalade for breakfast...I think the amount of help to housing/food is… read more
9 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elizabeth)
Lizzie was a delight to have around the place. She took to the tasks we gave her with ease and the animals loved her. She is easy going and fun. We felt very happy to trust her with looking after our Cortijo when we had to return to the UK for 3 days. This involved feeding and walking our two dogs (one of whom is old and blind). We also have two… read more
(Excellent)
9 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Elizabeth) pour l'hôte
Karen and Steve are amazing hosts and very nice people! Their house and the peaceful surrounding location with mountains in the background is such a dream and right from the get go I felt very at home as they make you feel like one of the family. They also have 2 very lovely dogs crazy Lucy and Poppy, and 2 cuddly cats Ginger and Marmalade.
I… read more
I… read more
18 févr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marie)
Marie, you were a delightful Workawayer. You always had a big smile on your face. You worked so hard and got on with everyone. We loved having you here and hope one day you might return to visit us.
(Excellent)
17 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Marie) pour l'hôte
I had an amazing first workaway experience with Karen and Steve. They made me feel welcome right away and I also fell in love instantly with the stunning nature that surrounds their property. Karen and Steve are really nice people, open-minded and fun! :) They have got two cute dogs and two cats that keep an eye on you while you are working :D
The… read more
The… read more
17 févr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Max)
Thank you Max. Those 3 weeks flew by. You, like all our Workawayers, made a real difference. What a lot of different tasks! Enjoy your subsequent travels and good luck with the remainder of your Agricultural Sciences degree. We hope we will see you again one day.
(Excellent)
16 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Max) pour l'hôte
I had the pleasure to stay at Karen and Steve's place for 3 weeks during January/February. This was my third workaway and I have to say, never had more caring and warm hosts! The work was fair and well-organised. My tasks were: clearing olive groves, collecting pine cones, cleaning the farm, building up a reg, chopping wood, clearing around the… read more
7 févr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma)
The three weeks we had Emma here flew by. She helped with lots of different activities and always carried them out well with a smile on her face. An absolute delight to have around the place. She also got on very well with other Workawayers. We hope to see her again one day.
(Excellent)
3 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Emma) pour l'hôte
I had the most wonderful time at this place. I stayed for three weeks in January with Karen and Steve, who are such kind, smart, funny, openminded and warm people and made me feel like home the whole time. The work was mostly weeding, carrring wood and chopping, which was partly hard but I got used to it and really enjoyed the physical work… read more
18 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dóra)
We loved having Dóri here with us. She is a very cheery, happy person. She helped out in many different ways including helping make green tomato chutney! She gets on well with everyone. Best wishes for the future.
(Excellent)
7 déc. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Dóra) pour l'hôte
I spent two weeks at Karen and Steve's house in the beginning of November. They were perfect hosts, made me feel home from the very beginning. I worked mostly in the garden, did some weeding, planted onions and garlic and prepared the olive trees for the harvest. The work wasn't hard and I enjoyed it a lot. The view is amazing and I was treated… read more
9 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Milan)
Milan came to stay with us to help with harvesting our olives in December. We had unseasonal warm weather so he was able to enjoy the work without getting frozen as we have done in previous years. He also helped with other tasks around the place, gathering logs being particularly challenging. He enjoyed his hike up Mulhacen on a day off and… read more
(Excellent)
6 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Milan) pour l'hôte
Karen and Steve were great hosts for my first time as a "Workawayer". I spend two weeks in the beginning of december at their farm up the hill near Orgíva doing work as pruning, cleaning the grounds from weeds, wood chopping, and the olive-harvest. Work itself was ok, nothing to hard but you will get surely sweaty in the sun. Just do what they say… read more
18 sept. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lucie)
We loved having Lucie here. She threw herself into every task she was given wearing that bight blue coverall to protect her against the spiders. The dogs and cats loved her and miss her. If you fancy coming back with a small group of friends like we talked about you would be very welcome. Good luck with your studies Lucie and future adventures.
(Excellent)
17 sept. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Lucie) pour l'hôte
I spend 10 days at Karen and Steve’s house. It was my first workaway experience and I’m glad it was with them.
First of all I want to thank them because I ask them 3 days before coming and they accepted me at the last minute. Before I came they have been really reassuring and reliable, you can definitely trust them!
There are such a nice,… read more
First of all I want to thank them because I ask them 3 days before coming and they accepted me at the last minute. Before I came they have been really reassuring and reliable, you can definitely trust them!
There are such a nice,… read more
13 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Yurina) pour l'hôte
I stayed Karen&Steve’s farmhouse for two weeks in May. I never imagined it would be such a blast! They gave me different jobs every day and mainly what I’d done was weeding, planting vegetables, cleaning outside the house, sorting firewoods, feeding animals a bit, and going for a walk with their dogs. Also they took me to some local markets and… read more
13 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yurina)
Yurina came for two weeks and over that time helped to make a difference to the state of our vegetable garden amongst other things. It was lovely to have our first Japanese girl staying and we were able to share many cultural differences. Our dogs,Poppy and Lucy, particularly, miss you. We hope that you enjoy the rest of your time Workawayering in… read more
(Excellent)
13 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna)
Anna was with us for a very short time but was very helpful and was an absolute delight to have around. Thank you for choosing us Anna and we hope you will return one day.
(Excellent)
7 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
Karen and Steve, thank you so much for having me at the farm! My experience was short but I had a great and very significant time. Karen and Steve are a beautiful, caring and aware couple which makes the guests feel very welcomed. Karens food is just divine and it comes fresh from the garden. Steve is a great person to talk about ideas and life, I… read more
20 févr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Sira) pour l'hôte
Lukas and I stayed at Karen and Steves Home for 5 weeks. It is a amazing area where they live. They are very kind and helped us directly when we needed something. The work was intereesting and we had a lot of different tasks. The animals are lovely and a pleasure to have around.
It was a great time. Thank you
Hope to see you again
Lukas and Sira
It was a great time. Thank you
Hope to see you again
Lukas and Sira
19 févr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sira)
Sira and Lukas were with us for 5 weeks. Those weeks flew by. They helped us with many tasks finishing with our most successful olive harvest yet. They were extremely conscientious and thorough. We loved having them around as did the dogs and cats.
(Excellent)
19 févr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Callum & Celia)
Callum and Celia were delightful company and excellent workers. Thank you for all the help you gave us when you came to our little part of the Alpujarras.
(Excellent)
12 oct. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Callum & Celia) pour l'hôte
Karen and Steve were fantastic hosts. They were very kind taking us into town and meeting the locals, and Karen prepared really nice vegan food for us. Working in the heat was great because you knew there was a pool waiting for you :) They have two dogs and two cats who will follow you around and supervise your work.
All the best,
Célia and… read more
All the best,
Célia and… read more
10 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Irena)
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16 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (carolstoffel)
It was a delight to have Caroline staying with us. She helped down in the vegetable garden clearing weeds and sowing seeds. She picked lots of almonds (with Lucy and Poppy's help!) ; and figs which we later turned into jam. It was interesting to find out about the region of Brazil she lived in. Wishing you happy times on your travels around Europe… read more
(Excellent)
12 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (carolstoffel) pour l'hôte
I stay with Karen and Steve for just one week, but it was a memorable time... They are a lovely couple, both Karen and Steve are sweet, educated, intelligent, patient, with a gorgeous heart. The place is really wonderful with awesome views. It's a good work, they are comprehensible and they won't explore you :)
They have two lovely dogs, Lucy and… read more
They have two lovely dogs, Lucy and… read more
11 janv. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mads)
Thank you for coming and helping us. You worked hard and were excellent company. We wish you all with all your future adventures Mads.
(Excellent)
9 janv. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Mads) pour l'hôte
I helped with the olive harvest for 10 days and can certainly recommend this place! Karen and Steve are amazing hosts, who make you feel comfortable in their home, and I think the amount of help to housing/food is very fair. The cortijo is situated on a mountain side with view to Sierra Nevada at one side, and Orgiva down in the valley at the… read more
2 janv. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tarabelle)
Tara (and Gabriel) joined us for the olive harvest when we had been let down at the last minute by 3 American girls. What luck because they were sensible, hard working and delightful company. Thanks for all your help during your 3 weeks with us and good luck with future workaways.
(Excellent)
27 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Tarabelle) pour l'hôte
Karen and Steve are intelligent and friendly. Karen gives clear instructions, then leaves you to it. We spent a week preparing the olive trees before helping them with a record breaking harvest! We stayed for 3 weeks. It was labor intensive, but I enjoyed the challenge and experience of making olive oil start to finish. If you are seeking a place… read more
3 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lena)
Thank you for your kind words. We are glad we were able to give you such an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. We were impressed with your work ethic and you were a lovely person to have around. Best wishes.
(Excellent)
2 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Lena) pour l'hôte
I spent about two weeks with Karen and Steve and the beginning of my workaway time in Andalusia could not have been better. They are very welcoming, warm, and make sure that you have everything you need to feel comfortable. I really enjoyed the morning breaks sitting on the beautiful terrace with good coffee and excellent jams as well as the… read more
24 nov. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria)
We loved having Maria here helping us. She was our first Italian and delightful. She worked hard to complete all the tasks we gave her.
(Excellent)
22 nov. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
It was my first experience abroad alone and i was a little bit scared, but from the time i arrived Karen and Steve made me feel like i was home. I spent two weeks there.
I suggest this place to the ones who like to work outdoor and who love nature.
The requested tasks are simple like digging, collecting wood, planting ecc... .
The food is… read more
I suggest this place to the ones who like to work outdoor and who love nature.
The requested tasks are simple like digging, collecting wood, planting ecc... .
The food is… read more
20 déc. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannah)
Thank you Hannah, Maddy and Naomi. We enjoyed having you to stay. You worked hard at every task we gave you and are happy that you learned something about olives by coming here. The dogs and cats loved you and we definitely miss having you around. Hoping that you are having fun in Granada and that you have a wonderful Christmas in Sevilla with… read more
(Excellent)
20 déc. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Hannah) pour l'hôte
My two friends and I spent a little less than three weeks here. It was our first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. The accommodation was excellent, Karen's cooking was delicious, and the hours were very reasonable. We were there for the olive harvest and Karen & Steve made sure we learned about the whole process, even bringing… read more
22 sept. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kayla & Nicholas)
Kayla and Nick became part of our family. They helped pick olives and prune. They tackled each task we gave them with enthusiasm and in the dark evenings they joined us watching the Wire! We had fantastic weather while they were here and even though the water in the pool was a bit nippy Kayla made the most of a sunbed by it after lunch most days!… read more
(Excellent)
5 févr. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Kayla & Nicholas) pour l'hôte
We spent all of January here with Karen and Steve and miss it already! Even during the coldest part of the year, the weather was beautiful in addition to their house and the surrounding mountains! Our accommodation was superb, with a floor to ourselves, and Karen and Steve made us feel right at home. We always had a lot of free time which was nice… read more
22 sept. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tina_B)
We weren't intending to have anybody here this summer because of the heat but by the middle of August we had so much fruit to pick we needed help. We put out a desperate plea on Workaway and Tina replied. She was brilliant. The dogs and cats loved her. When she wasn't working she was studying her Spanish or walking our land. We thoroughly enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
22 sept. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Tina_B) pour l'hôte
I was lucky to get to know Karen, Steve and their beautiful place and enjoyed my time there a lot. Right away I felt at home and as a part of the family and I loved the various tasks with which I could help them out. The meals were delicious, the guest room very pretty and comfortable and Karen and Steve were wonderful hosts. Thanks a lot and hope… read more
29 janv. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria & Janar)
Maria and Janar worked so hard while with us. They helped us do our very first olive harvest. It was very cold at times but they never complained. Every task was completed to perfection. They made us some delicious gingerbread to her grandmother's recipe just before Christmas. We told them they would be welcome to come back and they are with us… read more
(Excellent)
5 janv. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria & Janar) pour l'hôte
We spent great three weeks in Steve and Karen's beautiful home which is in our opinion located in one of the most amazing places in Spain. We worked hard, learned a lot during our stay and enjoyed completing the tasks we were given. We got to discover a lot of wonderful places in the region in our free time. All in all, everything was great and we… read more
24 sept. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Karolina)
Karolina was part of the family. She worked hard at any task we gave her and made a difference. We couldn't believe that she also ran up all those mountains. We do hope that you change your rule for us.
(Excellent)
24 sept. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Karolina) pour l'hôte
I just felt in love with this place, they were so nice to me and take me not just a helper but almost a member of family. If i do not have rule, that i never go on one place twice, i will definitely come again. Than for all
24 sept. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Caroline)
Claudia and Caroline were brilliant. They worked so hard and were excellent company. We would happily have either or both to stay again.
(Excellent)
21 juil. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Caroline) pour l'hôte
Steve and Karen's absolutely blew my sister and I away. They were such gracious, supportive, and friendly hosts, with a wealth of knowledge about campo living in Spain. We learned so much, worked so hard, ate so well thanks to Karen's delicious cooking, and went to bed smiling every night. Thanks so much for everything!
2 mai 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gabriel & Seth)
Gabe and Seth were our first helpers and were perfect in every way. They put in the hours and despite the heat completed some taxing tasks on the land. We were pleased to have them help out with household tasks as well. The grape vines are sprouting, vegetables growing like mad and they really made a difference in the orchard. Thanks. Hope to see… read more
(Excellent)
2 mai 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Gabriel & Seth) pour l'hôte
Steve and Karen were fantastic hosts.
We worked about 20 hours a week (4 a day) doing work on the land, and received comfortable accommodation in the caravan and delicious meals daily. For us, this seemed very fair.
We also had a good time with Steve, Karen and their son Nick, they are all really nice people, and easy to get along with. The… read more
We worked about 20 hours a week (4 a day) doing work on the land, and received comfortable accommodation in the caravan and delicious meals daily. For us, this seemed very fair.
We also had a good time with Steve, Karen and their son Nick, they are all really nice people, and easy to get along with. The… read more
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