Queer safe space, creative residency, sustainability project in Hedrada, Spain

Infos

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  Description

  Some years ago I bought a smallholding in the mountains of Asturias, Spain. My project here is to build a sustainable way of living, thinking about permaculture, and the planet and our responsibility to it. I also envisage it as being a safe rural space for queer people who wish to share and learn with me, but all good people who appreciate the project are welcome. I am non-judgmental and celebrate people who enjoy hard work and fun. I am always hoping to learn more about organic gardening and permaculture, yoga, meditation, DIY, dry-stone walling, animal husbandry - and to listen to other people's stories.
  
  I've been a Workawayer and loved my experience. I learnt a lot, and hope we will both learn more together- that's one of the good things in life! I would love people to give me some advance warning (better not last-minute) and if you commit to a date, to stick to it :) or let me know you can't come.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et projets de construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Entretien général
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  The farm is in a region full of historical interest, beautiful villages, wild mountains, great hiking and climbing, incredible flora and fauna, cave paintings, local parties, endless quiet days. There is always something to do, even when we're not sharing and improving on the farm. I value people with vision and a lust for life, with the ability to share their ideas. It's not a didactic project so you'd need to be ready to be proactive and open. For those queer people who have struggled to find a space in urban lifestyles and feel this could be the relief they need, you are most welcome - consider this a safe space for you. I have lived lots of lives and worked lots of jobs, including academia (my PhD was in 1970s Spanish poetry) and a dog food factory. My academic interest was poetry and mental health, so there's lots of wellness practicing going on and welcomed here! I'm a writer of poetry, creative non-fiction and reviews. I'm also a full-time online English teacher and am happy to exchange my knowledge of English (and Spanish) with other languages.

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  Aide

  This is a gay/queer-friendly space. Living sustainably in an isolated place is hard work, and it is very cold in winter. You need to be hardy and independent. If you cannot live in an unheated house, this place is not for you.
  
  I have a three-bedroom house with wood-burning stove which is a really comfy place to be. There's an enormous, watertight barn that I have cleared and divided up into stables, where I store wood (this is a constant collecting task!), and store processed fruit and vegetables. There's a two-storey renovated creative studio that gives out into a large kitchen garden, with its own bathroom and utility area. Below I have built no dig/dig beds and fenced off some of it for sheep and a donkey, who are arriving one day. I have created a beautiful kitchen garden and practice sustainability and I reuse everything. The chickens are safely housed in their coop - and Lío the enormous guard mastiff and his big little brother, rescue dog Simba, pretend to guard them. My three cats are growing into good rat catchers. I am looking for people who want to learn with me, and any DIY skills would be welcome. I welcome new ideas and love developing and evolving the ones I've already had, so it's a listening project too. A few hours a day of hard and/or relaxing work (in all weathers) is all part of the meditation. In autumn, winter and spring I work full time from home.
  
  I am chilled out but I'm not interested in free holidayers. Come with your passion and your strong ideas about the project!

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  You'd have your own room in my lovely little house, and we'd share the kitchen, bathroom and sitting room. There's a third bedroom that could or can be anything, including a studio of some description, if you need that space. I supply the food and love to cook. Good cooks are more than welcome. I don't currently run a strictly vegetarian or vegan household. My own space is valuable to me, and I will respect yours. But we will be here together and company is a pleasure. It's basic but beautiful here.

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  Autres infos...

  Teverga is the place to be for climbing, hiking etc. There's good skiing round here when it snows, apparently. There are lots of summer tourists and the local town is 7k from the farm, with shops and restaurants and even - I can't confirm this but was told in awed tones - a nightclub. It's difficult to eat badly round here, but Teverga is not particularly vegetarian-friendly. The capital, Oviedo, is 45 minutes away by bus/car. It's a great place to visit, and the beach is then not far away. The Asturian coastline is magical.
  
  NB I don't have or want a car so you will need to walk the 6k to the farm from the bus stop. I do it most days - it's all part of the meditation en route to destination. If you come with a car, you'll be much prized!

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  I have an excellent signal from my satellite internet, which is available for a limited time during the day.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  To be discussed

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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