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Hi my name is Chris and my partner is Joanna.
We live in the countryside about 4 miles from the beautiful town of Vejer de la Frontera and the same distance from some great beaches. ( We have two grown up children who occasionally visit )
I have been a teacher, truck driver and qualified as a plumber, and Joanna been a teacher, translator and led various courses and written a book.
We are both into personal development (Buddhism and Shamanism and more recently Chris has been involved in Gestalt therapy),sustainable living, permaculture, growing veg and enjoying life. I play the guitar and recently joined a group singing Kirtan (Mantras). I go jogging and go walking most weekends unless it is the summer, then it is the beach yeah yeah!
We enjoy good food ;-] having fun and working in the garden as much as we can. We are mostly vegetarian but we would be more than happy to adapt to any vegan or raw food volunteers.
Please look at the dates that we are available before sending an email also please include when you are wanting to visit.
We have a reliable internet service.
Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Chris and Jo
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Entretien général
Aide avec des éco-projets
Aide à la maison
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I think travelers will learn from a cultural exchange in direct proportion to the degree of openess and interest they hold during their experience.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
There always seems to be painting work that needs doing, and apart from summer, the garden always needs love and attention. We have a couple of permaculture and natural building projects ongoing, so help with that might be useful. If you love cleaning, or rendering, or painting, or sewing, or making mosaics, or woodwork, or graphic design, or... there's always the opportunity to get deeply into a project and move it along. We are also aware that volunteers bring with them their own skills so we are happy to hear your suggestions about what you can offer too.
We are really keen on volunteers having one of the following skills, gardening ,painting cooking or woodworking. There are quite a few easier projects like repairing wooden chairs and building shelves in the little workshop but depending on your skills there are cupboards inside the house and a patio covering. Though we generally ask volunteers to be able to cook visit we are more than keen for anybody with woodworking skills to pass on the cooking if they wish!
Volunteers take turns with the usual household tasks, along with us, but usually once a week we ask them to help with a bigger housework job.It helps us a lot if volunteers can cook so please let us know if you cant when apply.
We always try to give volunteers options on what to do but jobs inevitably vary depending on time of year and weather conditions.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Hébergement
We have a spare bedroom in the house and sometimes the independent studio is available.
Autres infos...
We really enjoy having volunteers staying at the house. We recently worked out we have had over 150 staying over the years.
We live in a house surrounded by just over 5,000 square metres of land. We are a kilometre from the natural park and 8k from beautiful sandy beaches. The nearest town, Vejer de la Frontera, is 5k away. We usually go there most days. We also now have a fairly good mountain bike that volunteers can use.
Look forward to all replies Chris and Jo
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
5 hours a day
N° de référence hôte : 9134684844c4
Feedback (18)
21 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chiara & Luca)
Chiara and Luca are very pro-active and responsible volunteers. They were very adaptable to new tasks and were always enthusiastic and interested. they were very mature in their approach to work but were also great fun to have around and spend time with. I recommend them one hundred percent to the Workaway community and wish them all the best in… read more
(Excellent
)
7 déc. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Agustín)
Agustin es un persona interesante y interesada en todo. Tiene un ganas para trabajar que jamas no he visto. Hemos guardado una fecha para el por el año que viene ;-)
(Excellent
)
6 déc. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Agustín) pour l'hôte
Durante un año hice muchos workaways y aún sigo hanciendolos cuando tengo alguna semana libre. Y dejé de hacer comentarios por pura vagancia, a pesar de lo estupendos que fueron los anfitriones y lugares.
Bien, en esta casa tan alegre he repetido y eso lo dice todo...
Gracias a ambos por vuestra hospitalidad y generosidad,por hacerme sentir en mi… read more
Bien, en esta casa tan alegre he repetido y eso lo dice todo...
Gracias a ambos por vuestra hospitalidad y generosidad,por hacerme sentir en mi… read more
25 oct. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Soozbootz)
Sue became our longest serving volunteer ! She started as a volunteer which was great as we managed to finally get the garden looking its best ever. Sue worked very methodically and brought her own gardening knowledge to the job which was great as she was then able to work independently.
Then she became a house sitter for a few months but based in… read more
Then she became a house sitter for a few months but based in… read more
(Excellent
)
2 oct. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Soozbootz) pour l'hôte
Finally catching up with feedback!
Chris and Jo kindly let me stay for 3 months at Casa Gaia last spring, two weeks as a workawayer, and the rest of the time on a more informal basis, providing me with a base for my motorhome in return for gardening and the occasional house-sitting while they were away.
They are kind and thoughtful people, and… read more
Chris and Jo kindly let me stay for 3 months at Casa Gaia last spring, two weeks as a workawayer, and the rest of the time on a more informal basis, providing me with a base for my motorhome in return for gardening and the occasional house-sitting while they were away.
They are kind and thoughtful people, and… read more
Feedback
21 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chiara & Luca)
Chiara and Luca are very pro-active and responsible volunteers. They were very adaptable to new tasks and were always enthusiastic and interested. they were very mature in their approach to work but were also great fun to have around and spend time with. I recommend them one hundred percent to the Workaway community and wish them all the best in… read more
(Excellent
)
7 déc. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Agustín)
Agustin es un persona interesante y interesada en todo. Tiene un ganas para trabajar que jamas no he visto. Hemos guardado una fecha para el por el año que viene ;-)
(Excellent
)
6 déc. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Agustín) pour l'hôte
Durante un año hice muchos workaways y aún sigo hanciendolos cuando tengo alguna semana libre. Y dejé de hacer comentarios por pura vagancia, a pesar de lo estupendos que fueron los anfitriones y lugares.
Bien, en esta casa tan alegre he repetido y eso lo dice todo...
Gracias a ambos por vuestra hospitalidad y generosidad,por hacerme sentir en mi… read more
Bien, en esta casa tan alegre he repetido y eso lo dice todo...
Gracias a ambos por vuestra hospitalidad y generosidad,por hacerme sentir en mi… read more
25 oct. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Soozbootz)
Sue became our longest serving volunteer ! She started as a volunteer which was great as we managed to finally get the garden looking its best ever. Sue worked very methodically and brought her own gardening knowledge to the job which was great as she was then able to work independently.
Then she became a house sitter for a few months but based in… read more
Then she became a house sitter for a few months but based in… read more
(Excellent
)
2 oct. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Soozbootz) pour l'hôte
Finally catching up with feedback!
Chris and Jo kindly let me stay for 3 months at Casa Gaia last spring, two weeks as a workawayer, and the rest of the time on a more informal basis, providing me with a base for my motorhome in return for gardening and the occasional house-sitting while they were away.
They are kind and thoughtful people, and… read more
Chris and Jo kindly let me stay for 3 months at Casa Gaia last spring, two weeks as a workawayer, and the rest of the time on a more informal basis, providing me with a base for my motorhome in return for gardening and the occasional house-sitting while they were away.
They are kind and thoughtful people, and… read more
13 janv. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna^)
Anna stayed with us a couple of weeks. She was very easy to live with and worked hard and enjoyed the garden transforming it during her stay. Since her stay in fact we have been eating more vegan food ...so she left us inspired.
(Excellent
)
9 janv. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna^) pour l'hôte
This feedback comes late but straight from my heart! I had an awesome time at Chris and Jo's place and did some very relaxing weeding and planting. The house is one of the prettiest and coziest I've ever seen and it's the best location to go for walks (and get lost while trying to find the way back haha :D). Chris and Jo were like parents to me… read more
8 juin 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (MinervaPuerta)
Minerva helped us out as a volunteer at the Festival we organised a few times - she helped with some of the setting up, painting things, etc, and during the festival she helped with stewarding, and on the gate... She was very hardworking and responsible, and great to work with, ready to laugh and have fun as well as work. She has on occasion come… read more
(Excellent
)
8 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sally)
Sally was a really great volunteer to have. In terms of work she was competent, enthusiastic and productive she had obviously learnt lots of great skills renovating during her time in France. On the sociable side a very easy and enjoyable person to have staying. I can definitely recommend her to any host.
(Excellent
)
4 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Sally) pour l'hôte
I spent an amazing two weeks with Chris and Jo. I felt very privileged to share their lives and loved our mealtime/evening conversations around the fire. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and can highly recommend them both as hosts. They live surrounded by outstandingly beautiful countryside and I will definitely be returning to the area.
9 mars 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laura)
We had a lovely scene going on with Laura and Phil. Lovely and earnest people who helped out enthusiastically in alll the jobs we had. The three weeks went by really quickly having lots of fun times. I can definately recommend them both to other hosts. All the best and we may even meet again. Chris and Jo.
(Excellent
)
9 mars 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Laura) pour l'hôte
We spent a fantastic three weeks with Chris and Jo. We were made to feel at home straightaway; the house itself is charming and colourful and the adjoining studio is very comfortable and has its own fire to keep warm in the winter. Jo grows a lot of her own herbs and vegetables out in the garden so we always had delicious fresh food. The work… read more
13 janv. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matea)
We had a really wonderful two weeks with Matea helping us out. We had heeps of weeding that needed doing which she was happy to do so hats off to her.
Matea is also a lovely,east going and interesting person. We had loads of great chats and we felt very at home with her from the begining. I can def recomennd Matea as a volunteer and a great… read more
Matea is also a lovely,east going and interesting person. We had loads of great chats and we felt very at home with her from the begining. I can def recomennd Matea as a volunteer and a great… read more
(Excellent
)
28 déc. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Matea) pour l'hôte
I spent the first week and a half of my Andalucian adventure with Jo and Chris and it was wonderful! It was a great introduction to the area and is in an amazing area close to the shore and the beautiful white town of Vejer de la Frontera. I loved working in the garden and seeing garden scale permaculture in practice. And Chris and Jo- wow! Chris… read more
9 oct. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sabrina)
(Non présentation)
11 déc. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (kelmurra)
Aah wonderful Kelly. We both really liked Kelly. She was such a wonderful person to be with. She also became our friends´friend who now ask us regulary ,"How is Kelly doing in Morrocco'?Me and Kelly had some classic chats aboul life ,universe and everything.
Kelly worked well and was creative. She helped on the chicken coop and building a porch… read more
Kelly worked well and was creative. She helped on the chicken coop and building a porch… read more
(Excellent
)
10 déc. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (kelmurra) pour l'hôte
I spent almost three weeks here, where the landscape is almost as beautiful as its people (hint: the landscape is AWESOME). Chris and Jo are thoroughly interesting, charming people with so much to share, and their hearts are as big as the beauty they are creating. Mad love, ya'll!
22 oct. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Roger & Sari)
My sincere thanks to Sari and Roger for the fortnight they stayed with us recently.The two weeks flew by having great fun and Roger and Sari seeming to get through so much work in such a effecient and competent. They are always welcome back on their next "vuelta del mundo" . Bye for now and many thanks Chris and Jo xx
(Excellent
)
20 oct. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Roger & Sari) pour l'hôte
Yet another excellent review for this great couple... Obviously they deserve all these and we can only but echo the sentiments left by others. It was truly a pleasure to stay and share some great times. So glad we could help you succeed on your new path (ahh Chris, had to leave you with one last piece of kiwi humour to aspire to!) Cheers guys!
14 oct. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (KimmyFR516)
Kimberley was a great workawayer helping with a whole number of tasks. She was keen to try new skills and picked up things quickly. I can definately recommend her to other hosts. Chris and Jo xx
(Excellent
)
30 sept. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (KimmyFR516) pour l'hôte
I consider myself so lucky to find myself into this workaway experience with Chris and Joanna! They are such a welcoming family, I felt so comfortable with them, and I was truly sad to leave them and their beautiful property.
The work was really fun--really great to be outdoors nourishing the property and feel like you accomplish something.… read more
The work was really fun--really great to be outdoors nourishing the property and feel like you accomplish something.… read more
14 oct. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (bexiwix)
Bex and her friend James were a delight from the begining. Really together, doing jobs really competantly and showing massives of initiative. They were totally into the work and really happy to be of assistancse. Me and Jo really warmed to these two having fun and great chats and offering them our place as somewhere to stay in their destiny to be… read more
(Excellent
)
14 oct. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (bexiwix) pour l'hôte
Chris and Jo thankyou for such a super super stay!
We really enjoyed everything, the work (learning loads from Jo about natural building and permaculture, thankyou!) the setting (beautiful peace and quiet) the food, the cats, the yurt, the sunshine, and of course your warm and wonderful hosting! We felt totally at home and will be back, for sure… read more
We really enjoyed everything, the work (learning loads from Jo about natural building and permaculture, thankyou!) the setting (beautiful peace and quiet) the food, the cats, the yurt, the sunshine, and of course your warm and wonderful hosting! We felt totally at home and will be back, for sure… read more
20 avr. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Taylor)
Ok folks Taylor is a classic for sure. We had some great times together having chats around the worlds wonderful topics. He is a hard worker and so much got down which we really appreciated. A genuine and interesting person always willing to help.I wish him all the best and I really recommend him as a volunteer. Chris and Jo
(Excellent
)
16 avr. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Taylor) pour l'hôte
Leaving Chris and Jo's after my 2 1/2 week stay is quite sad for me. It's been such a blessing to share their home and joy. Even the most arduous task was a pleasure to complete, knowing it served to increase the beauty of their countryside paradise. They are extremely gracious and considerate as hosts. I immediately felt welcome and at home. We… read more
13 mars 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Judith)
Judith is everything you could want from a volunteer. She is mature carrying out all tasks competently and confidently. She was keen to help wherever necessary and when we suddenly had lots of digging to do for a course we were doing she was a god send. Judith was a great house matey also nice and interesting company. Many thanks Chris and Jo xx
(Excellent
)
12 mars 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Judith) pour l'hôte
I spent almost 3 weeks with Chris and Jo. Their home is an oasis, a place of harmony that is created with love and out of deep conviction. For me it has been a very exciting, interesting and instructive time.
I worked mainly in the garden and liked it very much, although it was an unusual physical effort for me. Chris and Jo always made sure… read more
I worked mainly in the garden and liked it very much, although it was an unusual physical effort for me. Chris and Jo always made sure… read more
16 déc. 2012
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cecilia )
Cecilia was such a wonderful person to have helping in and around the house. Competent and self motivated which we really appreciate but every day turned into an exciting exploration of ideas and beliefs. Things were just so much fun and worked sooo well.
If anybody gets the chance to have Cecilia as a volunteer, just go for it.
Chjris and Jo
If anybody gets the chance to have Cecilia as a volunteer, just go for it.
Chjris and Jo
(Excellent
)
15 déc. 2012
Laissé par le workawayer (Cecilia ) pour l'hôte
Dearest Chris and Jo,
Waking up and not seeing you is not fun.
I feel so happy and grateful though for having shared this week with you.
On my way to Sevilla I wrote this list on my notebook about you two: friendly, caring, loving, generous, connected, talented, warm, funny, with light … Y mucho más :)
I enjoyed every second in this beautiful… read more
Waking up and not seeing you is not fun.
I feel so happy and grateful though for having shared this week with you.
On my way to Sevilla I wrote this list on my notebook about you two: friendly, caring, loving, generous, connected, talented, warm, funny, with light … Y mucho más :)
I enjoyed every second in this beautiful… read more
12 avr. 2012
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (joneboy1326)
John and Sandra were great. John is a really competant guy and worked more like a professional. Sandra kept the house together while my partner was away and I was working on a thousand things at once .
many thanks chris
many thanks chris
(Excellent
)
4 avr. 2012
Laissé par le workawayer (joneboy1326) pour l'hôte
really lovely host. Lovely work enjoyed it so much would go back anytime.
18 mai 2011
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Paul)
This is Paul´s second visit to our place and the door is always open for him.We are already planning a return trip in September for the festival we are organising.Paul makes for the perfect volunteer thoughtful,mature ,independent and works really well. I felt like I could always have him to get on with work but would often want to work with him… read more
(Excellent
)
30 avr. 2011
Laissé par le workawayer (Paul) pour l'hôte
These are a god sent couple who know how to live in nature and harmony. i´ve learned alot from Chris and Joanne. They are very kind and loving people and i cant say enough about them. The work is mainly gardening, painting, maintennance a bit of house work and they often help out there neighbours and friends. So there is never a dull moment.Joanne… read more
21 avr. 2011
Laissé par le workawayer (Pam & Ronan) pour l'hôte
Hey Chris and Jo,
hope ye are doing really well.
we are in portugal now but you know we would love to see ye again and do some more work with ye when we are in the area. what can i say about our time with ye-it was a wonderful experience on many levels. varied work, ye taught us loads, yummy food and a great place to stay. Chris i try to keep some… read more
hope ye are doing really well.
we are in portugal now but you know we would love to see ye again and do some more work with ye when we are in the area. what can i say about our time with ye-it was a wonderful experience on many levels. varied work, ye taught us loads, yummy food and a great place to stay. Chris i try to keep some… read more
19 févr. 2011
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pam & Ronan)
Pam and Ronan were real exceptional people and volunteers.
They showed a real maturity in their aproach and carrying out of tasks. They were great to work with showing initiative and being very competent.
They were great to have in the house always interesting chats and they coooked some totally AMAZING food. Will I ever forget the chocy… read more
They showed a real maturity in their aproach and carrying out of tasks. They were great to work with showing initiative and being very competent.
They were great to have in the house always interesting chats and they coooked some totally AMAZING food. Will I ever forget the chocy… read more
(Excellent
)
20 janv. 2011
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elmar)
I really liked Elmar from the begining and invited him to my our house where he fitted in nicely. He was keen to work even when given the zen job of cutting kindleing.
(Excellent
)
27 déc. 2010
Laissé par le workawayer (Elmar) pour l'hôte
wow. I just stayed with jo and chris as a surprising christmas stranger and had a beautiful happy and interesting time at their little hobbithome.. so if u like a quiet and very very cosy home with great nature surrounding it and a lovely couple sharing some precious moments with u u really should give this special place a go! enjoy (i really did)… read more
20 janv. 2011
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jen)
Jan has just spent a couple of great weeks with us bringing order to the garden and woodland.(No aneasy challenge) She was always enthusiastic,adaptable and interesting company and her cooking skills come higly recomended. We gave her an open invite if she was in the area again. Many thanks Jen.
(Excellent
)
4 déc. 2010
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannah & Sally)
Hannah was a top person and workawayer.
Competent ,friendly helpful and always interesting and interested.
I just apologise for having taken a year to have gotten around to leaving feedback Sorry I thought I had done it. chris
Competent ,friendly helpful and always interesting and interested.
I just apologise for having taken a year to have gotten around to leaving feedback Sorry I thought I had done it. chris
(Excellent
)
27 nov. 2010
Laissé par le workawayer (Hannah & Sally) pour l'hôte
I had the pleasure of spending about two weeks with the lovely hosts chris and Jo. I had a wonderful time meeting you and listening to your stories about your life in the UK and Andalucia, it was so much fun every day, playing the spanish version of trivial persuit, which was great. Jo, thanks for your wonderful food and being a supportive host… read more
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