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My name is Pat and I am 60 years old. Two years ago, my husband Jean Pierre (a kitchen designer for hotels and restaurants) and I left Barcelona to come and live in the middle of nature. We both combine our respective teleworking jobs with the new project that allows us to make our home a meeting point for people with similar interests (lovers of nature, culture, meetings, exchange of ideas). We have lived abroad for many years, we love travelling with home exchange, I have been an aupair when I was young and we have always had aupairs at home while our children were young. We consider ourselves cosmopolitan and open-minded.
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Me llamo Pat y tengo 60 años. Hace dos años que con mi marido, Jean Pierre (diseñador de cocinas para hoteles y restaurantes) hemos dejado Barcelona para venir a vivir en medio de la naturaleza. Ambos combinamos nuestros respectivos teletrabajos con el nuevo proyecto que nos permite hacer de nuestra casa un punto de encuentro de personas con inquietudes parecidas (amantes de la naturaleza, la cultura, los encuentros, el intercambio de ideas). Hemos vivido muchos años en el extranjero, amamos viajar con intercambio de casas, he sido aupair de joven y hemos tenido siempre aupaires en casa mientras nuestros hijos eran pequeños. Nos consideramos cosmopolitas y abiertos.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Enseignement
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
S’occuper des animaux
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Petits travaux d'entretien
Aide informatique/internet
Garde de maison et d'animaux
Centres d’intérêt
Activités en plein air
Nature
Randonnée
Danse
Architecture
Ferme
Animaux de compagnie
Vidéographie
Technologie
Dev. durable
Dev. personnel
Politique/justice sociale
Films et télé
Écriture
Photographie
Arts du spectacle
Musique
Histoire
Dessin et peinture
Culture
Soin des plantes
Langues
Jardinage
Bricolage / artisanat
Cuisine et alimentation
Menuiserie
Livres
Art et design
Animaux
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We have created a project based on the circular economy of giving and receiving, where human exchange is valued more than money. We offer a beautiful natural environment surrounded by forest and close to the sea, together with a family atmosphere that is always open to sharing ideas, experiences and projects.
Culture and nature go hand in hand here. Through daily life at the house, volunteers can practice languages, discover Catalan culture, learn about community living, cultural projects, sustainable lifestyles and alternative ways of creating meaningful human connections.
We speak several languages and are always happy to help volunteers improve their language skills.
Our volunteers live in the guest house next to the main house and have their own private room. Sometimes we share meals together and at other times everyone enjoys their own space and schedule.
As our meals are usually based on a traditional Mediterranean diet, we are generally better suited to people without specific vegan or vegetarian dietary requirements. We also tend to prefer hosting individual travellers rather than couples.
We share our home with two cats, two dogs and three hens.
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Hemos creado un proyecto basado en la economía circular del dar y recibir, donde el intercambio humano tiene más valor que el dinero. Ofrecemos un entorno natural de gran belleza, rodeado de bosque y cerca del mar, junto con un ambiente familiar siempre abierto a compartir ideas, experiencias y proyectos.
Aquí la cultura y la naturaleza van de la mano. A través de la convivencia diaria, los voluntarios pueden practicar idiomas, descubrir la cultura catalana, conocer proyectos comunitarios, estilos de vida sostenibles y otras formas de crear relaciones humanas con más sentido.
Hablamos varios idiomas y estaremos encantados de ayudar a los voluntarios a practicar y mejorar sus competencias lingüísticas.
Nuestros voluntarios viven en la casita anexa a la vivienda principal y disponen de su propia habitación. Algunas comidas las compartimos juntos y otras veces cada persona disfruta de su propio espacio y horarios.
Como nuestras comidas suelen basarse en una dieta mediterránea tradicional, nos resulta más fácil acoger a personas sin requisitos alimentarios veganos o vegetarianos específicos. También solemos preferir recibir viajeros individuales más que parejas.
Compartimos la casa con dos gatos, dos perros y tres gallinas.
Aide
Any help is welcome in the garden (watering, pruning, planting, sweeping leaves and removing dry ones), in the forest (opening paths, clearing vegetation, collecting firewood), in the kitchen (preparing meals only for the permanent members of the household and tidying up after meals) and in the house (cleaning, organising and general maintenance tasks).
Our home is a private family house, not a hostel or a hotel. Volunteers are never asked to cook for friends or provide any kind of hospitality service.
The tasks carried out by volunteers are related exclusively to the daily life and maintenance of the property and the common areas of the house.
Depending on the profile and skills of each volunteer, we will agree beforehand on the type of help that is most needed at that moment. This may include gardening, forest maintenance, simple DIY projects (garden benches, assembling shelves, etc.), house cleaning, painting, organising spaces or creative artistic projects to decorate the house or garden.
Tasks are generally simple and adapted to the abilities and interests of each volunteer.
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Es bienvenida cualquier ayuda en el jardín (regar, podar, sembrar, barrer hojas y retirar las secas), en el bosque (abrir caminos, desbrozar zonas, recoger leña), en la cocina (preparar comidas únicamente para los miembros permanentes de la casa y recoger después de las comidas) y en la casa (tareas de limpieza, organización y mantenimiento general).
Nuestra casa es una vivienda familiar privada, no un hostal ni un hotel. Nunca se pedirá a los voluntarios que cocinen para los amigos o realicen tareas de atención a ellos.
Las tareas de los voluntarios están exclusivamente relacionadas con la vida cotidiana y el mantenimiento de la finca y de las zonas comunes de la casa.
Dependiendo del perfil y de las habilidades de cada voluntario, acordaremos previamente qué tipo de ayuda es más necesaria en cada momento. Puede tratarse de trabajos de jardinería, mantenimiento del bosque, pequeñas tareas de bricolaje (parterres, bancos de jardín, montaje de estanterías, etc.), limpieza de la casa, pintura, organización de espacios o proyectos artísticos y creativos para decorar la casa o el jardín.
Se trata generalmente de tareas sencillas, adaptadas a las capacidades e intereses de cada voluntario.
Langues
Langues parlées
Catalan: Courant
Espagnol: Courant
Italien: Courant
Anglais: Intermédiaire
Français: IntermédiaireCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Podemos hablar en español con el workaway para que aprenda o mejore, o hablar en inglés/francés o italiano, si lo prefiere.
Hébergement
House in the countryside, with a garden, 8 hectares of forest and sea views. There is the big house where my husband and I live and In the small house lives Steven, a Colombian boy, whit Nena, his dog, who helps us with housework, forest and garden and is there where our volunteers are living, as well. For me it is very important that the volunteers do not depend on us at meal times.
Whether they eat in the little house where they are staying with Steven,or whether they eat in the big house with Jean Pierre and me (this usually happens on the day of arrival, the day of departure and two lunches during the week) they will have the pantry full of food available and they are free to cook whatever they want or propose to cook for the four of us who live at home or that we all cook together. What we don't want is volunteers showing up at 1.30pm in the kitchen and sitting at the table waiting to be served.
Regarding the length of stay, the idea is a minimum of 15 days and a maximum of 3 months. Since the key to everything is making sure we are all comfortable, the idea is to take the first two weeks to get to know each other and see how the co-living flows. If both sides feel happy and on the same page, we’ll move forward with the rest of the stay to ensure the time we share is a great experience for everyone.
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Casa en el campo, con jardín, 8 hectáreas de bosque y vistas al mar. Hay la casa grande donde vivimos mi marido y yo y donde recibimos amigos para compartir fines de semana culturales llevando a cabo diversas actividades (literatura, artes, música, humanidades). En la casa pequeña vive Steven, nuestro empleado colombiano, junto con Nena, su perrita, que nos ayuda en las tareas de casa, bosque y jardín y es allí donde se alojan nuestros voluntarios.
Para mi es muy importante que los voluntarios no dependan de nosotros a la hora de comer. Ya sea que coman en la casita pequeña en la que están alojados junto a Steven ya sea que coman en la casa grande con Jean Pierre y conmigo (esto suele ocurrir el día de la llegada, el día de la salida y dos comidas durante de la semana) tendrán a disposición la despensa repleta de comida y son libres de cocinarse lo que les apetezca o de proponerse para cocinar para los que vivimos en casa o que cocinemos todos juntos. Lo que no queremos es que los voluntarios aparezcan a las 13.30 en la cocina y se sienten en la mesa esperando ser servidos.
En cuanto a la duración de la estadia, el tiempo ideal es de mínimo 15 días y máximo 3 meses. Como la clave de todo es que estemos cómodos, la idea es tomarse las primeras dos semanas para conocernos y ver cómo fluye la convivencia. Si ambas partes vemos que estamos a gusto y en sintonía, podemos extender el resto de la estadía para que el tiempo que compartamos sea una gran experiencia para todos.
Autres infos...
The nearest town is 40 minutes away on foot, 15 minutes by car. If the volunteer does not have a car, we can pick him up at the Sant Pol de Mar station. From this town, with a beautiful beach, there are trains every hour to Girona and Barcelona. It is an ideal place for those who want to take the opportunity to relax, read, walk through the forest but do not depend on us to take them to and from the station. In any case, for those who do not have their own means of transport, we will pick them up and take them to the station on the first and last day of their stay and once a week if they want to go to Barcelona/Girona or to the Sant Pol de Mar beach.
Our workaway must enjoy a quiet place, nature and peace. It is not the ideal place to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city. We live in an isolated place.
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El pueblo más cercano está a 40 min a pie, 15 min en coche. Si el voluntario no tiene coche, podemos recogerlo en la estación de Sant Pol de Mar. Desde este pueblo, con una bonita playa, hay trenes cada hora hacia Barcelona. Nuestra posición no es muy idónea para visitar la zona con medios de transporte públicos porqué queda un poco aislada. Es un lugar ideal para quien quiere aprovechar para relajarse, leer, caminar por el bosque pero que no dependa de nosotros para llevarlo y recogerlo de la estación. Sea como sea, a quien no tenga medio de transporte propio, lo iremos a recoger y llevar a la estación el primer y último día de su estancia y un día a la semana si quiere visitar Barcelona/Girona.
A nuestro workaway tiene que gustar disfrutar de un lugar tranquilo, la naturaleza y la paz. No es el lugar ideal para disfrutar del bullicio de la ciudad. Vivimos en un lugar aislado.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
We have a good wifi connection
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Mes animaux
Rosset
Whisky
Nena
Bitxu
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He is a warm, friendly and highly communicative young man who quickly became part of the daily life of our home. He approached every task with responsibility, dedication and a positive attitude, always willing to help and always carrying out his work to a very high standard.
Beyond the work itself, Jackson… read more
However, from very early on, we felt there was a mismatch in expectations regarding the Workaway experience. After a discussion during… read more
During her stay she worked with dedication, clarity and responsibility, always attentive and present. She naturally blended into the rhythm of the house, supporting every task with gentleness ; from preparing the… read more
I spent almost two weeks here, which was absolutely amazing.
I had my own room, which I really appreciated.
I was there when they were hosting their friends. This was very rewarding because I got to taste the traditional food, which was delicious.
At the beginning of my stay, I was given a schedule of activities to do. The instructions… read more
He has a deep passion for reading, which led to many interesting conversations, and his Spanish is truly excellent (far beyond what one would expect from a… read more
One of the highlights of her stay was a bachata lesson she gave during a group gathering — everyone thoroughly enjoyed it! I… read more
Su casa está en una zona muy tranquila y rodeada de naturaleza, un lugar perfecto para quienes quieren desconectarse un poco de la vida frenética de todos los… read more
In this setting of calm and delight, Pat and Jean Pierre reside, perfectly in tune with the surroundings.
The warm and subtle welcome, the listening, the sharing, and the… read more
It will be a pleasure to welcome him again if one day he wants to… read more
Their… read more
From maintaining the forest and garden to taking care of our home and animals, Simone and Carter have… read more
The Hosts: Pat and Jean Pierre were amazing and made the whole experience so much better. From walks with Pat to JP explaining Catalan politics, they made our time fun and homelike. Pat encouraged our Spanish learning, and both hosts speak many languages fluently. They helped with… read more
Su nivel de español es muy bueno!
Recomendable a todos los anfitriones de Workaway!
A place with a special energy and positive aura. I felt an incredible sense of calm. It is a place away from the hustle and bustle with a great view of the sea. There are small works of art everywhere in the forest that reflect the diversity of the people who… read more
Matouš approached every challenge with enthusiasm and… read more
He cooks very well, mainly vegetarian and healthy food.
We wish him the best of luck!
El lugar es increible con una vista al mer y un bosque grande donde dar paseos con su perro Bitxu.
Pat y Jean Pierre me han hecho sentir como en casa tan pronto como llegué. Fue un gusto poder pintar con acuarela y practicar español con Pat, asi como probar los… read more
Pat i Jean Pierre to niezwykle ciepli i dobrzy ludzie o szerokich horyzontach, otwarci na świat i poznawanie nowych ludzi. Spędziłam tam 18 fascynujących… read more
La consiglio vivamente a tutta la… read more
Pat is full of creative energy, passion, and vigor. This is reflected in the de les idees weekends that she and Jean Pierre host. Jean Pierre is formidable and savvy with… read more
We spent a whole month at de les Idees and it was so good that we would love to stay longer! This place enchanted us from the first moments of our stay. It's hard to describe in a few words why it was so difficult to leave the magical forest, but we'll try.
Every day means:
> being… read more
Thank you for sharing your space, your hospitality and for your trust.
Thank you Joni for sharing your… read more
Although I only stayed for a week and did not get the chance to be part of one of the cultural weekends that are organised here, I… read more
Es una mujer llena de energía y talento, excelente cocinera, organizada y trabajadora. Llena de ideas y con un increíble don de gente. Es totalmente autónoma y antes que le pidas cualquier cosa ya la ha hecho y mejor de lo que… read more
En primer lugar quiero darles las gracias por permitirme estar en su casa, por su generosidad y por facilitarme continuar con mi proyecto mientras estaba.
La casa es increíble, tiene las mejores… read more
The house is an idyllic place to stay. The sunrises and sunsets will leave you speechless!!
Pat gave me Spanish lessons several times a week which was very pleasant and because of my pronunciation things sometimes came across differently… 😉
Together with Julian… read more
Full of energy and creativity. A hard worker. She has been with us for a month and we have never had to ask her to do anything because she has been taking on responsibilities on her own, showing great initiative and organisational skills. She is an excellent gardener, she knows plants and is very resourceful and likes… read more
Sono una coppia fantastica, disponibile, educata e sempre pronta ad aiutare. Hanno molte capacità: Alessandra è un'ottima cuoca e ha preparato piatti deliziosi per noi durante il loro soggiorno. Marco è molto abile con i lavori manuali e, insieme ad Alessandra, hanno costruito scale sui… read more
Friendly and available, always cheerful and very sociable. They are excellent cooks and know how to work wood and its related tools very well. They have made a nice group with the rest of the team. They have promised us that they will be back and we will be waiting for them with open arms!
I stayed here for 4 weeks and it was one of the best life experiences I have ever had. I learned so much about other cultures and life in Catalunia. Everyone was so patient with my poor Spanish skills and helped me improve a… read more
Pat and Jean Pierre are amazing open-minded people with fascinating personalities, always respectful of other's personal spaces and opinions. I stayed for 10 days and I definitely ended up learning a lot from them.… read more
It was such an amazing experience!
They were so lovely and welcoming!
Pat picked me up and drove me to the house in the mountains, I stayed in a beautiful private room
I was there to help her practice her English, but I believe I ended up learning so much more, not just about Catalonia and their… read more
