The Beginning of an Off-grid Adventure in the wild North of La Palma , Canary Islands, Spain

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  Descrição

  🌿 Yeah! You found me! :DD
  
  Welcome to my off-grid project I (Sascha) started earlier this year in Hoya Grande, a place that feels straight out of Hobbitland – in the wild north of La Palma, Canary Islands.
  
  🏞️ What did I find on this 1.5-hectare piece of land?
  
  When I arrived, there was... almost nothing :
  just a small, half-collapsed stone stable (80% carved into the mountain like a real Hobbit house)
  and pure, untouched nature, no water, no electricity...
  
  🌰 12 majestic, ancient chestnut trees
  🌿 Several flat plateaus begging to be cultivated
  🧚‍♂️ A hidden fairytale ravine
  🌳 A mystical hill covered in laurel and tree heath, wrapped in hanging lichens
  🪨 Deep, fertile humus, red clay soil, basalt rocks
  🌄 A breathtaking view over the rolling hills of Garafía, with barely any human traces and the Atlantic Ocean stretching into the distance
  
  🛠️ Current Status of the Project:
  
  🛖 My home is set – a cozy 28m² yurt (terrace still in the making)
  🪵 A 25m² solid wood cabin is built – roof needs final touches
  🌱 A 5m diameter pit is ready for a special greenhouse (soon to be a geodome on top!)
  🧱 A 6m diameter pit is dug for a 50m² workshop yurt, complete with basement & foundation
  🌲 Tree trunks are prepped from the forest for a carport that will carry the main solar system
  🚽 A 3x2m foundation is finished for a flagship compost toilet
  🚿💡 Water & electricity infrastructure are on their way!
  
  💪 Spirit & Energy:
  
  I'm full of motivation and vision, even though I’m currently forced to slow down –
  my arm is still recovering from a 4-day non-stop woodhouse-building marathon 😄
  
  I’m a big believer in win-win situations – where both people and nature benefit.
  I’m passionate about effective, practical methods that support regeneration and well-being – whether they’re backed by science, rooted in traditional knowledge, or simply proven through my own experience.
  
  There’s no black-and-white thinking here, and no need for extreme lifestyles.
  I live close to nature, but with balance and purpose – and I love projects that create real movement and change.
  
  Let’s bring it to life together! 🥰🥰🥰

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Projetos artísticos

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Manutenção geral
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  Interesses

  

  Vida na estrada

  

  Fazenda

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Fotografia

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Arte e design

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Montanhas

  

  Caminhada

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Dança

  

  Camping

  

  Praia

  

  Esportes de aventura
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  Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

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  O que é isso?
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  You can look forward to the following:
  
  - Basics of Permaculture & Low Tech Solutions
  - guided breathwork Sessions
  - exploring the most beautiful parts of the island
  - exchange with other exciting projects
  - secret raves (i own a mobile PA Sound System and other nice party equipment)
  - guided cold bathings

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  Ajuda

  ----->>>> 🔨 Who I'm especially looking for <<<<-------
  !!! People with solid experience in wood construction and/or stone masonry !!!
  
  🌱 Want to be part of this from the very beginning?
  
  I'm looking for motivated people who want to help shape the foundation of this unique project.
  Right now, I need support to build the first basic infrastructure.
  
  🔧 Upcoming tasks:
  - Set up a large off-grid solar system
    (electrical installation ⚡)
  
  - Build compost toilets
    (wood & stone construction 🪵🧱)
  
  - Install water pipes and connections
    (plumbing 💧)
  
  - finish the wood cabine roof with a foil -> stones -> plants 🌱
  
  We aim to become as self-sufficient as possible –
  from energy independence to building an island-style community with local food sovereignty and more. 🌞🌿
  
  If you’re hands-on, open-minded, and excited about sustainable living from the ground up –
  
  you’re warmly invited to join 💚

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Alemão: Fluente
  Inglês: Intermediário
  Espanhol: Iniciante

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  Este anfitrião indicou que tem interesse em compartilhar seu idioma ou em aprender um novo.
  Entre em contato com ele para obter mais informações.
  
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  Acomodação

  Lovely "glamping" tents.
  Also you can come with your own motorhomes/ vans/ cars
  
  The food supply will be arranged individually. It depends on how much work you wanna do. In the standard case of helping 4-5 hours, 4-5 days a week, the food and accommodation is of course included.
  
  We will cook two times a day together. I prefer a plant-based diet, but also like to eat good cheese from time to time. Meat and milk I have in principle not in my kitchen.

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  Algo mais...

  In your free time there are many different things to experience.
  The entire island is a UNESCO biosphere reserve and truly a monster of contrasts.
  
  There are over 1000km of hiking trails at different altitudes and climates waiting for you. You can go climbing, biking, surfing & diving. Visit permaculture projects, participate in herbal walks, collecting mushrooms or go to one of the many traditional festivals on the island (around every 2 weeks there is a nice street festival). You can explore one of the newest volcanic craters and land on the planet. As much suffering as the eruption has caused, without it the beautiful Canary Islands would not exist. A curse and a blessing at the same time.
  
  Enjoy!

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Water is available, electricity very soon. My van also has for the most necessary a PV system with 230v inverter on board and we have a mobile power station with 230v and PV Panel.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  2

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

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