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Hello sunshine people.
We are Andrea and Chris. After 4 years traveling with our selfconverted van we gave up the nomad lifestyle and bought this 6000 m2 land one and half year ago (may 2022) in beautiful Andalucía between Sevilla (50km) and Huelva (30km) in the south of the Sierra de Huelva. It is very good located, next to the portugiese boarder (ca.100km), the beaches of Huelva Matalascanas y Mazagón are to 30 minutes drive as the National Park la Doñana. Mountains, lakes and rivers are in the surrounding area.
Our land has very good access for even bigger cars, ours for exemple is 7m long. It was an agricultural land of grape wine, (because this area is well known for its wine) and we want to convert it in an intercultural place following the permaculture principals. We keep a part of the grape and plant many other plants, trees and build out of recycled materials many things we need.
We are also creating a shelter for abused and abandoned animals. We already rescued dogs and cats, some of them found a new Home. At the moment we give place and love to 4 dogs and 8 cats.
We are every day at work and realized very fast we can need some helping hands.
If you want to learn how to build up a life off the grid, are interested in permaculture, birdwatching or taking part on artistic projects like making interior design with macrame technique, paint, doing mosaics, ecoprint, upcycle old furnitures or clothes build out of recycled materials or want to build up the animal shelter and take care of the animals you are very welcome to join us.Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak german, spanish, hungarian, english. You can practice and improve your skills.
We are both artists and we share our knowledge of different kind of techniques like macrame (jewelry and interior design), ecoprint on fabrics and paper, embroidery, photography, drawing, design, upcycling old furnitures or pre loved clothes or build of recycled materials
We do permaculture so you can learn it with us.
Chris is a hobby ornithologist and he knows a lot of birds. If you like you can go for birdwatching and he will teach you some basics. Take your binoculars with youHelp
Our upcoming projects are:
Priority number one is to build a fence.
Other building proyects: outdoor compost toilette, tiny houses, platforms for tents, movable and fixed chicken coops, fire place, outdoor kitchen, solar dryer.
Garden: uproot winegrapes for making place for upcoming projects, build deep and high beds, plant, gardening, maintenance etc
Art projects: we want to make our place more beautiful: mosaic on well, pave stones and other objects, build artistic walls for exemple with recycled bottles, decoracion for the garden/guest parking lots etcLanguages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
At the moment we have a caravan, (not available for the winter) or places to stay with a caravan or tent
When you read all the provided informations about our project please put "green" in the title when you message us. Otherwise we possibly will not read your Message. Thank you.What else ...
As mentioned there are many interesting places close actually for any tastes. Sevilla is to reach with train or bus for 6€ one way. The beautiful beaches of Matalascañas and Mazagón are halfen hour as La Doñana National Park. El Rocío ca 20km from our land is a very famous small town and deffinetly worth to visit.
In the Sierra de Huelva beside the amazing nature with lakes, rivers, forests are an alternative life in form of occupied villages and lots of art. Also an art market once in the month is very close.
The city Huelva is ca 40min drive and you even can go to Ayamonte wich is a very nice small town we love. Or you just cross to Portugal and make a drive around there.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a good and fast internet connection on the land
Space for parking camper vans
You are very welcome nomad friends
Can possibly accept pets
As nobody who came with dogs respected the agreed conditions we don't host anybody with animals anymore.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours/day, 5 days/week maximum
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The days blend together, and we lose track of time as we find ourselves digging holes for the fence. On another day, we were preparing beds… read more
The whole project is still relatively new, so there is a lot to do and you can also contribute your own ideas. But at the same time, the whole thing is very relaxed and you can do your own daily routine.
There is nice work together in the morning/lunch and… read more
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The days blend together, and we lose track of time as we find ourselves digging holes for the fence. On another day, we were preparing beds… read more
The whole project is still relatively new, so there is a lot to do and you can also contribute your own ideas. But at the same time, the whole thing is very relaxed and you can do your own daily routine.
There is nice work together in the morning/lunch and… read more
They helped us so much with uprooting grapetrees for making place for the new garden wich they also helped to finish. They finished the… read more
Both are openminded, respectful, social, nice to everybody and always up for fun. We can say we really like Jan and Julie and… read more
She is also very social, always up for fun and she has a very nice… read more
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They are both so kind, lovely, creative and sooo helpful in every case... And we had lots of really long, deep and great conversations... We could… read more
They own the land since last May and therefore it's still in the early stages of… read more