Take part in our restoration project, surrounded by nature in Mas Carabassa, Spain

  • Last activity : 20 Aug 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    We live in a masia in the countryside, 15 minutes walking distance to the nearest village, Riudoms (the village where the most famous architecht in the world, Antoni Gaudí, was born). Riudoms is aprox 100 km away from barcelona (1.5h by train), 10 km to the nearest beach (Cambrils), and 30 km to the Montsant mountains.
    We are: me and my couple, two dogs (Maia and Cooper), and ocasionally one of my two daughters, Fiona and Jana,, and also a few cats, hens, bees and other wild animals.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    DIY and building projects
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will get to experience the mediterranean way of living (sun, food, siesta), while being close to nature.
    You will also learn about how water mines work, their history and heritage.
    If you are interested in sustainability, we can share our experiences with you about compost, bee keeping and preserving fruits.
    Of course we will explain you about catalan culture, language and food, and invite you to join us in any cultural activities happening in the village or nearby.

  • Help

    Help

    We are trying to restore an old water mine that transports water to our "bassa" (a typical catalan pool used to water the fields, that we also use as a swimming pool during the summer). It's empty till it is repaired.
    We have located 11 wells of this mine, and we need to remove sand and stones from the inside, so the water can flow through the mine again, using these wells.
    We also have to make covers for the wells, and repair the bassa.
    I cannot do it by myself, as I need someone helping from outside with a rope while I am inside the mine (you don´t have to go inside the mine yourself, it´s not dangerous and it´s not a heavy duty).

    Additionally, we also need to practise our english and it would be great to have someone that speaks with us ocasionally (for example during meals, not formal lessons).

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Catalan: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    We can teach catalan and spanish. My couple and me would like to practise english a bit.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will sleep in one of my daugther´s bedrooms, in an old countryside house.
    Home cooked meals will also be provided and you are more than welcome to cook with us if you want (but it´s not required).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Riudoms is a small village and there are other villages nearby that you can also visit, as well as nice walking routes in nature. We will recommend you places to visit and explain you how to get there.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a big space, you can park a big or small van if needed. There´s not much shadow.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week - Máximo 4 horas al día, 5 días a la semana

Host ref number: 382265465727

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