Farmstay Maella, Spain

5.0
(22 reviews)22

Help me build a wooden garage 🏑✨

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Connect with nature
16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice English
10 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

24h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

I would really appreciate your help with: building a Timbela M102 wooden garage, c. 4Γ—10m. First we need a 30cm-deep, 20cm-wide trench, then cement poured by hand (no mixer). Foundation blocks, flooring (none included) and insulation will be decided together. The kit is painted twice, but now lies like Mikado (see photos). It may be built higher or wider. I seek someone who loves a challenge, ideally with proven building experience.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Over 20 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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22 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 16 Get in touch with nature
  • 10 Practicing English
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 8 Learning about sustainability
  • 8 Developing environmental awareness
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 16 15. Life on land
  • 9 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 1 1. No poverty
Catalina

Argentina

5

Lisette has been very kind; her home is super cozy and lovely! I felt so welcome thanks to her super friendly animals, her children, and her friends! Thanks for everything, Lisetteβ€”best of luck.
I just wanted to clarify that I arrived on the 3rd and left on the 6th. I ultimately decided to cut my stay short due to an issue with the electricity, which left us without power in the countryside. I appreciate the experience and the time shared nonetheless.

27 days ago

Mateus

Brazil

5

. . . the farm is a great place to relax and to be in touch with nature ! . . . The property is in a rural and quiet area and it is a place for you to learn about growing olives and fruits .... Lisette is a kind, caring and considerate and open host and I am happy for all the interesting conversations we had. Thank you Lisette for having me there and letting me be part of the family, hehe !

3 months ago


Lisette replied

Thank you very much for your positive review! It was absolutely a pleasure having you here. And I would not have succeeded so well, if you were not there at the event in Maella. You were a great help. Thanks again for everything!

Matthew

United States

5

My first experience with Worldpackers, and a very strong one at that. During my stay, I helped out around the house mainly focusing on painting. Since I came during off-season I didn't do any harvesting, though I did get the opportunity to try Lisette's delicious olive oil.

Some fond memories include meeting the neighbors, visiting town, hiking, walking her lovely dogs, swimming in a local river with the boys, and watching World Cup matches. There can be conflict amongst family members, but Lisette and her children made me feel extremely welcome in their home from day one. Highly recommended!

3 months ago


Lisette replied

Thanl you so much for your positive review! Ee had a wonderful time with you and never a dull moment. πŸ˜‰πŸ€£

Kevin

United States

5

I had a good time on the finca. Lisette was very flexible with the work schedule had some interesting conversations with her about life and she was very open and welcoming when I was there. Would like to go back when I get the chance.

5 months ago


Lisette replied

A bit late but meant as well. Thanks a lot for your positive review! It was a true pleasure having you here and having a blast all together. You will always remain welcome. πŸ‘πŸ‘‹

Ari

United States

5

Had a great 2 weeks here with Lisette and her two boys. She always made sure we had lots to eat and wanted us to be comfortable. Her finca is a distance from the nearest town, as she mentions, but I always felt occupied. Either talking with her and her kids, doing outside work, walking through the property, or reading. Her 2 big dogs and 4 cats also kept me and the other volunteer company during our stay. Additionally Lisette invited us to participate in the big community cooking contest in the nearby town, which was great to be apart of a local tradition. Overall a nice and interesting time!

5 months ago


Lisette replied

Hello Ari, thank you very much for this positive review!
With a big smile I think back of the weeks we all spent together. And next to that it was absolutely an interesting time. Never a dull moment with you guys! :-)

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