Space for human encounter through art and nature

Discover alternative ways to live in nature, out of the city , like growing your own food, making your own music, developing your self expression skills and deepening in the relation with other humans and animals

My name is Yai, and ivbeen traveling the last years with two mares arround spain, discovering my way and working in diferent proyects, this year started my own proyect renovating and old stone house in a land on the top of a mountain, the land has 3 hectars with some meadows and a forest, here we live three horses, 2 dogs, 4 cats, some chickens, and the people that come by, lately we been making art residencies for musicians, as i also love to compose and play music!

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Human-Connection Builder: Grow Spaces, Grow Bonds

Animal Care Social Work Building & Repairing Gardening

Asturias, Spain

Reviews

4.5
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Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

United Kingdom

5

As this was my first WorldPackers experience, I was a bit nervous but straight away I was made very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed my time staying here. The work was very fair and was given breaks whenever needed, and the food prepared by Jamil was absolutely delicious!

I am so grateful to Jamil and his partner for welcoming we with open arms and allowing me to experience life in the mountains of Asturias with them. What an experience!

Overall, I really enjoyed my time here and I recommend this experience to anyone who’s wanting to experience the more rural side of Spain.

about 1 month ago

United Kingdom

5

What a place this is. We’re high up in the mountains of Rrosa completely isolated from the world. off grid, no signal — just solar panels, rainwater, and gas stoves keeping us going. I would strongly recommend if you want to get off grid and out into nature Jay really cares about keeping things natural around the area so it is very wild!!!

2 months ago

Ireland

5

This was a truly incredible experience, with such a sharp contrast to normalcy. It was eye opening to show we can chose to live more environmentally minded and conscious of our consumption. The host is a fascinating character with an easygoing nature, quick to joke and laugh. With the focus on human connection and musical influence it made for an unparalleled environment. Allowing speech without judgement, encouraging artistic expression and self reflection. The animals were so much fun! Be warned if you have allergies. Bring food if you are not ok with a fully vegetarian diet. 10/10

6 months ago

Germany

5

It was a very beautiful time with Yai. He is a magical and musical person with whom you can talk about anything. Life there is very simple, and you should be prepared for a compost toilet and showering with rainwater. Yai cooks wonderfully, and I already miss all his sweet animals.

7 months ago

Germany

5

Yai was out first volunteering experience and it couldn’t have been better.

He is kind, empathetic, and intuitive, always tuning into each person’s needs. Whether you’re up for deep talks, music, creative projects, or just doing your own thing.

His home is very rustic and super remote, with sweet animals and simple living (like an outdoor shower and compost toilet)

He cooks healthy vegetarian meals, often with eggs from his own chickens. Work was super fair but sometimes physical.

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7 months ago

Perfect for you if you're looking for

Contact with nature

Vegetarian / Vegan

Rural

Contact with animals

Mountain