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🌿 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! 🥰🥰🥰
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Van life
Farming
Self development
Photography
Plant care
Music
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cycling
Dancing
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
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
Help
----->>>> 🔨 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 💚
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: 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
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.
What else ...
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!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
