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The Beginning of an Off-grid Adventure in the wild North of La Palma , Canary Islands, Spain

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    🌿 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 d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Projets artistiques
    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    Entretien général
  • Centres d’intérêt

    Centres d’intérêt

    Vie en van
    Ferme
    Dev. personnel
    Photographie
    Soin des plantes
    Musique
    Jardinage
    Bricolage / artisanat
    Cuisine et alimentation
    Menuiserie
    Art et design
    Yoga / bien-être
    Activités en plein air
    Nature
    Montagne
    Randonnée
    Cyclisme
    Danse
    Camping
    Plage
    Sports d'aventure
  • Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

    Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

    Objectifs de l’ONU
    Pas de pauvreté
    Faim «zéro»
    Bonne santé et bien-être
    Éducation de qualité
    Égalité entre les sexes
    Eau propre et assainissement
    Énergie propre et d'un coût abordable
    Travail décent et croissance économique
    Industrie, innovation et infrastructure
    Inégalités réduites
    Villes et communautés durables
    Consommation et production responsables
    Mesures relatives à la lutte contre les changements climatiques
    Vie aquatique
    Vie terrestre
    Paix, justice et institutions efficaces
    Partenariats pour la réalisation des objectifs
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    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

  • Aide

    Aide

    ----->>>> 🔨 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 💚

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Allemand: Courant
    Anglais: Intermédiaire
    Espagnol: Débutant

    Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
    Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
    Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    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.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    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!

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des 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.

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Deux

  • Mes animaux

    Mes animaux

N° de référence hôte : 875869985116

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Photos

L'image représente un cadre naturel serein, avec une chute d'eau tombant en cascade le long d'une falaise rocheuse, une végétation luxuriante et une personne se tenant à l'entrée de la grotte.
L'image représente un homme debout sur un affleurement rocheux, contemplant une cascade tombant d'une falaise, entouré d'un terrain accidenté et d'une beauté naturelle.
Une personne est assise sur un affleurement rocheux, contemplant un paysage montagneux à couper le souffle, avec des nuages et un soleil brillant au loin.

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