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Description
We are a family of city people (me, Joana, my mom Rosa, my dad Carlos, and my brother) who own a little country house and are making it our main home.
Someone with skills in gardening, carpentry and/or DIY knowledge/experience is very welcome.
It's a small piece of land, about half an acre in a quiet and calm area called Terrim.
We have various fruit trees along with some free range chickens, geese and a few cats.
It's a good place for those looking to relax and get away from all the stress of the city.
PLEASE HAVE IN MIND: we prefer non-smoking workayers.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'll be able to learn or share your knowlege about organic farming while enjoying a calm outdoors environment and eating home-grown organic fruits and vegetables.
My Dad can teach stuff about Electricity, Solar, and related subjects, in a practical way.
You'll be in a calm rural environment where you can enjoy nature, go on bike rides (alone or with company) and explore the area as well as the city near us (Pinhal Novo).
There is also a pool for you to enjoy if the weather is favorable. (Currently needs cleaning)
There are beaches near by in Arrábida along with the historical city of Palmela which we can provide transport to.
The train station near by is one of the main stations in the country and from there you can easily go to Lisbon (capital of Portugal), other beaches in Setúbal and many other places.
And you'll be around fun, dynamic people who will gladly share their knowledge with you and who knows you might teach us a few things too ;)
Ah ! Our neighbours are also WorkAway Hosts. Yes, it is Fun!
Help
There are a number of projects going on here:
my mom is starting an all-organic, eco-friendly farming project; my dad is building a working shed and there are also a few indoor and outdoor projects to do.
Main tasks:
- general farming (preparing the soil, planting, watering , picking up the weeds, cutting high weeds and bushes using a String Trimmer...)
- cutting wood to use on the fire place.
- yard cleaning and maintenance.
- housekeeping
- Carpentry related to house and outside projects.
- building and wall painting
- creative ingenuity
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
German: Beginner
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
You'll have your own room on the top floor of the main house. The room has two individual beds, so sometimes it is possible we have two workawayers at the same time. In that case, you have to share the same bedroom.
You'll have free access to the kitchen but main meals (lunch and dinner) we'll usually eat together.
We have a pretty diverse diet but will respect any dietary restrictions you may have and you're welcome to pitch in with your own recipes.
What else ...
Even though the house is located in a rural area you'll still be pretty close to city life such as supermarkets (nearest one 2.5-3km away), bus and train station (4km away)
On your free time you'll be able to use the pool, take naps on the hammock outside and explore the area.
We pleasantly do sight-seeing with you. There are nice places around !
Or provide transportation to the train station.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (21)
One nice thing to mention is that the neighbours are also… read more
He helped in several things: building a wall, building a wooden bed for a camping caravan, in house paintings, watering the garden and did basic bike repairing.
He is a good entertainer, as he creates a good ambiance as a singer and music player. Joonas has a nice voice !
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One nice thing to mention is that the neighbours are also… read more
He helped in several things: building a wall, building a wooden bed for a camping caravan, in house paintings, watering the garden and did basic bike repairing.
He is a good entertainer, as he creates a good ambiance as a singer and music player. Joonas has a nice voice !
They where fine: Great team Work on everything; They were great on house keeping, washing & cleaning; Cutting and storing fire wood (uhhf heavy work! ), caring and watering our grass garden and farm, cleaning Water Ditch , picking weeds, just to… read more
The house in the countryside that they have built is wonderful with a calm and warm atmosphere, very cozy room with everything you need to… read more
They will always have a place in our hearts!
She was very helpful working on an old caravan. Her drawings/paintings made it look really nice :)
She also helped in… read more
Miss you, Mikael!
She is kind, smart, sensitive, the kind of person you wish to be around.
She helped in several tasks inside the house and in the garden. Thanks to her we enriched our dishes with tasty arabic food ;)
We will see one another again for… read more
i'm really grateful for everything!
For your company, food, bracelets, sweets (even if i gaind weight),the bike, car rides and trips and for taking care of me when i got sick. Thank you for the past 5 weeks!
The work wasn't really work.well how can you call enjoying the sun dancing while helping in the garden for a… read more
I'm always proud of to find strong, supportive women regardless of… read more
Here, she helped in several tasks, specially in the garden and in the house , cooking us some delicious vegetarian food. It was fun to have her around. She is my brasilian daugther now!
- So you have to come to visit "mom" ;)) Rosa.
During her time with us Amanda was always available to give her help for everything needed to be done. She even cooked some… read more
Não vou esqueçer jamais minha experiência com esta familia maravilhosa. Já falei para eles todo o que eu sinto e vivi mas deixar aqui umas palavrinhas é bom para as outras pessoas que virem depois apreciem e vivrem essa mesma energia de troca e convivo. Aprendi muito com a Rosa sobre várias coisas em relação a horta que ela tem e ela também… read more
If you want to visit Paradise before your body cools down to room temperature, be sure to come to this host!
You know, there are many beautiful places on the Earth but not all live happily and in this place, I guarantee, you will feel absolute balance and serenity in this host, here everyone will find what he/she was looking for!… read more
Working in the organic garden with Rosa, endless clearing of the… read more
She shared some of her experience in organic farming, heiped in the garden, cleaning weeds, making new composters, painting...
We chat,… read more
She taught us a little about the Ayurvedic lifestyle and how she's a hundred-year-old lady in disguise lol
She cooked the meals for us and helped clean and organize some things around the house.
Overall she is a bright, driven, organized… read more
I felt at home since day 1! This family invited me to be their healthy cook, I stayed for 2 very short weeks and I must say I got myself a new family now. They gave me a great room to sleep in, with great view of sunset and the most comfortable bed! The cats are sweet and well behaved. Joana is a lovely bright young lady (now she… read more
Marie is this sweet, cheerful girl that you'll find with a smile always on her face and always willing to lend a hand. Marvin is this gentle, helpfull young man, who was greatly popular with the cats. They helped with the garden, cooked delicious food and baked mouthwatering goodies for Easter.
We loved… read more
Carlos and Rosa are very kind and intelligent people. We had a lot of curious discussion on various topics. And they always were ready to answer on my questions about cultural and technical things that I would like to know.
We traveled a lot during my stay… read more
Definitively he was a "always willing to help" guest.
It was fun, really fun, Andrei efforts to teach, and correct our mistakes on spelling Russian.
He did help in the farm and shack, including some creative and realistic ideas.
He is good on kitchen too ! We get introduced to Russian cuisine! Approved!
Andrei, you… read more
Valentina is full of energy and always in a contagious good mood. She is definitively a multipurpose helpe.
Some recipes she proposed where accepted by all family. Mmmm Fried Pizza is GREAT !
James is a calm and gentle guy with nice ideas and initiatives ! I remember the plans we made to construct… read more
We are particularly grateful for the authentic Portuguese experience we had, after months of travelling we finally found a project run by local people and we… read more
Carlos, Rosa, Joana & Ricardo were the perfekt hosts for a truly memorable & Life enriching chapter of My Life that I will forever remember!
The work was helping out on the farm, it was never too hard, with just the right amount for some quality exercise in the Portugese sun :)
This beautiful Family made Me… read more
Ahhh other important thing for me it was the music, all the… read more
Our home will always have a place for you :D
They shared their culture, house, family, stories, time, day trips, delicious cooking and helped me improve my… read more
She was a always in good mood, always positive thinking, and always available lady,
Even used to take initiative on the things needed to be done.
Oh, also a great farmer.
Thaks Elsy.
