Culture et projets bio en Algarve, Portugal
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UPDATE: WE ARE NOT TAKING ANY WORKAWAYS PROBABLY TILL OCTOBER - SO NO NEED TO CONTACT US. THANKS
Hello we are, Jim & Sue, who live in a beautiful home within two acres of land. We follow organic practices and have had a few seasons of produce. We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the Algarve. Our home overlooks a valley and we see hills and valley's all around.
We are having a swimming pond built in the spring of 2012. We want to live much more self sufficiently. We have olives and carob trees and we grow vegetables in beds and also in a tunnel.
The closest town is Tavira, which is about 6 km away. The sea is about the same distance. We have bikes if you want to see some of the area whilst you are here. Meals are freshly made and eaten in the house or outside if the weather is not too hot or cold. We lean towards vegetarianism but do eat meat and fish. We offer good accomodation, a room in the house or in a modern camper van, 3 meals, for 5 hours work a day, for 5 days. At weekends the kitchen is more relaxed and you can cook for yourselves or we may cook - food provided.
Jim was a computer consultant and Sue worked in International Development. Sue now writes and takes photos.
Hello we are, Jim & Sue, who live in a beautiful home within two acres of land. We follow organic practices and have had a few seasons of produce. We live in one of the most beautiful parts of the Algarve. Our home overlooks a valley and we see hills and valley's all around.
We are having a swimming pond built in the spring of 2012. We want to live much more self sufficiently. We have olives and carob trees and we grow vegetables in beds and also in a tunnel.
The closest town is Tavira, which is about 6 km away. The sea is about the same distance. We have bikes if you want to see some of the area whilst you are here. Meals are freshly made and eaten in the house or outside if the weather is not too hot or cold. We lean towards vegetarianism but do eat meat and fish. We offer good accomodation, a room in the house or in a modern camper van, 3 meals, for 5 hours work a day, for 5 days. At weekends the kitchen is more relaxed and you can cook for yourselves or we may cook - food provided.
Jim was a computer consultant and Sue worked in International Development. Sue now writes and takes photos.
Région
near Tavira, Algarve
Type de travail
Help in the house,Help with Eco project,
General Maintenance,
Building,
Gardening
Travail
We want help with our vegetable area and fruit trees. We need some weeding and planting done. We also need help with clearing some of the land. We are happy to have 1-2 week+ stay. Our expectation is 5 hours a day for 5 days out of seven. Clearing up and help in the kitchen would also be appreciated. You get good accommodation and good food, along with wonderful scenery. We have had some great workaways stay with us and are still in contact with many of them.
We want happy people to work alongside us.
Please get personal insurance for your stay.
We want happy people to work alongside us.
Please get personal insurance for your stay.
Langues parlées
English, some Portuguese
Logement
The house is a 4 bedroomed villa. We have three bathrooms and an upstairs deck for yoga. If you want to pitch a tent there is space. There is also space for a camper. We will provide good fresh food in the house.
Autres choses...
We are a relaxed couple with lots of interests, including reading, singing (Jim), tennis, yoga and gardening. We are both computer savvy. We are looking for fun, mature people, maybe with some experience who want to work, share and learn. There will be plenty of opportunity to take in the local culture and visit the area. The only waterfall in the Algarve pego do inferno is just 3km away. It has a swimming lagoon. Some workaways would take the bikes and go for a swim there or swim in our pool after work. We are changing our pool this year from a chlorine pool to a swimming pond. The water is much better to swim in.
Tavira which is about 8km away has one of the top beaches in the world. The town is a traditional Portuguese town with beautiful architecture. It has a castle and river along with a Roman bridge. It is one of the oldest towns in Portugal, having been raided by the Moors, Phonecians and the Romans.
Tavira which is about 8km away has one of the top beaches in the world. The town is a traditional Portuguese town with beautiful architecture. It has a castle and river along with a Roman bridge. It is one of the oldest towns in Portugal, having been raided by the Moors, Phonecians and the Romans.
Out house
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Host ref number: 1228798854d3
Feedback left about host
We spent 2 weeks with Jim and Sue who are a wonderfully warm, kind and generous couple. They welcomed us into their home and treated us with respect and warmth. They took us to local markets at the weekends and showed us all around the area - Sue even took me to a local quilting group which was wonderful and very inspiring. We were taken out more
The Tippings are a unique family. They have so much to offer individually and collectively. We really enjoyed there stay with us. Mark and Rowan moved rocks and built a wonderful rockery, complete with succulents and cacti. They also laid stones around the pool, making it look much better. It was not easy work and we are very grateful to have more
I told Jim that I would leave some negative feedback to keep so many people from writing about workaway, but I just can`t bring myself to do it. We had a fabulous time. Jim and Sue were warm, and made us feel so relaxed in their home. Good food and conversation were always constant. They even let us borrow the car to drive to the beach in more
John & Emily were a delight to host. They are very happy together and that underpinned everything they do. They both worked really hard. John shifted lots of rocks and cleared a pathway. It was not easy work, but he never complained and even worked more hours than necessary to get it finished. Emily was the same, she worked diligently, more
Dorothy and Larry were a real pleasure to host. They worked really hard, starting at 8am most mornings. They cleared land, built a path, cooked and cleaned and much much more. What was so good was they brought a wealth of experience and knowledge of how to do things, which meant less work for us. They had good ideas and suggestions and the two more
This was our first workaway experience.We just spent two weeks at Jim & Sue's home. They are a very pleasant and welcoming couple who made us feel right at home. The hospitality,food,accommodations and scenery are second to none!! Our working hours passed quickly as it was fun helping this great couple's 'dream come true'! If you get the chance, more
Joe stayed with us for about three weeks. He worked really hard, building paths and digging holes. He is very skillful and very strong. He helped build a greenhouse. What was so brilliant was he just knew what to do. He got on really well with the other workaways and even helped them. We hope very much we will see him again on one of his more
We arrived at Jim & Sue's as workaways and within days were friends, they are wonderful generous people who are very enthusiastic about you enjoying yourself in their region of Portugal that they have made their home. Rod build a greenhouse & I had a wonderful time making marmalade, gardening and helping where ever I could. If you have the more
Jacqui and Rod were magic to have around. They organised and helped in all sorts of ways and I am now the proud owner of a greenhouse. If they contact you grab them. Rod is an award winning builder and just gets on with everything. Jackie was very kind and made mountains of marmalade. They mixed well with the other workaways and mealtime was more
Jim and Sue were kind enough to take me in last minute as my previous plans had fallen through. They treated me and the other workawayers very well, and made sure that we got to see different parts of the area and go to the local market. Make sure to take the short trek out to the waterfall! It's quite beautiful.
Work consisted of digging and more
Work consisted of digging and more
Josh came last minute and fitted right in. He dug a hole and cut some bushes and pruned an olive tree. He even baked some bread. He is thoughtful and kind. We wish he well on his travels.
I spent two wonderful weeks at Jim and Sue's home. They are a very friendly and openminded couple who I grew very fond of. They are very intelligent and funny people who are interested in you and always makes sure that "you are all right". Thank you for a great experience, the amazing food, the relaxed atmosphere, the beautiful sorroundings and more
Kasper was very funny to have around. He was willing to help with whatever we asked him to do. We still miss him!! He would tell us all about Denmark and his interests. He is very kind and thoughtful. He mixed well with the other workaways and would often go on long walks or bike rides after he had worked.
Well....What can we say about about our experience .We arrived in the Algarve for 2 weeks with Jim and Sue but to be honest could have stayed all winter.Their hospitality was second to none.Their place was in tranquil surroundings,beautiful views and friendly people.We felt like one of the family only after a few days.They fed us with fantastic more
Sharon and Jason were wonderful. They worked so hard, building a wall, planting, weeding and numerous other jobs. They were also very funny to have around. They cooked which was marvelous and just made life enjoyable and easy. They popped into see us a couple of weeks after they left and it was like meeting old friends. We hope they both have more
I stayed with Jim and Sue for a week and a half in March, and they were brilliant hosts. I had a great time working in the garden and doing some organizing work on rainy days. In the short time I was there Jim and Sue took the other helpers and I out many times to interesting local places, and provided bikes when people wanted to go out on their more
Keely stayed with us in March 2011. She fitted right in with the other workaways. She worked hard in the garden, weeding and clearing as well as sorting drawers and organising things in the house. She was fun and lively and we wish her well on her journey.
Paul was with us for about 10 days in May 2011. He is creative friendly and works very hard. He shows masses of initiative, whilst at the same time is thoughtful and kind. He left too early really and is welcome to come back. He is an artist and also works with mosiacs so we have some solid pieces of work on our deck which will always remind more
I stayed here for a month, gardening and doing some housework, and I had a great and nourishing time. My application was a bit of a last minute thing and it was great how Sue and Jim allowed arrangements to be made quickly. They made me feel so welcome right from the off and of course their luxurious home and beautiful setting helped! They have more
Ben stayed with us for a month in March 2011. He is a lovely guy. He is the best porridge maker on the planet. He is also very kind, thoughtful, funny and finishes a job he starts. He worked hard raking stones and putting down a weed suppressant. He did many other jobs in the garden and when it rained he willing worked on jobs in the house. more
Sophie was a delight to have around. Her smile lights up a room and as the 2nd week progressed some of her shyness receded. She weeded, laid chippings and worked on her own initiative to complete tasks. She cooked excellent cakes and helped Jim with his German singing. She is an independant traveller who enjoys running and cycling. Good Luck more
Peter stayed with us for nearly three weeks in March 2011. He worked very hard weeding and building raised beds. He is gentle, considerate and always willing to help. He cleared up after dinner practically every night. He mixes well with younger and older workaways. He enjoyed the swimming pool after a days work, when none of us would get in more
There is little I can really add to the glowing reports of these other Workawayers of their experience at Sue n Jims. I had a great time here with truely welcoming, laid-back and hospitable hosts. The outdoor work under the spring sunshine was great, working up an appetite for memorable meals. I must complain, Sue, that I came here to get fit and more
There is little I can really add to the glowing reports of these other Workawayers of their experience at Sue n Jims. I had a great time here with truely welcoming, laid-back and hospitable hosts. The outdoor work under the spring sunshine was great, working up an appetite for memorable meals. I must complain, Sue, that I came here to get fit and more
We had an amazing first "work away" experience with Sue and Jim. We stayed for 7 days in March, wishing we could have stayed longer. They were beyond accommodating; providing amazing food and stay. The work got us in the warm portugal sun, it was great to see the transformation in the gardens in just one week. The area is beautiful and relaxing. more
Lara & Cara stayed with us for just one week. We wish it had been longer!. They were a pleasure to host. They worked very very hard, often moving rocks and clearing weeds. They were fun and made us laugh a lot. They are both very fit and ran and used our bikes to look around the area. They are both sensitive and intelligent and mixed well more
I stayed with Sue & Jim for 10 days in March and it was a really great experience. Sue & Jim are very sociable, generous, kind and caring hosts. They always made sure we were comfortable and happy. There were also 5 other workawayers at the time and it felt like living in a big, friendly family. The weather was warm and sunny and the house is more
Jolanda stayed with us in March 2011. She is funny, kind and works hard. Whilst she was here she made a fabulous cheese cake! Most of her time was spent weeding and general gardening, but she also was very helpful in the kitchen preparing food from the moment she arrived. She did this with enthusiasm and patience. She mixes well with people more
I stayed with Jim and Sue for a couple of weeks and had a lovely time. They are amazingly generous and live in a super setting. I helped with sowing seeds, planting out, weeding out and digging. They also were great at showing us around the area. Thanks so much for a really enjoyable time and some gorgeous food!
Alice is terrific! She stayed with us for a couple of weeks in March 2011, weeded and took on a big digging job. She has an innate ability to know what needs to be done. She is intelligent and thoughtful. It was a pleasure to have her here. She also mixed well with the other workaways.
Sue & Jim are a super couple who will make a special effort to make you feel at home. Whilse there I helped to plant patatoes, weed and lay some anti weed fabric. They are both cultured and highly intelligent and will help you with learning about the area when you are not working. We had many interesting conversations during our meals together. I more
Imran stayed for just over a week at the end of Feb/March 2011. He is funny, kind, thoughtful, creative, a bit of star really. We miss him. He cleared lots of stones and weeded. He also made us a terrific curry! Grab him if he contacts you!
Freya stayed with us in Feb 2011. She is relaxed and thoughful and worked well. She weeded and cleared ground and made a lovely mosiac whilst she was here. She is a terrific cook and made us a wonderful Vegan meal. It was quite easy to provide food as she could make wonderful food out of very little. Good Luck with you University course, more
Sue and Jim are very accomodating and will make sure you are comfortable. They were very helpful in giving me lifts to town and lending me a bike, of which they have two, to explore the beautiful orange groved surroundings. They live in a quiet area and have a very relaxed attitude. They are both good cooks and happy to talk about many issues. more
We spent 10 lovely days with Sue and Jim. These 10 days were really enjoyable and fun. Most of the time we did weeding in the garden . Since the weather was almost perfect, it was no problem to work outside! Plus thanks to the work outside, we even got some sun and that was also one of the aims in Portugal.
After work were Sue and Jim really more
After work were Sue and Jim really more
The girls spent 1.5 weeks with us in Feb 2011. They are lovely and thoughtful. They worked hard and creatively. They had been travelling for nearly 6 months working on workaways and shared their journey and new skills with us. They are willing and able. When asked to do something they did it thoroughly. They can come back at anytime. We are more
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