Help me become self reliant and manage my small organic farm in Fundão, Portugal

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  Description

  I am a Dutch 60+, single woman managing a small organic farm with olive trees, fruit trees, vegetable garden and some livestock as goats, chickens and rabbits. I have two cats and a dog. I try to be as self reliant as I can preserving a lot of my produce. I look out at the Gardunha mountain range and I am surrounded by cherry and peach orchards. I live 3 km away from the village which is accessible by sand and gravel roads. My nearest neighbours are a km away. So very tranquil. I have my own solar energy and water source.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I like to teach other people about gardening on an eco friendly way and how to preserve the produce. I can also teach you the basics of the Portuguese language.

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  Help

  I could use help with pruning, mowing and general garden work and especially the heavier jobs. Some shelters need to be made for the rabbits as my polytunnel blew away in the last storm.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  German: Intermediate
  Portuguese: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  I like learning languages and I am quite basic in several western European languages. I like to get better in hebrew and like to get to know a bit Eastern European languages.
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  Accommodation

  I have a spare upstairs bedroom with a double bed and a double sofa bed in the upstairs living room. I have a Campervan which could be used as emergency accommodation. The upstairs has his own bathroom with a bath. Downstairs is a shower room. Cooked can be in the kitchen in a side building.

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  What else ...

  There are lots of walking routes around my farm. Two villages at 3 km distance with some cafes. I have a small swimming pool to cool down. You will have access to a bicycle. Fundão is 30 min drive away. In the summer months there is a swimming pool in one of the villages. River beaches ar3 a bit further. Access to a car is advisable. I have only 1 passenger seat in my pickup.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  I have satellite internet but it is dependent on the weather.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I have parking space for Campervans and caravans around 6 m length.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week