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Hellooooo !!!
We are a family of 4 ( 2 adults and 2 kids aged 5 and 4 ) living in Amarante, North Portugal. We live within a beautiful 3ha piece of land full of water and native trees and our lovely animals.
We also welcomed friends to live with their container (tiny house) on our land.
Your sure to meet international people during your stay as we come from England and Belgium, our friends from Mexico and Germany. We are very integrated in the local community as-well so you will definitely experience some Portuguese culture.
We are located 5km from the historical city of Amarante, one hour from Porto and still, you can feel peace and quiet on the farm.
We are in the process of renovating 2 traditional stone buildings to make our home, at the same time we care for the land, particularly the 350 trees we have recently planted and taking care of animals ( chickens, donkey, dogs, etc... ).
Everything we do, we try to make it as ecological as possible, so you'll be able to learn natural building, natural farming, and more.
We are part of a web of nice people creating similar projects around us, what we call our little community. We often organise nice events where you'll be able to meet other people.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are international people, speaking different languages as well as fluent Portuguese.
As "Ex travelers", we know how it is to be volunteers and so we like to make it a great experience for everyone who joins us.
All of us have different skills including gardening, childcare, natural building, ,...
Help
Our daily tasks that need to be fulfilled (not only by you), include; watering trees, taking care of the animals and the garden, cooking, help in developing structures around the property etc...
We are currently building an education space (Forest School) for kids at the top of the land where you could get involved in developing the space. The classroom and pizza oven are the main focus at the moment. Which include alot of woodwork and cob building.
We have a tiny house that we are starting to rebuild, it will include stone work, carpentry, etc...
Pierre is a carpenter so you might be able to learn a bit with him, or teach him more if you're skilled in that area.
If you want to learn organic gardening, seed harvesting, water management, you re also in a good place.
We also have 2 very curious and active children who love to meet new people and share their wordly knowledge. It's a possibility that you will spend some time with them whilst our with us.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
We have space available for camping in nature, surrounded by forest, you'll have plenty of shade. With a dry toilet, outside shower and outside kitchen to use in our developing education space.
Tents available if you don't have your own :)
What else ...
You'll be close to a historical town, quite active in cultural events, and 1 hour from Porto city.
We have a lot of friends around also creating a range of projects.
There is a lot of trekking paths in the mountains surrounding us.
Just a 15 minutes walk from here to beautiful river beaches.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have optic fiber unlimited internet, but only in the private house.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a good and flat space for campers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
Pierre is a really funny guy with a… read more
For me it was the best decision, to stay at their place for my first workaway experience. I felt very welcome in their house, like I was part of the family and the community they are trying to build.
Liz is very considerate of the… read more
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Pierre is a really funny guy with a… read more
For me it was the best decision, to stay at their place for my first workaway experience. I felt very welcome in their house, like I was part of the family and the community they are trying to build.
Liz is very considerate of the… read more
