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## we would be happy to host an energetic and positive couple for two weeks over early April ##
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We are happy to host couples or a small family - ideally with their own transport and without pets - to come and stay long-term to help with building maintenance, construction, vegetable farming, land clearing, in the kitchen and animal care ( sheep, goat and cat ).
People with experience and good reference from previous house/farm sitting assignments would be very welcome!
The ideal volunteers will be open-minded, easy going and interested to learn about off-grid and remote living perhaps as this is something they have done before or plan to do in the future.
Due to the exchange requirements, we prefer applications from people who have a little more life experience - ideally in their late 20's or older - fluent spoken English is required.
The details of the exchange offered will be flexible and need to be clearly agreed before starting to make sure that the location, work and relationship feels good and balanced.
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A rural creative space in the green heart of northern Portugal - connected to the old world and distant from the rush of modern life.
We are usually doing creative jobs in the old stone houses, gardens, kitchens and gardening and renovation on the farm land.
Opportunity for volunteers to see and learn from working examples of off-grid energy systems ( both solar and micro-hydro electricity ), grey water systems, compost toilets, small-scale agriculture and also online remote working.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
House sitting
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Portuguese language skills, traditional crafts, off-grid and remote working - to name but a few :)
Help
The farm is located in a very rural part of Central Portugal, with an abundance of tradition, nature and opportunities for walking and to experience the local culture.
However, it should be noted that any visitors would require their own transport and that the access to the property is via a loose dirt track which can become very wet during the winter months.
The farm is totally off-grid, energy is provided by solar and micro-hydro generation ( from a small stream that borders the land ), we are gradually working towards being more self-sustainable and producing more of our food and others resources as locally as possible.
The energy and water supply at the property is continual, but finite and it's important to understand that the more people on the property, the less energy is available per person - this is a simple behavioural requirements that is required to share common resources.
All visitors have the opportunity to learn a few things about off-grid living, sustainability, traditional farming and land management or helping with locally sourced building materials, such as stone or wood.
The land is open and spacious, with areas given over to living, farming, grazing, herbs, flowers and woodland - the valley below gives open views to the peaks of Portugal's highest mountains - The Serra da Estrela.
Spring is an amazing display of colour and life - starting with the mimosas in February all the way into summer - flowers, birds and life in general celebrate the return of the heat from the suns rays.
The area has very few foreigners, and the locals generally only speak Portuguese - lack of language skills in no ways blocks communication - but a basic spoken level can be of help in certain situations.
Portugal is a safe, tolerant, relaxed and naturally beautiful land.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Polish: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis 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
independent house with open plan kitchen / salon, single bedroom with en-suite shower, wood burning stove and underfloor heating throughout.
Self-contained apartment with kitchen lounge, raised bedroom and shower + wood burning stove for heating.
Bed in 6 bed dorm - clean and comfortable.
What else ...
Please note:
We would ask that all volunteers have their own travel or health insurance cover - we, of course take great care to avoid any dangers and aim to provide a safe and healthy environment - but we do not have or offer insurance to the volunteers that come.
~~~ Due to fire risk we do not allow any form of open fire or smoking anywhere on the farm ~~~
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Steep dirt road down, but passable by all but the largest of vehicles.
Can possibly accept pets
We have goats, sheep and a cat, so while we might accept others, this would need to be very clearly agreed in advance and there is a good chance we would only be able to accept animals once we have met them in person.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 12387295114e
Feedback (26)
18 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emanuele & Gesa)
Emanuele & Gesa are the kinds of volunteers and people that anyone should be happy to invite into their homes and lives.
Everything started with very clear communication and then they showed that they were flexible people, as we tried to time their arrival to combine with a period of good weather that would allow us to work outside as we emptied… read more
Everything started with very clear communication and then they showed that they were flexible people, as we tried to time their arrival to combine with a period of good weather that would allow us to work outside as we emptied… read more
(Excellent
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18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emanuele & Gesa) for host
We've spent just one week with Ray and Dora and that was an amazing week. Ray and Dora are super lovely and welcoming people who invited us in their house, shared their meals and time with us. They showed us how they are living, the land and the animals - which is very inspiring - how they are managing their lives and shared ideas which they have… read more
17 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maarten & Joryl)
Maarten & Joryl and young Ravi are a friendly family who adjusted quickly to live here and were willing to help out with any task.
Maarten worked outside felling trees, making haybales, breaking palettes or clearing land and is hard working, positive and dedicated - he has a calm personality and understands clearly what is required due to having… read more
Maarten worked outside felling trees, making haybales, breaking palettes or clearing land and is hard working, positive and dedicated - he has a calm personality and understands clearly what is required due to having… read more
(Excellent
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5 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Fine & Timo)
We are always very happy to host volunteers like Fine and Timo.
Clear communication, willingness to get involved in whatever is requested, great ideas coming from their own wide ranging experiences, friendly and good company - even after walking up and down our mountain terraces all day - and more!
Timo and Fine have broad knowledge and a clear… read more
Clear communication, willingness to get involved in whatever is requested, great ideas coming from their own wide ranging experiences, friendly and good company - even after walking up and down our mountain terraces all day - and more!
Timo and Fine have broad knowledge and a clear… read more
(Excellent
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1 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Fine & Timo) for host
Many people have found better words here than I may, but feeling deeply thankful for our time with Dora & Ray, I'll add some lines to all those. In the short 10 days we got to spend with them, we helped build some garden-beds, plant fruit trees and organize the wood for the winter. Working together with Dora & Ray was very motivating, they know a… read more
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18 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emanuele & Gesa)
Emanuele & Gesa are the kinds of volunteers and people that anyone should be happy to invite into their homes and lives.
Everything started with very clear communication and then they showed that they were flexible people, as we tried to time their arrival to combine with a period of good weather that would allow us to work outside as we emptied… read more
Everything started with very clear communication and then they showed that they were flexible people, as we tried to time their arrival to combine with a period of good weather that would allow us to work outside as we emptied… read more
(Excellent)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emanuele & Gesa) for host
We've spent just one week with Ray and Dora and that was an amazing week. Ray and Dora are super lovely and welcoming people who invited us in their house, shared their meals and time with us. They showed us how they are living, the land and the animals - which is very inspiring - how they are managing their lives and shared ideas which they have… read more
17 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maarten & Joryl)
Maarten & Joryl and young Ravi are a friendly family who adjusted quickly to live here and were willing to help out with any task.
Maarten worked outside felling trees, making haybales, breaking palettes or clearing land and is hard working, positive and dedicated - he has a calm personality and understands clearly what is required due to having… read more
Maarten worked outside felling trees, making haybales, breaking palettes or clearing land and is hard working, positive and dedicated - he has a calm personality and understands clearly what is required due to having… read more
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Fine & Timo)
We are always very happy to host volunteers like Fine and Timo.
Clear communication, willingness to get involved in whatever is requested, great ideas coming from their own wide ranging experiences, friendly and good company - even after walking up and down our mountain terraces all day - and more!
Timo and Fine have broad knowledge and a clear… read more
Clear communication, willingness to get involved in whatever is requested, great ideas coming from their own wide ranging experiences, friendly and good company - even after walking up and down our mountain terraces all day - and more!
Timo and Fine have broad knowledge and a clear… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Fine & Timo) for host
Many people have found better words here than I may, but feeling deeply thankful for our time with Dora & Ray, I'll add some lines to all those. In the short 10 days we got to spend with them, we helped build some garden-beds, plant fruit trees and organize the wood for the winter. Working together with Dora & Ray was very motivating, they know a… read more
12 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Livia & Orkun)
Livia & Orkun are experienced Workawayer's, who communicate their requirements and boundaries clearly and who want to get involved and work with hosts to learn and achieve as much as possible.
Don't be fooled by the "caveman/woman" description! They are both cultured people, who enjoy the good things in life as much as the simple - and both know… read more
Don't be fooled by the "caveman/woman" description! They are both cultured people, who enjoy the good things in life as much as the simple - and both know… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Livia & Orkun) for host
We stayed two weeks on the beautiful, well-organized and tidy farm with Ray, Dora, Yogi the dog, the white snow leopard kittycat :) the chickens, the goats and the sheeps. We always worked together with Dora and Ray and there was a lot of different things to do. Collecting the kaka from the animals is the key to reach fruitful soil. So we collect… read more
5 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ernesto & Josefina)
Ernesto & Josefina are kind, honest, modest and hard-working people, who bring a positive and can-do attitude to everything.
They are also both very open and communicative and a pleasure to work or socialise with and know how to respect others and integrate into a new environment.
It was a real joy to host them and they both made an important… read more
They are also both very open and communicative and a pleasure to work or socialise with and know how to respect others and integrate into a new environment.
It was a real joy to host them and they both made an important… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Paul & Merle) for host
Interested in off-grid and sustainable lifestyles? If so, this is a great project for you, plenty to learn here! Even if you’re experienced with this kind of living, you’ll enjoy the experience with Ray and Dora.
Great hosts, generous, respectful and always appreciative of your efforts to contribute to their wee slice of paradise….a hidden gem.… read more
Great hosts, generous, respectful and always appreciative of your efforts to contribute to their wee slice of paradise….a hidden gem.… read more
2 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Merle)
Paul and Merle are an effective team!
They communicated clearly and defined their working and personal terms in detail. We described our aims, budgets, materials and limitations and then they set about realising more than we could have ever hoped for in the short 6 weeks that they stayed with us - all to German standards, crafted with care and… read more
They communicated clearly and defined their working and personal terms in detail. We described our aims, budgets, materials and limitations and then they set about realising more than we could have ever hoped for in the short 6 weeks that they stayed with us - all to German standards, crafted with care and… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna & Jonas)
Joanna & Jonas came to stay with us for two weeks late September and were excellent volunteers and great people - willing to help out with heavy work ( moving stones.. ), in the kitchen and anything else we dreamed up to do :)
They were great company, and we enjoyed relaxing evenings playing games with them, long walks and making the wine… read more
They were great company, and we enjoyed relaxing evenings playing games with them, long walks and making the wine… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marta Teresa) for host
Ray, Yogi, Ranger and their wonderful Quinta are unforgettable.
I feel extremely lucky to have spent some time with Ray: he is a careful, gentle, generous host and a true traveller - and he makes the best chips of the world. :)
I've learnt many things with him, working at different - never boring - tasks, always having the chance to stop and… read more
I feel extremely lucky to have spent some time with Ray: he is a careful, gentle, generous host and a true traveller - and he makes the best chips of the world. :)
I've learnt many things with him, working at different - never boring - tasks, always having the chance to stop and… read more
5 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta Teresa)
Watch-out!! If you invite Marta to your house your kitchen will be full of amazing smells and rich, delicious food and you'll have to sit down with fresh coffee and listen to amazing stories all the time.. you've been warned :)
Grazie mille Marta!
Grazie mille Marta!
(Excellent)
5 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gittygirl)
5 star, fun, chatty - loud at times :) - Gitty is great fun to have around, she is dedicated to her craft and made a wonderful mosaic in the farm house kitchen - thank you!
(Excellent)
5 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Valeda)
Valeda is an excellent volunteer - she is strong, willing, knowledgeable and tackles tasks with an open mind and dedication to finish everything to a very high standard.
Good luck with you travels!
Good luck with you travels!
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Valeda) for host
Ray's farm was a fantastic first Workaway experience for me! I felt at home from the moment I arrived. The property is beautiful and could not be more comfortable. It was the perfect balance of learning new skills and contributing while not feeling overworked or exhausted, leaving plenty of time for yoga, hiking around or a dip in the stream :) .… read more
5 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (MAUDE)
Maude is an amazing woman, hard-working, clear-minded, always ready to help - or to laugh - she helped me with countless difficult and tricky jobs with diligence and good-humour.
I remain very impressed with her grace and charm, her advice continues to help me in my daily life and she inspires me whenever we speak or spend time together.
Merci,… read more
I remain very impressed with her grace and charm, her advice continues to help me in my daily life and she inspires me whenever we speak or spend time together.
Merci,… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gina) for host
A magical experience! Ray's farm is the product of his passion, and he will happily share his knowledge about farming/gardening, sustainable energy systems, building, and life (if you want it). The work was enjoyable, educational, and always accompanied by Yogi - the most loyal and peaceful dog on the planet.
Ray, Yogi, & Ranger are all a joy to… read more
Ray, Yogi, & Ranger are all a joy to… read more
15 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gina)
Gina is a strong woman with clear goals and the means to realise them all.
She is physically fit, engaged and focused, polite and tidy, respectful and also excellent company - she is easy to host, as boundaries and requirements are clear, with no need to explain.
Thanks so much for your energy and contributions - we all hope to see you again… read more
She is physically fit, engaged and focused, polite and tidy, respectful and also excellent company - she is easy to host, as boundaries and requirements are clear, with no need to explain.
Thanks so much for your energy and contributions - we all hope to see you again… read more
(Excellent)
15 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna-Lea)
Lea is a quietly determined and confident person, who takes on any task with full commitment and attention to detail - she was a pleasure to host and is very polite and respectful - thanks for all your help :)
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kateryna)
Kateryna is an educated, elegant, calm and good-humoured guest - she knows how to fit in to a new environment and how to make herself useful and available to help out with whatever tasks are at hand.
It was a pleasure to host you Kateryna - thanks for your good chats and pleasant company - come back soon :)
It was a pleasure to host you Kateryna - thanks for your good chats and pleasant company - come back soon :)
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Kateryna) for host
Strongly recommended for nature lovers, and those who admire careful attentive co-living with the environment. It was only a week that I've spent with Ray and a cat Ranger, and a dog Yogi, and I felt at home from the very beginning. Wonderful views, from each corner of the land, the place connected to the world and grounded in Portugal:)
Thank… read more
Thank… read more
21 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jelle & Ana) for host
Ray is a Wonderfull guy who lives the good life! Read good as: off-grid house with renewable energy, grows organic fruit trees and vegetables, travels all over the world, learn and practices that what is in his interest , ... And on top of this all he is more then glad to share his expertise!
We had a great time woodworking, gardening, cooking,… read more
We had a great time woodworking, gardening, cooking,… read more
20 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jelle & Ana)
Jelle & Ana are a very special couple - both kind, conscientious, hard working and patient people - who are open-minded and focused on helping others and improving their own skills in order to build the future they want for themselves.
It was a complete pleasure to host them both for a few weeks and I hope they will return soon to the farm to… read more
It was a complete pleasure to host them both for a few weeks and I hope they will return soon to the farm to… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
Nicky is full of energy, enthusiasm and good vibes - she's a positive and hard working person who strives to complete every tasks to the full extent of her ability - she also encourages feedback and is open to any guidance that is offered - she is really a pleasure to work with and I could not have been more pleased with her contribution over the… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pauli)
Pauli is a whirlwind of energy and ideas - she is fun to work with, communicative and has excellent experience and knowledge - she is also an amazing chef, who creates magical vegetarian feasts, which we still miss almost as much as we miss her :)
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Amanda)
Superstar :)
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
Ray is a very nice host, easy going with very good english humour. I loved to stay here, we worked hard and had fun together. This stunning view over the valley with her lights in the night and sleeping in this old campervan made this such a wonderful experience. The way Ray is running his farm was inspiring for me, the meals, fun and of course… read more
21 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah is a fun, free-spirited, kind and enthusiastic woman. She happily took to any task and played nicely with all the other people and animals she encountered along the way.
She enjoys a good joke and is very knowledgeable about handy crafts and traditions - I would happily recommend her to any other host :)
She enjoys a good joke and is very knowledgeable about handy crafts and traditions - I would happily recommend her to any other host :)
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host
Take me back!! I miss Ray, Ranger and Yogi!! This was my first ever Workaway experience and is the reason I plan to do more. Arriving over stimulated from too much fast-travel, it only took a couple of days to ease into the energetic rhythms of my surroundings, and become immersed in the loveliness of the place. This was certainly helped by Ray!… read more
10 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Louise)
Louise is a superstar - open, helpful, intelligent and attentive - willing to participate in whatever tasks are required - from cooking, to gardening to mixing up cement :)
She learned quickly and was responsive to all feedback - she's also a great conversationalist with an encyclopedic knowledge on many relevant and useful subjects - so great… read more
She learned quickly and was responsive to all feedback - she's also a great conversationalist with an encyclopedic knowledge on many relevant and useful subjects - so great… read more
(Excellent)
29 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (DanilaRi) for host
I really enjoyed every second of my 2 weeks at Ray's quinta. It really felt like a paradise, where the air is clean, the silence is music and the colors of nature are endless.
Ray is kind, and helpfull and he was always there to answer my questions. He is interesting and he has this vision that one day will become reality. A good part of it is… read more
Ray is kind, and helpfull and he was always there to answer my questions. He is interesting and he has this vision that one day will become reality. A good part of it is… read more
28 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (DanilaRi)
There are too many good things to write about Danila - from her weird sense of humour, to her love of sanding - magically, she fitted in every way. Great company, calm and patient personality, first-class cook, lover of odd animals, art-geek and peaceful being - high recommended :) Obridago.
(Excellent)
8 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Renate & Angus)
Renate & Angus are good people - in the best meaning of the word.
They are simple, easy-going, open-minded and ever-willing to help out - whatever the job at hand.
The adapted to everything here quickly, were comfortable to be with and to get along with - they worked hard and finished every single task assigned to them correctly and with… read more
They are simple, easy-going, open-minded and ever-willing to help out - whatever the job at hand.
The adapted to everything here quickly, were comfortable to be with and to get along with - they worked hard and finished every single task assigned to them correctly and with… read more
(Excellent)
5 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Renate & Angus) for host
We stayed one week with Ray. He lives in a beautiful natural setting tucked into a hillside. There is quite a lot of work going on at his property to create his vision. Our jobs included digging, weeding, clearing rooms, lifting tiles, cooking, composting etc.
Ray lives alone at his homestead but there are always neighbors and workers around at… read more
Ray lives alone at his homestead but there are always neighbors and workers around at… read more
21 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia is an excellent helper who is very easy to get along with and willing to help with whatever work is required - she is clean and tidy, speaks English and Portuguese to a high level and was just no fuss whatsoever - thanks a lot!
(Excellent)
11 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Bahar & Jayson) for host
Ray, so sorry for the delayed response.... Jayson and I had an incredible first experience through workaway here with Ray. It was the beginning of our 4 month Europe adventure, and we couldn't have asked for a better way to begin than by learning all about sustainable lifestyles, and also about Portugal. Ray is so knowledgeable and always… read more
22 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Bahar & Jayson)
Bahar & Jayson are a lovely couple - they are kind, helpful and hard working, always willing to lend a hand to ensure everything gets done correctly.
Bahar cooks excellently - Jayson is strong and physically able ( and does a mean salad ) - and they work well together as a team and with other people. They are both intelligent, open-minded and… read more
Bahar cooks excellently - Jayson is strong and physically able ( and does a mean salad ) - and they work well together as a team and with other people. They are both intelligent, open-minded and… read more
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Laura ) for host
This place is amazing; beautiful, peaceful and an inspiration! Ray is kind, interesting and great company and i felt at home on the farm, with comfortable accomodation and my dog and cat friends :D Thank you for everything, especially the trips out, great chats and amazing food. Saude! x
15 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura )
Laura is an English rose - a sweet, gentle person who fitted in to life on the farm like it was her natural habitat and who I often found smiling contentedly amidst the vegetable patches or fruit trees.
She worked hard when it was needed, she relaxed when it was appropriate and she was always very pleasant to spend time with - a pleasure to… read more
She worked hard when it was needed, she relaxed when it was appropriate and she was always very pleasant to spend time with - a pleasure to… read more
(Excellent)
7 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Janey) for host
I chose Portugal to start my journey almost as a whim, knowing very little about "The Country", as they call it, and I am now very very glad I did! My stay here with Ray was more than I could have ever hoped for and so far has been the absolute highlight of my trip. The farm is more than simply charming, it is stunning. And more than simply quiet,… read more
7 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Janey)
Janey is an elegant, intelligent and hard working woman - she is also excellent company and very easy to get along with - a classy workawayer who I would highly recommend to anyone.
Everything she worked on - from painting, to hole digging or garden and tree care was done with love and attention to detail - that is all we can ever ask… read more
Everything she worked on - from painting, to hole digging or garden and tree care was done with love and attention to detail - that is all we can ever ask… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Monica) for host
I spent more than 3 weeks making a mosaic. I enjoyed a lot the experience; the work, the place, the chats and the food.
Ray taught me everything he knows about mosaics and much more. He's been very patient with my thousands questions and we got along very well. When he gives you a task he lets you complete it in autonomy.
This is a jewel,… read more
Ray taught me everything he knows about mosaics and much more. He's been very patient with my thousands questions and we got along very well. When he gives you a task he lets you complete it in autonomy.
This is a jewel,… read more
18 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Monica)
Monica is a 5 star Workawayer - she is intelligent, fun, sophisticated and full of ideas and interests - she is also an excellent cook :)
She worked on a large-scale mosaic in our new bathroom and was comfortable to lead both the design and realisation of the work to an excellent standard - she worked quickly, cleanly and also very creatively,… read more
She worked on a large-scale mosaic in our new bathroom and was comfortable to lead both the design and realisation of the work to an excellent standard - she worked quickly, cleanly and also very creatively,… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (SOOHYUN) for host
Ray!! This was my first workaway experience and it was just perfect.
Working there had so much fun(not really hard-working :)) and Ray is sooo nice and excellent.
He even brought us to the beautiful lake in the mountain for picnic!
Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness, Ray!!
Working there had so much fun(not really hard-working :)) and Ray is sooo nice and excellent.
He even brought us to the beautiful lake in the mountain for picnic!
Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness, Ray!!
23 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (SOOHYUN)
Soohyun came for just a few days in June, but she proved herself to be a very mature, hard-working and intelligent person - she has a great sense of humour and is happy to be involved in all types of work, which she completes to a very high standard and with joy!
Thank you very much for coming, it was great to meet you - good luck!
Thank you very much for coming, it was great to meet you - good luck!
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (James & Jaz) for host
It was an amazing 2 and half weeks in the beautiful Quinta, or Ray-land! We enjoyed the stunning scenery immensely, as well as all the creative tasks around the place. Jaz loved cooking and using the delicious produce Ray has to offer! James adored constructing stone staircases; feeling like a real Portuguese stonemason! We became very attached to… read more
23 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (James & Jaz)
James and Jaz are a wonderful young couple - funny, hard-working, easy-going and good company - they happily got involved in all the random tasks that needed doing, from clearing land, to building stone staircases or constructing towers for water tanks - not a problem!
I want to thank you both for you hard work - it was a pleasure meeting you… read more
I want to thank you both for you hard work - it was a pleasure meeting you… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Herbie) for host
Better 2 months late than never! I was only at the quinta for a shamefully short time, but I could feel the magic of the place as soon as I got there. Ray was an excellent and thoughtful host, and what he has accomplished on the land is astounding. Here's hoping i'll make it back sometime soon!
25 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Herbie)
Herbie was only with us for a very short time, but he proved himself to be a polite, intelligent, easy-going and honest guy - who is very handy in the kitchen and with an axe too - good luck and thanks!
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Natasha & Tom) for host
Thank you Ray for letting me stay for a few days - the house and the garden are so beautiful and your pets are wonderful company! I loved learning about the energy system and had a great time - a perfect peaceful retreat :)
24 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Natasha & Tom)
Tash only stayed a few short days - not enough to really get to know her well - but she happily completed all tasked and showed that she is calm, intelligent and easy to get along with - thanks and good luck with the teaching :)
(Excellent)
24 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
AMAZING! Ray is a super host, kind and easy going with a great knowledge of the land and of growing organic plants, herbs, fruits and veggies - oh and trees! The love and attention he puts into everything clearly shows - and he has created something quite spectacular.
And then there is Yogi - the wonder dog (my dog was clearly depressed for… read more
And then there is Yogi - the wonder dog (my dog was clearly depressed for… read more
24 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte is a great workawayers - she is friendly and hard-working and knowledgeable about plants and herbs - she is also a great cook :)
For the time that Charlotte was here she helped to water and maintain all the trees and gardens in the Quinta as well as feed and care for the other volunteers - highly recommended - thanks!
For the time that Charlotte was here she helped to water and maintain all the trees and gardens in the Quinta as well as feed and care for the other volunteers - highly recommended - thanks!
(Excellent)
22 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
I have had the pleasure of not only hosting Michael as a volunteer, but also volunteering along side him at an ecological centre in Spain.
Mike's dedication, enthusiasm and zeal for all things green and ecological mixed with his worldly experiences and general all-round good nature make him a highly recommended volunteer and no doubt in short… read more
Mike's dedication, enthusiasm and zeal for all things green and ecological mixed with his worldly experiences and general all-round good nature make him a highly recommended volunteer and no doubt in short… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Timna) for host
Ray is a great host. he is smart and funny and knows quite a lot about the country and its history. he is good company and the place is just amazing. thanks ray, it was nice to meet you, yogi and ranger. i had a good experience, i learned a lot. all the best to you and may the road be fixed soon :)
12 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Timna)
Timna is a peaceful, intelligent and willing worker - she completed all tasks she was asked to fully, with care and attention - she enjoys a joke, is friendly and good company - thanks a lot :)
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Gareth)
Gary is a calm, intelligent and willing worker, who is already ready to share some of his wide ranging knowledge. He is content to work alone or help out as part of a team, can cook very well and is tidy and organised - Thanks:)
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Gareth) for host
Just stayed with Ray for a few days as an introduction and to see what future plans he has for the land. Was an amazing experience and got a chance to get stuck in and learn about some the sustainable systems he's been busy building. Found Ray to be a nice and pleasant chap to be around who enjoys stress free living. Hopefully the materials are… read more
26 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (c_d_robinson)
Chris is a calm, intelligent and hard working guy - he's happy to work with others or to organise himself to work alone.
He's knowledgeable about and handy with a wide range of building and farming tools and machines and loves to see a project through to completion.
Thanks to Chris and our little chainsaw we now have cut fire wood for the… read more
He's knowledgeable about and handy with a wide range of building and farming tools and machines and loves to see a project through to completion.
Thanks to Chris and our little chainsaw we now have cut fire wood for the… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host
Ray and Estela's place is great. Their project is interesting and very well developed, which makes the experience really enriching. Add this to their friendliness and hospitality as hosts (great company indeed!), good food (still dreaming of that salmon...) and an aesthetically beautiful setting (the view... and the granite houses...!) and you'll… read more
9 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Matteo)
Matteo is an excellent workawayer - relaxed, open-minded and always willing to get involved and get things done - he is great company also - thanks for your help and welcome back any-time :)
(Excellent)
30 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host
We volunteered April 2014. Great location, Amazing project, Wonderful Host! We really enjoyed our time with Ray, his home and land is an inspiring place, we recommend volunteering here if you have a real interest in sustainable living. We really enjoyed Rays company and we look forward to returning in the future.
3 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)
Camilla & Ben are a warm, friendly and enthusiastic couple - happy and willing to jump in and try any task - thanks for your help and see you again soon!
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Bonnie_B)
Bonnie is a thoughtful person who completed all the jobs assigned to her with care and attention - thanks for coming :)
(Good)
2 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica is a warm, friendly, open and funny person - great company, willing to knuckle down and get involved in whatever task is required - a 5 star workawayer!
Thanks and come back soon :)
Thanks and come back soon :)
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Gitta)
Gitta is great company, intelligent, open-minded, willing to help with anything and easy to get along with.
She has a great attitude to life and her calm personality makes spending time with her very pleasurable.
You can come back any time - thanks!
She has a great attitude to life and her calm personality makes spending time with her very pleasurable.
You can come back any time - thanks!
(Excellent)
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