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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
21 Mar 2024
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100.0 %
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Description
I'm Scott and I've been travelling around Europe since 2004. I recently got my own piece of land to settle on where I can put into practice all of the different techniques and principles of ecological building and growing I've picked up over the years.
Before finding my own place I had an established garden where I was able to grow more than enough food to feed myself and other helpers.
Initially wanting to focus on vegetable production other projects include building using sustainable methods that fit with my off grid situation.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We hope that helpers will learn from their experience here about growing food using organic methods and looking after the land in an ecological way. Making compost and organic fertilisers. Building using ecological principles.
Help
There are a wide range of tasks to be done on the land depending on the time of year. Planting out and preparing beds, weeding watering caring for plants, harvesting, storing food. Looking after animals, I have a dog here and will be getting more chickens soon for eggs. A building project starting soon.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: 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
I have accommodation on the land in a caravan or I have a house available too
What else ...
We have a small village with bar/cafe and shop a short walk away. The closest town is also within walking distance where there is everything you are likely to need, supermarkets, leisure centre etc. Viseu city is close by car or bus. There are hiking routes that pass the land, rivers and climbing all close by.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
As soon as she arrived we got on well straight away. Very easy to get along with we chatted until late about our lives and travel stories. Although fairly new to Workaway, Chandni is well travelled and has experienced many different cultures.
Every task was… read more
Scott is great at making you feel welcome straight away, we got into great conversations immediately and spent the first days talking about life, the world and laughing a… read more
Being my first work away I wasn't sure what to expect or what was going to happen. I arrived in porto Portugal on my first trip on my own, Scott was waiting for me at the airport and as soon as we got chatting we ended up clicking and having… read more
With it being the middle of winter there was not much to do in the garden (although Jack did strim and turn compost on the days with better weather) so we concentrated on a building project. Jack already has experience in the building profession so it was… read more
The main job to do during those weeks was the olive harvest… read more
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As soon as she arrived we got on well straight away. Very easy to get along with we chatted until late about our lives and travel stories. Although fairly new to Workaway, Chandni is well travelled and has experienced many different cultures.
Every task was… read more
Scott is great at making you feel welcome straight away, we got into great conversations immediately and spent the first days talking about life, the world and laughing a… read more
Being my first work away I wasn't sure what to expect or what was going to happen. I arrived in porto Portugal on my first trip on my own, Scott was waiting for me at the airport and as soon as we got chatting we ended up clicking and having… read more
With it being the middle of winter there was not much to do in the garden (although Jack did strim and turn compost on the days with better weather) so we concentrated on a building project. Jack already has experience in the building profession so it was… read more
The main job to do during those weeks was the olive harvest… read more
Every day I knew exactly what to do and I was appreciated for my work. And in the evenings we all had dinner together and had a good time playing cards or watching movies. I felt very familiar.
I think Scott is a person you can really get along with, even if… read more
Maybe with Scott himself😊
Scott is a very friendly, very positive and uplifting person. He has this natural gift of making everything just a little bit more funny and interesting.
From the moment I came I felt like we knew each other for ages. He creates a very 'family… read more