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We are a dutch couple living in Portugal, close to Sesimbra and the sea. It’s a small quinta where we live since April 2022. In the surrounding land we are creating from 'scratch' a syntropicallly inspired forest (syntropy as opposed to entropy, look it up ;) with many oaks and other trees, bushes and plants. We aim to plant with potential for future foraging and at the same time enforce our ‘wild’ edges, create some ponds and facilitate insects and fauna in general.
We make our own compost, have a little nursery and a densely populated worm farm. We do not have domesticated animals but geckos, foxes, hedgehogs, rabbits, snakes and owls are spotted on a regular base. And, since this week, (at least) one frog!
The first half of 2024 we expect to spend on woodworks, small constructions, implementing a rato-cego-resistent vegetable garden, spreading manure and compost (yes only for the tough ones), managing the tree-lines, continue the implementation of bio-mass in between those and preparing other parts of the land to become more resilient and productive.
We welcome people that are interested in what we are doing, that are indepent, responsible and find joy in physical tasks and preferably have some carpentry / construction skills.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
First and most of all, we will share our (still short) experience and knowledge of our regenerative practice and we hope you will too.
Staying with us allows you to discover the area of Cabo Espichel, unique for its geographical location and nature. You can take beautiful walks (also organised, in groups) in the area and visit many spectacular beaches, try speology, paragliding and sea kayaking, among others. Apparently our region is a Walhalla for climbers, it will not be difficult to get connected to other climbers.
You will see flocks of sheep and enjoy the result of their wandering: Azoia cheeses. Sesimbra town has a lovely city beach and is also one of the best places to enjoy seafood. In the Sesimbra port you will find two local scuba schools and a kayak club.
A little further on, you will find Lagoa de Albufeira where you can kite-, wind- and wingsurf. Fonte de Telha and Costa da Caparica, both more proper for beginner or intermediate (wave) surfing are at 45 minutes distances by car.
The town of Sesimbra is close by as are many small villages such as Azoia, Meco and Alfarim. The tiny guesthouse comes with a comfortable bike to visit the villages or to cycle to the bus stop in Cotovia. It takes 55 minutes to get to Lisbon from there. There is a bus stop at the main road, 3 minutes walking from our place. The bus service can be looked up on the site of carrismetropolitana.
Aide
We are learning as we go and invite you to learn with us.
You definitely need to like physical tasks and not have problems with carrying buckets around. Make sure you enjoy being outside and have a genuine interest in nature: a WorkAway stay at our place will be mutually satisfying if the knowledge shared meets fertile human soil :) Carpentry skills are warmly welcomed and we hope to learn from you !
We are not 'a project' and also not 'a community', just a couple that want to share their place and beautiful surroundings with other curious, reflective and independent people.
At the quinta we eat vegetarian plus an occasional fish.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hollandais: Courant
Allemand: Intermédiaire
Portugais: Intermédiaire
Espagnol: Débutant
Français: Débutant
Hébergement
The ‘grandmother’s tiny white house’ serves as our guesthouse. It is basic, with a nice little kitchen (stove, fridge), a small dining/rest room, a fully equiped bathroom and an outside dining area. One of the two (double) bedrooms is yours, the other for occasional visits of friends and family. We expect from our guests that they keep the little house, the bathroom and the surroundings in a pleasant and clean state so an extra guest, yours or ours, can always be welcomed.
We live on a cape, which means ocean on both side. This offers stunning views and landscape but also provides us with a specific climate which generally means humidity (fog) during the night and sunny weather during the day and sometimes windy days. You will both need your bikinis and weather resistant clothes
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We imagine you helping 4-5 hours, 5 days per week, the timing depending on the temperature and weather and the tasks or side-project of our guest(s). All in good consultation. Sometimes we work together but other times you are assumed to take on tasks indepently.
On these workdays we imagine having the main, midday meal together. Breakfast, evening and weekend meals you provide and prepare (for) yourself.
You keep ‘your’ house, bathroom and surroundings clean, we provide of course bed linen, towels etc. Our washing machine is available for your laundry :)
The village of Azoia is at 5 min cycling (bike at your disposal) or 15 min walking distance and offers a bakery, a little supermarket and 3 café / restaurants.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
The guesthouse has it’s own wifi and has a small dining/livingroom with a big table you can work at. Gijs is a software developer himself so people with a (digital) project on the side are more than welcome.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I stayed in their quaint, little country house next to the main house and had all the amenities I needed for a comfortable stay. Both Ellie and Gijs are accommodating, respectful, and thoughtful. They're also good… read more
They are truly wonderful people and really made us feel welcome and were always open to help or answer whatever question we had. Their land is located in a very pretty area and it was amazing to experience the everyday life there, both when… read more
I've stayed three weeks at their quinta located in the most pretty nature surrounded area.
From the very beginning til the end I've felt really comfortable at Ellie and Gijs' place. They're the best hosts you can imagine, always caring, friendly, warm, making sure you're okay and always open to… read more
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I stayed in their quaint, little country house next to the main house and had all the amenities I needed for a comfortable stay. Both Ellie and Gijs are accommodating, respectful, and thoughtful. They're also good… read more
They are truly wonderful people and really made us feel welcome and were always open to help or answer whatever question we had. Their land is located in a very pretty area and it was amazing to experience the everyday life there, both when… read more
I've stayed three weeks at their quinta located in the most pretty nature surrounded area.
From the very beginning til the end I've felt really comfortable at Ellie and Gijs' place. They're the best hosts you can imagine, always caring, friendly, warm, making sure you're okay and always open to… read more
My mate and I felt comfortable right away when we arrived for our stay. 4 weeks originally ended up beeing 5 for me.
Ellie and Gijs are the best hosts you can imagine, always smiling, supportive and caring.
Ellie cooks delicious food and Gijs always prepares relaxing coffee… read more
What we did in their quinta, more than helped in what was needed, was learned a lot: Ellie is always ready to explain what they are doing in their land, how they do it and why (she loves to… read more
It was very nice to have… read more
Beside that Ellie and Gijs are really nice people and Ellie makes the best meals!
On top of all this he's a lovely chap to celebrate Sinterklaas. Definitely recommended.
Ellie and Gijs live in a beautiful place. They are helpful, openminded, always smiling, you can count on them for anything. It was great to learn from Ellie how to take care of the plants, manage and mulch the tree lines, create compost together. I love the memory of a trip to… read more
