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Hello EVERYONES!!
( We will be away to work from 18/07/2022 to the 15/8/2022, means that we will be out of here a little!! and we NEED HELP FROM THE 19/9! SEE YOU AROUND AND THANK YOUUU)
We are LIGIA, GUI, TOMÉ, ZÉZÉ and PEDRO!
Our family is part of a group of 57 beings from all over the world, that got themselves together in an amazing valley to experiment a more conscious and cooperative action in this planet.
2011 was the start of our big adventure, we start 17 people and together we bought 40ha of land in the Beira Alta area of Portugal. Slowly slowly we've been growing in our resilience!! Especially the KIDS :)
It is a very interesting project, that energies flow from the individual towards the collective!!
We are still setting the physical, emotional and spiritual bases of our common spaces. ... Our foundations are pretty much settled on giving the space that actions start organically with the respect of everyones timings!
We are Dreamers and life followers, having like everyone in everywhere big challenges :) but for sure doing our best!!
We are a family of 2 adults, 2 young adults (21) and a kid (9) , 2 dogs (Fresca and HiperiCÃO), 1 cat (ZACARIAS) and some chickens.
We have been in the process of building our nest!! and it has been a really nice experience!! We build our house and all the facilities around it!! Now is time to bring some beauty around our nest, we want to dedicate some time and energy on that this year, thats one of the reasons we need your help a lot!!
We arrived in 2016 in our sweet paradise, since than we been experiencing loads of challenges regarding peace and happiness. Trying out collective cooperations, nurture authentic relationships, and hold our true essence, in the middle of pure nature, where silence constantly asks for reflection! MEANS...a lot of inner work! But it's definitely worth it.
Its not always easy as they say in the fairy tales!! I can tell you... but it is very important to remind us constantly that this is the DREAM and this is what we choose for ourselves :D
The 40 hc of land is pure and wild, has 1,5 km of river that crosses the valley with one waterfall most of the year.
We can count now 17 houses. 36 Adults and 21 children.
The farm is 3 km away from the nearest village, which is very very small. So for shopping and different needs we go to "Sátão" the bigger village that is 11 km from us.
We are in the mountains so sometimes is fresh :) specially after sunset, but it is possible to put a tent or arrive by campervan.
We try as much as we can to be off-the-grid, so we have:
- renewable energies as a source of electricity,
- 2 compost toilets
- water from a mine.
But you can also count on some magnificent extras, such as:
- "real" hot shower
- skateboard halfpipe
- nice hammocks
- super cozy corners in the woods that's for sure!!
I can tell you a little bit about our greatest gifts, but the rest you will have to come here and see, hear and feel for yourselves, hehehehehe
One of my great passions (Ligia) is the collaborative work between different beings, so I have been deepening my studies and practices in Sociocracy 3.0, a social tool for the evolution of resilient projects where the tensions in the groups are always evaluated as collective wisdom that intends to emerge. It's an art of collaboration that I've applied in most of the projects I'm involved in, and I recommend it to everyone.
My partner (Gui) is the dream builder, he has a lot of building skills and his passion is all kind of machines and tools for the construction of his sweet crazy ideas.
Important info for you to know "We don't have smartphones, (we gave up on that 2 years ago means... that we check the messages only twice a day.. one in the morning to see if there is important stuff and other in the evening to reply what needs to!!"
Now we have this missions:
- Working in garden !! :) we have a big beautiful garden! We do it biological and we try to do some biodynamic also!!
- Help in the kitchen !
- Beautify the surroundings of the house, we need pretty now :)
- Prepare to transform fresh veggies to conserves so we have food in winter time also!
- Make joints of a ruin, that will be a atelier in future
- Start the structure for an Agroforest, so is ready for the next autumn.
- Make a bike-parking
Our preferences are:
To host 2/4 helpers at the time!!
That helpers stay minimum 1 week!
Work 5 hours p-day (but we can always see the group dynamic, it changes all the time!! ) :)
If you think it might be an experience for you and you are willing to help us please let us know soon in order to make a more realistic and proper plan for all of us!
You can arrive any day till 8pm to Satão that is 11 km from us and we can pick you up!
There are buses
Please communicate your intentions at least 1 week before you're coming.
Thank you, even if only use your time to Read US :)
with Love,
Li , Gui, Pepe, Zeze and Tomé
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can share all the knowledge we have:
-off-grid lifestyle experiences,
- collective growing processes,
- individual growing awareness inside collectives,
- different building techniques and skills,
- magic gardening
- share all our facilities.
- and more.... much more come to see by yourself !! :)
we live in a very quiet valley of 40hc, basically is mother nature that can offer you a lot..not us... and i tell you she is very kind with us!! :)
We dont believe in coincidences, so if the universe conspires for you to join us, for sure its gonna be greatttt!!! :D
Help
- Working in garden !! :) we have a big beautiful garden! We do it biological and we try to do some biodynamic also!!
- Help in the kitchen !
- Beautify the surroundings of the house, we need pretty now :)
- Prepare to transform fresh veggies to conserves so we have food in winter time also!
- Make joints of a ruin, that will be a atelier in future
- Start the structure for an Agroforest, so is ready for the next autumn.
- Make a bike-parking
-preparing bottles for conserves!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: 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
We can only host people in:
- tents (sometimes is cold in the night time after sunset, so please come prepared for that).
- campervans
What else ...
Our valley and the surroundings are still very pure and clean!! You can take beautiful walks in the mountain and forest!
We have also 1,5 km of river in our land that you can swim,
We ask all respect for nature and also the neighbors privacy!!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have internet at home a not very fast one but enough to work with!
Space for parking camper vans
the road to the valley is not a easy one, we have had workawayers in the past with motorhomes and the only complicated thing is with big big trucks, we have a very small bridge that you need to cross, so cars above 4tns can't pass!
Can possibly accept pets
we have animals in the valley, horses, chickens, goats, lambs, cats and dogs, we can only host pets that are capable of living among all this friends! :)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We stayed there during… read more
And it is not only the kindness, honesty and communication of each member of the family, but the atmosphere that is generated… read more
Our experience at Ligia and Gui's family place was complete, rich, deeply touching. The beautiful, quiet, alive, cozy environment of the nature around, the opportunity to observe a well balanced community living and problem solving, the wonderful sound of the… read more
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We stayed there during… read more
And it is not only the kindness, honesty and communication of each member of the family, but the atmosphere that is generated… read more
Our experience at Ligia and Gui's family place was complete, rich, deeply touching. The beautiful, quiet, alive, cozy environment of the nature around, the opportunity to observe a well balanced community living and problem solving, the wonderful sound of the… read more
he is quiet, passive and very aware of the all things around the family!! super to work with Eugenio!!
Eugenio will always be very welcome to come in our lives whenever he wants or needs!!
thank you Eugenioooooooo
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Ligia has been just the best host that you could have. She is caring, smiley and she has a great attitude. The work… read more
How can I start... First of all, we ( Kevin and Noemie and Atlas and I), leave this place full of love, good vibes, and amazing memories.
The pirate family was a real blessing to our lives, we felt that we were part of their own family and community. I loved the experience there, working in the beautiful garden surrounding by… read more
