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Description
We are a simple, off grid smallholding. We have chickens and ducks for eggs and meat.
We will also be taking in some young pigs. We already have a couple of pet pigs who are funny and super clever.
We also have donkeys and horses who are our friends and companions and you would be very welcome to spend time with them. Plus cats and dogs.
There are two cob houses that we live in. We would like to make a cob/pallet smoke house but other tasks keep coming in to be done first. So if you would like to learn how to create with sustainable materials you would be very welcome..
We have been collecting bits of broken pottery since forever and we would like to start making a mosaic for the outside shower. So if you are a bit arty, or would like to try, you would be welcome
There are lots of different tasks around the farm, most associated with the veggie garden or the animals. We share all the tasks and volunteers are encouraged to learn and choose the tasks that interest them. . Plus sharing in the care of the animals -- horses, donkeys, dogs, cats ,pigs, chickens, turkeys, and ducks. We are part of the Local Food Initiative where we exchange our duck and hen eggs for other produce.
We are a chilled out, quiet place where you can live independently and enjoy your own space.
We have two person caravan with its own outside kitchen/veranda it is comfortable and dry. we welcome people with their own van.
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We moved to the Alentejo in 2004 and we lived in the caravan for two years until we moved into the small mud/straw/clay eco house.
It is essential that you like animal. I am happy to share knowledge about the horses if you are interested. I encourage contact time with the horses and the donkeys.
We offer accommodation and food which you can prepare in your own outside kitchen, it is also good to prepare and eat food together sometimes . We are 2 hours from Faro about 40 minutes car ride from the beaches at Vila Nova do Milfontes. we are very rural so if you have transport that would be good for you but this place is ideal for people who like the quiet life and happy with their own company. Our village is only 15 minutes walk and it has a bar, shop and padaria.
We are off grid but we have wifi
NO DOGS because of the livestock.
We are about 30 minutes from the Atlantic coast with some of the most fabulous beaches you will ever see and we will make sure you get out and about.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
this area is a traditional, rural Portuguese area largely farms and villages in the typical Alentejo style. the coast line is the magnificent Atlantic and there are a number of surfing areas that hire out boards. there is also the relatively new Costa Vincente walking path stretches the length of the coast from Sagres to Setubal the whole route is now sign posted.
Help
Our farm is only 10 acres but there is always a lot to do and we could certainly do with a general helping hand. Opportunities to learn practical skills.
Also nice to cook and share meals together
Plus animal care, gardening
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
caravan and an outside kitchen. compost toilet and shower.
What else ...
There a lot of trails around us. There is the wonderful Sao Vincente Way which offers miles of tracks.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
space to park with services. If you have a campervan then it is possible to have more than two people
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (9)
We really enjoyed the work. Our main task was building the wooden frame for the pigeon palace. Besides that we also cleaned the barn and stocked some wood.
There are lots of animals wandering around the farm, including two kind big (guard)dogs. If you travel with a… read more
I slept in an old caravan; it was simple and comfortable enough. Although it could have been cleaner, there was only dust and a few spiders around, but if you're not too fussy, you'll be… read more
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We really enjoyed the work. Our main task was building the wooden frame for the pigeon palace. Besides that we also cleaned the barn and stocked some wood.
There are lots of animals wandering around the farm, including two kind big (guard)dogs. If you travel with a… read more
I slept in an old caravan; it was simple and comfortable enough. Although it could have been cleaner, there was only dust and a few spiders around, but if you're not too fussy, you'll be… read more
Everything was exactly as described on her profile, and she is open and flexible about work within reason. I'm very happy she invited me to share her place and… read more
The camper van is very comfortable and big enough for a couple.
She is a great cook who always cooks different dishes from all over the world.
We always had enough to… read more
He is also a very good builder and woodworker and made an amazing bed in the cobhouse, which because of its organic shape, was quite difficult to do.
Ivo likes the countryside and is happy to… read more
Her… read more
Friendly and good company.~~ still waiting for my photo!
Hardworking, intelligent, good company. Really the very best.
Many thanks you two (I still haven't found my tack cleaner!!)
Good company, friendly and intelligent.
