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Hello, hello,
My name is Mieke and I am the happy and proud owner of a very beautifull, small and cozy campsite in Central Portugal. Because of my bussy life I'm looking for volunteers to help me with the maintenance of my flower garden and maintenance in general.
I have 2 sons, Matte is 26 years old, already works and lives on his own. He comes to visit every 2 weeks, it is always nice to have him around. My youngest is Seth and he is 20 years old, he´s still studying for the moment.
Our family also consist a bunch of animals, almost all rescued and found. We have 2 dogs: Lara and Poppy; 5 cats: Snowball, Cookie, Diabolo, Lucifer and Bruno; all terribly spoiled by all the guests. My animals are super friendly and social and they get very well along with each other.
I already live 27 years in Portugal and can not imagine to live somewere else. Portugal is a very beautifull country and the people are extreemly nice and friendly. I fell in love when I came on holidays and came to live here permanently a year later.
This region is very nice and interesting to visit and to explore. It is dominated by the “Serra da Estrela”, the highest mountain range of Portugal mainland (1996m). It is unique with its huge granite rocks and specatular views, ideal for a daytrip out or to go for a hike, to take a swim in the picturesque river beaches on a hot sunny day, to visit the many rustic mountain villages, …
I run the campsite mostly together with a bunch of friends, what helps a lot to create a very good atmosphere, we always have a lot of fun. This place is so much more then just my work, it is my life and I still love doing it very much.
The campsite is unique in many ways: the buildings in the big granit blocks, the colourfull gardens with many flowers, the mosaics, the animals, the nature arround us, the mountains, the good food, ...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Workawayers experience living in the inland of Portugal and have the oportunity to discover this beautifull region.
Help
I especialy need help for the garden and general maintenance while I'm working on the campsite.
When it's very bussy here there is no time for me to do that.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
private room
What else ...
The campsite is situated in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park.
As a campsite we have all touristic information available to bring you to the nicest spots in this region : the mountains, the valleys, lakes, old villages, nice city's...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber optic what makes the internet very fast.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space to park up a campervan.
Can possibly accept pets
I have super friendly dogs so dogs are not a problem. But due to the fact I get many guests with dogs I only except dogs outside of the season, so only between 1th of October till 31th of March.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day
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The place were she lives is very unique: lots of friends passing by and with who you shared the tasks to do, lot of trees and plants that need to be watered, cute dogs ad cats, a swimming pool where you can relax, a nice corner where to see the sunset… read more
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The place were she lives is very unique: lots of friends passing by and with who you shared the tasks to do, lot of trees and plants that need to be watered, cute dogs ad cats, a swimming pool where you can relax, a nice corner where to see the sunset… read more
As fotos retratam exatamente como é o lugar, mas é impossível transmitir a energia positiva e o acolhimento que tivemos!
Maria, família, Steff, Hugo, Bert, Marron e todos os que cruzaram nosso caminho neste período, nossa imensa… read more
And the campsite is located in a spectacular landscape where I felt very well at ease and at home, so peacefull.
The company of nice people like Stephany and Eyou makes it, together with the 3 dogs and 4 cats, a heaven on earth
Would… read more
They are young but very motivated and responsible in everything they do.
No job was to much for them. Especially Noah was a huge help in the construction of the roofs of the wooden houses.
And we already miss the giggling of Isabel!!!
I can recommend… read more
He is very easy going, adapts to the situation, a concious and mature young man, we had very interesting conversations.
He is also very skilled and does his work with great responsibility.
I wanted to stay for 2 weeks and ended up staying 3. It was my first Workaway experience, but it couldn't have been better. Mieke and her family made me feel like home and integrated me in their daily life (they took me even twice to play football with them and other local people). And the animals... I was… read more
He is very easy going, a man that adapts to the situation and doesn't have high demands, I like his calm energy.
He is very good company, we always have nice and interesting conversations and a good laugh.
Roel does his work very independent and you… read more
For my tasks I was tending the oh-so amazing herb garden,… read more
It clicked on all levels.
Antonio and Camilla are very friendly, possitive people that take on all the tasks with big responsibility.
They work as if it is for themselves and that is very nice as a host, you can leave it in their capable hands… read more
Thanks for giving me this opportunity to work here and to enjoy all your kindness.
Initially I booked 2 weeks but at the end it became effectively 5,5 weeks and an additional 3,5 weeks in which Mieke took care of my dog and campervan whilst I flew to Indonesia.
Due to the fires and the coming autumn, there was lot of cleaning to be… read more
Actually i arrived a week to early and got there with a unexpected friend with me what was no problem at all for Mieke my lovely host.
Mieke picked us up in the next town from the bus station. I exactly… read more
I was lucky enough to be able to house sit for Joost and Conny whilst they had a well deserved christmas break. I had a very relaxing and enjoyable time looking after their horse, 4 dogs and 2 cats.
Their quinta and campsite is beautiful and the facilities are excellent. The surrounding area is great for visiting and especially walking,… read more
We had an amazing experience.
Our room was really spacious and had the biggest double bed I have ever seen, Upstairs above the bar.
The work was cleaning in the morning and then helping with the food preparations in the evening.
Joost, Connie, Matte & Seth were fantastic hosts and… read more
It wasn’t a lot of work, we had to lay the table, clean the kitchen and the bar, all this was taking just 5 hours – 3 hours in the morning and 2 at the evening. Then we were free and did everything we wanted. Thank very much to Isabel and Silvia. It was awesome to meet them! They are… read more
Hope one day to go back again!
Well what can I say... Second time here! I had even better time than the last year! If you like nature, nice people, calm… read more
hope to see you again this year
Paul x
