Learning new skills and spending days in the middle of nature in Portalegre, Portugal

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  Description

  Note : We are also Open for families, joining longterm, living in the Project!!
  
  
  We are a family with four kids , aged between 4 and 12 and living the off grid life between cork-oaks and olives, in the middle of the beautiful Serra da São Mamede.
  
  Before we settled we used to travel a lot and are loving it to meet and welcome new people here :)
  
  Our aim is to live environmentally sustainable, self-sufficient and reduce our footprint as much as possible. We´re slowly creating a permaculture foodforest, experimenting with syntropical/agroforestry systems and trying to convert our land into a healthy and peaceful ecosystem.
  That's being said, our second aim is to welcome travelling people and worldschooling families from all over the world - that's why they're normally even more younger and older humans around, which makes it really alive and diverse!
  
  So if you are enjoying spending your days in the middle of nature, getting your hands dirty, feeling happy and fulfilled in the evening, being creative and independent or want to learn new skills - no matter if it's using carpentry tools, permaculture and plants knowledge or natural building technics - this is your chance !
  
  We are a homeschooling our kids, so you need to be aware that there are always kids around. We´re trying to communicate and live together in a respectful and mindful way, attach to the needs of everyone. That means at some days we´re working more and some days less.
  
  That means that we´re not only focused on people who are good handicrafters and gardeners - we are very happy if you like to share your passions, do some creative projects or teaching your favourite music instrument.
  
  If you want, you can take part in our daily life and routine, meeting other alternative people and families from the region.
  
  Because of the sometimes busy and chaotic big family life it´s needed that you´re able to think, act and work independently and don´t mind to be on your own sometimes.
  
  Our property is located near a very small rural portuguese village, which you can easily reach by bike within 5min. There are two small supermarkets, a bakery and a few cafes with free wifi where you´ll find all the basic things you need. To reach the nearby big lake, which is really great to swim and take a break, you´ll need about 20mins by bike.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Van life

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Books

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will be able to fully dive and experience the off grid farming life in rural portugal! We are happy share with you all our knowledge about permaculture farming, composting, gardening - using different technices!
  Also you will be able to learn about alternative building technices, such as building with wood, clay and strow - and at the moment about jurtbuilding as well.
  Also the region has many to offer - there are old medieval towns, wonderful hiking and biking tracks, several lakes and rivers to swim in.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  During the upcoming weeks there are the summer veggies which want to be planted and cared of, trees want to be watered and we will continue with clay work on our recycled greenhouse.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Portuguese: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are always happy to practice more portuguese - but every other language as well :)
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  Accommodation

  We are able to offer a caravan with space for two adults (additional two kids are possible too), with a small kitchen and sitting area.
  If you like, there is always space to stay with your tent or with your camper as well.

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  What else ...

  It´s possible to arrive via puplic transport in Nisa or Castelo de Vide

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  You are welcome to work on your own online projects, but we cannot offer a stable wifi connection. If you need help or having questions, don´t hesitate to ask !

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is space for campers and vans until the length of 8m. There is solar energy and water (no drinking water) as well.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  In general every pet is fine , but please ask and conact us before

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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