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Join our regenerative community project in the Serra da São Mamede, Portugal

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Note : We are also open for families, joining longterm - living on the farm!

    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!

    One big aim of the project is to regenerate soil, live environmentally sustainable and reach self-sufficiency in more more parts of the farm. Since six years we are about to reforest a big part of the land, planted a foodforest, are experimenting with syntropical and 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! Like this you are able to experience all year round, even if it's temporary, a glimpse of community life.
    As our kids, and most time the kid's from the other families as well, are homeschooled be aware that the farm life is quite lively.

    Finally there are still so many ideas in our heads to develop and make this place every day a bit nicer - that's why we are very happy about every enthusiastic hand which wants to support and create with us.

    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 !

    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.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Sustainability
    Self development
    Farming
    Plant care
    Music
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Drawing & painting
    Books
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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!
    As well 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, like Castelo de Vide and Marvão, wonderful hiking and biking tracks, several lakes and rivers to swim in. If possible we are always happy to give you a lift !

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    There's always a variety of different tasks to choose from. As well you are very welcome to leave your personal note in a project!
    During the upcoming weeks there's a good mixture of gardening, care of the farm in general and clay tasks waiting to us .

  • 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 :)

  • Accommodation

    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.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    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.

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

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    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 !

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is space for campers and vans until the length of around 8,5m. There is solar energy and water (no drinking water) as well.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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