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Description
I am a Portuguese living with our two kids Tilda and Ivo at a wonderful place close to Porto.
Architect born in Porto, I lived and work in Paris and Berlin for 10 years. Together with my family we decided to dive into a new adventure here developing a life project.
With plenties of ideas in our minds we would love to make projects and workshops happen in the future related to craftsmanship, food and art, mind and nature, quality education and social equality.
In the search of tradicional simple and respectful ways of construction I am renovating the barns and the land; constructing all kind of small structures, garden cabins, chicken coops, fences, etc.
An artist residence (starting in spring 2025) and permaculture project is being implemented on our land and any help and knowledge on that field would be very interesting and helpful for us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Yoga / Wellness
Dancing
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Nature
Cycling
Camping
Beach
Charity work
Culture
Events & social
Farming
Movies & TV
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Sustainability
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we are about to build a project there and there is still plenty of space for new ideas and exchange.
We are open-minded and curious to hear other peoples opinions.
With us you can practice your German and Portuguese but we speak French and English as well.
We love to share and to have food together and to spend the evening with some wine around good conversations.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There is plenty of stuff to do in the garden, that we would like to be a permaculture / forest garden in the future. There is always something to do for our animals (sheeps, Pot-bellied pigs, gooses, chicken, ducks, cats, dog). The vegetable garden needs to cared, trees planting and pruning, water pond, etc
Also there is a lot of building and DIY work to do around the house and the barns. We are renovating the existing buildings with traditional materials and deep respect on the old techniques.
Everybody who wants to is invited to cook while cleaning is a job for the whole team.
Helping around the house / maintenance works are also a part of the tasks.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis 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 have lots of space and nice rooms in our house. You will have your privat room. Probably the bathroom will be shared (depending on how the construction in the house is advancing).
Our charming traditional countryside house is some ways simple. So we heat the kitchen in the winter with wood. But we also do have some gas heaters for the rooms.
What else ...
We live in a typical Portuguese village 15 minutes from the sea and 30 minutes from the center of Porto. There is public transport you can use to discover the area and to go to the beach, to Porto or Vila do Conde.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a very good and strong internet signal.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
yes, but this needs to be talked about
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I kept developing my gardening (permaculture) skills, work organization, and enjoyed the area : the village and cities around.
Nothing but… read more
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I kept developing my gardening (permaculture) skills, work organization, and enjoyed the area : the village and cities around.
Nothing but… read more
Bártolo of course… read more
The long term project is for a cultural space where creatives can come and share ideas, something I was pleased to be involved in.
Whilst there I was helping with the conversion of one of the barns into accommodation. This… read more
Bártolos project is very inspirational and we were really happy to be a part of it :)
I especially enjoyed the late night candle light dinners and barbecues!
Thank you for the great time and I hope to come back to Orto and its permaculture garden🌿
She is a true force of nature, full of love and energy.
She was with us for more than 2 months, and was a great help with the kids, with whom they had a strong connection, helping with the garden, plants and animals. Always ready to help and was very proactive.
Our doors will be always open to welcome Maria… read more
After a first time, he came back for a seconds period.
He is a vet organized person, and wonderfull the housekeeper task!
Helped with the kids, farm work, animals, and welcoming 15persom group workshop, with cleaning, breakfast, cooking and a great smile!
He is a vet sweet and calm… read more
I spent 3 weeks enjoying the tasks, the land and the life chats with Bartolo and all the lovely people I met during my stay. I spent large amounts of my time feeding the animals, collecting fruits and vegetables and gardening/yard tasks. Bartolo was always flexible in finding tasks on… read more
The place was quite close to the metro by uber so I visited Porto many times too!
Marina is a very reliable person. She was always there when we needed her and at the same time she is independent and respectful. We absolutely recommend… read more
Cynthia and Dan are very reliable people, independent,… read more
