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We are a patchwork family: Gaisma, Jörg and my daughter Laira.
We decided 2009 to leave Berlin and start a new life in Portugal. On the property, I bought already 1998, when I was pregnant with my daughter. Step by step, we created our little paradise by planting trees, flowers and make the gardening.
We rebuilded the old clay house. Now it is a modern, comfortable country house located in the heart of nature in the "Serra do Cao". A small lake invites you to swim on warm days. Through our idyllic valley flows a spring stream and the hidden jungle pool invites you for a jump into the cold, refreshing water. A spectacular view over the mountains can be seen whilst hiking.
During the summer we are renting rooms we need help in the garden to keep the property nice. woodwork, painting,...
We own a dog hostel and a dog school sometimes we need help for dogwalks.
Jörg and me are passionate cooks, we would love to sit with you at our big table with a great meal and a nice glass of wine, celebrating our new friendship.
We speak German, English, Portugese and Latvian.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The workawayers are like a part of our family. They can learn about dog training, gardening, painting, handcrafting,...
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have a smal eco farm and need help to cut high grass and blackberrys, planting, take care of the garden and feeding chickens. Picking up the olives in Oct.. To make orange jam in May. Painting and renovating the house.
Go on walks with the hostel dogs.Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Latvian (Lettish): Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: 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
We have confortable rooms, linin and towels included, 3 bathrooms, hot water, TV, internet
What else ...
The next beach is Zambujera do mar 25 km, Barragem de SantaClara 20 km, S. Teotonio 20 km, Saboia 15 km
At the weekends we can go for an excurson to the beach or a canoe trip and relax,....A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
Marcel is very good with tools like he is a carpinter and Ana is also very talented to give him a hand. They are a good team and work very well together.
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Everyday, we got warm great food (they both are really good in cooking).
On top we could use their well equipped kitchen anytime we wanted.
The work was really relaxed, we helped out at the Dog-Hotel with some walks,… read more
Jeder Zeit wieder!
Wenn es ginge würde ich ihn anstatt 5 die doppelte Menge an Sternen geben, die hat er jedenfalls verdient.
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Marcel is very good with tools like he is a carpinter and Ana is also very talented to give him a hand. They are a good team and work very well together.
… read more
Everyday, we got warm great food (they both are really good in cooking).
On top we could use their well equipped kitchen anytime we wanted.
The work was really relaxed, we helped out at the Dog-Hotel with some walks,… read more
Jeder Zeit wieder!
Wenn es ginge würde ich ihn anstatt 5 die doppelte Menge an Sternen geben, die hat er jedenfalls verdient.
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Total super klasse!
.Die Kommunikation war schnell und unkompliziert und sie war sehr zuverlässig und konnte gleich anfangen. Sie arbeitet selbsständig, organisiert und animiert. Sie hat hier auch den nächsten Worker eingearbeitet weil ich selber krank war. Ich kann Frieda besten Herzens weiter empfehlen. Meine Tür steht für… read more
Danke liebe Alex für alles ❤
Thank you Gaisma, Jörg and Vojta for the nice time!
I spent two weeks at their place and helped with painting, cleaning and walking some dogs.
In my free time I enjoyed the sun at the lake, read a book or we watched a movie together.
I felt like home from the first second - All of them are lovely people with an… read more
He spent 5 weeks on our property, helped us to build a terrace and cleaned the property out of high grass and blackberees. He is experienced to work with a trimmer and even with a chain saw.
I can recommend him highly!
He is realy a amazing worker and very sympathyc !
I'm super happy about his help and great work.
I can recommend them highly!
Super great workers....good chefs...
We've spent a fantastic time together, building a terrace cleaning out the property of blackberrys...
I like to give them a extra star instead of five I'll give them six...
I hope to see them again...
Gaisma and the family were so kind and welcoming, and always rewarding me with delicious meals and great conversation.
I always had a variety of jobs to do, so I never felt bored and now I have… read more
He´s an excelent chef, prepared such good meals! We have had such a lot of fun all together!
He worked in the garden and helped us to build a bathroom for our guest house!
Hope to see him again!
Thank you Martin!