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Help with dog walks, gardening and house in Alentejo, Portugal

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    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: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We have confortable rooms, linin and towels included, 3 bathrooms, hot water, TV, internet

  • What else ...

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 892232616573

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