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30 May 2017
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Description
We are a couple who have settled in the estrella mountains in Portugal. For many years we have been traveling living working chilling throughout Europe and Asia. Now we are creating our own guest house minus the house.For acomodation we will use canvas tipis and yurts.There is no cement here we are with nature.We have 2 hectares of ecological reserve land in an uninhabited valley that time forgot.we are creating a place where people can come and chill out off grid and sustainable within nature.
In the future there will be solar electricity,wood fired bath and shower,sand bag steam room,a natural pool and organic food from the land.
Reusing recycling and using local natural materials where ever possible is an aim to lower our footprint.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Animal Care
Art Projects
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Projects involving children
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Help
Hi we are looking for some lovely helpers who are into nature and will have a go at working hard and laughing lots. we are in the final stages of getting our place ready to launch this summer as an off grid eco retreat.
we still have loads to do and would love some people who are not afraid to muck in and get on with whatever comes up.we need to construct more showers, and a new loo ,so expirience in eco building would be great if not you will learn on the job.
drop me a line if you are interested i will get back to you asap.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Sami: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Accommodation
Camper van
On site facilities. We have a compost loo wood fierd bath and shower all out doors.
food is mainly vegetarian but some fish ocasionally,turns taken cooking and washing up.
What else ...
We invite fun hard working self motivated have a go people.length of stay is a minimum 2 weeks long term is welcome when we get on well. Skilled and unskilled welcome, we our selvs are making it up as we go.the nearest village is a kilometer away and has basic shop wifi internet and bar.the river alva is close to the village for a swim. we go to town weekly and you are welcome to come for the ride and if its hot we may well shoot off for a swim in the afternoon.
Please bring:sense of humor,torch sleeping bag work clothes and footware,euro health card and travel insurance,books ,solar gadgets and a lust for life.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
varied max 25 hours a week
Feedback (3)
They have given above and beyond what could ever be expected of volunteers, working long and random hours with such a positive attitude, as we were on a tight time frame to achieve things.with these guys help, we have done it the seemingly impossible.
within a day… read more
As a family they are a delight to be around,and as volunteers they are highly productive.
All work was undertaken as if it was for themselves on their own land,and done with love and exactingly high standerds.
They were totally competent to either be given a task or to… read more
With all the dogs, cats and goats it is definitely not boring there. Wish you all the best in your project and see you again some day :o)
Feedback
They have given above and beyond what could ever be expected of volunteers, working long and random hours with such a positive attitude, as we were on a tight time frame to achieve things.with these guys help, we have done it the seemingly impossible.
within a day… read more
As a family they are a delight to be around,and as volunteers they are highly productive.
All work was undertaken as if it was for themselves on their own land,and done with love and exactingly high standerds.
They were totally competent to either be given a task or to… read more
With all the dogs, cats and goats it is definitely not boring there. Wish you all the best in your project and see you again some day :o)
