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29 May 2022
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Description
We grow organic diverse crops and trees. Current projects:
- Organic self grown and processed tobacco.
- 450 grape vines
- Polytunnels with hydroponics, greenhouses and hugel beds
- Tropical fruit and exotic species like cocoa, banana, palm trees, flowers
- Larger scale production of vegetables and herbs.
Work with Peer, a very experienced all round professional that does and knows more than meets the eye.
Learn construction, farming, farm holding, and generally anything you can imagine.
Peer is following and always happy to hear suggestions regarding organic growing and permaculture ways.
Sleep inside his beautiful wooden house, a tent or your own vehicle. Other building projects are ongoing for accommodation. He manages a beautiful land near the picturesque village of Monsanto, with a stunning view of the mountains.
Very peaceful and fully offgrid. 3.5km from nearest village. Own transport preferable but not essential. Good access for large and small vehicles, plenty of parking for a camper or live in vehicle.
People are welcome anytime of the year and there is always something to be learned and to be done.
Many cats! Also sheep all around the farm, so dogs must be fully controlled at all times to prevent any issues with the neighbours. Like to just take care of the pets, work on the land, and help keep the house running, Peer and the animals will be delighted.
Bem vindo!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
Working in the organic Tobacco field, can learn a lot of how to grow tobacco, from the first seed to big fields. Also a permaculture garden and hydroponics, so people can learn how to build a permaculture garden. Ongoing construction project so help includes roofing, plumbing, electrics, floor laying etc.
Since we construct everything ourselves, we have some experience in construction!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Dutch, English, Spanish, German, Flemish spoken
Accommodation
Wooden house, tent or camper van parking space.
What else ...
Volunteers can go hiking, cycling, or just relax with the beautiful surroundings.
Monsanto is very close by. Public transport to Idanha-a-Nova (BOOM) or Castelo Branco available.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
NOS wifi dongle with reasonable high speed connection. Free wifi in Monsanto. Digital nomad in residence with 25 years online experience.
Space for parking camper vans
7tonner already parked here, Good access.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
