Join an off-grid community permaculture farm in the beautiful São João Da Serra, Portugal

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  Beschreibung

  Hi, I’m Sebastian.
  
  I recently took over this beautiful 3-hectare quinta in the Magic Mountains of central Portugal, continuing its story while gradually shaping it into a place of regeneration, simplicity, and connection.
  
  The land rests in a powerful landscape with clean mountain water, the crystal-clear Teixeira River just a short walk away, and a landscape full of potential. While the soil is currently in a phase of recovery after years of neglect, it is slowly coming back to life through regenerative practices and patient stewardship. Every season brings new signs of resilience and renewal.
  
  My vision is to create a small, heart-centered sanctuary rooted in permaculture and regenerative practices. I’m exploring approaches such as syntropic agroforestry, learning how ecosystems thrive through cooperation rather than control. The goal isn’t just to cultivate food, but to restore healthy soil, increase biodiversity, and create an abundant landscape that supports both people and wildlife.
  
  This is intentionally a small-scale project. I’m looking for just a few self-aware, responsible people at a time—individuals who enjoy taking initiative, caring for shared spaces, and contributing with respect and presence. It’s less about numbers and more about creating the right atmosphere.
  
  Over time, I hope to develop spaces for gathering, meditation, creativity, and quiet reflection—places where stone, soil, and intention come together naturally.
  
  Life here is simple: slow mornings, shared meals, hands in the earth, swims in the river, and evenings under the stars. Along our private stretch of river, social nudity is accepted for those who are comfortable with it, while everyone’s personal boundaries and preferences are always respected.
  
  For those interested in staying longer, there is also the possibility of a long-term stay in a caravan on the property, depending on availability and whether it feels like a good mutual fit.
  
  I’m still learning every day, and the land continues to teach me patience, humility, and devotion. This project is as much about restoring the ecosystem as it is about rediscovering a slower, more intentional way of living.
  
  If you feel inspired by regenerative living and would like to help co-create something grounded, beautiful, and meaningful, perhaps our paths are meant to cross.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten

  Haus- & Haustiersitting
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Astronomie

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Haustiere

  

  Leben im Camper-Van

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Tiere

  

  Mannschaftssportarten

  

  Wandern

  

  Camping

  

  Radfahren

  

  Technik

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Musik

  

  Fotografie

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Natur

  

  Gebirge
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  UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

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  Was ist das?
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Volunteers will learn skills around growing food & foraging edible plants on the land, simple traditional irrigation systems, simple forest management with focus on reintroduction of native species. My aim will be to show you around this beautiful area, to stunning river swimming spots and view points. The area is rich in a diverse expat community who are regularly hosting meet ups, festivals and gatherings. You will have opportunities to connect with like minded individuals.

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  Arbeit

  We are learning every day and would love some help with the project as there is lots to do:
  
  - Caring for the land
  - Growing and caring for plants for food and medicine
  - Expanding the irrigation system
  - Land clearing for fire protection and introduction of more beneficial species
  - Eco construction and diy tasks of existing stone structures, using materials on the land eg. eucalyptus.
  - Traditional building techniques including clay
  
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  - Growing and caring for plants for food and medicine
  - Cooking
  - General diy on the land
  - Reforesting the land for native species
  
  Specific skills such as carpentry, building etc would be great but not needed. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and share your ideas will be so welcome.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Niederländisch: Fließend
  Deutsch: Gute Kenntnisse
  Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  I am a native dutch speaker who would like to learn European Portugese.
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  Unterkunft

  Accomodation will be either inside a dry and recently re-roofed building or on the land in tents (depending on bed availability), or bring your campervan and park up.
  
  Please note conditions are basic, there are two outdoor (covered) compost toilets and volunteers must channel their inner Wim Hoff as currently the shower is outside and cold but pure from spring water. However there is a wood fired outdoor bath, should a nice relaxing bath be needed.
  
  There is a shared communal kitchen and lounge area where you can make food, make a hot drink and chill out. The space has some instruments such as guitar.
  
  In exchange for your help you will be provided with 3 meals daily, 7 days a week (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and everyone will share cooking duties. If you cook this will be taken off your daily help hours.
  
  Meals are simple, healthy and nutritious veggie dishes, using as many fresh produce from the farm as seasonally possible.

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  Was noch ...

  The farm is around 25 minutres from Oliveira de frades, 30 minutes from São pedro du sul (easy bus connections from Porto) and 1h20 from Porto.
  
  On your time off there are hiking trails, river swimming spots, and a village close by which has a café and a pretty town square.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  mehr als zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

  Steffie

  Charly

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