Rediscover yoga and serenity, and help in my small organic garden overlooking the Santa Rita beach, Portugal

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  Beschreibung

  Hello!
  My name is Mena, and for thirty years I have lived on this peaceful terrace overlooking Santa Rita beach (Portugal). There is no grid electricity or gas—only a well for water and a few solar panels that I had installed at the beginning. I built every wooden cabin with my own hands, hiding them among the greenery. I protect this land and live in harmony with it. We host friends from all over the world and we enjoy surf or yoga. It’s just me and my son, who helps me keep this place separate from modern life.
  We have a couple of tents that we share and some people from all over the world come to enjoy the view and their time off during the holidays. It is my job to manage summer bookings and handle all kinds of request and need of my guests. I run myself this business which is not related to workaway :)
  
  This is a place with strong energy and is not easy to live in: every comfort must be created and rediscovered. We prepare meals that truly nourish and help people reconnect with a part of themselves.
  
  For over thirty years, I studied yoga in India, and now I run this small yoga and meditation retreat where visitors can slow down, practice yoga, and reconnect with nature. I live here alone, tending my small organic vegetable garden every day. I don’t have any permanent pets, but someday I would like to have some.
  
  This place is reserved for independent people who seek an authentic adventure in close contact with the planet—where manual work becomes a form of meditation.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Vegetarier / Veganer

  

  Kultur

  

  Haustiere

  

  Leben im Camper-Van

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Architektur

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Musik

  

  Sprachen

  

  Fotografie

  

  Darstellende Künste

  

  Zeichnen & Malen

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Tiere

  

  Erlebnissportarten

  

  Wandern

  

  Strand

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Natur

  

  Camping
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  True cultural exchange happens every day as we work together in the garden, share meals, and practice yoga outdoors. Every activity, from harvesting herbs to sharing a meal, to walking together on the beach, is an opportunity to learn from each other, build genuine connections, and celebrate the richness of our differences.

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  Arbeit

  If you choose to stay here the tasks I will need you to do will require about 5 hours a day and 5 days a week.
  
  The help I need essentially involves care of the garden and orchard, as well as the cleaning and organizing of common areas and help in the kitchen. If you feel like you're a handy person, your help will certainly be appreciated in need of small repairs of furnitures and existing facilities. Last but not least, your artistic drive will undoubtedly be an added value. Every year we dedicate ourselves to embellishing and enriching this peaceful place with paintings and drawings, artistic creations and details which add character and personality to this nature reserve where travellers and young explorers can leave their mark.

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Italienisch: Fließend
  Portugiesisch: Fließend
  Englisch: Gute Kenntnisse
  Französisch: Grundkenntnisse

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  Unterkunft

  • Where You Will Sleep:
  You will stay in a comfortable cotton tent (one-and-a-half-person mattress, cotton sheets, and blankets). When available, you might sleep in a small wooden cabin.
  Note: There is no grid electricity; we will use a few solar-powered lights in the evening. At night and in winter, you’ll need warm blankets and clothes.
  
  • Bathrooms and Showers:
  We have regular bathrooms (cold water) and compost toilets, all built of wood. The shower is almost always cold, but you can heat water on the stove if you prefer warm water.
  
  • Kitchen and Meals:
  
  I prepare three meals a day using produce from my garden and, when possible, fish freshly caught by a friend’s kayak.
  
  The kitchen is in a shared space near the garden. You are welcome to chop vegetables or mix flavors when we cook.
  
  Meals
  • Breakfast:
  
  Homemade bread
  
  Homemade jams
  
  Fresh fruit
  
  Herbal teas made with herbs from our garden
  
  Eggs (when available)
  
  • Lunch:
  
  A warm soup or a hearty salad with legumes and seasonal vegetables
  
  Pasta, rice, or grains
  
  • Dinner:
  
  A single-dish meal based on vegetable curry, stewed vegetables, and brown rice, inspired by Indian, Italian, and Portuguese cuisine
  
  We all eat together around a long wooden table: it’s a time for sharing, conversation, and laughter. If you have dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.), let me know in advance and I will do my best to accommodate you.

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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

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