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Beschreibung
We are building a FabLab within a farm as a non-commercial, not-for-profit initiative. We aim to foster a community of thinkers, artists, makers, and farmers who can learn, create, and share technology to enhance everyone's lives. This is not a business but a community project, and we operate entirely on a voluntary basis.
At the moment, we are finishing renovating a ruin and constructing a vermicompost toilet, along with all the accompanying amenities, such as a compost tank, shower, we are also planning to build another treehouse or a hobit house.
Our 22-hectare farm is situated in the picturesque western Algarve region of southern Portugal, surrounded by stunning beaches and quaint villages. Though secluded, it is just a short drive from the nearest village, Barão de São João.
Our project seamlessly blends low and high-tech elements. Initiated on a long-abandoned farm, we are building everything from the ground up. I began constructing the farm's infrastructure in late 2016, from roads and lakes (for rainwater collection), to renovating the ruin, setting up lab machines, and establishing a solar grid. We are mostly off-grid, but still rely on purchased gas for cooking.
The idea is to farm with help of tech, or to tech with help of the farm :-). We aim to create a space where thinkers, artists, makers, and farmers can learn, create, and share technology to enhance everyone's lives. The lab will cater to a diverse range of individuals, from farmers and artists to inventors, surfers, and hackers.
We are a family of five with two girls and a boy. Our farm is home to four dogs, three cats, and happy chickens, all coexisting harmoniously!
With so many tasks and areas to cover at the moment, you'll certainly find something that aligns with your interests. And if you'd like to explore new areas, you are more than welcome.
Please note: Arrivals should preferably be on Mondays during daytime. We do not accept arrivals on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Upon arrival, we will show you the farm and ask you to sign a form with emergency information and acknowledgment of some of our rules. If you would like to see the form ahead of time, you can request it and we will forward it to you.
Winter in the Algarve typically features warm daytime temperatures, but it can be cold and rainy for days, interspersed with sunny afternoons and rainy nights. The weather can be somewhat unpredictable, but temperatures never drop below 8 degrees Celsius. Be sure to bring boots, work gloves, and a raincoat.
Food: We do not supply food.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
Interessengebiete
Technik
Nachhaltigkeit
Selbstentwicklung
Gärtnern
Tischlerarbeiten
Wassersport
Segeln / Boote
Natur
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Learn about digital fabrication while helping to build an environment that benefits the surrounding community. We will explore both traditional and innovative construction techniques. Imagine combining adobe with 3D printing or creating your own surfboard.
Arbeit
The help we need covers a wide range of tasks:
- Woodworking
- Mechanical work
- Programming
- 3D design
- Architectural design
- Setting up pumps and helping build machines
- Renovating the ruin using traditional methods
- Agriculture, planting experimental and traditional crops
- Setting up our website
- Building accommodations for helpers and guests of the lab
- Piling firewood
Please do not apply if you are uncertain about our place or the duration of your stay. Short, interrupted stays can disrupt the experience for other volunteers and our routine, as we invest significant energy into each new person.
If you are looking to stay with us while searching for a job and need a place to stay, please do not apply unless you can commit to a minimum of 2 weeks. Again, interrupted stays can disrupt our routine.
The Farm may not be suitable for everyone, as some of our installations are simple and rudimentary. Keep in mind that we are in a constant process of improvement and started from scratch.
At the moment, our focus is on the house and general infrastructure.
Ongoing projects include making solar panels for water heating, completing the lab setup, building a toilet and shower, improving lab machines, planting vegetables and fruit trees, and feeding farm animals, among others.
I have built a milling CNC, 3D printers, and laser cutters, and plan to use these machines to assist in building various projects. Additionally, it is my intention to document each process and release the information online.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Spanisch: Fließend
Portugiesisch: Fließend
Chinesisch (Mandarin): Grundkenntnisse
Unterkunft
We offer comfortable a caravan and 6-meter bell tents. Guests with their own camper vans are also welcome. Our facilities include a compost toilet, an earthworm compost flushing toilet, a sink, and hot showers. For families traveling with children, we kindly require the use of a camper van, as our sleeping arrangements are communal and shared with other adults.
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When volunteering with us, please keep the following points in mind regarding sleep, food, work, waste, and other aspects:
- Expectations: Enjoy beautiful views, a quiet and peaceful setting, physical labor, dirty hands, and the opportunity to use your skills.
- Food: We may occasionally host a BBQ or pizza party, but you are responsible for supplying your own ingredients and cooking for other meals. You are expected to rinse and wash your dishes and cook in rotation with others.
- Leisure: Experience surfing and great weather most of the year, charming small villages, and numerous biking and walking trails in the area.
Work Commitment: Our work arrangement requires 3 hours of focused work per day, 5 days a week, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This mainly includes tasks related to farm infrastructure, renovation projects, agricultural activities, and tech-based work. It's crucial to note that daily responsibilities such as personal and communal area cleaning, meal preparation, firewood gathering, as well as personal projects, self-learning, and participating or leading workshops do NOT count towards these work hours. These are part of communal living and personal growth, which we highly encourage outside of the assigned work hours. When departing, we kindly ask all guests to clean their living space, and bring back borrowed items.
- Vegetable garden: You are welcome to take what you need from our garden, but our variety is limited, so you may need to supplement with additional vegetables.
- Waste: We separate some waste, so please place leftover food in the compost bathtub.
- Smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside the caravan and house. Be aware that cigarettes can cause wildfires, which is a significant concern, especially during summer months.
- Drugs: We do not judge personal choices but ask that no drugs be brought onto the farm.
- Accommodation: Guests will stay in a caravan or tent. The caravan is quite new and can comfortably accommodate a couple and two singles (in a double bed and bunk bed). You may have to share the caravan or tent with other males and/or females. Please keep it clean, organized, and well-maintained.
- Personal hygiene: We provide an outside flushing worm compost toilet, a compost toilet, a sink, and hot showers. Bring your own towel, sunscreen, and biodegradable shampoo/soap, as we strive to be as sustainable as possible.
- Travel and transportation: We recommend coming by car or renting a scooter in Lagos. We can often give rides, as we frequently travel to town and surrounding areas. Barão de São João village is a 5-minute drive or 30-minute walk (2 km) away, offering bars and restaurants. A bus stop is 4 minutes away by car, connecting you to Lagos, where the nearest train station and supermarkets are located. If you arrive at Faro Airport, you can take a bus or train to Lagos, and we can meet at the station.
- Our pets: We have 3 cats and 4 dogs, including one large dog that loves to play. If you dislike, fear, or are allergic to large dogs, or are uncomfortable around them, please do not apply.
Etwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
Our work schedule, with just 3 hours a day, is ideal for digital nomads, as it allows volunteers to focus on their paid work or engage in tourism activities. However, our internet connection is a mobile internet (4G router) that can't be guaranteed 24/7, so if you rely on the internet for income, we recommend investing in a local 4G internet plan.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Guests are invited to bring their camper vans, as we have plenty of space to accommodate them. Please be aware that we are unable to provide electrical hookups due to our commitment to living off-grid and relying solely on solar energy.
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A great host in a great location, I highly recommend.
His family is very kind (as well as the dogs and the cats) and I felt that I learned a lot of things in his company.
If you are interested in low tech alternatives and discovering homemade machines, then this is the place for you.
The surroundings are very… read more
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A great host in a great location, I highly recommend.
His family is very kind (as well as the dogs and the cats) and I felt that I learned a lot of things in his company.
If you are interested in low tech alternatives and discovering homemade machines, then this is the place for you.
The surroundings are very… read more
Thank you for everything!
If you are staying for a while I'd definitely recommend buying/hiring a bike to get into the local village and Lagos.
I would highly recommend this Workaway if you a a practical and outdoor person… read more
Moreover you'll have the opportunity to help in the fablab, the laboratory hosted in refurbished containers with lots of tools and machines to tackle a big variety of… read more
We stayed in a caravan, just… read more
Thanks Clementine and have great travels.
They are nice hosts (Lucio and Nathalia), I know I haven't been easy to manage and that sometimes I could have been disrespectful but it wasn't on purpose.
And even with that, they made my experience one of the most unforgettable things I've done. And for that thank you!
If… read more
In terms of work, Lucio has so much experience and knowledge, so although we worked in fields that are familiar to us, we still learned new things every day.
The vibes at the farm… read more
I feel like there is something to do for all levels of skills. And much to learn.
Being able to manage yourself is a plus, but I feel like there many workawayers there as well which could guide you along.
Luccio is extremely… read more
Lucio… read more
Lucio has many different projects where you can bring in the skills you have or the ones you want to improve. We created a map (geoinformationsystem) of his farm, did gardening work and some woodwork for a dinner table. We improved our skills with woodworking… read more
I spend 2 months there and in hindsight I dont regret a single moment. There were tough times for sure, living with other Workawayers, cooking and managing the… read more
The farm is a nice place where you can help Lucio doing interesting and various projects and improving your DIY skills (… read more
I really enjoyed the valley around the farm, the scenery is very beautiful! The surroundings are very nice for hiking as well.
Lucio’s project appears to be such a promising Ark for the future! The entire place is made… read more
lucio always has an open ear for volunteer's suggentions and concerns and involves everyone in his planning… read more
During my stay of about three weeks, I was able to work on a fun project at the farm. I gained a lot of practical experience and even got to upgrade my van.
I had a wonderful time together with the other… read more
I was able to help design and build on various projects at different stages, including the treehouse, outdoor kitchen, churrasqueira and outdoor bathroom. The FabFarm was the… read more
The Farm is an amazing project. It is in the beginning stages, and there are so many things to do. You have the farm, a place to reconnect with nature, to learn what is quality of life such as… read more
He is a hard worker and will work until he completes the task he is set to do daily.
He knows how to fix things and needs little or no instruction. When setting up the electric fence for the pigs he broke one expensive multimeter by trying measuring… read more
My stay on the farm was great. The family is absolutely lovely and do everything they can to look after you. A decent amount of work is expected but the hours/methods of doing it are very flexible.
The farm is about a 15… read more
have safe travels Scott.
Lucio has a a really unique project going on. I highly encourage you to get involved if you want to learn new skills and be part of something that will… read more
With so many projects that need doing, there are jobs to interest anyone and I thoroughly enjoyed the work. There are many skills to be learned here!
I spent my off time exploring Lagos and… read more
Wether you are interested in technical stuff like for example 3D printing or typical farm jobs like taking care of the plants and animals - there will always be something to do (and to learn).
The land is very beautiful and the whole family is totally… read more
