Help us build our food garden and explore the area in Avô, Portugal

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  Description

  HELLO!! We, Cami and Iain, moved to Portugal 5 years ago on a whim, spending all our long-saved travelling money to buy this piece of land with 200 dead blackened trees, a burned out Toyota, and a ruin with four walls and not much else. Today the place is transformed - we've built what we consider to be an awesome life here, we have a beautiful house with a balcony that has THE BEST views, a community of like-minded people, and enough free time to enjoy ourselves and get creative.
  
  We are an outgoing British couple in our thirties, living on a small holding in the hills of rural Portugal with our 1 year old Reuben. We get hyped up by working through our to do list and we love taking the piss out of each other in good old fashioned British style. We love to chat, cook vegetarian delights, dance to old school reggae tunes, relax round the campfire and play the odd excitable game of Dobble. If we sound like your cuppa tea please get in touch!
  
  Note we welcome people of all backgrounds, that includes ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability. This means we expect our guests to be open-minded and treat everyone here with respect :)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Camping

  

  Hiking

  

  Mountain

  

  Nature

  

  Carpentry

  

  Gardening

  

  Plant care

  

  Farming

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Vegetarian or vegan
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We will show you around the area and introduce you to our neighbours. You will learn about the amazing quality of life out here and how affordable land is. Many people visit the area and end up buying their own little piece of this lovely place!
  
  Our smallholding is set in a stunning valley full of historical ruins, olive groves and regenerating land.
  
  In our village there are all the usual amenities including a ‘padaria’ serving the best pastel de nata around. We have a load of AMAZING river beaches for swimming and spending a relaxed day. If you prefer to stay on the land, we have a tiny swimming pool, endless games, a hammock and a terrace for chilling.
  
  If you like to hike, we can show you the best places to go, including the Serra de Estrella mountain range which is on our doorstep.

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  Help

  We're looking for a couple or two friends to join us on our quinta this autumn.
  
  The work can be HARD and the weather can be HOT so we need people with the enthusiasm, attitude and stamina to get stuck in.
  
  We normally have 1-2 projects on the go at any one time. Jobs include food garden creation, building a bespoke oak staircase for the house, designing and building the landscaped area around the house, collecting and chopping firewood and mulch, painting/decorating our new balcony, weeding around newly-planted shrubs, tree management and strimming.
  
  We'll work out a plan for what you'll get involved in - depending on your background and interests!
  
  We promise you will NEVER be bored and there's always something to get stuck into.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate
  Portuguese: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  You'll be staying in our cosy caravan, across the way from the main house (20 meters or so), which has a heater and cooking facilities, and a nice deck for watching the sunset. We have a composting toilet & hot shower for you guys, but it is in the open i.e. great views but a cold butt.
  
  You’ll have access to our house for shared meals, laundry and SOCIALISING FUN TIMES.
  
  The land is yours to explore and enjoy - 1.2 hectares of granite wall-enclosed terraces with olive trees, fruit trees, dipping ponds and a load of delightful spots for lounging in the sun.

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  What else ...

  The transport here is limited, so it is best to have a car to get around to everything in the area. However, our village is a 15 minute walk from our house, so if you are up for staying local whilst you’re here (just mountain walks, river beaches and relaxing on our land), you can get by without a car.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have a strong Wi-Fi connection and mains electricity. This is the perfect place to work from home (and Cami does on the computer, 3 days a week).

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We can fit most small-medium campervans in the yard where our caravan is

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  5 hours/day, 5 days/week maximum

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