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We moved from the UK in 2005 when we found and restored an old farmhouse (Quinta) . We have our own vineyard with 6000 vines for our own consumption and for our extended family and friends ,in the center of the Dao wine region. The property has an area of 7 hectare with the river Pavia ,with kingfishers and otters often seen, along one part of the property. We have two dogs Lottie and Socks We also have 2 cats.
We have our own chickens (for eggs) ducks and geese.
We have a large veg garden where we grow most of our fruit and veg for the year. We make all sorts of jams ,chutney and wine vinegar.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about wine making and vine husbandry.Local culture in this rural part of unspoiled Portugal.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would welcome 2 / couple, someone strong as some strength is needed, to help with the vines, our vegetable and fruit garden.
Strimmer/ weedwacking knowledge would be useful, plenty of tree /logging tasks to do. An understanding on how to prune fruit and Olive trees would be a great asset in the spring
The help is ongoing throughout the year.
We have a small traditional vineyard for our own consumption and for our extended family and friends. We have 3 vineyards with a total of just over 6000 vines with 4 varieties of red grapes. (1.4 ha) In the vineyards you will learn how we tend the vines and also be involved in Wine tasting, blending the varieties and then bottling.
Diverse things like Tractor driving (cutting the grass in the fields) to learning how we smoke foods in our traditional whole oak smoke house.
You will have opportunities to cook (this is optional but in the past we have had Workawayers enjoying the fun making new menus from ideas brought with them) and learn the making of many local dishes as well as jams and chutneys.
You will often go off with one of us when we go to shop for provisions.
Non smokers only please
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own bedroom suite with private shower/bathroom. You will be provided with 3 meals a day 7 days a week. All evening meals are provided with our own wines!!
What else ...
We are located about 400 meters from the local village of Parada de Gonta. Post office village stores and cafes as well as an ATM are in the village. The city of Viseu is about 10km away.
We have WiFi throughout the house and a laptop as well as a VoIP phone (free calls to land lines)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 12191231114a
Feedback (51)
11 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nelson & Ruby)
Nelson and Ruby stayed for 3 weeks in the grape harvest season in a team of worldwide workawayers.
They worked extremely hard in the intense period of harvest for one of our record years.
After harvest they were clearing bush and cutting trees for logging wood this winter .
After work plenty of wine consumed with card games and stories from around… read more
They worked extremely hard in the intense period of harvest for one of our record years.
After harvest they were clearing bush and cutting trees for logging wood this winter .
After work plenty of wine consumed with card games and stories from around… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nelson & Ruby) for host
We had such a fabulous time at Jane and Hugh's during the grape harvest. This was our first Workaway and it was such a great experience. We learnt a lot about the wine making process from Jane and Hugh. Jane is kind, hilarious and an incredible cook. Hugh is very patient and knowledgeable and great at teaching new things. Quinta dos Tres Rios is a… read more
2 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy & Danielle )
Lucy and Danielle are 5 * workawayers from the moment they stepped into our home .
They are a couple of Kiwi girls travelling around Europe and we are honoured to have them stay for a month .
It was Grape harvest time which is normally a very stressful time but they helped in every aspect of life , from picking the grapes ,washing up for umpteen… read more
They are a couple of Kiwi girls travelling around Europe and we are honoured to have them stay for a month .
It was Grape harvest time which is normally a very stressful time but they helped in every aspect of life , from picking the grapes ,washing up for umpteen… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucy & Danielle ) for host
We spent 1 month with Hugh and Jane. They embraces workaway for everything it should be and make you feel like part of the family. They are extremely patient people and love sharing their knowledge about the vineyard, cooking, gardening etc -so plenty to learn from them. They took us for a few weekend outings/ allowed us to borrow bikes and taught… read more
26 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Andy is very knowledgeable about wines from around the world. Whilst with us he had the results from his Sommeliers course and gained a Distinction. Very well done you deserve it.
We spent many hours tasting, discussing, and dissecting our wines and many from the Dao region.
He picked off many leaves from the vines, in preparing our 4 varieties of… read more
We spent many hours tasting, discussing, and dissecting our wines and many from the Dao region.
He picked off many leaves from the vines, in preparing our 4 varieties of… read more
(Excellent
)
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11 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nelson & Ruby)
Nelson and Ruby stayed for 3 weeks in the grape harvest season in a team of worldwide workawayers.
They worked extremely hard in the intense period of harvest for one of our record years.
After harvest they were clearing bush and cutting trees for logging wood this winter .
After work plenty of wine consumed with card games and stories from around… read more
They worked extremely hard in the intense period of harvest for one of our record years.
After harvest they were clearing bush and cutting trees for logging wood this winter .
After work plenty of wine consumed with card games and stories from around… read more
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nelson & Ruby) for host
We had such a fabulous time at Jane and Hugh's during the grape harvest. This was our first Workaway and it was such a great experience. We learnt a lot about the wine making process from Jane and Hugh. Jane is kind, hilarious and an incredible cook. Hugh is very patient and knowledgeable and great at teaching new things. Quinta dos Tres Rios is a… read more
2 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy & Danielle )
Lucy and Danielle are 5 * workawayers from the moment they stepped into our home .
They are a couple of Kiwi girls travelling around Europe and we are honoured to have them stay for a month .
It was Grape harvest time which is normally a very stressful time but they helped in every aspect of life , from picking the grapes ,washing up for umpteen… read more
They are a couple of Kiwi girls travelling around Europe and we are honoured to have them stay for a month .
It was Grape harvest time which is normally a very stressful time but they helped in every aspect of life , from picking the grapes ,washing up for umpteen… read more
(Excellent)
25 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lucy & Danielle ) for host
We spent 1 month with Hugh and Jane. They embraces workaway for everything it should be and make you feel like part of the family. They are extremely patient people and love sharing their knowledge about the vineyard, cooking, gardening etc -so plenty to learn from them. They took us for a few weekend outings/ allowed us to borrow bikes and taught… read more
26 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Andy is very knowledgeable about wines from around the world. Whilst with us he had the results from his Sommeliers course and gained a Distinction. Very well done you deserve it.
We spent many hours tasting, discussing, and dissecting our wines and many from the Dao region.
He picked off many leaves from the vines, in preparing our 4 varieties of… read more
We spent many hours tasting, discussing, and dissecting our wines and many from the Dao region.
He picked off many leaves from the vines, in preparing our 4 varieties of… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Yuka) for host
I spent very fulfilling days with them. I took care of the wine trees, ate delicious food, and drank wine. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. I am grateful to them for giving me so many experiences that I can use in my work. Thank you!
6 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuka)
Yuka is passionate about food and healthy living ,helping watering and weeding the vegetable patch ,understanding vegetable planting.
We spent some time on the vineyard teaching her all about wine making and even got her driving our tractor .
We wish you happy travels and enjoy all the different cuisines in Europe
We spent some time on the vineyard teaching her all about wine making and even got her driving our tractor .
We wish you happy travels and enjoy all the different cuisines in Europe
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Gregory & Lisiane)
Wow what a wonderful couple .Nothing is too much for them. Easy going ,fun and very experienced .Well travelled and are willing to learn any new task asked of them.
We left them looking after our home and our pets while we went away, when we came back the house was spotless and Greg mended the garden bench and other jobs he found to do without… read more
We left them looking after our home and our pets while we went away, when we came back the house was spotless and Greg mended the garden bench and other jobs he found to do without… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Gregory & Lisiane) for host
we spent an amazing three weeks in Jane and Hugh's quinta. We 'll never forget this perfect stay, bread and cheese, porridge, crayfishs and the perfect fresh picked orange juice. Would be sad to forget Hugh's wine,port and the famous portonic, About work, we 100% enjoyed the experience of pruning and strapping the grapes. Accomodation is… read more
17 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Luis & Susana) for host
2024 April
This was our first workaway as a couple and we have to say that it was an experience that we will keep in our hearts forever! We help with various tasks such as planting, spraying, pruning and bending vines, etc. More than helping, we learned tons of new things such as driving a tractor, delicious English food, how to make vinegar,… read more
This was our first workaway as a couple and we have to say that it was an experience that we will keep in our hearts forever! We help with various tasks such as planting, spraying, pruning and bending vines, etc. More than helping, we learned tons of new things such as driving a tractor, delicious English food, how to make vinegar,… read more
26 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis & Susana)
Luis is a remarkable young man .He spent nearly 7 weeks with us and every day was a joy having him.
He is keen to learn everything that is thrown at him .A quick learner ,you only need to show him once ,and the job is carried out with ease.
He learnt how to prune vines ,drive the tractor ,making paddy field patches for the vegetable garden and… read more
He is keen to learn everything that is thrown at him .A quick learner ,you only need to show him once ,and the job is carried out with ease.
He learnt how to prune vines ,drive the tractor ,making paddy field patches for the vegetable garden and… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Blair)
Blair spent nearly three weeks with us working on the land .He is good fun and is a hard worker .We were bramble bashing and cutting mimosa trees back on a pretty steep bank but he attacked it with determination to get it finished before he left.
Tractor driving and moving of wine was also included in his stay
Great conversations over dinner and… read more
Tractor driving and moving of wine was also included in his stay
Great conversations over dinner and… read more
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc & Laurel)
Marc and Laurel are an incredible couple who were launched into quite a heavy schedule of outside estate management, way out of their comfort zone. Working up on the vineyards, clearing scrub and many young Oak trees was certainly physical!! We gave them both tractor driving lessons, learning about 3 point linkages and understanding the different… read more
(Excellent)
23 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marc & Laurel) for host
Our stay with Hugh and Jane was an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience. We spent a total of two weeks at the tail end of winter at their incredible manor house on 6 hectares where we helped cut wood, clear brush, plant vegetables, and other household/garden tasks. Hugh and Jane welcomed us into their lives and allowed us behind-the-scenes… read more
10 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeff Jesse James )
Jesse arrived at a very busy time of the year and took on board all the pressures that happened for the grape harvest period.
A very polite and well manned young man .He worked hard and enjoyed learning new skill's eg driving the tractor , tasting and drinking many varieties of Dao wines.
Good luck in your future adventures.
A very polite and well manned young man .He worked hard and enjoyed learning new skill's eg driving the tractor , tasting and drinking many varieties of Dao wines.
Good luck in your future adventures.
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Woody) for host
I have recently completed my first Workaway experience with Hugh and Jane and had the best time! The two hosts made me feel comfortable instantly and their knowledge about wine is perfect to learn from. The work on the vines is very satisfying and I greatly enjoyed getting to visit other vineyards/wineries etc. They have both imparted a great… read more
14 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
Lauren and Josh were with us for nearly three weeks at the most stressful and busiest time of the year ,grape harvest. They worked incredibly hard and learnt a great deal about wine making and tasting it ! They are a lovely couple ,easy to talk with and intermingled well with guests and friends at all times
Their love of dogs was incredible… read more
Their love of dogs was incredible… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Siim & Kärolin) for host
Hugh and Jane are amazing Workaway hosts. They make sure that you feel like at home. If you are interested in wine making and sustainable countryside living then this is The place! We helped Hugh and Jane with their pre harvest tasks for two weeks and that time just flew by. We worked, had meals and visited different places together.
But beware,… read more
But beware,… read more
19 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Damian) for host
Had an amazing experience with Hugh and Jane. Lovely quiet place we're you'll feel right at home, one can learn an incredible amount about wine and a variety of subjects here. The products they create are fantastic and delicious!
Overall an amazing experience, thank you very much for my time there!
Overall an amazing experience, thank you very much for my time there!
15 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)
Claire's interest is wine! She was extremely knowable and was very forthcoming with ideas and advice. We did a lot of tasting and evaluations on our wines and also on others. Our main project was to expose the grapes to sunshine and to reduce the size of the potential harvest(we have to many grapes!!)
Always up bright and early, first to the… read more
Always up bright and early, first to the… read more
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Xavier & Matteo)
Very willing young lads. Shown a task and they were straight at it!!
Wine education! Arrived with little knowledge and left with a good understanding on wine making and how to taste and appreciate tasting wines. Tractor driving and attending to our Olive trees prior to the autumn harvest.
Enjoyed the local village life in the evenings. A day out… read more
Wine education! Arrived with little knowledge and left with a good understanding on wine making and how to taste and appreciate tasting wines. Tractor driving and attending to our Olive trees prior to the autumn harvest.
Enjoyed the local village life in the evenings. A day out… read more
(Excellent)
29 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma and Franco are well travelled people ,who stayed for 2 weeks .They helped us working on the vineyards pushing in all the young vine tentacles and we managed to do some bottling of wine.
They are a lovely couple ,friendly and very willing ,both speaking good English .Mealtimes was always interesting ,lots of conversations about their previous… read more
They are a lovely couple ,friendly and very willing ,both speaking good English .Mealtimes was always interesting ,lots of conversations about their previous… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ellie) for host
I really enjoyed my two weeks spent with Hugh, Jane and another workawayer who was there at the same time as me! I came in the pruning season, and so worked on the vines a lot which was exactly what I wanted. The work is definitely not too difficult and a lovely way to spend time outside in the Portuguese sun. It was really great to learn more… read more
14 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellie)
Ellie was with us for nearly two weeks helping on the vineyards. She is a really positive young woman and we enjoyed having her .She was helpful, independent and fitted in well .We even taught her how to drive the tractor .Pruning vines can be a little tedious but with lots of interesting conversations and discussions time went pretty quickly. On… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Nicole & Jordan) for host
We spent a month at the Quinta working with Hugh and Jane and are incredibly grateful for the opportunity! We helped them with their olive harvest and learned so much during our time there. Jane’s cooking is a reason to go alone. Hugh also took the time to teach us both how to drive a manual car which will only help us throughout our time in… read more
13 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Diego Andres) for host
My experience with Hugh and Jane during the time I spent with them in the vineyard was just marvelous! I was there for almost two months and all the hard work always paid off! Good wine and good company!
And yes, it was very unfortunate that I couldn't have the chance to take part in harvest time this year, but don't worry! I will come back… read more
And yes, it was very unfortunate that I couldn't have the chance to take part in harvest time this year, but don't worry! I will come back… read more
3 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego Andres)
Diego is only 18 years of age but appears to be much older . .He is level headed ,ambitious and very thoughtful.. We worked mainly on the vines leading up to grape harvest which can be a little tedious sometimes but he never moaned and just got stuck in .
He really enjoyed learning all about wine but sadly could not make it back to actually pick… read more
He really enjoyed learning all about wine but sadly could not make it back to actually pick… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan & Annie)
This is the first time we have accepted a family ,5 of them in all ,and what a family they are .
They arrived just as the grape harvest was about to begin and spent 17 days helping us through a very busy time .
In between harvesting grapes we found time to teach the young adults how to drive the tractor with lots of laughs and making green tomato… read more
They arrived just as the grape harvest was about to begin and spent 17 days helping us through a very busy time .
In between harvesting grapes we found time to teach the young adults how to drive the tractor with lots of laughs and making green tomato… read more
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan & Annie) for host
No words can describe our wonderful experience with Hugh and Jane. We were here for the entire grape harvest in September 2020 for 17 days. We got to witness the entire steps of harvesting 12 tons (9000 wine bottles worth) of grapes and processing/treading them into white, red, rose wines as well as red/white port, and brandy using the traditional… read more
28 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Okan) for host
Staying with Hugh and jane was an amazing experience for me. They were great hosts with fantastic food (Jane is an excellent cook. And she has an amazing cookbook library), wine (i tasted lots of wine. They are very generous) and company. They treated me as family. If you want to learn something about wine making process Hugh is an amazing… read more
25 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Okan)
Okan stayed with us a month which went very quickly.It was a pleasure to have him stay as he put his hands to all the tasks asked of him .Weed whacking, to driving the tractor for the first time and to teach us how to make beautiful home made pitta bread.He learnt about different parts of the wine making process..we pushed in some of the vines,cut… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke)
Given less than 24 hours notice of not coming.
(No show)
8 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (ELENA & Edoardo) for host
First of all, we must apologise for not sending you our review sooner but because of the corona virus we have been rather busy and, like everyone, distracted.
We'd like to point out straightaway that Hugh and Jane are two perfect hosts! We had a wonderful, unforgettable experience with them and we would like to thank them for all they did for us.… read more
We'd like to point out straightaway that Hugh and Jane are two perfect hosts! We had a wonderful, unforgettable experience with them and we would like to thank them for all they did for us.… read more
24 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (ELENA & Edoardo)
Elena and Edoardo stayed with us for nearly 8 weeks. They are a young couple who are very honest, polite,hard working and lovely to have around. The first 3 weeks we worked with them pruning vines and working on the land .We then left them to look after our home and all the animals when we went back to the UK for nearly 3 weeks .On our return all… read more
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Hayden) for host
Hugh and Jane are excellent Workaway hosts, they really do set the bar quite high!
I stayed with Hugh and Jane for only two weeks, I wish I could have stayed longer. I arrived during the harvest season, which is busy on fine days, preparing the vines, picking the grapes, and pressing the grapes. The whole process is a lot of fun, and you learn an… read more
I stayed with Hugh and Jane for only two weeks, I wish I could have stayed longer. I arrived during the harvest season, which is busy on fine days, preparing the vines, picking the grapes, and pressing the grapes. The whole process is a lot of fun, and you learn an… read more
9 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hayden)
Hayden stayed with us for 2 weeks arriving at a very busy time of the year ,grape harvesting,which is exciting and a little stressful .He worked well and integrated with guests and other workawayers .After a working day we always enjoyed a glass or two of home produced wine every evening with lots of stories of his travels and experiences.We wish… read more
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Evan) for host
Where to start... Hugh and Jane really set the bar for what a workaway can and should be. We feel so lucky to have been able to stay with them for 3 weeks. The place that they've built for themselves is incredible. They have an enormous and beautiful old house (built in 1865) that you stay in (in one of the amazing guest suites) and they have a… read more
11 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Evan)
Evan and Leah are just an amazing young couple.They stayed with us for 3 weeks which seemed to fly by so quickly .They are respectful ,considerate , have very positive attitudes to life and great to have around .We feel very privileged to have hosted them at a busy time of year with the grape harvest.They were always up early even on their days… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (misskatia99)
Katia was and is an excellent worker.We were happy to trust her to look after our farm for 7 days while we were in the U.K. Katia was responsible for looking after dogs,cats ducks and geese. Duties including the general running of the Quinta including security during our our stay in the U.K. Katia was due to stay for two weeks but due to… read more
(Excellent)
22 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (misskatia99) for host
How lucky am I to have had Hugh And Jane as my hosts. They're a hardworking pair who have built a lovely home in rural Portugal, and who open it up warmly to workers interested in experiencing life on the vineyards and in the garden. We had lots of good laughs - and good wine (!!) - and I absorbed so much, from making a killer mayo to a tasty… read more
8 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian & Alessandra)
We had such fun with Brian and Alessandra .A lot of their time was up on the vineyards cutting off the tops of the ever growing vines and Alessandra ended up being the chief auditor .She was very precise in all jobs carried out with Brian bringing up the rear.
Sometimes the language for Alessandra was difficult so Brian was the main interpreter… read more
Sometimes the language for Alessandra was difficult so Brian was the main interpreter… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Phillip & Johanna)
Many thanks Phillip for all your hard work especially all the fallen trees you took down and wood chopping, and all the other land maintenance projects we were doing.Everything from weed whacking ,chain sawing to working up on the vines ,you are able to turn your hand at all that was put to you .As you said " you work like a mule " ,how true to… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)
Sam was here for 3 weeks working with us on the vineyards and then we left to go to the UK for 2 weeks .Quite a responsible time for Sam and Emma to be living in ones home looking after dogs ,cats ,geese and ducks and working at lots of jobs left for them to do.Thank you both as all the jobs were completed and well done.Window cleaning and sorting… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
Hugh and Jane welcomed me as family and we left as friends. I was very lucky to stay here 6 weeks and trusted to house sit while they went back to England for 2 weeks.
They are both very proud of what they have created, and rightly so - the place is beautiful. A stunning property in Viseu that just makes you hum ‘English Country Garden’ in your… read more
They are both very proud of what they have created, and rightly so - the place is beautiful. A stunning property in Viseu that just makes you hum ‘English Country Garden’ in your… read more
20 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Thank you Jessica and Mickey for an excellent fortnight you spent with us. Pruning and clearing the vines can be a little tedious so now you are experts of how to prune,and tie down in their hundreds without thinking about it .Lots of great conversations whilst working in the sunshine and watching the ever changing scenery as spring sprung.
Great… read more
Great… read more
(Excellent)
13 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
Hugh and Jane gave us a work away experience like no other! The hospitality they showed us was top notch. During our two weeks staying at the Quinta, we helped them prepare for their upcoming harvest, by cutting off the remainder of last seasons vines and tying down a good portion of the new harvest vines. It became a delicate task, but we worked… read more
17 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Birthday now in the past but 30 years to be added on !
Emma loved working out in the sunshine and rain. Always keen to get on with a job. The work on the vines pruning last years growth,removing the unwanted buds(eyes) and then tying the remaining selected branch to the lower wire. This project was very repetitive but Emma and Sam stuck to it.… read more
Emma loved working out in the sunshine and rain. Always keen to get on with a job. The work on the vines pruning last years growth,removing the unwanted buds(eyes) and then tying the remaining selected branch to the lower wire. This project was very repetitive but Emma and Sam stuck to it.… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
Where should I start?
It's been an intense 6 week experience. This place is Great; high standards with high expectations. Jane and Hugo are a hard working couple, full of energy, always on go, and full of interesting stories! They have worked hard and achieved lots in their lives. I did personally learn a lot about myself and about life, one can… read more
It's been an intense 6 week experience. This place is Great; high standards with high expectations. Jane and Hugo are a hard working couple, full of energy, always on go, and full of interesting stories! They have worked hard and achieved lots in their lives. I did personally learn a lot about myself and about life, one can… read more
13 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Žiga & Eva)
Ziga and Eva stayed with us for three weeks and they never stopped working. A very easy and fun loving couple who did not mind doing any job that was set them.Preparing and cleaning around all the olive trees ,clearing large areas of land with weed wackers and even cooking a delicious meal for 12 of us .On their days off they took the bicycles… read more
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Žiga & Eva) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it was wonderful. Jane and Hugh treated us like we're a part of the family. Meals were very delicious, Jane is a great cook. We learned a lot about wine, Hugh also taught us how to drive a tractor and how to weed whack. We also helped with landscaping. We will also miss Lottie and Socks.
We had a great… read more
We had a great… read more
12 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose)
Jose spent a month with us and worked on the vineyards ,we bottled loads of wine and tended to the vegetable garden.He always worked hard on his own or with others .He played with the grandchildren who loved to kick the football around with him .A very kind ,gentle person who we can recommend a placement any time .We wish you well and more than… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jose) for host
I had a fantastic time staying with Hugh and Jane in Portugal. They were exceptional hosts, really welcoming and made my first work away really enjoyable.
I stayed for a month, mainly pruning the vines and bottling just shy of 5000 bottles of wine. Hugh and Jane are truly great teachers, they have a lot a passion for what they do and i learnt a… read more
I stayed for a month, mainly pruning the vines and bottling just shy of 5000 bottles of wine. Hugh and Jane are truly great teachers, they have a lot a passion for what they do and i learnt a… read more
31 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris & Leigh)
Thank you Chris and Leigh for all your input ,helping us make our lives a little less long at the end of the day.From ironing,cleaning windows ,weed whacking ,picking off secondary shoots in the vineyard to gardening and tractor help. Sadly the weather was not kind dull,chilly and often misty which is so unusual for this time of the year but Leigh… read more
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex & Elizabeth)
Alex and Lizi were with us for 4 weeks in Feb/March during a period of very unusual wet weather.The main project was to complete the pruning and tying down the vines in preparation for the spring growth. They both worked diligently and with enthusiasm. We were not able to do some of the other projects but we enjoyed a bit more of a social time… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Alex & Elizabeth) for host
Thank you Hugh and Jane for a great workaway! We learnt so much about Portugual, wine, gardening and ducks!! Hugh and Jane were both so welcoming and generous with their time, and wine! As others have mentioned the accommodation is great too! They both introduced us to their friends and many local experiences which was fantastic!
We are already… read more
We are already… read more
3 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
Marc was with us for just a week. Helped us with a wine bottling our 2015 vintage. Helped on the land and would have you back in the future if you are in Portugal sometime. Best wishes and good luck with your flying.
Hugh and Jane
Hugh and Jane
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marc) for host
Great experience in Portugal! I spent just one week with Hugh and Jane as I was visiting a workawayer at their place. Lovely and hardworking couple, they make you feel right at home as soon as you enter the door.
We learnt how to drive the tractor and ploughed the field to make a new vegie garden. Also we helped bottling the wine.
The food was… read more
We learnt how to drive the tractor and ploughed the field to make a new vegie garden. Also we helped bottling the wine.
The food was… read more
2 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle & Chris)
Michelle came to us on via the last minute section.She arrived at one of our busiest times of the year,many people would have been put off ,but no ,Michelle showed the Australian work ethic. A real "can do attitude" Refreshing!
Michelle was quick to learn all sorts of different projects. We normally only take couples but the profile that Michelle… read more
Michelle was quick to learn all sorts of different projects. We normally only take couples but the profile that Michelle… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Michelle & Chris) for host
I spent a very busy & enjoyable almost 6 weeks with Hugh & Jane. I had contacted them as a last minute Workway on a Friday & joined them the following Tuesday. They have a beautiful home & B&B in an old farm house they lovingly restored themselves. As soon as I walked through the door I was made to feel right at home & part of the extended family.… read more
21 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Norman & Melissa)
Hard working fun loving couple. Worked and played hard! Driving tractor and trailer while pruning the 100+ olive trees in preparation for the harvest in November- clutch control!!
Helped prepare the vines for harvest and then went on to be team players in bottling 2000+ 75 cl bottles of our 2014 vintage.
They took our bicycles on the Eco Pista to… read more
Helped prepare the vines for harvest and then went on to be team players in bottling 2000+ 75 cl bottles of our 2014 vintage.
They took our bicycles on the Eco Pista to… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
What a fun couple James and Frankie are. Very keen to learn new experiences. It was quite a revelation when we learnt they were not really wine lovers. We soon had them tasting, spitting and more importantly drinking a variety of wines produced at our Quinta.
Both of them learn how to drive our tractor, prune Olive trees and tending the… read more
Both of them learn how to drive our tractor, prune Olive trees and tending the… read more
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
We had a fantastic time staying with Hugh and Jane in Portugal. They were exceptional hosts, really welcoming and made our first work away really enjoyable.
We stayed for just under three weeks, mainly pruning the vines but we also worked on the veg garden and the olive trees. Hugh's sense of humour made the work amusing and the vines are a great… read more
We stayed for just under three weeks, mainly pruning the vines but we also worked on the veg garden and the olive trees. Hugh's sense of humour made the work amusing and the vines are a great… read more
11 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Christina)
A hard working couple. Clearing a large bank of mimosa trees with "Dave the expert tractor driver"
We had a busy time with controlling the spring vigor grow on our vineyards. Christina great with the iron and beautiful flower arranging. We had many laughs with plenty of wine to drink and good food. We wish you all the very best and have safe… read more
We had a busy time with controlling the spring vigor grow on our vineyards. Christina great with the iron and beautiful flower arranging. We had many laughs with plenty of wine to drink and good food. We wish you all the very best and have safe… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (David & Christina) for host
An excellent workaway in a beautiful part of Portugal. Hugh and Jane are great people with big dreams for their land, and we were more than happy to help them along. The work was mostly outdoors, trying to tame their landscape and working with the vineyard, olives, and oaks quite a bit. Just don't ask Hugh how to pick raspberries.. (inside… read more
22 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Tiare)
We loved having Dave and Tiare to stay for two weeks.Such a hard working couple and great fun to have around.We were really busy pruning and tying back all the vines (6,000) and they just got stuck in and we finished them before the rain set in.Quite a task! Always helpful and willing with cooking and first to be in the sink washing up.We had lots… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (David & Tiare) for host
We really enjoyed our time with Hugh and Jane in Portugal. If you’re interested in learning more about the wine making process, this is the perfect workaway for you!
Both Hugh and Jane were exceptional mentors. While some days were long working on the vineyards, the experience was very rewarding. The accommodation was very comfortable, the… read more
Both Hugh and Jane were exceptional mentors. While some days were long working on the vineyards, the experience was very rewarding. The accommodation was very comfortable, the… read more
21 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Michelle) for host
This was our first workaway experience and our time at Quinta dos Tres Rios was very memorable. The harvest is a very exciting time to be in the Dao region and we enjoyed the work in the vineyard and cellar despite the sometimes long hours. The food and accommodations are excellent and Hugh and Jane are very generous. We also enjoyed meeting the… read more
18 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Michelle)
Michael and Michelle were with us for nearly 3 weeks and worked extremely hard during the busiest time of our year. They came to learn how we made red and Rosé wines in the traditional way. We really appreciated the long hours they put in. Their interaction with our guests around the dinner table was just great. As was the help late in the… read more
(Excellent)
24 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (David & Danielle) for host
We had an amazing time with Hugh and Jane in Portugal. We were looking for a fun and active Workaway and we found it.
The work was fairly varied and time passed quickly while we learnt about the vineyard and the process of making wine. We were there almost a month and it seemed to go almost too quickly. The work could at times be physical… read more
The work was fairly varied and time passed quickly while we learnt about the vineyard and the process of making wine. We were there almost a month and it seemed to go almost too quickly. The work could at times be physical… read more
20 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Danielle)
Well what can we say. These two worked so well. Dave your job working on our trees was just fantastic. Your teaching regarding the safety ,pruning and care of woodlands was in inspirational.
We would be only to happy to give you both great references.
Look forward to to seeing you in N.Z. or back with us if D.T is not the winner!
With very… read more
We would be only to happy to give you both great references.
Look forward to to seeing you in N.Z. or back with us if D.T is not the winner!
With very… read more
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Islay)
Islay was with us for 3 weeks. She worked very hard at what can only be said to be quite a repetitive job helping to prune and tie down nearly 6000 vines. As part of the team of three Islay took to the job with care and attention to detail. Only a few "Snappers". Helping to look after our 2 grandchildren (boys 2 and 4) and some other… read more
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (AniaJames) for host
We’re disappointed that Hugh and Jane have decided to leave a cold and unbalanced review. The hosts never mentioned any concerns about our work during our five week stay, and as young people keen to develop we wish they were more open when we were with them.
We spent half of our stay working more or less 12 hours a day- 4 hours in the morning… read more
We spent half of our stay working more or less 12 hours a day- 4 hours in the morning… read more
16 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (AniaJames)
This young couple who graduated this summer have such a great deal to learn .They are very laid back and need to show more initiative in all tasks.
As a working Quinta we are always busy on the farm and when they arrived we were about to start our grape harvest ,the busiest time of the year.They found it hard to cope with the work load.
Having… read more
As a working Quinta we are always busy on the farm and when they arrived we were about to start our grape harvest ,the busiest time of the year.They found it hard to cope with the work load.
Having… read more
(Good)
13 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Callum)
Callum adapted well to the multi-tasks put on him.
His contribution to the working day was well appreciated.Lots of fun and laughter whilst down on the veg patch and working on and around the Quinta.The sweet corn Cal planted is growing so well and will hopefully be ready early.October . Cal worked well with the other two Workawayer's and made… read more
His contribution to the working day was well appreciated.Lots of fun and laughter whilst down on the veg patch and working on and around the Quinta.The sweet corn Cal planted is growing so well and will hopefully be ready early.October . Cal worked well with the other two Workawayer's and made… read more
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Callum) for host
I have recently left Hugh and Jane's property and can say nothing but positives from the experiences I had gained during my first Workaway visit. Throughout my visit I was able to; Bottle wines, plant a crop of sweet corn, construct a pig pen as well as learning various cooking methods (e.g. Mayonnaise). But it was not only the work on the… read more
5 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Janalyn & Chris)
We have just had Chris & Janalyn from Texas spend a great two weeks with us.
They volunteered to completely update our website with new content and taking their own photographs to add to our website. The onsite training and help they gave us regarding the modern workings of the up to date marketing platforms has been just great.
We intern… read more
They volunteered to completely update our website with new content and taking their own photographs to add to our website. The onsite training and help they gave us regarding the modern workings of the up to date marketing platforms has been just great.
We intern… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Janalyn & Chris) for host
Hugh and Jane are incredibly knowledgeable, hospitable, and engaging Workaway hosts. We spent two weeks volunteering at the quinta working on their company website, caring for the vineyards, tending to the livestock, and working in the garden. Regarding their company website, both Hugh and Jane were enthusiastically supportive of our efforts to… read more
31 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (michaelandodalis)
Well where do we start!. We all learnt a great deal. We hope that you are well and that the 5/2 is still being continued. Need a KG update !! Please pass on our best wishes to Erin. All the very best from all the team
(Excellent)
11 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (michaelandodalis) for host
We stayed with Hugh and Jane during 10 weeks (with a little holiday to Spain in between) from March until May. It was an inspirational, life-enhancing experience for all three of us - not least Eirinn who was able to attend the excellent village pre-school. Hugh and Jane are generous, compassionate, fascinating and highly knowledgeable people -… read more
28 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Chuck & Lori)
Chuck and Lori were with us in mid June. Chuck had been working on a new website some time before they stayed with us. They have both given us lots of thoughts about marketing our winery with bed and breakfast. We follow their blog with great interest and we wish them a safe journey back to the U.S.A. at the end of this year.We hope they will… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Chuck & Lori) for host
We've been helping Hugh with computer & website topics for the past several months and during our recent visit. We were also more than happy to help out around their amazing quinta, including working in the vineyards: Hugh is so incredibly knowledgeable you will learn a great deal about grapes, wine production, and much more. Evening meals with… read more
29 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (helizpen)
Helen spent two weeks helping us at the Quinta. She soon learnt how to taste our wines and worked hard with us on our vineyards. Helping on our organic veg garden with planting out this year’s seedlings and our special corn on the cob patches.
Very thorough with the cleaning of the guest suites and great help with the mountains of ironing.
We… read more
Very thorough with the cleaning of the guest suites and great help with the mountains of ironing.
We… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Michał & Marta)
Great couple ,very willing and both worked hard. Very good with the guests and the animals. We wish them good luck with their lives.
Have a great 2014
Have a great 2014
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host
Hugh and Jane are great hosts to work with and they are enthusiastic about teaching others how to work their land. We stayed with them briefly but learnt a lot about the vineyard and wine making and enjoyed our afternoon with the barrels. Kirstie will miss Zero and Lottie very much.
6 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Giovanni) for host
Hugh and Jane are very gently hosts, food and accomodation were perfect (Jane is a excellent cook) and they're always teaching about the things to do. Unfortunately there was always a lot of work, and despite Jane's comprehension, Hugh is always thinking about something to do. Working on the vineyard in the morning, in the cellar in the afternoon,… read more
5 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Giovanni)
Giovanni and Jéssica arrived wanting to stay a month with us but after only one week they were heading back to Spain.They are very gentle ,hard working people but working on a busy Quinta (farm)was not for them.We wish them well in their studies.
(Good)
5 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin & Priska)
Martin and Priska came to us needing sun and warmth.They certainly ended up looking healthy with sun tans and full bellies .Working hard up on the vineyards to planting vegetables to tasting wines.We enjoyed having them both very much ,many evenings spent telling lots of stories with us and the guests.Good luck to you both and hope you find more… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Martin & Priska) for host
Priska and me have spent over 2 months in this amazing place. Hugh and Jane are great hosts and especially very experienced in what they do so for us brilliant opportunity to learn something new. From food, accommodation, location, client interaction (which to my surprise was more a friend way than customer one, but than again that just tell you… read more
5 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Thank you Andrew for all your help especially building the pool.You worked very hard ,and we are sure you will do well in life .It was a pleasure having you and hope one day you will visit us again.
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
I spent a brilliant two and a half weeks here learning all sorts of new skills and working hard. Getting the chance to build a pool, work on the vineyard and even sell in the local market despite not knowing any Portuguese, it was never a dull moment in this beautiful setting.
Hugh and Jane were the best hosts, and workawayers are encouraged to… read more
Hugh and Jane were the best hosts, and workawayers are encouraged to… read more
12 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (CassTy)
Cassie and Tyler joined us at the beginning of the 2nd week of March till the 8th April.
Boy did it rain! We took advantage of their cooking skills and eventually got the old bread oven fired up. The Pizzas were great. They helped out with the guests and we learnt some great ideas from you two-many thanks. We could not get to do much work on the… read more
Boy did it rain! We took advantage of their cooking skills and eventually got the old bread oven fired up. The Pizzas were great. They helped out with the guests and we learnt some great ideas from you two-many thanks. We could not get to do much work on the… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2013
Left by Workawayer (CassTy) for host
We had a wonderful experience with Hugh and Jane! We went into it intending to stay 2 weeks, but we stayed 4! The property is large and beautiful, and has had a lot of work put into it. They are both full of knowledge, so we learned a lot during our stay. We had the privilege of 'tasting' the different vintages of wine every night, along with… read more
10 Dec 2012
Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host
We had a great time with Hugh and Jane. We worked very hard in the vineyard and lagare and also the guest house too! We learnt a lot, especially the ins and outs of the wine harvest and winemaking. We were rewarded everyday with 3 huge meals and free flowing amazing wine. Can't wait to hear the results of the "Workaway Rose"!
10 Nov 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate)
Jamie and Kate joined us in mid September just before our very busy period. Our grape harvest started on 2nd October but before that we had to finish our new Lagar. Jamie worked very hard with me and we all had a fun time bottling some of our 2009 vintage. We were also busy with guests and both of them were a great help at breakfast and making… read more
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua & Hannah)
Josh and Hannah joined us in early August. They were involved in many aspects of the life here Working on our vineyards doing a "Green harvest"- reducing the number of grape bunches to improve the quality. By the way we made 4500 lts and 225 lts of Port and a barrel of Rose!
The B & B was quite busy and the help with ironing and room cleaning was… read more
The B & B was quite busy and the help with ironing and room cleaning was… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2012
Left by Workawayer (Joshua & Hannah) for host
We stayed with Hugh and Jane in their beautiful B&B for 5 weeks in the summer. Hugh and Jane are the most fantastic hosts, they taught us so much and we had the most incredible time helping out in the veg patch, vineyard and looking after the chickens. We met some amazing guests and sitting out counting shooting starts with Hugh Jane and the other… read more
2 Jun 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (georgieandsoph)
Georgie and Sophie worked with us for two weeks in late May and wished that they could have stayed longer.
They were a great help with looking after our guests at dinner (do not give Sophie the pre dinner wine tray!!)
Great with all our animals but could not save Nemo the baby duck!
Keen to help with any duty and would recommend them to… read more
They were a great help with looking after our guests at dinner (do not give Sophie the pre dinner wine tray!!)
Great with all our animals but could not save Nemo the baby duck!
Keen to help with any duty and would recommend them to… read more
(Excellent)
3 May 2012
Left by Workawayer (syazsara) for host
We had a blast with Hugh, Jane and their pets! The entire wine experience will be unforgetable, especially getting into those 1000 litre tanks. When it wasn't raining, we enjoyed our time in the sun planting vegetables and gardening, hopefully they'll turn out well. Got some recipes off Hugh and Jane that we're gonna try back home. We really miss… read more
2 May 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (syazsara)
Sara and Dylan arrived with the rain and left in the rain!
We however achieved some useful projects and they are on the way to being very discerning wine tasters!!. They took a keen interest in our traditional wine making facilities and also worked hard in our veg garden planting seedlings and weeding!!
Their love for our animals was very evident… read more
We however achieved some useful projects and they are on the way to being very discerning wine tasters!!. They took a keen interest in our traditional wine making facilities and also worked hard in our veg garden planting seedlings and weeding!!
Their love for our animals was very evident… read more
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Claudia and Helena spent two weeks with us and as Claudia mentioned Hugh was taken ill with Peritonitis and spent some time in hospital. We had several projects but had to put these on hold. The help with the washing,ironing and cleaning was superb. Thank you both so much.PS Hugh out of hospital 14th March on the mend now!
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2012
Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host
We came to this beautiful place for two weeks and will keep the fondest of memories of our stay with the lovely family. Very unfortunate circumstances made it impossible for Hugh to work with us in the vineyard, so we mainly tended to the cleaning of the guests' rooms and tidying up after their breakfasts. We fed the chicken on some days and baked… read more
6 Feb 2012
Left by Workawayer (Josh) for host
What a wonderful place to have my first workaway experience. Hugh, Janie, and Gigi were all extremely kind and hospitable, always making sure that my stay was comfortable. (can't forget the hot water bottles at night!) A good day's work is expected of you, but it is always full of new learning experiences, and you are rewarded with delicious food… read more
3 Feb 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Josh)
Josh was with us for 2 weeks in January 2012. We would still be pruning our Olive trees had we not had his help and hard work. I am not sure if Josh is into too much more pruning Olive trees. We were all glad to get them finished. The re build of our trailer and training to drive our tractor (not so easy when you have never used a clutch before)… read more
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Robbie_Annabell)
Robbie was great fun and full of enthusiasm.
We wish him all the luck in the world. He inspired great discussions and YouTube with Google were regular accessed to put forward arguments!
His work on the estate was valuable and we achieved so many projects. Robbie you are welcome back any time. All the best and keep in touch. Gigi misses you!
We wish him all the luck in the world. He inspired great discussions and YouTube with Google were regular accessed to put forward arguments!
His work on the estate was valuable and we achieved so many projects. Robbie you are welcome back any time. All the best and keep in touch. Gigi misses you!
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2011
Left by Workawayer (Robbie_Annabell) for host
Staying with Hugh, Jane and Gigi was definitely up there with the best 3 weeks of my life. I couldn't have asked for a better first workaway experience! Their house and property is country side paradise. The whole time I spent there was full of laughs and great times, there wasn't a dull moment what-so-ever. If it wasn't for my itinerary and… read more
9 Nov 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Darrienne)
What a pair these two are. Such fun worked very hard and even scared the natives!!
We would have them back any time. They were just fantastic with our guests and it was a race to the sink to do the washing up even after a hard day’s work out on the vineyards.
They only needed to be shown once.
We wish them all the best and would recommend them… read more
We would have them back any time. They were just fantastic with our guests and it was a race to the sink to do the washing up even after a hard day’s work out on the vineyards.
They only needed to be shown once.
We wish them all the best and would recommend them… read more
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2011
Left by Workawayer (Darrienne) for host
To our new adopted European parents we cannot thank you enough for the amazing time we had here!! 2 weeks turned into a month and we will still didn't want to leave! We had some amazing experiences and learnt daily facts "See you learn something new everyday - Hugh". New skills to add to the CV were: Driving a tractor,making a chicken… read more
10 Oct 2011
Left by Workawayer (Letishia & Sonya ) for host
To Hugh and Jane!
Thankyou for hosting us, we were warmly welcomed into your place and had an amazing 3 weeks with you both. We were worked hard but repaid with wonderful food, great conversation, many laughs and happy memories.
Weve learnt absolutley everything about making wine and been involved in every part of the process, from picking to… read more
Thankyou for hosting us, we were warmly welcomed into your place and had an amazing 3 weeks with you both. We were worked hard but repaid with wonderful food, great conversation, many laughs and happy memories.
Weve learnt absolutley everything about making wine and been involved in every part of the process, from picking to… read more
27 Sep 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Letishia & Sonya )
Sonya and Letishia, well what can I say!
Fantastic girls who worked very hard at all their tasks - even the ironing!
Their tasks have included; picking grapes, treading grapes and organising a team of pickers who recently came up from NATO. Helped with babysitting client’s children and interacted with the clients very successfully. Sonya and… read more
Fantastic girls who worked very hard at all their tasks - even the ironing!
Their tasks have included; picking grapes, treading grapes and organising a team of pickers who recently came up from NATO. Helped with babysitting client’s children and interacted with the clients very successfully. Sonya and… read more
(Excellent)
3 Aug 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Rob & Sam)
Rob spent just about two weeks with us. He is very hard working and set about any task with enthusiasm. He had to put up with two great Kiwi girls (also workawayer´s) which was no mean feat! Helped on the vineyards and on our vegetable garden project as well as refurbishing our chicken and duck house. Left us with the start of a suntan! Many… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2011
Left by Workawayer (Rob & Sam) for host
I had a brilliant time here with Hugh, Jane, Jess and Daz on my first workaway experience. I learnt lots of new skills such as driving the tractor! The work included watering the veg garden, building a chicken hut and general tidying up on the land. Hugh and Jane treated me really well with lovely food and they took us on a great day trip to the… read more
9 Jun 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (angie_r)
Angelika has been working with us at our Quinta for just over 2 weeks.She has been a great help up on the vineyards and has helped us with our veg garden project.
We have had her serving at table to our guests and has taken part in wine tastings and palate education. She is keen to learn and will do anything to help.Even look after our cat with… read more
We have had her serving at table to our guests and has taken part in wine tastings and palate education. She is keen to learn and will do anything to help.Even look after our cat with… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2010
Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host
I came to work for Hugh and Janie for a few days and ended up staying 6 weeks! They have been the most amazing hosts with great food, wine and company! I have been learning about a wide assortment of farm activities such as animal care, working on the vineyards, gardening, driving the tractor and loads more.
I have had the best time staying here… read more
I have had the best time staying here… read more
24 Jul 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate)
Kate has been with us for over 1 month and has been more than a great help arround our Quinta.From the daily routeen of feeding the ducks and chickens at near to 6am to watering the new veg garden with an old petrol/keroscene pump.Keen to learn about Viticulture (working on the vines).Never shies away from work.Always looking forthe next job to… read more
(Excellent)
