Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
25 Oct 2025
Feedback
17
Email verified
Country info
Badges (4)
Details
Description
We are a young family- Lior (35), Mai (26) and Alma (3), living in the beautiful village of São Miguel de Acha, Castelo Branco, Central Portugal.
Our dream is to live a simpler life, in touch with nature ,completely self-sufficient in an ecological way.
We are currently transforming our 37 hectares of degraded annual crop fields into a thriving permaculture farm.
Our goal is to reforest as a food forest-helping the planet while creating our own garden of eden.
There are many ways you can fit in. From simple everyday tasks to taking on your own project. There are trees to plant, olives to harvest, houses to renovate, wood chips to make, veggie-patch to nourish and much more.
Any ideas or skills you have are welcome.
Come to learn and teach about permaculture.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for any further questions, we’d love to hear from you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Farming
Plant care
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Art & design
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you’re new to permaculture come and discover this beautiful method that can be applied to any area of our lives. And if you are already a permaculturist, we’d love to exchange ideas and work together on the design.
Part of being self sufficient is to Do It Yourself, and we’re happy to share our knowledge- from building and welding to irrigation, gardening, foresting, plumbing, electricity, and more.
Help
We believe the best way for you to contribute is by using your skills doing what you love and enjoy.
That’s why we’re flexible and happy to work with you to find the best way to put your talents to good use during your stay.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We offer two accommodation options, depending on the kind of experience you're looking for:
The Family House in the Village-
(For female volunteers)
If you stay with us in the family house, you’ll have a cozy room with a double bed and a shared bathroom.
You’re welcome to join our family meals (usually vegetarian), and the kitchen is stocked with all the essentials.
You’re also free to use the washing machine, Wi-Fi, and other basic amenities.
The Caravan at the Farm-
If you’re looking to stay closer to nature, we offer a peaceful caravan set under a cork oak tree, between our young food forest and the pond.
The caravan includes:
• A double bed
• Solar-powered electricity
• Running drinking water
• A fully equipped kitchen (small fridge, gas stove, and sink)
• A dry compost toilet
• A hot bucket shower (a proper hot shower is in progress)
there is no heating, but plenty of blankets.
The farm is a chemical-free zone – no synthetic shampoos, soaps, toothpaste, or detergents are allowed. We’re happy to share 100% natural products from our favorite local herbalist or shop together at the organic store.
Food & Help Exchange-
Family House Volunteers:
Help us 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, and we’ll provide you with food and accommodation.
Caravan (or your own camper)-
Help us 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, in exchange for accommodation and utilities.
(Food is not included, but there’s a small grocery store in the village, and you’re welcome to join our weekly trip to the farmers market in the city.)
We’re flexible and open to fair arrangements — if you have different needs or ideas, feel free to reach out and let’s chat!
What else ...
The beautiful countryside has a lot to offer — from amazing historical sites like the ancient fortress of Monsanto, to local markets, breathtaking hikes, and more.
In our village, you’ll find bakeries, cafés, and restaurants serving delicious traditional food.
Public transport passes through the village to several nearby locations, and you're welcome to join us on our weekly trips to the city.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Bring Your Own Camper: At the farm, there are plenty of beautiful spots to park your caravan where you can enjoy the wildlife, soak in the peaceful atmosphere, and connect to our solar electricity and water. We have a natural fountain, and the borehole water is regularly tested and safe to drink. Please note, the farm is a chemical-free zone — the use of synthetic shampoos, dish soaps, toothpaste, or detergents is not allowed. We’re happy to offer you 100% natural products from our favorite local herbalist or you can buy them at the organic shop nearby.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Toy
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback (10)
They are really generous and soo kind. It felt like a home to me from the first moment on. We had an amazing time, all the great food, the lovely people and our chrochet- movie nights!
The work was really easy and… read more
I was helping with the renovation of their soon-to-be home and it was my first time pointing walls, but it… read more
Photos
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
They are really generous and soo kind. It felt like a home to me from the first moment on. We had an amazing time, all the great food, the lovely people and our chrochet- movie nights!
The work was really easy and… read more
I was helping with the renovation of their soon-to-be home and it was my first time pointing walls, but it… read more
I had a lovely time with the three of them. Alma is a delight to be around. And Mai and Lior are so kind and helpful! And they are such good cooks! I will never forget… read more
She is ambitious, perfectionist and done her tasks in the best way she could.
Sophie was great with our baby and became like a big sister to her.
At the farm Sophie helped us renovate our ruin, she quickly figured how to work with lime and she pointed an entire wall.
She also helped us with outdoor… read more
I do not remember how to write it :( big sad.
How to describe our stay in a few words ? Sababa, oilve oil and Game of thrones !
May, Lior and Alma were the best family we experienced on Workaway, and i'm sending flowers cuz they deserve it. They showed us they pretty cozy world and culture, accepted us in their social group… read more
They stayed with us in our house for a month and became a big, important part of the family.
Be sure they will always be involved, take part and give a hand. With board games, chores, babysitting or… read more
They are hardworking, committed and always go beyond our expectations.
We had a great time knowing and working with them.
At the farm they helped us harvesting the olives, clearing areas of the farm for upcoming plantation, making progress on the wet stonewall renovation and… read more
And she’s great with kids! 😊
During her 2 weeks with us, we pushed the ruin renovation forward by pressure cleaning the stone walls, we pruned olive trees and turned the old pruning pile into wood chips.
We cleared some areas from bushes, and even… read more
Kind and warm hearted people who let me experience their wonderful project and thought me so much in just two weeks!
The communication with them was really clear from the first moment and I learnt countless skills about permaculture, sustainable living, building, cooking delicious dishes and so much more...… read more
They manage to include you like you’re part of the family.
thank you again guys!!!
During her 3 weeks stay we’ve planted together a new food forest, prune the olive grove, mix and pour concrete using 4D level tech and more!
Franci also helped us a lot watching our baby who completely fell in love with her.
Thank you for everything Franci,… read more
She is a natural leader, fast learner and be sure you can trust her with any task.
Ceci will be a valuable asset to any host that’ll be lucky enough to have her.
During our time together she managed to master some new skills, like gathering and… read more
They not only opened their house to me, but also their incredible life. They completely introduced me to their dream, their friends and traditions: we have a lot of fun together! I felt in love with their project and I felt part of it. In two weeks I… read more
Until we meet again!
Ren is kind and fun to be around. Always giving a helping hand in anything she can. She is flexible and easygoing, creative and hardworking.
In our time together we moved the stone house renovation forward, built a fabulous huglekultur raise bed, chipped a lot of wood and grass, cleared a field for tree… read more
