Help me create a paradise on an ancient farm in Vale de Prazeres, Portugal

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  Description

  Hi there and welcome to my workaway profile 🤗
  
  First a little something about me my name is Silvan and i‘m 33 years old born and raised in switzerland my friends describe me as a happy thoughtful and energetic lad with a creativ mind and a backpack full of humour.
  
  I love traveling nature exploring , sports, gardening and landscaping, food-cooking & wine
  
  Traveling aswell is what brought me here to Portugal in 2019 i walked a part of the Camino Portugues and ended up here in Vale de Prazeres as a Volunteer.
  
  for almost 1.5 Years i helped and worked for several families here in Vale de Prazeres and i fell in love with the freedom, possabilities and nature in the region.
  
  The families are now either my very best friends or my neighbours. After good 1.5 years of tracking down the property owners and getting a signing agreement i can very happily call my self a farm owner ✨
  
  My dream is to put all my love energy and passion into this place to create a environment where everybody can enjoy the benefits of the country life.
  
  My main interest lays in biodiversity i plan to plant a huge variaty of trees bushes shrubs herbs flowers and ornamentals on my property which will hopefully blow everybodys mind one day.
  
  fancy giving me a hand and beeing part of this journey?
  
  Well then send me a text and let me know who you are and what your up to 😉

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I can teach you something about beneficial plants and herbs, general gardening, soil, some permaculture principals, landscaping, pruning trees etc. irrigation systems pretty much everything which has to be done on a farm .. got some construction skills love woodworking and much more .
  
  I can show or direct you towards some of the nicest places to visit in the region and i‘ll try my very best to make you have a great experience and a good time here in Vale de prazeres.

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  Help

  I can need all sort of help and i’m super looking forward to have a learning experience exchange there are soo many little and bigger jobs to be done on the farm and i‘m sure whe find something you‘d like doing 🤗 (The type of work usualy depends a lot on the season! In summer the main goal is to stay cool ---> easy work in the morning or evening..)
  
  Super open to learn some skills from you aswell! Whatever you can offer let me know i‘m curious !
  
  *If you do have a driving license or maybe even a car or van you‘d be a massive help as i not yet have neither of them
  
  (within 15 minutes walk from my property there is a train station with connections to the bigger surrounding towns where i mostly once a week go to the market and do shopping—> or towards lisbon&porto☀️)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Portuguese: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Tent or Caravan (no grid for caravans)
  
  Electric devices can be charged in my cabin and you are welcome to use my shower and if needed kitchen as long it all is left as tidy as you found it 😅
  
  In case you don't have a tent you are welcome to use mine i aswell can sort you out with a sleeping bag and all you need to get it comfy.
  (In late spring, summer and autumn it's almost nicer in the tent as you can see all the stars and sometimes there is a lovely cooling breeze)

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  What else ...

  There are some nice walks and hiking trails close to my property and the gardunha mountain , rivers and lakes are accessible by car within 30 minutes.
  
  Monsanto , Serra de Estrela, Penamacor and much more beautiful places are well worth a visit
  
  How i‘d like to live my life?
  
  Free in a place where i can be creative and my time gets lost in something i love doing..
  
  My expectations from a guest?
  
  Be your self!
  
  My house is your house as long you treat it with respect ! 🙏

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  Travelers with theyr Van are super welcome and i am sure whe find a good spot where you can camp! I can sort you out with drinking water and electrics (no main grid!) --> you can charge your devices in my cabin and in case you need a shower the cabin is yours...

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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

  Maximum 3-4 hours 5 days a week