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We are a fit and active couple in our 50s and early 60s developing a viable syntropic farm in Central Portugal. The land is 8 hectares of terraces, woodland and river front overlooking the valley with a view of both the Caramulo and the Serra da Estrela mountain ranges.
We have been working on the land now for 2 years and have made a lot of progress in transforming the land and planting 1 hectare with productive crops and trees and planting over 2,000 forestry trees. The land was devastated by fire in 2017 with over 5,000 pine trees burned to a cinder. When we bought the land it was, for the most part, covered in 3.5m high broom. We removed this with the help of a mulching machine to both reduce the fire risk, bring goodness into the soil and to provide room to plant.
We are looking for up to 2 volunteers at any one time to work on the farm with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Technology
Farming
Culture
Photography
Languages
Music
History
DIY & crafts
Books
Cooking & food
Gardening
Writing
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Dancing
Mountain
Nature
Fitness
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In the surrounding area there are many markets at weekends and festivals in the summer with music and stalls and activities. There is a diverse international community of all ages and backgrounds. There are also other farms that we will visit from time to time. We can specifically arrange visits for interested volunteers.
On the farm itself you can learn about every aspect of farm life from building to watering to planting. What we don't know we find out from locals or online and are always learning.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The work will involve helping to plant, water and crop and to finish the natural build waterhouse (kitchen, showers and loo) . You will learn all about permaculture, syntropic agroforestry, water management and building projects.
Languages
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
German: BeginnerThis 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
Accommodation is in a large bell tent or caravan (your choice). The waterhouse is a communal area for chilling, cooking, showers and a toilet.
All.bedding is provided.
We will provide a self service breakfast, lunch either on the farm or at a local restaurant and a light dinner.
What else ...
Oliveira do Hospital is a 20 minute cycle, largely flat apart from the initial 400m to the local village Travanca de Lagos. We have two very nice mountain bikes. We go into Oliveira most days by car as it is only 8 minutes away.
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
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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