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We are a family of five. Lucia the mom, 52, is a environmental advisor. Henrique, myself, a retired 74 years old multi professional, from musician to business ceo, Lucas and Gui, our two sons, 17 and 15 and more recently José, Lucia's retired father, 80. We moved 7 years ago to the country near Lisbon, to a 1/2 hectare little farm with a wood house, adjacent to a small town very well served with transports to several interesting spots. We are currently going through the first steps of implementing a project on a more sustainable way of life, including trying to raise the most of our own food, in a mostly biological way and transforming a barren land into what we would like to be a future food forest. We are located in Pinhal Novo, 40 km from Lisbon, in Setubal peninsula, with easy access to the beach, a small mountain or the capital, Lisbon, being served by train and bus on a 40 mn trip.
Lots of DIY projects on hand !
We stand with Gaza and the palestinians and all unjustly attacked countries and populations and condemn all warmoungering countries or individuals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Plant care
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Animals
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer the oportunity to help in a newborn project of living with a slithtly different aproach than that of the majority of portuguese families, and therefore, learning as we do, on a day by day basis how to progessively aproach sustainability. From a bare ground to a sustainable food forest, this is our ambition for the years to come. Sharing of experiences and pleasant talk is also part of the program, as we are great talkers (daddy) and listeners (mommy).
Help
An experienced DIYer would be our ideal colaborator.
Having a serious respiratory chronic disease (COPD), any type of labour is impossible in my condition thus the need for help.We need general help on maintenance, wood construction and gardening, pet (two dogs and 1 cat) and animal care (chickens/ducks/geese), for 4 to 5 hours a day, with DIY, gardening and biological planting and growing experience preferred as we are novices with little to almost no practical knowledge. The opportunity to discover the day to day small tasks=s that this living option requires. Because of a few projects in line, DIY knowledge and carpentry experience is a plus.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
You will be staying in a small but confortable caravan next to the main house, with small kitchen (wanting you can cook for yourself), fridge, and a toilet only for night time necessities. Shower and day time use of toilet in the main house. We will provide meals.
IF YOU ARE NOT A CITIZEN OF A E.U. COUNTRY, YOU SHOULD CARRY YOUR OWN TRAVEL INSURANCE.
UPON YOUR ARRIVAL. IF YOU ARE FROM ONE OF THE E.U. COUNTRIES YOU SHOULD CARRY YOUR EUROPEAN HEALTH CARD.
What else ...
Portugal is a friendly and very safe country, with easy going people. There will be plenty of time for you to see the country around us, including the marvelous nature reserve of Serra de Arrábida, where mediterranean vegetation is still as it was in old times, a mountain bordering the sea with it's secluded french riviera like beaches, Palmela and Setubal, and the Troia peninsula, with kms of pristine atlantic seawater and almost 50 kms of untouched beaches. Also, Lisbon is 40 mn by train or bus so visiting is easy.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We live in small farm with plenty of space and possibility for outside electricity connection, water and wifi.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
50 chickens, ducks, geese, one fish
Pipoca
Foxy
Panpan
Host ref number: 147113141773
Feedback (35)
16 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara & Ben Valentin )
Mara & Ben are simply the sweetest couple we had the luck to receive. Although comunication was not 100%, as our English was not perfect, i managed to explain what we wanted and even if they were not specialists in country life they realized all tasks almost to perfection.
There sweetnes transpired over us and the house ambient was really… read more
There sweetnes transpired over us and the house ambient was really… read more
(Excellent
)
2 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Mara & Ben Valentin ) for host
We had a wonderful time with Henrique and his family during our first Workaway experience!
From the very beginning, they made us feel welcome and at home.
The work was varied, flexible, and adapted to our abilities — from helping with the animals and working in the fields to assisting around the house. We really appreciated the balance between… read more
From the very beginning, they made us feel welcome and at home.
The work was varied, flexible, and adapted to our abilities — from helping with the animals and working in the fields to assisting around the house. We really appreciated the balance between… read more
25 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Romane) for host
Thank you Henri, thank you Lucia for these two peaceful weeks. I was lucky to find a generous, funny family full of good energy.
What I really appreciated was the great freedom in organizing the work: we adjusted things based on the weather, the needs, and also my own rhythm. I had quite a few rainy days, but I was always able to help out… read more
What I really appreciated was the great freedom in organizing the work: we adjusted things based on the weather, the needs, and also my own rhythm. I had quite a few rainy days, but I was always able to help out… read more
5 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Romane)
Romane (la super nana 😁) was two weeks with us only 😭 and left leaving a family hoping for a bigger stay. Competent and dedicated to fullfill and even surpassing what was asked of her. We had a fee laughts and many debates that were particularly pleasant to the man of the house that apreciates the time passed practising french. Romane managed to… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)
Workawayers have for the most been an excellent cooperation but there is a very little group of truly exceptional ones. Jake is without a doubt one of these few. Although quite young his previous experiences undoubtly gave him the capacity to perform with knowledge and quality. Our comunication was very tranquil as he is a man of few words and the… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host
Henrique and family were an absolute blessing during my visit to Pinhal Novo and their gorgeous plot of lively land. Everyday was a treat to care for the animals, all so pleasant and grateful. I think I was even befriending the rather temperamental geese as the time went on! And despite having caught constant rainy thunderstorms season, I managed… read more
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(5.0)
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(4.8)
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(5.0)
16 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Mara & Ben Valentin )
Mara & Ben are simply the sweetest couple we had the luck to receive. Although comunication was not 100%, as our English was not perfect, i managed to explain what we wanted and even if they were not specialists in country life they realized all tasks almost to perfection.
There sweetnes transpired over us and the house ambient was really… read more
There sweetnes transpired over us and the house ambient was really… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Mara & Ben Valentin ) for host
We had a wonderful time with Henrique and his family during our first Workaway experience!
From the very beginning, they made us feel welcome and at home.
The work was varied, flexible, and adapted to our abilities — from helping with the animals and working in the fields to assisting around the house. We really appreciated the balance between… read more
From the very beginning, they made us feel welcome and at home.
The work was varied, flexible, and adapted to our abilities — from helping with the animals and working in the fields to assisting around the house. We really appreciated the balance between… read more
25 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Romane) for host
Thank you Henri, thank you Lucia for these two peaceful weeks. I was lucky to find a generous, funny family full of good energy.
What I really appreciated was the great freedom in organizing the work: we adjusted things based on the weather, the needs, and also my own rhythm. I had quite a few rainy days, but I was always able to help out… read more
What I really appreciated was the great freedom in organizing the work: we adjusted things based on the weather, the needs, and also my own rhythm. I had quite a few rainy days, but I was always able to help out… read more
5 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Romane)
Romane (la super nana 😁) was two weeks with us only 😭 and left leaving a family hoping for a bigger stay. Competent and dedicated to fullfill and even surpassing what was asked of her. We had a fee laughts and many debates that were particularly pleasant to the man of the house that apreciates the time passed practising french. Romane managed to… read more
(Excellent)
28 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)
Workawayers have for the most been an excellent cooperation but there is a very little group of truly exceptional ones. Jake is without a doubt one of these few. Although quite young his previous experiences undoubtly gave him the capacity to perform with knowledge and quality. Our comunication was very tranquil as he is a man of few words and the… read more
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host
Henrique and family were an absolute blessing during my visit to Pinhal Novo and their gorgeous plot of lively land. Everyday was a treat to care for the animals, all so pleasant and grateful. I think I was even befriending the rather temperamental geese as the time went on! And despite having caught constant rainy thunderstorms season, I managed… read more
13 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben stayed for two weeks and performance acording to his knowledge. The dogs were particularly happy with his strolls outside the property. A well informed young man, something I do apreciate, and receptiv to others opinions.
Thanks for your cooperation.
Thanks for your cooperation.
(Very good)
13 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ingo-Heinz)
Ingo os a seeet soul looking for himself. He stayed for one month and duly executed with a smile everything that was requested of him. Unfortunately for him he caught a bad flu but even then didn't fail to the basic needs like feeding animals. His dificulty with english and also his calm and a bit introvert posture compromised a little our… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ingo-Heinz) for host
kultureller Austausch lag allerdings an mir 🤷♂️
meine nächste workaway Erfahrung und ich danke dir nochmals, Henri, das ich dein Gast sein durfte
🙏
obrigado por cozinha, Lucia
🙏
was soll ich sagen, die Aufgaben waren schnell erklärt und ich konnte mir mein Tätigkeitsfeld aussuchen. schwer war die Arbeit auch nicht.
Regen draußen. manchmal in… read more
meine nächste workaway Erfahrung und ich danke dir nochmals, Henri, das ich dein Gast sein durfte
🙏
obrigado por cozinha, Lucia
🙏
was soll ich sagen, die Aufgaben waren schnell erklärt und ich konnte mir mein Tätigkeitsfeld aussuchen. schwer war die Arbeit auch nicht.
Regen draußen. manchmal in… read more
5 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
22 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mónica )
Monica is a Ray of Sunshine. She is both sweet and fierce putting these característics into her work. What she may lack in experience she compensates by a strong desire to do well and the genuine pleasure she finds in things well done adds to our own satisfaction. A true pleasure to be next to and a really positive aura. Could not recomend her… read more
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannes)
Once more a great workaway experience. Hannes is a gentle well educated young man with previous work experience so with a more realistic understanding of life and colaboration than most of his age young men. What he might have lacked in experience he made up in attention for instructions and dedication in work. Pleasant to talk to and very… read more
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hannes) for host
My workaway experience and it could not have been better. I felt at home immediately and the whole family took me in with open arms. The tasks were straightforward and I could choose whichever I preffered to do first. During my two week stay I managed to build a gravel path, cut down overgrown bushes and trimmed the trees (aswell as feeding the… read more
19 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (TiagoDeJesusSouza)
Tiago was another great workaway experience. He was more than competent in the realization of all the chores including those he was not familiar with making sure he understanded what was required and taking a special care in doing it with pride and perfection.
Easy to be with socialy and brightening our interactions with humour and contageous… read more
Easy to be with socialy and brightening our interactions with humour and contageous… read more
(Excellent)
18 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (TiagoDeJesusSouza) for host
Foi uma excelente experiência de vida participar por duas semanas desse projeto voluntário de floresta alimentar na quinta do Sr Henrique e sua família, o trabalho foi basicamente alimentar os animais, cuidar do jardim, regar, capinar e podar as árvores, a caravana que fiquei é perfeita pra dormir, a esposa fazia delicosas jantas, localização da… read more
30 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Filippo & Andrea)
Filipo was once more a very good workaway experience. A quiet gentle human with the perfect skills for what was required and that he made a point to perform to perfection. Couldn't recomend him more.
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Víctgor)
Was suposed to arrive friday and when contacted today didn't answer until we insisted saying he was in a nice place and would not be coming.
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
3 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shayn & Sophie)
Once again this wonderful couple met and really surpassed our workaway expectations. Their life experiences let them comply with all we all we asked largely exceding our requirements,but above all, their simpathy and humanity were what we.ost enjoyed. Shayn beeing a surfer and a musician resonated with me. As for Sophie, her quiet and soft… read more
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Shayn & Sophie) for host
We highly recommend this family! They are wonderful people 😊. We stayed with them for just under 3 weeks. The work was a routine of daily task covering animal husbandry, gardening, orchard work, and a small building project.
Animal husbandry covered: feeding and then cleaning the chicken and duck areas, giving them fresh water, feeding and… read more
Animal husbandry covered: feeding and then cleaning the chicken and duck areas, giving them fresh water, feeding and… read more
21 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (HikerLegs)
Kieran was a last minute colaboration offer that was coming for three weeks and ended staying 2 1/2 months. This can give you a hint of the apreciariam of his colaboration. Real hard worker that enjoyed phisical tasks and would not mind working under a bright sunshine. From building a coop extension, weeding, diging or planting, all tasks where… read more
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nicoleta) for host
This family is amazing. i stayed 2 week and a half and it was beautiful.
It was my first workaway and i cant ask a better place to be and start my adventure.
Lucia is a super woman,she works a lot and cook amazing dishes.
Henri its amazing too,he was like a father for me i was very close to him because of the energy and the commitment he puts in… read more
It was my first workaway and i cant ask a better place to be and start my adventure.
Lucia is a super woman,she works a lot and cook amazing dishes.
Henri its amazing too,he was like a father for me i was very close to him because of the energy and the commitment he puts in… read more
8 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)
Nina was and is a resourcefull, energetic very pleasant woman. Ber stay with us was a great experience regarding all aspects a workaway. Competent and diligent worker that exceeded our demands, inteligent and informed person that brought us some knowledge of a nation frequently ignored. We cannot recomend her more than by saying she is the perfect… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
It was a pleasure to stay at quinta de pinherinho, lovely house with big garden, plenty of animals and friendly Family. They made me feel very welcomed and comfortable. My main tasks were feeding animals and take care of the plants, which was quite easy and satisfying. Lucia cooked delicious dinner every day and we had lovely gathering every… read more
5 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Noel Mark) for host
My experience at Henrique's farmhouse was truly marvelous. His food forest project s turning out to be quite a success and it was an honour to plant a few trees around the gorgeous property.
It was a pleasure to feed the chickens and the ducks. The tasks are very relaxed and rewarding, There's always something new and exciting to do. I learned a… read more
It was a pleasure to feed the chickens and the ducks. The tasks are very relaxed and rewarding, There's always something new and exciting to do. I learned a… read more
23 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Raphael) for host
What a unique experience! This was my first workaway ever and I have to say it was great. The work was easy, the food nice, the accomodation comfortable and Henrique and his family welcoming and nice to talk with. The greatest thing though was the location. I was able to visit Setubal, Lisbon, Sintra, Arrabida Natural Park, Troia and attend fests… read more
4 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphael)
Raphael stayed with us for 3 weeks and it seemed much less as he was excelent on all aspects. He was the first workawayer we had from Austria wich allowed us to get to know a lot of more about his country. We can recomend him as one of the tem best experiences we have had on workaway and wish him to find a lot of good host to colaborate with.
(Excellent)
26 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan David & Marlenny)
Juan Marli and their nice and funny dog Bruce dog stayed with us for three weeks and their colaboration was precious to the Path on which se embarked when se decided to teu to create a food forest. They planted some 50 trees from the 100 we had planned for Thais season apart from the daily chores of feeding animals and watering trees and shrubs.… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Juan David & Marlenny) for host
Henrique es una gran persona, su encantadora esposa Lúcia y sus vivaces hijos nos brindaron una experiencia única durante las tres semanas que estuvimos con ellos, fueron días que no olvidaremos. <3 El lugar se encuentra muy bien ubicado, tiene fácil acceso al transporte para dirigirse a lugares como Setúbal y Lisboa. En la granja nos sentimos… read more
19 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Michkel) for host
I spent two weeks with Henrique and his family. I felt really welcome from the first day. Even if we didn't always agree, I had excellent conversations with Henrique. Lucia was an excellent cook and looked after us very well in the evenings. The work wasn't hard, but it wasn't boring either. Every day there was something different and Henrique… read more
22 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas)
Nicholas stayed with us for two weeks and we would have apreciated his company longer at it been possible. He was another great workaway experience as he fullfiled all the requirements for a very pleasant company and proved to be a dilligent worker with all taht we required, namely completing the moving of aour chicken coop to a bigger and better… read more
(Excellent)
22 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nicholas) for host
what an experience. my first Workaway with Henrique and his family was spectacular. A lovely property, with a camper van that I called home for 2.5 weeks and I could've stayed longer! a short walk to pinhal novo where there is a train station that can take you to lisbon, setubal or anywhere in between. Henrique and his family made me feel at home… read more
10 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hans)
Hans was coming for three weeks but unfortunatly the worsening health of his grandfather made him leave ealier. While here, he was very effective in doing everything he was asked, namely gardening including the transplantation of a euonimus hedge which he did digging really deep to save the roots. All in all a excellent colaborator to whom we wish… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Enzo)
Enzo is a very pleasant workawayer. His first experience was with us but he seemed well experienced regarding what could be required of a seasoned collaborator. A bright young man that easily indetdyoof and complied with what was requested. We strongly recomend him and tem ainda open for a future new experience.
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Enzo) for host
I stayed at henrique's place for about 2 weeks, it was my first workaway experience and it went very well!
I didn't expect this, henrique and his family were welcoming, very interesting to talk to and discover their habits etc..
The work was really nice, mainly outdoors and not too long.
This experience gave me a nice image of workaway thanks to… read more
I didn't expect this, henrique and his family were welcoming, very interesting to talk to and discover their habits etc..
The work was really nice, mainly outdoors and not too long.
This experience gave me a nice image of workaway thanks to… read more
3 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Joel )
Joel is a nice guy with whom we had a good workaway experience. Some smaller comunications problems because of his scottish accent and our less than perfect english understanding. Although with little experience regarding gardening and DIY when properly instructed he complied with good humor.
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (EDGARD) for host
You never forget your first experience!
I am writing this review because this was my first experience with Workayaway and
I definitely want to say thank you to the whole family and to leave a 5 star review,
but also give some hints for those interested in trying this experience.
So from the first evening we met until the last afternoon the… read more
I am writing this review because this was my first experience with Workayaway and
I definitely want to say thank you to the whole family and to leave a 5 star review,
but also give some hints for those interested in trying this experience.
So from the first evening we met until the last afternoon the… read more
29 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub)
Jakub, or Kuba as he preferes to be called, has definitely to be in our top 5 wirkaway experiences. He is what I would like to believe a perfect example of the new generation european, wanting to know the reality around the world, in order to be abble to build his own opinion but accepting and understanding difference. Well humoured, allways… read more
(Excellent)
25 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jakub) for host
I stayed for two weeks with Henrique and the family. What a perfect choice for having 1st workaway experience! The caravan was nice and comfy and the work instructions given by Henrique were clear and I never felt under pressure or nervous. I felt home almost right away. I loved long conversations with Henrique and the the family as well as… read more
20 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)
Cate and Isabel were once more, very peasant workaway collaborators. Cate is a very informed young girl with whom talking was a real pleasure and although Isabel was more quiet, her presence was also very agreable. They were both great in what was asked of them and their work weeding around the trees and fixing the trees wells was perfect. I… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Bachir)
Rashid is a very tranquil young man, easy to be with and allways ready to help with what was asked. Communication was not very good because we spoke little spanish and no marrocan. Nevertheless we managed to have a very pleasant workaway experience. We wish all the internet Madrid where he lives and went to from here.
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ronan & Lisa) for host
Henrique and family welcomed us into their home from the moment we arrived. We had a fantastic time and would recommend for any workaway.
There is always lots to do around the garden and helping out with the animals.
We also shared some fun evenings with the family, chatting and joking about any and every topic.
There is always lots to do around the garden and helping out with the animals.
We also shared some fun evenings with the family, chatting and joking about any and every topic.
10 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronan & Lisa)
Ronan and Lisa are probably the most agreable irish couple we could have met. Their stay with us was perfect. Lisa's smile is contagious and Ronan's disponibility total. They performed all the requested tasks with diligence and excellent capacity. WE recomend them warm heartedly and wish them the best in their workaway experience.
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lian)
If there is someone who would be the perfect workaway, Lian would be a serious candidate. She is a sweet, inteligent, amiable and efficient person. The three weeks we had with her seemed to pass too quickly and we were truly sad when she left. Not only is she a pleasure for the eyes but a super agreable company and although she is a rather quiet… read more
(Excellent)
5 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tasos) for host
Ohh what can I tell for Henrique, Lucia and their amazing kids?? They are just amazing!! The tasks that they give you are pretty clear and easy to do, they have such a laid back approach. You will feel no pressure or nervous there. The accommodation is as described on the profile. I found it to be very practical and really nice. Don't be scared by… read more
10 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tasos)
Tasos is a well humored good temeprament young man. His knowledge of agronomy is real and he was a great help and we learned a lot from his experience and knowledge. Experienced worker, we puchased several trees on his advice as tehy would be particularly suited for our ground and climate. The boys had a great realtion with him and sometimes I… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
27 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonia)
Antonia stayed with us for two weeks ans acomplished with care and competence all what was asked of her. She is a very thorough "weeder" and we are sure the bad weeds will take some time to reapear after her work. She is a quiet and calm girl and a very pleasantcompany. She took advantage of our proximity to several interest spots, like Setubal,… read more
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariana & Fatima )
Mariana contacted us alledging they would not be coming due to Fatima having gotten a paid job.
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
25 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Rémi)
Remi and Ami are a delicious couple and a real pleasurable company. Their quiet and cool atitude is only comparable to the eficiency of their work. They are allways available and ready to help with any chores in and out of the house. They made the most of their free time visiting around and further away. Workaway at its best.
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Rémi) for host
We had a great experience with Henrique ,Lucie and their children. They are super easy to talk to and have such a kind nature. It is also a great location to do some exploring outside of the cities and helping them achieve their goals for their beautiful garden was a pleasure. We also cannot recommend Lucies cooking enough! She deserves a couple… read more
10 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (LAURA)
Laura came accompanied with her friend Pauline that she previously checked with us. Both girls are very friendly and easy going and although it ended up not constituing a problem they had a few dietary issues that they did not mention in the profile and that I advise them to do so it simplifies the meals preparation.
Their work was not a very… read more
Their work was not a very… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Diane)
Diane only stayed with us a little more than one week but she left a definite presence when she left as her little furry spoted female friend was also missed by BIlly our cat. I had several intense exchange of view points but we always ended up undestanding ourselves. Her gardenning experience was not much but she diligently took upon her to… read more
(Excellent)
9 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Selina)
Although she only stayed for a week Selina was a pleasant presence and a dedicated workawayer. We wish her from the bottom of our heart that she overcomes the loss of her grande mother and process this grievance with optimism and courage.
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Hemilly)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
1 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Rudy)
Rudy is a polite, gentle pleasant young man and a very easy and confortable interesting company. His stay with us was as pleasant as a perfect workaway colaboration can be. We believe he made good use of his free time visiting and we know he truly enjoyed his explorations. Workwise he was the perfect man to finish the repairs on the wood glazing… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
What can I say :) Sorry for the late feedback but we’ve finally got the time to write this. Our stay at Henrique’s was fantastic, we were given a super warm welcome into the family home and had an absolute amazing time with everyone. I had to do some house painting along with chipping the old paint away first, as this was my first time doing so I… read more
21 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Keeping with the good "tradition" of our workaway collaborators, Molly and Brendan were another very pleasant experience. They are a very nice couple that complement each other perfectly. Molly's is quiet and cool and the atention she puts in her work is a proper reflection of her personality. Brendan more extrovert personality is a refreshing and… read more
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Fiona) for host
Our stay at Henriques and his familiy’s place was quite spontaneous and turned out to be a very positive and enriching experience!
Henrique welcomed us by picking us up. After arriving at his beautiful farm, we instantly had a long exchanging conversation. We loved to listen to Henrique sharing wisdom and experiences from his life in which he did… read more
Henrique welcomed us by picking us up. After arriving at his beautiful farm, we instantly had a long exchanging conversation. We loved to listen to Henrique sharing wisdom and experiences from his life in which he did… read more
21 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Fiona)
We must be some lucky hosts because almost all of our workawayers are great. Fiona and her boyfriend Mario where no exception since the two weeks they had with us where pleasant and profitable. Mario did the continuing job of prepping the outside wood walls for glazing and Fiona worked mostly in the garden weeding. Fiona's interest in craniosacral… read more
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Sonkwast)
Our two weeks with Sonja where delightfully cool, calm and pleasant as her presence. She is the sweetest coolest workawayer we have had so far and although being quite quiet, communication between us was mostly silent but truly fulfilling. Work was not very hard although it could have been a bit boring because stripping the old glaze in the… read more
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sonkwast) for host
I stayed for a good two weeks with Henrique and his family and had a lovely time with them. They really do their best to make you feel at home. The work was very well doable and they are flexible in the working hours. For me it was mostly sanding the wall of the house and repainting it, alternated with some gardening tasks. Henrique is very… read more
9 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Matej)
Matej stayed with us a little over one month so we had plenty of time to apreciate his collaboration. He is a quiet, well educated and attentive young man who fullfilled all that we requested of him. Although he did not have a great experience in gardening he was willing to learn and complied with what was requested. We believe he enjoyed the… read more
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Matej) for host
Staying here for about a month was my first workaway experience and I have to say it was the best way to start these adventures. I am the kind of guy who always needed a little more time to get really comfortable around new people, but Henrique, Lucia and the boys made it very easy for me and basically accepted me as a fifth member of the family… read more
14 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Roberto)
Although Roberto only stayed with us for one week we wish it would have been much longer since his presence was the most enjoyable we can have on workaway. A highly dedicated worker he satisfied every request we had with goodwill and capacity. A pleasant well informed company we whom it was a pleasure to talk, he was also an great cook that… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Roberto) for host
I stayed just 1 week at Henrique's house but my experience was very good: i felt home right away.
Henrique is a very interesting person and he's full of passion about his project to trasnform the dry land of his garden in a beautiful premaculture project,
The work is various and pleasant and there's a lot of time to spent visiting the nice places… read more
Henrique is a very interesting person and he's full of passion about his project to trasnform the dry land of his garden in a beautiful premaculture project,
The work is various and pleasant and there's a lot of time to spent visiting the nice places… read more
27 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Corrie) for host
First of all I would like to say thank you to the family. I had an amazing 3 weeks stay with Henrique and his family. The work was good and was very peaceful.
Where the house is located is perfect it's really well connected and very easy to get to places.
It was really nice living with the Henrique and the family, Lucia is an amazing cook and… read more
Where the house is located is perfect it's really well connected and very easy to get to places.
It was really nice living with the Henrique and the family, Lucia is an amazing cook and… read more
20 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Corrie)
Corrie has just left us after a 3 week stay that was a pleasure regarding his cooperation. From weeding the surroundings to sanding in the recuperation of our house exterior, his was a precious help that he carried with competence and availability. He is a very nice young man ans a pleasure to be with. Great worker and good company. We believe he… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Juliana ) for host
Duas maravilhosas semanas! Uma família incrível! Animais amorosos e engraçados, uma casa linda e bem cuidada e a experiência incrível de dormir em uma caravana!!! Como se não bastasse tanto, a região está cercada por praias fantásticas!!! :))) Que saudades que já sinto! Espero revê-los em breve!!!
Beijinhos e até logo :-)
Beijinhos e até logo :-)
30 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliana )
Our experience with Juliana was as smooth and pleasant as two weeks can be. She is a very interesting person and we soon reached the comfort of being together as if we knew each other for long. Her stay in Portugal for studies in a field we didn't even know exists, post graduation in acupuncture for animals, gives her the free time necessary to… read more
(Excellent)
12 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
My two weeks stay with Henrique and his family was really nice.
Their place is wonderful and they have a lot of projects to come for the garden!
Henrique has a lot of interesting stories to share and is a really welcoming host, he made me feel at ease from the start.
His wife Lucia is a wonderful cook, and his kids are charming.
Being close to… read more
Their place is wonderful and they have a lot of projects to come for the garden!
Henrique has a lot of interesting stories to share and is a really welcoming host, he made me feel at ease from the start.
His wife Lucia is a wonderful cook, and his kids are charming.
Being close to… read more
3 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas is a clever, educated and hard working workawayer. He was a pleasant companion for the two weeks we had his collaboration. Skilled in the use of the brushcutter and grass mower he revealed himself a perfectionist in both. He is also a good and interested company in the free time from work, making good use of the proximity to Lisbon where he… read more
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (PascalThomeer) for host
I had a really good time with Henrique, Lucia, Gee and Lucas. They are very loving people who accepted me very quickly and easily into their everyday life. I helped them with gardening and other little jobs arround the house. also the boys speak really good English for their age so it is easy to communicate with them.
I absolutely recommend this… read more
I absolutely recommend this… read more
19 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (PascalThomeer)
Pascal is a very interesting and polite young man. He is very well informed with a very mature understanding of our present reality and a pleasure to talk with. An excellent worker and a more than pleasant company, he made intelligent use of his free time visiting the points of interest next to our place in what we consider true workaway spirit.… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Henryk) for host
I stayed with Henrique and his family for 3 weeks and it was a very nice time, I could visit many interesting places around the peninsula of Setúbal and spend a great time with the boys playing, talking about games and school, etc...
The work easy and pleasurable, food very tasty,
room comfortable, garden becoming more and more beautiful.… read more
The work easy and pleasurable, food very tasty,
room comfortable, garden becoming more and more beautiful.… read more
4 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Henryk)
Henrik's stay with us exceeded our best expectations. He is a calm and serene caracter with an enormous working capacity, never shying from any task we asked of him, and even suggesting more than we desired. His presence is very pleasurable and his patience playing Monopoly with the kids is remarkable. We think he also took good advantage of his… read more
(Excellent)
16 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Malgorzata) for host
It was a pleasure to help Henrique's family and work in the garden and in the house. For me the workaway experience here was short but very important. The most meaningful moments - this litlle moments with value in our life - was to take boys on a bicycle trip, to play monopoly with Lucas :), to show together with my friends to the family the… read more
14 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Malgorzata)
Malgorzata was with us for two weeks and they passed very quickly. She is a very gentle and sweet girl always wiling to do what we asked of her. From weeding to cleaning the house she was diligent and efficient. She loved exploring the town of Setubal and the beautiful beaches around what for us is the meaningful way to take advantage of wthe… read more
(Very good)
19 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Julian & Patrick) for host
To make it short :) we had a great experience at Henriques place in Pinhal Novo.
We had great exchange in lots of different themes, where we could learn a lot about Portugal and even our own country Germany.
It was fun to help Henrique develop the paradise he is planning !
The accomodation in the Caravan was perfect for privacy and also… read more
We had great exchange in lots of different themes, where we could learn a lot about Portugal and even our own country Germany.
It was fun to help Henrique develop the paradise he is planning !
The accomodation in the Caravan was perfect for privacy and also… read more
25 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Julian & Patrick)
Johan and Patrick are a great example of how workaway can be an excellent experience. These two are hard working, educated and a truy pleasant company and their 5 weeks stay was truly a profitable experience for us that we think has been for them too. With their work, they left a mark on our property, and the "roman pathway" around the house,… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
After a couple of days at Henrique's Quinta, became impossible to call what I had there a "workaway experience" , is far away from that. There are some moments that you beg to not finish, that's were the days with Henrique, Lucia, Lucas and Gui, a very special and lovely family. We started with a workaway relationship and became real friends. If… read more
21 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
If there is a way to describe our experience with Daniel, it is undoubtly the adjective perfect. In my 68 years of life experience, I have met few human beings with whom affinity and understanding of the best in humans could be so smoothly and quickly achieved. As a workawayer, he over fullfilled eveything we asked of him, to the point that we… read more
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Romain)
Aurélie, Romain and the girls were our third workaway experience, and it could not have been better. They are hard workers and I would dare say Romain is even work addict. Apart from all the duties we had for them, we were abble to talk a lot and ended sharing almost of all our meals, a lot of them healthy savoury salads, Romain's spelciality. I… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Romain) for host
It was our first workaway experience and it was great to work for henrique lucia and their children ... we took care of the garden, dogs and chickens and took part in the house work and also manuel labor .. we cook together and especially exchanged around meals on our lives and our cultures it was very interesting, henrique seems to have lived… read more
19 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (billsnooks)
Bill was the first "workawayer" we had and I believe we couldn't have been better "picked". A great guy, hard worker, with an intense and varied life experience that made for pleasant long talks. I hope that in spite of the short period, we will be abble to meet again as we now consider him our friend. Amazed at how he enjoyed the trip to the… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (billsnooks) for host
I am on my last day of a short Workaway with Henrique, Lucia and their boys Lucas and Hui....I have had a great stay with a lovely family working hard to establish their project at Pinhal Novo. The conversation was lively and interesting and I gained a much deeper understanding of life in Portugal both past and present as a result. The work was… read more
