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With open hearts ❤️, we invite you to become part of our off-grid community 🌿, where the beauty of nature 🌄 is not just a backdrop but an integral part of everyday living.
Our mission is to help individuals rediscover the magnetic beauty of the outdoors 🌳 and reconnect with their true selves 🧘🏾♂️. The camp offers a sanctuary 🛖—a place for genuine relaxation, where you can breathe in the pure air 🌬️ and let the tranquility of our surroundings envelop you.
🌱 Part of a Bigger Mission
This is not only a place for peaceful retreats and off-grid experiences—it is also a living project of our nonprofit organization, registered in Estonia 🇪🇪. Through the camp, we bring our NGO’s vision to life: empowering people through education 📚, nature-based learning 🌱, sustainability ♻️, and cultural exchange 🤝. Volunteers who join us contribute not only to building a unique space but also to creating educational resources, running community programs, and supporting initiatives for youth—especially from the African diaspora 🌍.
We are currently developing learning modules 🧠, youth camps 🎒, and digital resources 💻 on- and off-site, and your support directly helps us make knowledge accessible to those with fewer opportunities 🙌🏽. This collaboration between the NGO and the camp turns each project—whether it’s building a compost toilet 🚽 or hosting a retreat 🧘🏽♀️—into a contribution toward global education and inclusion 🌐.
We warmly welcome those seeking a peaceful retreat 🕊️. Within our grounds, a constant, soothing rhythm of life keeps us intertwined with nature and one another 🌳✨.
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Currently, we need support in various areas:
• 🌼 Designing and establishing a garden from scratch
• 🍽️ Preparing meals for lunch and/or dinner
• 🛠️ Implementing and managing DIY projects of varying scales
• 🧹 Enhancing the comfort and allure of the camp
• 📱 Managing our social media platforms
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🧱 We have several planned bigger projects, including:
• 🛏️ Creating a cozy volunteer area
• 🌿 Establishing a herb garden
• 🧑🏽💻 Enhancing our use of Monday.com project management software while combining it with make.com automation
• 🧘🏾♀️ Developing and running a variety of retreat programs (e.g., outdoor adventures, yoga, dancing, music, improv, soul healing)
• 🔄 Setting up exchange programs with other Workaway hosts
• 🌐 Increasing engagement with our online community
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Volunteers will also have the opportunity to learn about our high-tech solar setup ☀️🔋, our sustainable water supply from our own borehole system 💧, and our high-speed internet provided by Starlink 🚀. Our facilities include a washing machine 🧺, a dishwasher 🍽️, and an oven 🔥 to ensure your stay is comfortable and convenient.
Our vision is to create a modern off-grid living experience 🌿💡 where autonomy meets ease. This high-tech off-grid lifestyle means you don’t have to sacrifice the comforts you’re accustomed to, such as Starlink internet with up to 10mb/s 📶, warm showers 🚿, and modern sanitation 🚽.
Our community is built on passion 💖, not obligation. We are not wealthy, but we are deeply committed to providing food 🍲 and welcoming volunteers 🙏🏾 because their support is highly appreciated, needed, and valued. While we operate on Portugal Time ⏳, we remain focused on our work 🔧.
To foster skill and language exchange 🗣️🔄, we plan to introduce a Skill-Share Day. On this day, each person will have the opportunity to teach their skill for one hour ⏱️, followed by the next person—creating a dynamic environment of learning and sharing 💫.
We offer accommodation in a small, medium, or large tent or bell tent 🏕️, depending on availability. Amenities like hot showers, toilets, electricity, fast Wi-Fi, a washing machine, a dishwasher, and an oven are all shared.
🌞 We look forward to welcoming you to our little piece of paradise.
Warmest regards,
Daniel + Paulin
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Plant care
Camping
Dancing
Mountain
Videography
Technology
Sustainability
Van life
Self development
Charity work
DIY & crafts
Music
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
🔋 Volunteers will also have the opportunity to learn about our high-tech solar setup ☀️, our sustainable water supply from our own borehole system 💧, and our high-speed internet provided by Starlink 🚀📡.
🏡 Our facilities include a washing machine 🧺, a dishwasher 🍽️, and an oven 🔥 to ensure your stay is comfortable and convenient 😊.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
🛠️ Currently, we need support in various areas:
🌿 Garden help:
• 🪴 Designing and establishing a garden from scratch
• 💧 Water the plants
• ✂️ Cut the grass
• 🔨 Prepare the ground for platforms for the tents
🍲 Community Care:
• 👩🏽🍳 Preparing meals for lunch and/or dinner for volunteers
🧰 DIY:
• 🧹 Re-organize the workshop and storage
• 🏕️ Enhancing the comfort and allure of the camp
💻 IT:
• 📱 Managing our social media platforms
• 🗂️ Updating our project management software
👦🐶 Child & Dog Care:
• ⚽ Spend some time and play football with Paulin’s 10-year-old son (German, speaks English, wants to improve)
• 🐕 Look after Paulin’s dog and train him a bit more (1.5 years old, full of energy!)
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Our vision is to create a modern off-grid living experience 🌞 where autonomy meets ease. This high-tech off-grid lifestyle means you don’t have to sacrifice the comforts you’re accustomed to—like Starlink internet 📡 with up to 10 mb/s, warm showers 🚿, and modern sanitation 🚽.
Our community is built on passion 💛, not obligation. We’re not wealthy 💸, but we’re deeply committed to providing good food 🍛 and welcoming volunteers 🙏. Your time here matters. We understand that many dedicate their valuable vacation days to Workaway, so we do our best to make the experience enriching and rewarding ✨.
We live and work on the property with intention and dedication 🛠️. While we go by Portugal Time 🇵🇹, we stay focused and engaged. If you have a special skill or want to learn something new, there’s space for both. Some tasks are assigned, but if you stay longer and bring your own ideas or talents, you’re welcome to shape your own contribution 💡
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
🇵🇹 We are interested in learning Portuguese
Accommodation
🏕️ We offer accommodation in a small, medium, or large tent or bell tent, depending on availability.
🚿 The amenities — including hot showers,
🚽 toilets,
🔌 electricity,
📶 high-speed internet,
🧺 a washing machine,
🍽️ a dishwasher, and
🔥 an oven — are shared among everyone.
🍲 Given the wide array of tasks and projects available, we’ve got your meals covered 🙂👩🏾🍳🍛
What else ...
🌿 Our 3,500m² property is a sanctuary 🕊️ where you can unwind and let the soothing sounds of nature 🎶🌳 lull you into a state of tranquility.
🚴♂️ If adventure calls, you can hop on one of our mountain bikes 🚵 and explore the undulating landscapes around us, journey to the dam 💦 or waterfall 🌊, or visit the thriving off-grid communities nearby 🛖.
🛒 For your daily needs, a mini-supermarket is just a leisurely 5-minute bike ride 🚴♀️ away.
🛍️ For a more extensive shopping experience, the Intermarché is a 30-minute ride (or a quick 10-minute drive 🚗).
🏙️ The bustling city of Castelo Branco, with its rich history 📜 and vibrant culture 🎭, is an hour away by bike or a swift 20-minute drive 🚙.
🌱 This is a place of learning and growth 📚—an ideal setting to immerse yourself in the principles of off-grid living 🔋 and permaculture 🌻. Here, you can not only learn about sustainable living ♻️ but also experience it firsthand—feeling the earth beneath your feet 🦶 and the wind in your hair 🌬️ as you contribute to a lifestyle that respects and cherishes our planet 🌍.
🤝 Looking forward to sharing this journey with you.
Warm regards,
Daniel & Paulin ☀️
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
🛜 Yes - we have Starlink Internet
Space for parking camper vans
🚐We have around three nice camping spots for your campervan
Can possibly accept pets
🐶Pet friendly environment area is fenced.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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The time I spent there was varied. Sometimes there were only two of us, and other times there were a lot more people.
It was off-grid, but I still had full comfort.
The place is quite remote, and public transport isn’t very… read more
In Camp I had the opportunity to learn new skills without the fear of doing mistakes or to be imperfect and this was really important for me to push myself out of my comfort zone and learn a lot.
The camp is located in a… read more
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The time I spent there was varied. Sometimes there were only two of us, and other times there were a lot more people.
It was off-grid, but I still had full comfort.
The place is quite remote, and public transport isn’t very… read more
In Camp I had the opportunity to learn new skills without the fear of doing mistakes or to be imperfect and this was really important for me to push myself out of my comfort zone and learn a lot.
The camp is located in a… read more
