Eat fruit, fresh from the trees, explore arts, spend time in nature and more in Fava Laranja, Central Portugal

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  Description

  Hello, Two Humans (Alex and Daisy, a married couple), Two Cats (Hux 'n' George) and a dog who adores everyone (Fava) are trying to get veg growing again, continuing in a sustainable way to improve on previous attempts
  
  
  There is an expanse of vineyards behind the house and walking in the opposite direction can take you through forest trails to reach the local reservoir/lake (ideal for swimming). (This can also be accessed more rapidly using modern transport techniques)

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Culture

  

  Photography

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Both of us love meeting new people, learning about different cultures, attitudes and customs. Food is one of the ways we share, food can embody culture and the meal is ideal for getting to know one another. Having both lived abroad, we're used to the richness other cultures can offer.
  
  We are artists, craftspeople and working on the growing veg better. Daisy is an established ceramacist and Alex is a musician, teacher, woodworker and general problem solver. All we learn from your stay with us will be embodied in the art we produce.
  
  We can allocate some time for you to learn some ceramics if that interests you.
  We can teach you about the local flora and fauna - for instance a wild form of lavender grows here and smells delicious.
  
  We can lend you a bike to get around and, when convenient, (usually) offer lifts into Tomar which has connections to the rest of Portugal.
  
  There are walks in every direction from the house and cafes and restaurants nearby (there is a Bar/Restaurant 30seconds away) opposite the house and studio is a winery
  
  We hope to share our knowledge and learn novel techniques for veg growing and look forward to working with you.

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  Help

  Mostly it is garden tasks, helping to move piles of cuttings etc.
  
  With many tasks Alex or Daisy will be able to do it alongside you and teach you new skills.
  
  We need help, digging, planting, reorganising our veg garden and getting ready for the summer ahead.
  
  It's going to be tasks like, clear the weeds in this strip of land and put them in the compost. Expect requests to loosen soil, cut branches and plant seedlings.
  
  If you're an expert veg grower, we are happy to share tips and learn from you.
  If you're a beginner, you can learn by doing
  If you're planning to run your own veg patch/allotment/productive living space, this will give you a taste of the realities of it.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Portuguese: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate
  Welsh: Beginner
  Italian: 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

  You'll be staying in a small cottage separate from the house with a bedroom (double bed), bathroom and kitchenette/living room with a table and chairs for 4 and a the sofa functions as a sofa-bed. We will stock your fridge and pantry so let us know of any dietary restrictions at least a week before you stay. We provide vegetarian food in a shared meal on the first and last evenings of your stay (you are not required to attend , but we have found it's usually fun. The rest of the time you will be able to prepare your own meals with the provided ingredients - please get in touch with any doubts or questions about this
  
  We have a decent plot of land and , a cottage for you to stay in or space for you to park a campervan/put up a tent. There is a bathroom with hot shower etc. with outdoor access.

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  What else ...

  This is a great workaway for a couple or individual seeking tranquility, nature, walks and hopefully some sun. Help us grow our veg and you can help us test the hammocks

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Good internet speed

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is a hot shower and toilet block with outside access

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have a dog, our dog likes almost all dogs

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Huxley

  George and Huxley are two ginger brothers who grew up with Alex in Cardiff. We brought them with us on the airplane when we moved to Portugal and they have since been enjoying climbing the trees and taking care of any rodents we might have

  George

  Fava (4 years)

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