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Within the family for five generations the land where our glamping is located was abandoned for a long period of time. The eucalyptus trees and the bush ruled up until 2012, when Hugo decided to come here after earning his degree in Guides of Nature. Step by step, rock by rock he created a farm together with his father. In 2018 we started the construction of our glamping and in 2019 we opened the doors to our little paradise.
Our glamping is located on the Island of São Jorge, Azores. It is constituted by 4 yurts, each one with its private bathroom, a communal kitchen, a main house and a certified organic farm. We are open for tourism all year around.
But let me tell you a bit more about us. Hugo received a degree in Guides of Nature and is a permaculture enthusiast. His passion for plants motivated him to build and develop our farm. Natacha received a degree in Social and Cultural Communication and earned a Master´s Degree in Women´s Studies. In 2012 she followed her heart and moved to the Island of São Jorge. She is a health coach, yoga instructor and author of the book Back to Natural.
We are waiting for you!
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Enjoy being here and now in the middle of nature with Pico´s mountain on the horizon.
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
During Summer our biggest need for help is with cleaning, laundry, dishwashing as well as gardening.
During Winter our biggest need is with construction, maintenance and gardening.
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner
We provide camping tent with a mattress. There is an outdoor hot shower next to the tent. The toilet is located in the main house, 50 meters from the tent.
We provide a communal kitchen, shared with the guests, as well as the food for your meals.
Transfers are also included, upon arrival and departure.
Wi-fi is only in the main house.
We will pay at least the Portuguese minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and for all Workawayers invited. Accommodation will also be provided.
As with all exchanges, we and you wil ensure that you have the correct visa, work permit as required and insurance.
The Island of São Jorge is known for its innumerable and magnificent fajãs (flat surfaces near the sea, created from collapsing cliffs or lava flows). We have more than 70! In 2016 the fajãs were classified by UNESCO as Biosphere Reserves. Many of them do not have car access being the only option to go on foot. The trail Topo-Fajã of Caldeira de Santo Cristo is a must-see! This fajã is known for its lagoon and tasty clams.
If you like adventure sports there are companies on the island specialized in this type of activities that include, for example, diving, climbing, abseiling and canyoning.
São Jorge has beautiful places where you can go for a swim. However, instead of beaches here you will find small ports or natural swimming pools. Hereby there are different places to swim, the nearest is a 5-minute walk and is called pier of Terreiros.
São Jorge does not have a public transport network, but it´s easy to hitchhike.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Two
5 hours per day.
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