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UPDATE Because we're having a newborn baby we do need help especially in the harder working "edge" ;) Like watering the trees, shuffling and working with clay, woodworking tasks etc
Here you find a free family with 4 small kids – aged 0, 3, 5 and 7 years - a wonderful dog and two cats. Three years ago we travelled with our old camper trough Europe and came across to our land by coincidence. In January 2019 we started our project here und built our yurt in which we`re living now, on 50.000sqm – between olives and huge old corkoaks in the Serra de Sao Mamede.
Our aim is to live environmentally sustainable, self-sufficient and reduce our footprint as much as possible. We slowly creating a permaculture foodforest and convert our land into a healthy and peaceful ecosystem.
But every time we don´t want to be only focused on our idea´s – we´re trying to be always open and mindful for new projects , people – changing rhythms or flows ;)
For now we specially need help to build a jurt and some other wood constructions, watering trees, mulching trees, preserving food and building the outdoordkitchen with clay
But in general the projects and ideas will never get stopped
We´re an unschooling family so our kids are always with us and learn everything whenever and wherever they want to. We´re trying to communicate and live together in a respectful and mindful way, attach the needs of everyone. That means at some days we´re working more and some days it´s better not to try to do anything – just take the swimming clothes and take a break at the lake ;)
It means also that we´re not only focused on people who are good handcrafters , cooks and gardeners - we´ll be also very happy if you like it to spend time with kids, do some creative projects or music with them or whatever kind of idea you´ll have And of course we´re inviting not only singles, friends, couples – you´re welcome as a family too!
Naturally you´re very welcome as a family member, take part in our daily life and routine, meeting other alternative people (actually quite a lot here ;)) and families .
Our property is located near a very small rural portuguese village, which you can easily reach by bike within 5min. There are two small supermarkets, a bakery and a few cafes where you´ll find all the basic things you need. To reach the nearby big lake, which is really great to swim and take a break, you´ll need about 20mins by bike. But on hot days we normally go there every afternoon with our car anyway.
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
We ´ll be happy to teach you about off-grid farm living , regenerative agriculture, planting knowledge, native ecosystems, native species, local culture, living in and building a jurt – but we´re always happy if you want to share your ideas and knowledge too ! You´re welcome to live with us the daily crazy-unschooling-off-grid-portuguese-family life and probably you´ll get to know a few other alternative and off-grid projects from our friends and neighbors, while you are here with us.
Digging, mulching, cutting grass, wood working and construction, having fun with the kids, planting trees, cooking
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
We'll welcome you, if available, in our caravan, which has enough space for two people, eventually for four . Otherwise you'll be welcome with your own camper or tent . On sunny days there is enough power to charge your stuff or your batteries. Also there are some very good springs with trinking water nearby. If you want to take a shower you can lend our simple solar shower!
We are already located in the natural park of the Serra da Sao Mamede so you can just relax in the hammock, or discover the beautiful landscape around. there are a lot of hiking trails, or we can lend you a bike. The Lake where you can get a refreshing is about 4km away and a lot of ancient sights are spread around.
15km away are the beautiful villages "Castelo de Vide" and "Marvao" which are definitely worth a visit, too.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
We have space for any kind of campervans until 8m length. If the sun is shining you can charge your batteries with our solar system. Also you can use our wellwater - but it's not drinking water. In the village , within 5mins ,there are three fountains for trinking water.
Our female dog is well socialized and used to meet other dogs/cats etc
Two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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