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Hi. I consider myself an ageing hippie, who escaped "the system" in 2008, to grow organic veg., having been a vegetarian most of my life. However I am slightly disabled, and need some help. I have a comfortable small home, s/c guest cottage, level kitchen garden, 6x3 poly-tunnel, some oak woodland, a dog and a cat. I live down a track in an area of mostly oak woodland, olive groves and vineyards, with some beautiful walks. Having completed my project, with help from many workawayers, I spent most of 2019 in hospital where I had 6cm cut off my femur. This has left me unable to walk without a frame. Last year, I struggled,but am now ready to get my project going again. It is a special area here, and I Would be very grateful to have a long term guest/couple to help me.
I look forward to meeting more workaway guests. Gerald.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Apart from permaculture and sustainable living,
I am 20k from Tomar, with it's Knights Templar heritage, castle and convent.
Help
The tasks consists of help in kitchen, house and garden. Seeding, potting and planting out. Picking olives for a few days in November.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Self-contained, cool, accommodation with log-burner for the chilly nights in winter.
What else ...
I have a car available for competent drivers to explore the area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 19945925354d
Feedback (23)
27 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host
I stayed 6 weeks with Gerald, his dog Cosmos and his cat Timmy.
This family welcomed me really open hearted in a beautiful place surrounded by nature and a quite neighbourhood.
Gerald loves to talk, sharing his life experience and he is really thankful for everything I did for him.
I did different kinds of work, depending on the weather. Mainly I… read more
This family welcomed me really open hearted in a beautiful place surrounded by nature and a quite neighbourhood.
Gerald loves to talk, sharing his life experience and he is really thankful for everything I did for him.
I did different kinds of work, depending on the weather. Mainly I… read more
23 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina)
Christina was fantastic, probably my best yet. She not only did everything that I asked her to do, but to a very high standard. She also took good care of me, making breakfast, lunch and dinner, and so much more. My animals loved her too, especially my dog Cosmos who she took for long walks every day, and whole days out with her on her bicycle.… read more
(Excellent
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2 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Moritz)
Julia and Moritz are fantastic! From pruning neglected olive trees, preparing vegetable beds and repairing wooden structures, to making delicious vegetarian food and cleaning my house, they worked well with my carer and covered all the work that was needed, to a high standard, and they did it all with a smile. They're really smart and thoughtful… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (MarianaOjeda)
Mariana was absolutely brilliant and she is welcome back here any time she likes. A delightful lady and a great ambassador for Mexico. I wish her all the best with her studies and travel in future.
With much gratitude, Gerald.
With much gratitude, Gerald.
(Excellent
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8 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (MarianaOjeda) for host
I stayed with Gerry for three weeks and a half, and it was a great first experience as a workawayer. He made me feel at home, and it was really nice to share meals, talks, and company with him, Cosmos, and Timmy. The place is tranquil and full of beautiful views. Gerry was very easy-going and flexible about the work, which was mainly in the… read more
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27 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Christina) for host
I stayed 6 weeks with Gerald, his dog Cosmos and his cat Timmy.
This family welcomed me really open hearted in a beautiful place surrounded by nature and a quite neighbourhood.
Gerald loves to talk, sharing his life experience and he is really thankful for everything I did for him.
I did different kinds of work, depending on the weather. Mainly I… read more
This family welcomed me really open hearted in a beautiful place surrounded by nature and a quite neighbourhood.
Gerald loves to talk, sharing his life experience and he is really thankful for everything I did for him.
I did different kinds of work, depending on the weather. Mainly I… read more
23 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina)
Christina was fantastic, probably my best yet. She not only did everything that I asked her to do, but to a very high standard. She also took good care of me, making breakfast, lunch and dinner, and so much more. My animals loved her too, especially my dog Cosmos who she took for long walks every day, and whole days out with her on her bicycle.… read more
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Moritz)
Julia and Moritz are fantastic! From pruning neglected olive trees, preparing vegetable beds and repairing wooden structures, to making delicious vegetarian food and cleaning my house, they worked well with my carer and covered all the work that was needed, to a high standard, and they did it all with a smile. They're really smart and thoughtful… read more
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (MarianaOjeda)
Mariana was absolutely brilliant and she is welcome back here any time she likes. A delightful lady and a great ambassador for Mexico. I wish her all the best with her studies and travel in future.
With much gratitude, Gerald.
With much gratitude, Gerald.
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (MarianaOjeda) for host
I stayed with Gerry for three weeks and a half, and it was a great first experience as a workawayer. He made me feel at home, and it was really nice to share meals, talks, and company with him, Cosmos, and Timmy. The place is tranquil and full of beautiful views. Gerry was very easy-going and flexible about the work, which was mainly in the… read more
13 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Dagmar) for host
Thankyou Gerry, I had a really lovely time at your place. The work that I had to do, the talks we had and ohh the food, really everything was so good!
I still see you chilling in your hammock at the lake with the really hot days. It was amazing! Plies give bronski a big hug from me!
I still see you chilling in your hammock at the lake with the really hot days. It was amazing! Plies give bronski a big hug from me!
13 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Dagmar)
Dagmar is a strong, hard-working and joyous young lady, who was happy to stay in a tent, as my guest cottage was occupied, and help transform my project. Thank you Dagmar, a very special person, and I wish you all the best on
your travels. Geraldo.
your travels. Geraldo.
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
Thank you Marta, not only for all the help, but the joy, laughter and happiness you brought with you.
It was a special couple of weeks, with you and my other two guests achieving so much and having so
much fun doing it. Good luck on your travels, Geraldo.
It was a special couple of weeks, with you and my other two guests achieving so much and having so
much fun doing it. Good luck on your travels, Geraldo.
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
Gerry!!! Amazing Heart shining in casa do burros, thank u for making the world a better place to be! obrigado to keep looking to the bright side of life and showing that everything is possible, even when comes to morning glories ;)
"If u believe in magic...magic happens around!! "
Nos vemos pronto!
"If u believe in magic...magic happens around!! "
Nos vemos pronto!
23 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Visvaldas)
I´m happy to hear you enjoyed your stay here as much as I enjoyed having you. You are an excellent workawayer,
with a variety of skills, and I recommend you to everyone, and hope you might come back one day.
Good luck on your travels, Gerry.
with a variety of skills, and I recommend you to everyone, and hope you might come back one day.
Good luck on your travels, Gerry.
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Visvaldas) for host
I stayed at Gerry's for about 3 weeks. What attracted me was the 'outside system' point, and yep, that's exactly what Gerry had created there. Not only that he lives these free & unique ways, I also had a chance to learn more about it from conversations that we shared. And the ability to step outside a door and walk right into the garden, pick up… read more
12 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
Thank you Lea, you were a great help, and just what I needed. Unfortunately, I´ve had problems with my leg since then, in and out of hosp. a few times! I wish you all the best wishes for the future.
Kind regards, Gerry, Bronski and Timi.
Kind regards, Gerry, Bronski and Timi.
(Excellent)
11 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host
Even though I just stayed for 10 days, it was a very lovely experience. Gerry and me talked a lot. He is a very interisting person. I was part of his daily routines and enjoyed the time with him and his lovely dog with some good coffee and torradas in the morning. He showed me around his very quiet and calm neighborhood. And I met a lotof his… read more
10 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Dacyl Lina)
Thank you Lina, for coming and sorting me out in my time of need. Not only did you re-arrange my poly-tunnel and completely weed my veg,. you were also a pleasure to have around, and I wish you luck on your travels.
(Excellent)
10 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Neila)
Hi Neila. Thank you so much for all your help, in what turned out to be difficult circumstances.
I´m not sure how I would have managed without you. I highly recommend you to any host, for your resourcefulness, hard work, and the pleasure you were to have here. Bronski sends a woof too. x
I´m not sure how I would have managed without you. I highly recommend you to any host, for your resourcefulness, hard work, and the pleasure you were to have here. Bronski sends a woof too. x
(Excellent)
23 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Charles)
Thank you for your kind words Charles. You were a great help, and I highlly recommend you.
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Charles) for host
I spent a relatively short while at Gerrys place but enough to know all about the hard work put into making his place and a little bit of the history, which was really interesting to see how renovation / rebuild projects go. Also, the house area around is quiet and peaceful, with a nice little field at the back and neat front garden area. It was a… read more
24 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Andromeda29)
Brenda was great and a delight to have staying here. She helped me considerably, and always with a smile. My animals loved her, and she taught me a lot too, especially with my diet. I highly recommend her, and hope she will come back and help me again someday.
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Andromeda29) for host
Staying with Gerry, Timi and Bronski for three and a half weeks was an enriching experience and one of my favourite workaways so far. Gerry is the nicest, most flexible and interesting host. He loves to talk and share his perspective of the world. The work isn't too hard and I definitely wasn't ever bored. There are lots of beautiful walks,… read more
21 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandy)
Sandy was a great help from the day she arrived. Picking olives. cooking good vegetarian meals, cleaning, making pesto, sorting out my computer, and more... She was also great with my animals, and we all miss her already. Good luck on your travels Sandy, and I hope you find time to stay here again in the future.
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sandy) for host
Gerry has been a fantastic host, he is truly kind and helpful, really makes you feel welcome and comfortable straight away, and is just totally laid back and easy to be around. He's also a good talker and a good listener, passionate about world stuff and enjoys a good conversation about it, I admire that he puts things into practice with growing… read more
21 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna)
Thank you for your kind words Joanna, and specially for managing me through a juice diet, and preparing delicious dishes the rest of the time. We miss you too, and I´m glad we remain in contact. I recommend you highly.
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host
This is a little and very cosy farm in the Central Portugal which i can recommend to all.
Work is easy and very pleasant but of course if you're up for a challenge you can definitely find bits and bobs to do all day long. I stayed there for exactly 2 weeks and my main job was weeding the garden and cooking. Gerry is a vegetarian who loves… read more
Work is easy and very pleasant but of course if you're up for a challenge you can definitely find bits and bobs to do all day long. I stayed there for exactly 2 weeks and my main job was weeding the garden and cooking. Gerry is a vegetarian who loves… read more
4 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
Gerry has been a great host. He made us feel really welcomed from the first moment. The work in the garden wasn't to hard, just a few hours in the morning. His dogs and the cat are so friendly and funny. Gerry has also some friendly and nice neighbors. The place where he lives is near a small village surrounded by nature and nearby there are some… read more
24 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Lucia and Giulia are a great team, both in the kitchen and garden. They stayed eight days and did exactly what I asked in the garden, to a high standard. And, being foodies, treated me to excellent Italian meals every day. Delicious! I recommend them to any host, Thank you Lucia and Giulia.
(Excellent)
16 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Wunpen & Jonathan)
Wanpen and her family were seeking an alternative Easter break, and it was a pleasure for me to have them here. They all helped me, and Daniel (11) was much loved by my dogs. A happy family, aware of the bigger picture, who I look forward to seeing again.
(Excellent)
15 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Wunpen & Jonathan) for host
We spent two happy weeks with Gerry. He was kind and considerate, always appreciative of our help, and always ready to exchange thoughts on what is happening in the world. We were comfortably accommodated, and vegetarian meals with organic produce from the garden were for us an unaccustomed treat. The 'work' was not demanding, and recalling the… read more
11 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanja)
Thank you Tanje, for your help turning an average veg garden, into a bountiful permaculture forest garden. Workaway has provided me with some great helpers over the years, and the months you spent here were the best. I learned so much, from your extensive knowledge of permaculture and syntropy, new plants, new ways to manage, common sense and… read more
(Excellent)
10 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tanja) for host
Thank you Gerry,
I had a very good time with you as a host. I hope you lovingly overlooked vetetable garden will be doing well in the future and we keep in touch
I had a very good time with you as a host. I hope you lovingly overlooked vetetable garden will be doing well in the future and we keep in touch
27 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Wow Baiba, thank you so much for your kind words. I really enjoyed having you here and you will always be welcome back. We all miss you, especially your wonderful skills in the kitchen, where you created such delicious nutritional food. I felt like I was living in the best vegetarian restaurant in Portugal, if not the world! I wish you the very… read more
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I had an outstanding experience while gaining a new friend for life!
I stayed with Gerry for about 2,5 months in January/February and then came back in May. Gerry was very kind to let me leave my traveling luggage at his home, go on my adventure and come back once the plants I started from a seed would be ready to be harvested - or whenever I… read more
I stayed with Gerry for about 2,5 months in January/February and then came back in May. Gerry was very kind to let me leave my traveling luggage at his home, go on my adventure and come back once the plants I started from a seed would be ready to be harvested - or whenever I… read more
5 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sergey)
Thank you for your help Sergei. It was my pleasure to host you, and you are welcome back anytime. Good luck on your travels, Gerry.
(Very good)
9 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sergey) for host
Jerry is a philosopher with a great life experience. He likes to talk and likes to relax :)). I was comfortable in his house, we could spend hours drinking tea :). Jerry is the only person who understood my love for tea :). The work was not hard, and I had a lot of free time. Thank you Gerry for the warm welcome!
P.S.The only caveat - Jerry… read more
P.S.The only caveat - Jerry… read more
30 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kristin)
It was a real pleasure for me to have Katrin and Ktisten staying here. A delightful couple who helped me greatly and enthusiastically. They are welcome back any time. I would highly recommend them to future hosts, and wish them both the very best in their travels.
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Kristin) for host
Gerry is one of the kindest persons you could ever meet. He treated us as guests and we were more than happy to help him around the house for return.
Since there was nothing to do in the garden, we helped him paint and clean the house. When everything was cleaned, we washed the dogs, too :)
He also showed us surrounding areas and took us to… read more
Since there was nothing to do in the garden, we helped him paint and clean the house. When everything was cleaned, we washed the dogs, too :)
He also showed us surrounding areas and took us to… read more
21 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sarah Diana & Christoph) for host
Christoph and I spent a really great week with Gerry. He is one of the nicest guys we met at our trip through Portugal, who is very hospitable and we hope we will visit him again soon. Gerry lives at a really nice place with olive trees all around. He has a great garden and it was a pleasure to me to get there some fresh vegetables every night for… read more
17 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah Diana & Christoph)
I recantly had the pleasure of Sarah-Diane and Christoph staying with me. A delightful couple, who worked hard. and cooked delicious food. I thouroughly recommend them to future hosts, and they know that they are always welcome back here. Geraldo.
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (niktoryna)
Joanna is an excellent worker, and good cook. We got on well, and after she finished helping me, has gone to work for friends of mine. Good luck Joanna, and enjoy your travels.
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Helen & Altaf)
Thank you Helen for your kind words and for your help. It was an honour to meet you both, and I wish you the best of luck on your journey.
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Helen & Altaf) for host
My husband and I only managed to stay with Gerry for a few days as our plans changed and hubby managed to get paid work else where. But we really enjoyed our few days there. Gerry is very laid back, good conversation, and enjoys his life in Porugal. We felled some eucalyptus tress, then cut them into posts, planted them with cement and did some… read more
6 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Daniel)
Thank you for those kind words Jessie. Your stay here was my pleasure. and I thank you and Dan for your help. I wish you every success on your journey, and you will always be welcome here. Best wishes, Gerry.
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Daniel) for host
Our time with Gerry was really great, he made us feel at home straight away. He was such a nice person to be around, and we are truely happy our paths crossed. We are glad we could help out in the garden, with the dogs, and with our cooking (also thanks to Gerry for cooking some really tasty vegetarian meals for us!). He introduced us to his… read more
11 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Astrid)
Thank you so much for your kind words Astrid. It was a privilege and a pleasure to have you here to help me. You taught me so much about organic farming, and your cooking made me feel I was living in the best vegetarian restaurant in the world. I´m very happy that you are not too far away, and we can stay in touch. I wish you every success in the… read more
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Astrid) for host
I've been volunteering with Gerry for over half a year and had a wonderful experience. Gerry is very easy going and hospitable and gave me all freedom to implement new ideas and experiment in his garden. Also in the kitchen he gave me all freedom to cook whatever I wanted to cook and that was a real pleasure with the garden filled with fresh… read more
16 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (juliataylor00)
Hey Julia, it's been almost a year since you were here, and I've only just figured out how to tell you how much I enjoyed your help and good company. I hope everything works well for you, and you know you're welcome back anytime. Highly reccommended.
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Irishguy23) for host
I only stayed for one week with Gerry but I would have stayed longer if i could. It was a very relaxing week with a flexible working schedule. Gerry had confidence in me to build a garden wall despite my lack of experience and I did some gardening work also. Gerry created a chilled-out vibe at his smallholding near Tomar and I enjoyed my week… read more
30 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Irishguy23)
It was a pleasure to have Gerard here for a week, he worked hard, and left a bit of himself on my project. I would recommend him to anyone, and wish him the very best on his travels. Geraldo
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Vivien_Tabea) for host
Hey gerry, being at your place was one of the best experiences we could imagine! Since the first evening you made your home to our home and you are such a friendly, grateful and interesting person. It was really fun to help you and see how happy you get because of every small thing we did.
We are looking forward to come back and see what happend… read more
We are looking forward to come back and see what happend… read more
15 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Vivien_Tabea)
Vivien and Tabea are as good as they look, wunderkinder:) Don't be put off by their age. They arrived one evening, and by early the next day, wonderful aromas filled my home. Tabea's an excellent vegetarian cook, Vivien a strong,hard-worker, and they were both enthusiastic workawayers who helped me with my project. They're always welcome, and I… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Chesterlass)
Thankyou Laura, both for your help in the garden, and tasty cooking. You were also great to have around, albeit only for a couple of weeks. Unfortunately I never got to comment on Julia's stay here. She stayed ten weeks, and was great fun to have around too. I'm so happy that you both enjoyed yourselves so much. I've only had two workawayers, and… read more
(Excellent)
6 May 2013
Left by Workawayer (Chesterlass) for host
My stay with Gerry was just what the doctor ordered. Gerry lives in beautiful surroundings, he is laid back and welcomed help in the garden and cooking. This was my 1st workaway and I would definitely do it again and would recommend a stay with him to anyone.
