Intentional eco-quinta seeks artists and nature-lovers in Southern Portugal.

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We are a budding intentional eco-project currently involved in setting up a healing/permaculture project on our land--an idyllic river valley in the hills behind Tavira in sunny Algarve.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
we have a lot to share about permaculture, global shift/resilience movement, healthy living, spirituality, natural healing & unity consciousness...
Help
many plans are brewing for artistic projects & installations reflecting the harmony of the surrounding nature... building eco structures from cane and cob, tents & tipis, stone paths & mosaic tile designs, etc . . . the land is a blank canvas here where artists can really express themselves !

it is much appreciated that helpers are able to work efficiently and independently without constant supervision and that everyone cleans up after themselves to leave no footprint indoors and/or outdoors.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
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.
Accommodation
at the moment there is limited indoor sleeping space--one private room with double bed plus one community room with one dubble loft & 2 single beds. also feel free to bring your tents...or build your OWN private house from materials found in the woods , stretch the limits of your creativity !

please note that this ancient stone house is quite "rustique" and we are in the middle of a huge eco-renovation, thus lacking in many "modern" comforts like instant hot showers, etc... we also love to spend most of our time outdoors around the patio and hanging out in nature at our riverside beach .
What else ...
every new volunteer is invited to spend one week at the quinta. within that week there is also plenty of free time for fantastic hiking opportunities in the hills & magical natural river swimming & sunbathing on premises from october till july .

internet connection is extremely limited up here in the hills and there is also NO mobile or smart/ phone connection. my personal laptop is available for you 15 minutes every day for checking your mail or planning your next destination.

please note that there is absolutely no smoking allowed anywhere on the property or in the vicinity & we do not drink alcohol or eat animals, so we also appreciate that you do not bring meat and/or alcohol along-- even for your own consumption. when you request to stay here at the quinta, please MENTION that you are in agreement so that i know you have read them & are informed, thanks :)

it's requested that you please google "permaculture" to get an idea of our project to make sure you can resonate with the ideals of ecology, peace & spiritual evolution we strive to uphold and develope here.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
good satillite wifi connection for zoom and skype with 50GB ceiling per month ...dodgy mountain mobile signal.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
we have dogs and cats so pets must be calm and social.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 days per week - max 15 hours

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21/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Maud)

Very honoured to be the first to host Maud at the beginning of her WA path. She definitely has the perfect profile, brimming with kindness, motivation and good humour! Thank you Maud, for all your help and support...and for allowing me to practice my French :) I really hope you can return one day ! Bonne voyage ...

(Excellent )

21/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Maud) for host

Thank you Victoria, for everything ! It was my first experience with Workaway and it was a great one. The place is peaceful, in the middle of nature, which lets a lot of time to imagine and think. I didn't know many things about permaculture before, and I learned a lot in the quinta. It makes me feel that I want to discover more about it now.… read more

(Excellent )

03/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Diana) for host

I had such a lovely stay with Victoria! The Quinta is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed, and I have such lovely memories of reading and playing guitar on the porch and watching the sun go down on the property, listening to the birds and bugs. I was with another workawayer, Juliet, for a few days and then it was just me and Victoria… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Méliné & Vincent) for host

Lovely place, wonderful nature and so peaceful! Victoria has a lot of project, she is really inspiring!! She is the kind of person who makes her dreams come true... It makes you see that yes it's possible ! Thanks you Victoria ❤️

(Excellent )

26/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Cyp) for host

Absolute a magical place! Deep in the hills Victoria and her friends are build up a fascinating permaculture project in progress with a lot of free space to bring your own ideas and catch your inspiration. Thanks for everything! I will come back.

(Excellent )

05/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Pavol & Veronika) for host

What an amazing place! We spent about 2 weeks in this paradise. Apart from the ordinary comments I have to add two important experiences. First there are excellent roads for trail running in surroundings of the quinta. Second there was the Moon eclipse during our stay in Algarve. It was the first time in my life I had no duty with showing the… read more

(Excellent )

01/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Frank)

there was only one of them ! but jessica spread more than enough joy for 2 :P very chill and enthousiastic lady...ready to lend a hand at all kinds different projects and adding very clever new ideas and insights. jessica was also a first class dog swimmer and cactus planter :P you promosie to come again and stay longer, right !!! ( & maybe bring… read more

(Excellent )

06/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ewan) for host

As soon as I got to the bus station in Tavira, and saw a woman with a big black hat and black glasses ushering towards her, I know i was in for a great time. I cannot understate how serene and lovely Victoria and her quinta are. I spend just over a month in complete peace and paradise. My time was filled with wholesome and rewarding projects,… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mae) for host

There are few ways to paint such a vivid portrait, albeit one that ultimately appeared much different than what I had initially imagined when envisioning Quinta Alvorada do Ouro (The Golden Dawn). It truly is paradise found. Tucked away from the hullabaloo of even the smallest nearby city, Tavira, nestled in the arid hills of Umbria, there awaits… read more a place for your soul to rest, to play, to dance, to learn, to heal. Victoria and her quinta "ecologeers" (though I did not have the chance or pleasure to meet the other permanent three) have created an inspiring sanctuary, where the process of permaculture in action is more than apparent. She accepted my last minute (somewhat dire) request, despite the scorching heat of mid August, and the lack of building or gardening work I had hoped to do. Though you may expect a plethora of food considering the bounty of gardens and fruit trees in and around her property, the summer harvest was less abundant this time around (a choice Victoria and her quinta tribe made due to their plans of travel). That said, the fig and grape harvest was endless. I have never been so ensorcelled by the pleasure of picking fruits - figs, namely - everyday. I helped harvest carob (a superfood I didn't know about until then); I cut various straws of bamboo and sugarcane for the colder months; I organized her dry goods and gave her kitchen counters and cabinets a fresh look. The tasks varied from day to day, albeit they never felt like "tasks", nor did Victoria ever demand we do something. Her unassuming, gentle aura could at times feel somewhat passive, however, at her core, I came to see Victoria as an incredibly wise, unfettered soul, who's generosity and wealth of knowledge never felt shorted. She will tell you the things she would like done, but leaves it up to you to complete them. You will eat well, especially when the harvest is high; and you will surely walk away from this quinta feeling closer to yourself and the natural world than when you first arrived. I hope one day to come back when the river is flowing, and the gardens are in full bloom. Hopefully, then, I will be able to leave a greater artistic impression, actively-learning the principles of permaculture and seeing the fruits of my labor. Endless gratitude to you, Victoria, for opening your arms and offering me an invaluable experience that I will cherish for years to come :).

(Excellent )

05/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mae)

darby mae you are indeed a most generously curious, creative and hard-working spirit & i want to thank you so very much for helping out and for caring so well for the quinta ! you are a very special and talented lady and i am so glad to have met you ... workawayer extraordinaire ! bye for now and please know there is a place for you --and any… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alessandra) for host

Victoria's quinta is a little piece of paradise on heart! When you are there you feel like in magical place like in fairy tale. I felt at home as soon as I arrived. I loved everything about it: the place, Victoria, her friends, the animals, the freedom she gives to the volunteers, the energy of the place. I didn't want to leave anymore! I kept… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Inna)

we were so happy to have experienced the creative energy and upbeat vibe of inna here at the quinta. her stay was actually too short, she is the kind of lady who is great company, with interesting conversation and absolutely overflowing with original and crative ideas and upgrades. . . thanks again inna , for the magically vibrant sofa pillows :)… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Inna) for host

I only spend a couple of days at the Quinta but it was definitely worth it. Victoria is a very loving and curious soul and was very supportive of any of ideas I had during the time (she is a natural motivator) at the Quinta.
I spend most of the time working outside on the patio on the beautiful, analog old Singer sewing Maschine making pillows… read more

(Very good )

05/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Joanna) for host

I had such a lovely time at victoria's quinta! she's very kind, and it was a pleasure working in the beautiful desert valley. the set up is amazing, and i was consistently in awe with the energy of such a place (special thanks to the smokey quartz cyclops). the cats and chickens are super special too each in their own way! all-in-all, a fantastic… read more

(Excellent )

01/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Arjan) for host

I stayed about one week at Victoria's Quinta. It's a beatiful place to be, to do some work and learn a thing about permaculture. After spending a couple of days alone on the road, I really enjoyed hanging out with the other volunteers, sharing meals together and being part of the building and renovating as well as gardening work. Thank you for… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Frieda) for host

Victorias house and garden is a creative place full of positive energy far from the speed and noise of the city and with space for you to enjoy nature and life and also the opportunity to create your own little projects adding up to the special atmosphere of this Quinta. I spend a sunny, inspiring and happy week with Victoria, planted under the… read more

(Excellent )

09/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host

Une endroit magnifique pour se ressourcer.
Mon séjour fut court mais j'ai apprécié de partager l'état d'esprit de Victoria au travers son mode de vie.

(Excellent )

06/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Kelly )

i hope every WA host will have the good fortune to have daniel and kelly join their project for awhile- they are both so funny, positive and happy together that their happiness naturally radiates to all around . both have that rare gift of experience coupled with a great work ethic---they have an eye for the many ''ordinary'' things that need to… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Kelly ) for host

Had a lovely stay on the quinta with Victoria. We visited in December and while we had a few wet days we saw the birth of the river which was very exciting. The area is beautiful and great for walking. Also not too far from the sea. The life on the quinta is very relaxed and peaceful and we helped with odd jobs around the house, gardening and some… read more

(Excellent )

02/01/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Colm & fiona)

colm is an ace gardener with good skills, lots of good insight & ideas, experience & a good work ethic--it was lovely in-joying his sweet, centered & calming presence add to the community spirit in high vibration. we all enjoyed listening to his travel adventures & stories about life . i am especially missing colm's simple and delicious… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Colm & fiona) for host

Ahh, such sweet, nispero-blossom-y goodness :) just spent 1 week at victorias beautifully quaint and ideallic quinta. Myself n another workaway arrived during off season (not much work to do), but victorias received us with open arms into her home. Where we worked a few hours a day at her place or her sons neighbouring quinta. mostly gardening,… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ana Lucia) for host

Victoria! I had a wonderful experience with you back in June. The work was relaxed and enjoyable (ranging from making the stone steps to the river to building the bamboo roof). Being at a fully realized permaculture project was so inspiring, especially with all the knowledge and insight you gave me. Meeting you was an absolute pleasure and I miss… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (kelly & Luke)

it was so great and refreshing having kelly and jake help out around the quinta ... and absolutely a treat to join in with magical bodhi energies, having a chance to discover the surrounding world thru his eyes all new again :)

jake had so many good ideas and expertise for our permaculture garden to offer and kelly taught us alot about natural… read more

(Excellent )

28/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (kelly & Luke) for host

We had a lovely two weeks staying with victoria at her beautiful little hidden paradise. Due to very hot weather we didnt contribute as much as we would have liked to the project but we miss our daily swims in the increasing river pool. Thankyou victoria for making us feel so welcome in your home. Bodie calls every cat jack now!!!

(Excellent )

16/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Egle) for host

Quinta is a very nice and magical place. Place would not be that special without Victoria - She is amazing! I enjoyed every minute we spent together, learned a lot!
Sure, I will want to come back and will bring grater for potatoes with me :)

(Excellent )

29/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Egle)

eager egle, egle ! i miss you already and jack is despondent & he refuses to accept that you are gone ! i told him you will return & i hope that's no lie because you MUST come back to eat at least some of the veggie-babies you so lovingly planted ! PLUS you promised to make us potato pancakes ... & you WILL win that race because i know how many… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host

I had a very good experience with Victoria. We made a roof with fennel with the company of cats and chickens living with her. The house and the place where they seated us are very nice and confortable and have a very good energy. The house is very sustainable

She is a very sweet person . We were able to spend time with her and also have… read more

(Excellent )

07/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)

[01/12/2015]

it was a great joy to host paula here at the quinta farm. she was very kind, sweet and helpful--especially enjoying the guitar music serenades ... jack & juno were absolutely infatuated too =^^=

you should see the green roof on top of the "hobbit house" now after your help in weaving the cane-sticks foundation :)

wishing… read more

(Excellent )

12/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Joseph) for host

Life was great up at the Quinta!

Victoria was an awesome host, I felt the good vibrations straight from the start. The work was enjoyable and I learnt plenty of new things. The other workawayer I was with was nice and very funny! Swimming in the creek was awesome too...

Send my love to Victoria and ana :)

(Excellent )

11/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)

eva is a deeply wise, gentle, spiritual soul ... embracing the great joys of life as well as the tiny wonders, while accepting all living beings and all events arising upon her path.

i was especially touched by her very special relationship with plants and animals -- i would even dare to call her ''a sweet animal whisperer'' who connects… read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nikolaj)

nikolaj is wise and insightful beyond his years, with an inner knowing that radiates peace to all--generously sharing his musical creations and cheery folk tunes on the rather boring rainy days when everyone was stuck indoors lightened all spirits for sure--happy to hear he was inspired to compose his new ''quinta jig'' while here , as well … read more

(Excellent )

11/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)

ana is a very intelligent, wise and considerate guest , inspiring feelings of inner peace with her calm presence, thru her flowing yoga poses and when spontaneously releasing into meditative states.

especially appreciated her being such a good sport with no complaints when we all got stuck indoors due to torrential rain storms and many wet… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Pia)

thank you so much for blessing our sunny quinta days with your grace and smiles. your loving presence and helping hands were greatly appreciated and your many inovative ideas and upgrades will be with us for a long time. thanks also for introducing me to your friends in tavira.. it's wonderful to meet like-minded souls and celebrate our growing… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Pia) for host

Thank u a 1000 times over and over again for the lovely time i had at yours, Victoria! I felt comfortable to 100%! I appreciated every advice and for being part at your created warm home thats made from many hands and minds with LOVE! you can feel it! MINDFULNESS is the keyword that i connect with u and i will cary it with me in life. i am sure… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephane )

it was really great to meet stephane here at the quinta. he was very keen to help with various chores around the house and garden, always cheerfully asking ''can i help you with that ?'' he was quick to learn about the permaculture techniques we use here and very helpful in the garden--not to mention the last man standing when everyone else was… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host

I was in a period where I was a little bit lost and i needed to be grounded with nature. And I found a lovely place to do it. The atmosphere of Quinta is so peaceful, it seemed to be paradise in the beginning. We didn't have special time to work because you know what you have to do and it become natural to do it spontaneously. For one week, I… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Bianca) for host

This is a place where time slows down and your vibration speeds up. We went from city to 100% nature but the sweetness of Victoria helped to make the 'cross over' peaceful and comfortable. She was amazingly gentle and loving with my 3 year old daughter, taking her to feed the chickens and do other tasks and was a great inspiration to me for so… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brazil) for host

Being at this quinta was an absolute dream. Such a beautiful space with amazing energy that truly made us feel fortunate to have found Victoria and her garden. Hiking, swimming, gardening and sharing good food and stories. Though the stay was brief, it will stick with me for a long time! I hope to return and learn more about this amazing… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer ()

it was great having ben avi here at the quinta--his chill and centered presence will be missed. thanks alot for the projects you helped out with, the bottle wall, your funky bean pole structures, seed planting and re-building the strawberry bed and of course ...for the miles & miles & miles you gifted our quinta sound system :)

all the best !

(Excellent )

27/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Liz) for host

We spent a week on August and it was a great experience. Even it was really hot (so it was impossible to work that much) we were so happy to meet the place, the animals, the project, and Victoria. She had been really kind with us, sharing moments, experiences, knowladge, and delicious food. We felt like in home. We would really like to see how is… read more

(Very good )

01/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Liz)

it was a great joy to host liz and paula here at the quinta farm. they were both very kind, sweet and helpful--especially enjoying the guitar music serenades ... jack & juno were absolutely infatuated too =^^=

you should see the green roof on top of the "hobbit house" now after your help in weaving the cane-sticks foundation :)

wishing… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)

you guys ! free-wheelin', ad-libbin', high frequency good time vibes . . . deep gratitude for mornings waking up to hilarious laughter exploding throughout each day & far into the night.

as for kitchen canya roof constructions --enough words of praise fail me--long live natural local building materials, unfolding limitless creativity &… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Terezia)

soooo happy to initiate terezia into the joys of workaway & thrilled to hear her first experience was so valuable for her ! yes, we had such fun swimming in the river in the november sunshine & sharing vegetarian recipies in the evening, and many more fun activities.

thank you for all your help with the many small & large projects… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Terezia) for host

...such a wonderful time with Victoria at her Quinta! This was my first workaway experience and I think that it was the bect choice :) ...Victoria is great women, really generous ...peace-keeper loving animals able to talk about any topic! I am grateful for a magnificent time spent there ...jumping to the river in November, treking, watching the… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (lara)

lara is the one who carries the "top of the world" vibration & spreads the joy to everyone with her ready smiles & cheerful laughter. she helped alot on many projects (yes, lara, the green roof is finished now & it's wonderful-- thanks to your assistance !) and i personally appreciated connecting with her via her art . . . may there be many more… read more

(Excellent )

13/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (lara) for host

It is pretty difficult describe by words what are feelings you can feel in the Quinta :) maybe you are just on the top of the world! :) I spent to the Victoria's Quinta only one week and I had such a great time! The connection we had with our meet, left to me more richness and happiness that I could guess!She created a quinta-gem in the middle of… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Thea ) for host

Magical place.... perfect in time and space... Victoria has a lot of knowledge and our conversations went right away in deeper layers… still absorbing the information I got at that moment but trusting life to give me the tools of digesting it. Victoria thanks a lot for sharing your home and your lovely, beautiful friends. We will meet again.

(Excellent )

12/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Thea )

we were overjoyed with thea's company here at the qunta --she was so interesting to talk to, wise & knowledgable about many things. thea fit right in & was really sociable with everyone spending time here ;) such a happy personality, as she follows her adventurous path --i'm glad it lead to our doorstep ! best of luck in the future ....

(Very good )

17/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Bruno & Jennifer) for host

We've had our first workaway experience at the Quinta of Voctoria and we were truly blessed to find this place. Beautiful and peaceful surroundings, a beautiful river for a cold showern cats, chicken, regular visits from nice people to liven up the place... We had a great time, Victoria, thanks for having us and giving us so much trust and the… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Bruno & Jennifer)

it was a true joy to host bruno & jenny here in the cold season this winter.

always full of spark, initialtive & inspirational good ideas --during their stay the quinta was treated to many upgrades & innovations -- not to mention brunos heavenly ayurvedic dinners !

i miss you guys & wish you all goodness along your path together <3

(Excellent )

12/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jurgita)

jurgita was a very special guest who was always happy to help in with any projects ! she especially left her "mark" with various cute & usefull artistic works all around the quinta , so we will remember, with a warm smile, her stay here for a long time to come. best of luck on your bike trip & thank you, jurgita, for your lovely presence &… read more

(Very good )

01/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jurgita) for host

It was my first workaway experience in quinta and definetly not dissapointing one. On the contrary, the atmosphere there is so peasfull and wonderfull that I felt like I was at home. Victoria is knowledgable and very welcoming host. I was driven to do some small creative indoor projects like making white screen using local fabrics and bamboo… read more

(Very good )

18/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (josephine)

ah, josephine & her children drifted into the quinta sphere like a fresh spring breeze with lively hours of giggles & playful squeals -- so happy to have had the opportunity to add all 3 of you to our quinta tribe & daily activities . the passion flowers also bow in gratitude for your special attention & even the chickens miss being chased &… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (josephine) for host

we loved the quinta and victoria with her cute cats and adventurous chicken! thank you so much for hosting nuri, may and me :)
we will definitley return one day and swim in the river again, collect oranges in the morning and enjoy the beautiful countryside. i loved working around the house and garden and I'm curious if the flower support… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rickard)

rickard really contributed alot to our big spring permaculture intensive--helping to get veggie beds ready, constructing a passion flower pergola, experimenting with tomato towers & potatos in tires :) his artistic talents were also much appreciated when he "pimped" our rocket mass heater to magically become Quetzalcoatl , a fire breathing… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rickard) for host

I spent the last couple of weeks of my last workaway tour at the Quinta, and I don't think I could have found a better last not to leave on. At few other times have I felt as free from the noise of the modern world as those weeks there.
Victoria was a fantastic host, a loving spirit and a wise permaculture guru. Because I visited in April, there… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer & Jörg)

joerg & jennifer are the kind of people one feels you have known forever--with their hearts open & always ready to embrace all life has to offer & i'm honored to be their friend. they are both clever, creative thinkers & were happy to help out with many projects around here with good ideas to add & lots of enthusiasm--even when bravely… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jennifer & Jörg) for host

We visited the quinta during dry season, so there was no rain, no river, and no community. We spent one week with the owner, a retired lady with lots of knowledge about permaculture.
The place is very nice and we did lots of different things, including cooking, computer work, watering the plants, building, repairing and renewing stuff. It was… read more

(Good )

24/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rafael ) for host

The quinta teleports you to another dimension, the energy there is amazing and the river is just magical. Victoria is a wonderful person, able to teach you a lot and she cooks amazing soups :D.
Besides you have freedom to work so you can put to practice your own permaculture ideas.

It is a special place full of peace!

(Excellent )

15/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael )

we had so much fun with rafael around --he's a creative soul with a loving heart...always enthousiastic to tackle new jobs & challenges, open to new experiences & a true lover of life ! hope you come back again :)

(Excellent )

22/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ana & Ane )

ana & ane are sweet, talented, really good helpers & GREAT ARTISTS ! they gifted our quinta with wonderful recycled artistic upgrades like wooden ladder shelves, a serving try made of river cane & a beautiful room divider made of local sourced river cane & rag-cloth weaving . . . hope you don't mind if i post a photo of them in my wa profile :) … read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Josh & Christina)

josh has a great sense of humour & lots of fun to have around. thanks so much for your help around the garden & especially for your MUSIC --i will miss your jams with nicolas ! btw, your travel towel was finally found stuck among the tree branches above the clothsline :/

(Excellent )

16/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas)

nicolas is a really great guy, a real team player , lots of fun & music, music, music ! thanks for your dedication in adding the finishing touches to our keyhole garden & for all the gardening & other projects you helped with as well ... best of luck !

(Excellent )

16/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nikki)

nikki is an ace gardener with good skills, lots of good ideas, experience & a good work ethic--it was great having her around . we all enjoyed listening to her travel adventures & stories about life in zimbabwe . i am especially thankful that she was here when i suddenly put my back out & was totally, painfully, immobile--she was so kind &… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (tabea)

tabea is lots of fun to have around & was a really great help in the garden ! thanks for just being who you are & happy travels :)

(Excellent )

25/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (jorge)

it was wonderful meeting & getting to know jorge-- sharing & enjoying his special energy completely in synch with the values & sensibilities of the quinta project . sweet & open personality --creative soul & healer--always ready to lend a hand wherever needed !

(Excellent )

29/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (jorge) for host

Peaceoful, silence, stars, creativity, amaicing food, is encredibel place for work and have time for you

(Excellent )

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