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63.6 %
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Description
Because of the drought, the river is not flowing and water supply is limited!!!
We are a German family with 4 kids. We grow trees, goats and poultry in our 7 ha valleys. We have a river flowing from November till May, one lake and 5 wells. Our 4 rafeiro do Alentejo dogs are friendly but lively. We started the Projekt about 5 years ago and are still in construction. We try to stick to natural/ free materials. We don't smoke nor drink. But you're allowed. Drugs are not welcome. Come and find out
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a German family with up to 6 kids from 0 to 14. We have poultry, pigs, goats, sheep, donkeys, fruit trees such as peaches, apples, pears, figs and citrus. Projekt is still in starting position, lots of things possible. What can you learn? How to build with clay, we concider ourselves as quite good at this stage, how to build raised beddings and how to work with mulch. Lots of things really. Also you can learn German :)
Projects involving children
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Help
Claybuilding and general maintenance.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
French: BeginnerThis 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
WE USE A COMPOST TOILET and flowing water is LIMITED!!!!We offer breakfast and lunch in the kitchen and expect about 4 hours a day work. Electricity we have from solar panels. Saturday and Sunday are free. Everything is negotiable
What else ...
We are approximately 4 km from the beach. The next one is called boca do Rio and it takes about 40 minutes to reach it by bike. About 20 minutes by foot it is to the swimming lake. Otherwise possibilities are hiking and enjoying nature.
About 5 km it is to the next Shopping possibility - intermarché. Normally we go to the market in Lagos (20km) once a week to buy fresh fruit and vegetables, also to Aldi. The nearest market is in vila do bispo (15km), they have a good biological portfolio, we also go there once a week.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Chemical toilet can NOT BE EMPTIED HERE.
Can possibly accept pets
We have 4 big female dogs. Also our chicken and goats are running free. If your pet is comfortable with that - top.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
Usually we are not very big on rating but our time with Dave and his super fun little daughter (she definitely knows how to travel the galaxy because a towel is always at hand) was so great we had to make a exception.
We learned so much about off grid living, building and cooking. Dave really took time for us and gave us a… read more
Dave and Christina might be living the future: life with very little water. Dave was very upfront with us in the beginning that there was an extreme water… read more
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Usually we are not very big on rating but our time with Dave and his super fun little daughter (she definitely knows how to travel the galaxy because a towel is always at hand) was so great we had to make a exception.
We learned so much about off grid living, building and cooking. Dave really took time for us and gave us a… read more
Dave and Christina might be living the future: life with very little water. Dave was very upfront with us in the beginning that there was an extreme water… read more
