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My house is a 15th century house located in a small village, Pinheiro da Bemposta, at 40 kilometers south of Porto, in Portugal. It has been renovated recently. I love the rural atmosphere of it. It has a land of 5 hectares, made of meadows and old trees. There are several orange and lemon trees on the property. The land is touching a vast hilly forest called the Serra da Cabreia. Situated at 15 kilometers from Aveiro, a city on the banks of the Atlantic Ocean, we have a view from the garden to the Aveiro Lagoon and the Atlantic. It is a nice combination of seaside and forests.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Interests
Culture
Sustainability
Self development
Charity work
Farming
Plant care
Music
Books
Art & design
Gardening
Photography
Writing
Dancing
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a former United Nations official, whose has worked for 29 years in more than 15 countries around the globe.
The village is not far from Porto (55 Km), which shows beautiful historic and cultural interest. The Douro Valley is magnificent. It is not far from Coimbra either (76 Km), which is a very interesting medieval city, with its famous university and a World Heritage Site.
It is at 28 Km from the beaches of Aveiro, on the Atlantic Ocean. The region is full of beautiful villages of cultural interest.
Help
I am looking for Workawayers to help in my garden. In the forest and the garden, we can trim trees and maintain the paths. I am planting wild seeds and other plants in the garden, where workers can learn about plants and how to maintain a garden. We can also learn how to make marmelade of oranges from the trees. There are also some basic activities inside the house if the weather is not good enough to stay outside.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
The house has one bedroom for you, with private bathroom and a small living room; with a separate entrance.
You will have access to the rest of the house, including the kitchen, apart of few personal places.
There is a small swimming pool; the garden is very peaceful and agreeable for walks. The view to the Ocean is very nice at sunset.
What else ...
There are two bikes available. The village is slightly isolated, but shops are available at less than one kilometer. At 7 kilometers, there is a bigger town called Oliveria de Azemeis.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I remain flexible about the hours of work. I privilege a peaceful place, giving access to nice areas which can inspire workers.
Space for parking camper vans
The land allows to park at least. Access to commodities will be inside the house.
Can possibly accept pets
There are a dog and a cat on the property; they are very kind.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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