Stay on a peaceful off grid quinta with animals, fruit trees and outdoor living in Pedrogão, Portugal

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  Description

  Hi, I’m Dan. I live on a small off-grid quinta in Portugal, surrounded by olive trees, fruit trees, vegetable beds and beautiful countryside.
  
  I share the land with two dogs, a cat and chickens. As I work quite a lot, I’m looking for a calm, kind and motivated Workawayer who enjoys animals, nature and simple outdoor living. The main help would be walking the dogs, feeding and cleaning the chickens, watering and weeding the vegetable garden, and helping with small projects around the land.
  
  The quinta is in a beautiful area with fantastic walks straight from the land. It is a relaxed, happy space, so I’m looking for someone with easy-going, positive energy who enjoys being close to nature.
  
  Depending on the time of year, we may harvest fruit together, pick vegetables from the garden, forage for mushrooms, or work on small outdoor projects. I’m happy to share what I know about gardening, off-grid living, basic construction, plumbing and solar systems.
  
  There is a friendly off-grid community in the area, with eco markets, small gatherings and local events. I also sometimes host events on the land, so there may be opportunities to meet people from the local community.
  
  Workawayers can learn about off-grid living, basic gardening methods, animal care, irrigation, construction, plumbing and solar set-ups. If you are interested, I’m happy to show you how I have set things up and answer questions as we go.
  
  There is plenty to enjoy in the surrounding area, including walking, nature, swimming spots, markets and community events..
  
  Help
  
  Help is around 3 hours per day.
  
  Typical tasks may include:
  
  Walking the dogs
  Feeding and cleaning the chickens
  Watering and weeding the vegetable garden
  Helping create or improve irrigation on the land
  Light gardening and general outdoor help
  Occasional small construction or maintenance projects, depending on interest and ability
  
  Nothing is too intense. The main thing is that you are reliable, animal-loving and happy to help with the rhythm of the land.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Pets

  

  Plant care

  

  Astronomy

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Fitness

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Adventure sports

  

  Beach

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  There is a friendly off-grid community in the area, with eco markets, small gatherings and local events. I also sometimes host events on the land, so there may be opportunities to meet people from the local community.
  
  Workawayers can learn about off-grid living, basic gardening methods, animal care, irrigation, construction, plumbing and solar set-ups. If you are interested, I’m happy to show you how I have set things up and answer questions as we go.
  
  There is also plenty to enjoy in the surrounding area, including walking, nature, swimming spots, markets and community events.

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  Help

  Help is around 3 hours per day.
  
  Typical tasks may include:
  
  Help with social media
  Walking the dogs
  Feeding and cleaning the chickens
  Watering and weeding the vegetable garden
  Helping create or improve irrigation on the land
  Light gardening and general outdoor help
  Occasional small construction or maintenance projects, depending on interest and ability
  
  Nothing very intense. The main thing is that you are reliable, animal-loving and happy to help with the rhythm of the land.
  
  I am exploring the idea of hosting community events on the land. If you have relevant experience in this, please mention in your enquiry.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Greek: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Portuguese: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I speak fluent English and Greek, and I’m learning Portuguese. I’m happy to share English or Greek with anyone interested, and I’d also enjoy improving my Portuguese.
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  Accommodation

  Accommodation is in a comfortable caravan with a large 25m² decking area at the front and an insulated roof. It has cooking facilities, electricity, water, and a lovely outdoor living area.
  
  There is an additional hot outdoor shower on the land, as well as a bath with a fire underneath, a BBQ area and a large stone pizza/bread oven.
  
  Workawayers can help themselves to eggs, salad, fruit and bread for breakfast. I cook most evening meals when I’m around.

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  What else ...

  im looking for someone who is motivated and loves animals. happy to share my journey of setting up and living fully off grid.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Reliable internet, can host nomads without issue. Please note, we are in a rural location and at the mercy of the local connection speed which can sometimes be a touch slower than ideal.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I can host up to two Workawayers and there is space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Friendly dogs or cats may be possible, but they must be good with cats, chickens and other dogs.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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