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Description
Hello! I’m François, and I’m excited to welcome motivated volunteers to my project in the Magic Mountains of Portugal. If you like working hard, have dedication & skill, and are looking for an awesomely rewarding eco/permaculture living experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Farm:
The farm is a lively place where we focus on sustainability and community living. We’re always working on enhancing our facilities, which means we need enthusiastic help in eco construction and all types of gardening. Whether you have experience or a strong willingness to learn, your contributions will be invaluable here.
What We Offer:
- Hands-On Experience: collaborate on various projects with me, gaining practical knowledge and skills in construction and gardening while having a good time and enjoying the nature around us.
-A Supportive Environment: I love good team vibe's and sharing what I have learned with volunteers. You’ll be part of a friendly atmosphere where your efforts are appreciated.
Work/play Schedule:
We work hard together during the week, 5 hrs/day from Monday to Friday. This allows you to dive deep into your tasks and see the fruits of your labor which is super rewarding . Then, on the weekend we celebrate doing cool local stuff, sports, or being in natur, together or alone.
Who We’re Looking For:
If you’re a motivated person who enjoys working hard and is eager to contribute to a meaningful project, I’d love to hear from you! Your skills and enthusiasm will play a crucial role in helping this project grow and thrive.
Come and be a part of it! Together, we can achieve great things while having fun and enjoying the wild beauty of Portugal.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Culture
Farming
Events & social
Writing
Plant care
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Cycling
Camping
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a cross-cultural family group of all ages with diverse life, travel, and volunteer experiences; knowledge in permaculture, agroforestry, soil science, homesteading, eco-living, herbalism, French/world cooking, fermentation, animal husbandry, nutrition , meditation, etc.
The farm is part of a small traditional Portuguese village with a few older people still living the old way& another expat family we collaborate with who are also building up their project nextdoor.
We’re part of a vibrant international community of expats living in the region with many fun & diverse events happening regularly.
The farm also backs up to a vast mountain wilderness with pure rivers, hiking trails, and picturesque views.
Au Pair Help
This host is looking for Au pair help.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Main focus this year (2025) is renovating the old stone house to be more ecological. Me and my partner Suzi do most of the work around the farm ourselves. I also work with local tradesmen for the more technical jobs like plumbing, electricity, etc.
If you are skilled and want to work additional hours, compensation can be provided.
Tasks are always varied and fair.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: IntermediateThis 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
Glamping:
Stay in the caravan or comfortable roomy tents, offering a unique rustic experience in the heart of the farm. Ecological facilities include compost toilets, a solar shower/bath & common space with kitchen, chill-out area and large movement space for yoga, meditation, etc.
Great Food:
3 meals a day provided in exchange for your help. Enjoy delicious meals prepared from fresh produce grown right here on the farm. Wholesome food that nourishes body, mind and soul. We all take turns cooking and cleaning dinner each night.
Fun and Recreation:
To balance our hard work, we celebrate every Friday with a fun-filled evening! Join us for games, karaoke, and good laughs as we unwind and connect as a community. It’s a fantastic way to build friendships, share stories, and create memories. We often take day trips on weekends to the river, markets & festivals hosted in our vibrant local community.
Awesome natural hang-out areas around the farm including swimming pool, trails, creek & waterfall in the forest.
What else ...
Give & receive jn a spirit of positivity & gratefulness.
No drama, good vibes!
There is a good system of local transport options, where I can pick you up at the station..
Let’s have a blast!
Thank you
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good cell reception, wifi hotspot can be available
Space for parking camper vans
2 flat van spaces
Can possibly accept pets
For discussion
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Working with François was a precious experience; he is kind and… read more
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Working with François was a precious experience; he is kind and… read more
We stayed… read more
The place is a complete paradise if you enjoy nature like me, the view of the mountains, the green vegetation, the water is always moving.
The work was always varied and well distributed during the day, so I could have a short nap after lunch if I felt… read more
We were welcomed as if we were family.
We learned SO much in the 3 weeks that we spent with them. We learnt all about growing food, preparing the land for seeding and we ate the delicious food that they provided which came from the beautiful gardens outside.
François was extremely generous… read more
I really enjoyed the company of those two very warm and open hearted individual’s as well as the other helper Simone from then Netherlands. The atmosphere was respectful and the… read more
They were super flexible with our arrival and departure, always listened to our concerns and were open for new ideas and different points of view.
The work was splitted in two parts. In the first two hours we worked all together on a… read more
They were so much help to us;… read more
When I arrived, I received a very warm welcome by Suzie & François. From the beginning on, I enjoyed my time at the farm. The place is really beautiful & peaceful and got a wonderful view over the mountains. After work, we were able to take a refreshing bath in one of the water tanks which function as pools - just great!… read more
She happily helped us around the farm, even transporting several wheelbarrows of gravel, sand & blocks down the hill for a construction project—quite an impressive feat!
We had great conversations about… read more
