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Hello!
Join our welcoming family on our beautiful, wild farm near São Pedro do Sul, Portugal! We are currently finishing the DIY renovation of our home and looking for an au pair to be a part of our daily lives.
**About Us:**
We are François, Suzie & our happy 2 year-old son Ulysse. In the warm season, we host many volunteers, so winter is a quiet time to rest and prepare for the next season.
**What We Offer:**
- A cozy caravan as your accommodation, providing you with your own space.
- All food provided—let us know your preferences! (not all meals are shared, but we all sit down together for at least one meal per day to connect & enjoy)
- An immersive experience in rural life, where you can learn about farm activities and contribute to the daily routine.
- A safe & supportive environment in the heart of nature
**Who we're looking for:**
- kind, positive, adventurous person who likes spending time with small children
- Help with childcare and some basic household chores (4-5hrs/day, weekends off)
- Occasional help on the farm, depending on the weather (we are in the mountains, so winter is quite cold and rainy, but we usually also get some nice sunny days when we work comfortably outside in T-shirts!)
- Someone who is independent, enjoys their own company, and values quiet time after working hours. We are very social the rest of the year, so we need someone more independent in the winter while we rest ourselves.
If you are passionate about nature, love spending time with families, and seek a meaningful experience in a picturesque setting, we would be thrilled to hear from you!
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General Info about the Farm:
Our off-grid, organic 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 kinds of gardening & land care. Whether you have experience or a strong willingness to learn, your contributions will be invaluable here.
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 & pet 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/village 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
Ideally our winter helper would spend 2-3 hours per day with our little boy, and the remaining 1-2 hours helping with other basic chores such as meal prep, cleaning, doing dishes or folding laundry. Ideally you already have some experience with small children, so we don't need to teach you all the basics ;)
Our little boy is easy-going, playful, and of course, full of energy to explore the world. He is used to many people coming and going, so he is well-socialized and will probably take your hand to show you around the farm as soon as he meets you! His languages are English, French & Portuguese. He loves to be outside (weather permitting--he isn't a fan of rain), helping with cooking, taking care of the animals, or anything involving tools (his passion lol). His safety is our main priority, but we are quite relaxed parents. We believe in allowing him to try things, explaining and redirecting if it is unsafe, but generally otherwise letting him do his thing (or ideally "working" alongside us on the task at hand.)
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
Stay in our caravan (winter) or glamping tents (warm weather) offering a unique rustic experience in the heart of the farm. Our ecological facilities include compost toilets, a hot outdoor shower, solar shower/bath & common space with kitchen, lounge and space for yoga, meditation, etc.
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
My animals / pets
Preta
Our best sweet old girl 🐺
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tant de choses différentes, du jardin à l'atelier, en passant par les peintures d'une nouvelle vie en couleurs, l'énergie de la famille, du sourire collé au visage de François, à ma petite tête de joie ulysse, à toutes les attentions de suzie, et l'enthousiasme… read more
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
