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Description
I usually need extra help in the fall harvesting olives, carobs and almonds but always grateful for an extra pair of skilled hands for projects around the house such as ice bath, sauna, van conversion etc.....
I eat mainly vegetarian and local, fresh organic but not religious about it.
I speak English, German and Dutch and some Portuguese.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Happy to share knowledge on tree care, pruning, composting, permaculture, bio char etc.
Trips to gym, walks in nature etc.
Help
I usually need extra help in September and October for harvesting carobs, almonds and olives.
Besides harvesting I am always grateful for an extra pair of skilled hands with projects around the house such as ice bath, sauna, van conversion etc.....so if you have experience in building, carpentry etc. please get in touch all year round.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
I can offer an old but dry and comfy caravan with outdoor shower and compost toilet.
Nice views and surrounded by nature. Kitchen is shared with the host.
What else ...
Occasional trips to town, gym, markets or the beach can be arranged if you don't have your own transportation.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet is at around 10mb down and 1up. Good enough for most home office work. Super data heavy work may be difficult during peak hours.
Space for parking camper vans
I have space to park camper vans and connection to mains
Can possibly accept pets
We have two cats. Not really looking to host dogs but willing to consider in some cases.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Feedback (11)
The place itself is very special, with a calm and positive energy. I was accommodated in the camper, which is very cozy and not too far from the main house. As it was the end of the season, we mainly harvested Alfarroba or almonds, a repetitive but… read more
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The place itself is very special, with a calm and positive energy. I was accommodated in the camper, which is very cozy and not too far from the main house. As it was the end of the season, we mainly harvested Alfarroba or almonds, a repetitive but… read more
unfortunately Inger was not at home but his dad was really very kind and welcoming.
Beautiful and well-kept place
We stayed for a week and unfortunately the weather wasn’t very good,… read more
Our original plan was stay for 10 days, but we ended staying for almost 2 months.
the place is amazing and we have a lot of freedom to plan and make projects by ourselves (cat's house, green house, compost toilet, some interior arrangements in the kitchen, gardening, etc… read more
During their stay they managed to build a small green house and a compost toilet among many other big and small projects.
Great all-round talents, always keen to help but also own and manage projects from start to… read more
Great help with tasks such as harvesting olives, distributing horse manure, removing wild / water shoots from trees, stapling fire wood etc.
Very pleasant to have around and up for any adventure from HIT training to off roading.
Easy going personality and very pleasant to have around.
She shared her sacred broken Tiramisu recipe from the birthplace of Tiramisu which has impressed many… read more
The quinta is a peaceful place with a beautiful view!! The work wasn't hard, was really ok. We picked carobs most of the time and also some garden stuffs.
Inger is such a nice person! A great host, he makes you feel home!
He shows me a lot of places around there... I really had a great… read more
The work wasn't too hard, most of the time we harvested Alfarroba or… read more
The house is beautiful full of design, you will feel great being around so much beauty.
The work itself is fair, practical, and (in my opinion) pleasurable. You will be surrounded by a peaceful silence and feel good… read more
