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Any one fancy some spring sun shine and some out door work................
We have a quinta (small holding), in Portugal, so there is always lots to do!
We have a large vegetable garden that grows 90% of our and our animals food, it needs constant maintaining and preparing for next crops, along with general land maintenance, trees need pruning, grass need cutting and fire wood preparing and storing for next year, some small building jobs and animal care amongst a million other things
Absolutely NO skills necessary for any of this, just KEEN, ENTHUSIASTIC and reliable people, HAPPY to be here and to help out.
We are a couple in our mid 40's, who have 5 acres of land in central Portugal. We have been here for 5 years, so still quite new too the land and have lots to do to get it back to its former glory. We also were in the middle of the fires of 2017 and 2022 which caused a lot of devastation, tree loss and damage. Therefore, we are always grateful for some help with the projects we have, along with the constant maintenance required. Our land is a terraced valley, with a stream at the bottom and in the middle of nature, but only 5 min from a village by car. We have Lots of building projects, garden projects as we begin to put all the infrastructure in place.
We are also looking for people who actually want to be here and experience this life style and be part of what we are doing, longer term would be preferred (ie more than a week, it takes that long to find your feet then you are off again!). We want you to become part of the family, which includes all our animals, they are a massive part of our lives out here.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Its a chance to live in Portugal as part of a small community, learn the language and be emerged in the culture of a small village. You can learn a lot about living off grid and the challenges that can bring.
Help
Would suit individuals / couples / friends, no special skills needed, except enthusiasm, common sense and a sense of fun. The ability to communicate basically in English is a must, it is too hard to constantly have to translate and a lot gets lost in translation.
Its our home, our lives and our family so a desire to be here and be part of it is essential. Helping out with some big projects and also general day to day life - building, land clearing, animals, the garden etc.
Also everyone helps out with cooking, dishes etc
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a fully contained caravan available for use, it has heating in winter, nice and cool in summer. Hot and cold running water. Caravan has 2 beds, potential of sharing with other work aways but your own bed.
We have a compost toilet and solar shower (summer) indoor shower when its too cold!
Food will be provided, a lot from our own garden and drinks (NOT ALCOHOL or tobacco) happy for you to do either i'm just not paying for it lol!
But you can wake up every morning in the middle of nature, in our peaceful valley.
We are happy to have vegetarian / vegan, but please be aware that we are not and we raise our animals for food.
What else ...
Lots to see and do in central Portugal, mountains and coast near by, small village on door step, small town 10 minute down the road. Coimbra is only 1 hour away. Chance to explore this beautiful Country. In summer the river beaches are great to visit too
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
fast and reliable internet available, but you have to be able to fit it around your obligations here.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space, we are down a bumpy track so some ground clearance and nothing over 6-7m long as the track gets too narrow
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Please find attached a reference for Valentine Cauly.
I am a luxury yacht, term charter Captain of 20+ years. Val has been volunteering on my farm for the past 3 weeks. During this short time I have found him to be enthusiastic, eager and happy to do any task asked of him in a timely manner. New task and skills… read more
They are really good teachers. Our work day included morning chores of watering the garden, harvesting veggies, and caring for… read more
I have stayed with Rich and Lisa for 9 days. I have appreciated the work-life balance, it was nice: when we had a harder day due to an arrival of cement & stones (so apart from the usual work, we needed to prep the land for the arrival, also offload the truck), the next day was very chill and a shortened… read more
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Please find attached a reference for Valentine Cauly.
I am a luxury yacht, term charter Captain of 20+ years. Val has been volunteering on my farm for the past 3 weeks. During this short time I have found him to be enthusiastic, eager and happy to do any task asked of him in a timely manner. New task and skills… read more
They are really good teachers. Our work day included morning chores of watering the garden, harvesting veggies, and caring for… read more
I have stayed with Rich and Lisa for 9 days. I have appreciated the work-life balance, it was nice: when we had a harder day due to an arrival of cement & stones (so apart from the usual work, we needed to prep the land for the arrival, also offload the truck), the next day was very chill and a shortened… read more
The work was reasonably… read more
They worked super hard helping us out here, they were also lovely to have around on the land and with our animals,… read more
You will work but also learn a lot. Except a discontent about free days, we were very happy there and would recommend their place!:)
They… read more
Was also a great cultural exchange, the first Finnish person I ever met and interesting to learn all about the culture.
Would happily host any time!
He was a super hard worker, easy and friendly to be around, great with the animals and very respectful of the… read more
