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We have land / a small farm (quinta) near to Oliveira do hospital, we are in need of help , from land clearing, gardening - we grow as much of our own vegetables that we can year round, small building projects, wood chopping for winter, along with a million other things!
We are looking for enthusiastic, easy going, happy people interested in the experience not looking for a bed for free, must speak reasonable English and no extreme dietary requirements.
We are a couple in our late 40's, who have 5 acres of land in central Portugal. We have been here for 7 years, but we still have lots to do to get it back to its former glory. 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 are 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 2 week minimum, 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
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Interests
Events & social
Movies & TV
Farming
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Plant care
Gardening
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Mountain
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Adventure sports
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 - diy projects, on the land, 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, but please be aware that we are not and we raise our some of 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
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
My animals / pets
Bella & Leia
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They settled in as part of the family, the animals loved them, they had a great and caring way with them and even won over our difficult dog. we were sorry to see them go.
They developed a weird sense of… read more
Our main tasks included land clearing,… read more
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
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They settled in as part of the family, the animals loved them, they had a great and caring way with them and even won over our difficult dog. we were sorry to see them go.
They developed a weird sense of… read more
Our main tasks included land clearing,… read more
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
