Help in the Alentejo, Entradas Portugal

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  Description

  From the USA, I lived near Auroville India for many years, several months in Nepal and Vietnam, currently living in Portugal for almost one year and have just rented a property, 100+ year old house , solar powered, in the Alentejo, 1/2 km from a small river-Ribieras Das Cobres -River of Copper.
  
  I would like help putting in a nature trail, bird hides ands labyrinth. Restoring and using the outdoor bread oven. 10 km from Castro Verde.
  
  I am TEFL certified along with yoga certification, Ayurvedic Massage and Dien Chan (facial reflexologist) practitioner. Vegetarian/Vegan preferred. I do not smoke but smoking is allowed outside the house, in the back garden. Just be safe with fire.
  
  This is a new project for me, barely can declare it a project, but I want to see where it goes..

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The Alentejo is remote, beautiful, the house is isolated but 2 km from the small village of Entradas (named for entry into the Campo Branco -White Fields) and 10 km from Castro Verde. I am well traveled and enjoy community living. I think collaboratively working on a project like this can hold many lessons for all of us.

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  Help

  It depends on the stage of the project. I would like help putting in a nature trail, bird hides ands labyrinth. Restoring and using the outdoor bread oven.
  
  I have two dog rescues, one from the USA and one from India, unfortunately my Indian dog is skittish around strange dogs.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am a certified TEFL teacher, Yoga Instructor, Ayurvedic Massage and Dien Chan (Facial Reflexology) Practitioner.
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  Accommodation

  You would have your own bedroom and shared bathroom, access to kitchen, we can cook separate or prepare meals together. I will supply food for vegetarian/vegan diet.

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  What else ...

  I have a car we can share, Lisbon is two hours away, bus I believe a bus is available in Castro Verde.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  I love meeting new people, sharing ideas, experiences and yet having a balance between connection and one’s own space.. I have a hotspot connection through NOS which functions quite well.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There are 80 hectares of land though I am off grid, shower, etc can be shared in the house. This is the Campo Branco and considered to be one of the most important Steppe areas in Europe.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  It really depends on the situation. One of my rescues is very nervous with other dogs. I am open to discuss.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week