Building a self-sustainable retreat in the Serra Sao Mamede, Portugal

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi there. My name is Alex. I have a history as a music producer and composer and am generally spiritually focused life student in my late 40’s, currently living alone with my dog. I bought land and two houses in this beautiful rural portuguese area almost two years for renovation and with the vision of transformation into a self sustainable retreat and haven of work, rest and play for a healthy, aware, awake, kind, creative and bright family of people, not a community. I must emphasize...aware and awake in general, meaning independent thinking and questioning individuals who are already living from a place of conscious love, self awareness and understanding and positive intentions. People who honor and respect their own humanness and dont see themselves as slaves to any system or ideology. I am welcoming short term volunteers (2 weeks) and longer term 'family' if all goes well. I would like to develop a permaculture garden that i need help with as well as other building and growing projects. We all benefit from the land and bounty it provides. Like i said...'family'. Can you help? I love to play music 'with others, as well as cooking and eating outside or around the fire together, although I also respect guests privacy and solitude. Just to say, this is an alcohol and narcotics free zone. Thanks...and...welcome!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Spend time in a beautiful and peaceful retreat in the Serra Sao Mamede in Portugal.

  • Help

    Help

    Biodynamic gardening and permaculture, building with natural materials, painting and decorating. Making and playing music!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    Polish: Intermediate
    Portuguese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am learning Portuguese.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bed in house, room for a camper...or a tent if you prefer.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Go hiking or cycling in this wonderful national park, or just relax and be healthy on the land. A nature lovers paradise.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I have internet connection and electricity.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Room for a camper van but not a large mobile home.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 347296916771

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