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Hello! Welcome to our project on the beautiful island of Madeira.
We, Paula from Germany and Dustin from the US, are a couple living on this beautiful lush island. We are dedicated to restoring 5 charming old stone houses on our 8000m2 piece of land in Faja Da Ovelha, boasting breathtaking ocean views and scenic surroundings.
At our project, you will have the unique opportunity to stay in historical Madeiran stone houses that have been thoughtfully equipped with modern comforts, ensuring a comfortable experience. Our location offers both proximity to the beach and town, as well as the tranquility and spaciousness of nature.
Our main focus is on creating a diverse range of sub-tropical plants, showcasing the incredible variety that this island is capable of nurturing. By integrating the plants and trees with other vegetation, we aim to establish a sustainable system.
We have recently completed three of the four houses, with the fourth currently under construction. Now, we are excited to move into the next phase of our project—landscaping, hardscaping and finishing everything that has to be done. This is where we require assistance the most.
We are searching for someone to stay with us who can support us in gardening, landscaping and cultivating the diverse range of sub-tropical plants on our land. Your knowledge and expertise including soil preparation, planting techniques, and ongoing plant care, would be valuable in helping us establish a thriving and sustainable ecosystem.
Currently we would need support in carpentry help or landscaping. If you have experience in any of those areas, we´re happy to hear from you.
We´re looking forward to your message!
Paula & Dustin
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We will be able to offer a unique and beautiful stay while sharing our knowledge of carpentry,masonry and the local area.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are mainly looking for someone with knowledge of landscaping and permaculture who can support and teach us more in this area. There will be other phases to the project where we could also use an extra hand with the construction, irrigation systems or even setting up a website for the project.
In return of your knowledge and support you will have a free accomendation in your private house. Food is not provided, but we are doing regular BBQs/breakfasts together and you will recieve a weekly expense allowance of 30 Euros (2 people 40 Euros) for your volunteering (working 20 hours p.p weekly, flexible days and hours).
We are looking forward to learning from you. In exchange we can teach you more about construction, marketing and how to make the worlds best tacos.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Polish: Intermediate
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We would love to learn Portuguese to communicate better with the people on the island. If you have any skills, let us know :)
Accommodation
You would have your own beautiful traditional Madeiran house, newly reconstructed and furnished with a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom.
What else ...
There is many things to enjoy on this lovely island! Hiking, levadas, beaches, Rivers, surfing, mountain biking, motorcycle riding and great food.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
There is fiber internet in all the homes. We are also working remotely, so we can confirm that the internet works perfectly.
Space for parking camper vans
There is a parking area on the land with ocean view
Can possibly accept pets
We do, but keep in mind that there are some dogs that roam around the land. They are all friendly, one that we feed and call Strawberry
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Paula and Dustin are friendly, generous, and always went out of their way to ensure I was enjoying my time and feeling comfortable during my stay, even though it wasn't their responsibility.
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Paula and Dustin are friendly, generous, and always went out of their way to ensure I was enjoying my time and feeling comfortable during my stay, even though it wasn't their responsibility.
They are… read more
I was lucky enough to eat delicious things that Paula prepared and they lent me the car to shop and visit nearby natural places.
I met very interesting people who walked around the… read more
