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Learn about cobbing helping with my house in Odemira, Portugal

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  • Description

    Description

    Me and my friend bought this steep piece of land a few years ago and are doing permaculture stuff and building our own homes using the earth and stones around us. I am 60 and have lived in Alentejo for 20+ years. I am creative person and know lots of crafts and like to share. I need help with finishing building my kitchen and bedroom extension out of cob. This autumn (2018) I need help finishing the roof. Also get radical in the desert that was the vege garden...

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Language practice
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learn to build your own house! I can also teach spinning wool, crochet, composting, felt making and much else.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    I need strong healthy people who want to learn cobbing. Some digging with a pick-axe and moving heavy stuff up and down hill. I will be happy to teach mud building and plastering.
    Also gardening, weeding, carting compost,etc.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Probably a tent in the warmer months and sharing house in the cooler ones.I would like to build a volunteer cabin (cob, of course), but that hasn't happened yet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This is rural. Lots of lovely walks. 360 degree view. Cork oak woods. Good neighbours , but lots of privacy and space. I go into the village quite often where my daughter lives with 3 grandchildren, so access to cafes, etc. Thebeaches are fabulous, about 25k distant.

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a serene scene of a small, wooden structure with a sloping roof, surrounded by trees and bushes, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a grassy field, trees, and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is characterized by its peaceful atmosphere.
The image depicts a rural landscape with a dirt road, featuring a small, white, rectangular structure and a few trees, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a clear sky.
The image shows a group of people sitting in a circle, with some individuals standing and others seated on the floor, all engaged in conversation. The scene appears to be a meeting or discussion.
The image depicts a room with a table and chairs, featuring a bookshelf and a window. The walls are painted white, and the floor is made of wood. The overall atmosphere is one of simplicity and elegance.
The image depicts a kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, featuring a large window, a fireplace, and a dining area, evoking a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a charming, rustic house with a tiled roof and green door, nestled among lush trees and vibrant flowers on a sunny day.

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