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Hello lovely people, I am your host Matias, 38 years young from Denmark. I live in a small community together with two old friends and some other good friends that own the land next to us. There are 3 other communities (in total, we are around 50 people) based in the same grand, beautiful valley in central Portugal, among forests, mountains, and a wonderful river, loads of crystals and pure cristalline water. We wish to create a sacred space for healing and our own personal development, where we can live in peace, grow our food and take care of the earth and nature around us.
We have about 4 hectares of land in total and we are still in the process of creating basic infrastructure, planting gardens, making orchards and building little houses. We wish to live as self-sufficient as possible.
We come from Denmark and are very easy going, hard working, honest and open minded people and welcome all those who wish to work in making this world into a better place. We expect you to be kind and respectful.
Here you can find a nice place to go down to the basics and explore the offered adventure, reconnect with nature, learn by doing, eat healthy and relax while connecting with nice open-hearted people. As we are situated in the mountains and close to a river, in your free time you can go swimming or hiking.
We are looking for independent and dynamic Workawayers who can do things on their own and can find their way around. If you could stay long-term, it would be greatly appreciated as we are looking for someone who can help us with all around tasks here and there.
For accommodation, we can offer you a little cozy, fire-heated wooden cabin, that you can make into your little home while you are here. Note that the cabin is only equipped with basic furniture and has no electricity or running water! You can, however, always charge your devices in the shared kitchen and take a bottle of water with you from there. You might also have to share the cabin with another volunteer if there are a lot of people coming at the same time.
In the summer, you might have to sleep in a big and cozy tent!
We would like you to stay for a minimum of four weeks, so that you have sufficient time to settle in and learn all the different practices.
Our working hours are from 9am to 2pm during the week and we expect you to manage your own tasks. You are, of course, free on the weekends. On some days the work might be harder than on others, but in general it is hard physical work, so you should have a certain basic level of fitness and bring good work ethics.
We have 5 families and 3 other communities as neighbours in the same big valley, with a lot of children and animals. Since we wish to respect their privacy, please don't pop up uninvited. As we are a children friendly environment with a healthy lifestyle, we ask our guests to respect our „no drugs and only small amounts of alcohol“-policy. We ain’t no saints, and we do enjoy a good party ;) he he, but not every day and in moderation.
Please remember to bring good working gear: clothes that can (and definitely will!) get dirty, a pair of solid boots, rain clothes, a headlamp and warm clothes, too. While it can be sunny with 20°C at the end of November, there can be some chilly nights and rainy days. Here in the mountains, the temperature changes between day and night can be quite drastic, even in the summer. Hence, we ask you to be prepared for that!
You won‘t need to bring any bedsheets, but we do expect you to bring your own towels.
If you have any questions - don't hesitate to ask!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Pets
Self development
Vegetarian or vegan
History
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are very easy going, hard working, honest and open-minded people and welcome all those who wish to work in making this world into a better place, and we expect you to be kind and respectful.
Here you can find a nice place to go back to the basics and explore the offered adventure, reconnect with nature and learn from the permaculture principles that we apply in our garden. You can learn about eco building, eat healthy and relax while connecting with nice, open-hearted people.
Help
Garden, landscaping, painting, small building projects.
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
Swedish: Beginner
Accommodation
We would like you to stay for a minimum of four weeks, so that you have sufficient time to settle in and learn the different practices.
For the winter season, we offer a little wooden cabin that you can share with other Workawayers. In the summer, you can be accomodated in one of the cabins or in a tent.
We have lunch together around 2pm from Monday to Friday. You can cook whatever you want for breakfast and dinner. All the food will be provided. Please remember that our big shared kitchen is strictly vegan! However, you can eat whatever you want in your little cabin or tent. The latter you will have to pay for yourself, though.
What else ...
We are based in a beautiful valley in central Portugal, among forests, mountains, a wonderful river, lots of crystals and pure cristalline water. Note that we are in a rather remote location. The closest supermarket is a half an hour-drive away.
3 km away you will find Vila Longa, from where you can take the bus. The closest villages you can find about 25-30 minutes away by car, Penalva Do Castello or Sátão. There are cafés, restaurants, shops and stores. About 45 minutes away by car you can find the city Viseu.
In your time off, you can go hiking, swim in the river, go search for crystals or visit the nearby abandoned miner‘s town. You are welcome to bring your favorite book, draw or play some music (we have a guitar, for example).
We look forward to hearing from you :)!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes, wifi is available.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a lot of space for campers in quiet and beautiful nature.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I reckon every year the place will get better with added… read more
The work, the people, and the vibe were amazing, and Matias was a great host!
He makes sure that you feel at home, adapts the work to your interests, takes you with him to local markets and events of friends, and generally makes you feel super welcomed and invited — and he is a… read more
I feel in confidence. Mattias is a warm person. He was here for guide in the work.
We have made terrasse mosaic. This a new thing I've learned. I have very appreciate to see the work's evolution in two months.
There are also Mev and… read more
Both the retreat center and the other "main" place are incredibly beautiful and in their own way serene. As soon as I arrived, Matias made me feel like I was already part of the community and like I was always welcome. Matias, Meve and Lou as well as… read more
I really enjoyed working there and was able to try out lots of different activities,
for which I am very grateful.
The host "Matias" is friendly, open-minded, empathetic and was always a good contact person, if I had any concerns during my stay.
In your free time you have the… read more
Its an Beautiful piece of Land with Lots of Nature and awesome people from all over the world with chill vibes. Good to get away From City Stress and Connect again with Nature. Also Always very good food.
Thank you Matias for the great time <3
From the moment I arrived, I felt like part of the family. They were generous, kind-hearted, and always… read more
Nature, quietness and time to reflect while giving my energy to a worthy cause in beautiful surroundings.
This place is special. The people that I encountered, connected with and the time I experienced here exceeded all my… read more
And a wonderful company. Thank you so much for all your help ❤️
The valley is great too with cristals and sparkly stones.
There could be one person there could be 18. But enough space to host and there is always delicious vegan meals for all.
But expect to work for the five hours. There is a lot to do. You can… read more
George is the biggest dog lover I have ever met. And it's perfect as we have quite a few dogs in the valley. He is extremely helpful and works hard. We look forward to your return❤️
matias and hanny are so sweet and nice everyone is really friendly and kind
and i never ate that good my entire life
the work was pretty simple and matias guides you through everything
and you have quite a lot of free time to explore all the surrounding areas
it was a really positive… read more
With… read more
Irene is a beautiful soul bringing love and enthusiasm wherever she goes! Hard working and open hearted, looking always for solutions that will benefit everyone 😊💕🌸 and Mario is a great… read more
Immerse in this marvellous place an authentic Nest for the peace of soul and mind.
We enjoyed the silence and night, the melody of the rain and the warm sun coming out. The job was easy going, we did… read more
