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Help a our family with some building and gardening in Alentejo, Portugal

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a portuguese family that just bought land in southwest Portugal. At the moment only me (Philippa) and my mother Kiki live here but most of the time we have friends and guests staying over. We are starting to garden and build the structure needed to be able to host workshops, events, retreats. We are all artists, activists and ecologists.

    Our place is close to very wild and beautiful beaches, rivers and mountain sites.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help with Eco Projects
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We can teach Portuguese, Handcraft, Music.

    We have lived in many countries and continents therefore a lot to share , stories to tell.
    The area is amazing for surf and trekking. We are all artists, activists and ecologists.

    Our place is close to very wild and beautiful beaches, rivers and mountain sites.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We look for people with building/ wood work and gardening skills mainly. We ask you to help around 4-5 hours per day in exchange for food and bed.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Normal Bedrooms with single matresses.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Best surfing coast and many eco villages around. You need your own transport in this region, scooter, car, so that you can be independent and enjoy the amazing region.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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