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Come and join us in the heart of Portugal, close to the Dão River.
We live on a Quinta that used to be a hidden camping spot, surrounded by forest with the river just nearby. When we first arrived, the place was quite overgrown and almost forgotten. It is remote, fully off-grid, with water from our well and energy from the sun.
Together with family, friends, and volunteers we are slowly bringing this place back to life, step by step. There is a lot of potential here, space for creativity, new ideas, and hands-on work.
If you enjoy nature, simple living, and being part of something that is growing, you will feel very at home here.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Architecture
Animals
Nature
Hiking
Camping
Beach
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Become part of a family project in rural Portugal and learn hands-on skills like building, gardening, permaculture, forestry, fire prevention, land work, off-grid living and much more. 🌸
Au Pair Help
This host is looking for Au pair help.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Life here follows the seasons, so the work changes a lot through the year. Everyone has different strengths and interests and we try to go with the flow.
This is what you can learn from us:
* Garden garden garden work as it feeds us, including planting, harvesting, no-dig gardening is a topic, and general maintenance of the beds.
*Renovation and building, with ongoing projects like chicken coops, the outdoor kitchen, and other improvements around the farmstead.
* Food preservation, fermentation, and making juice
* Growing mushrooms
* River and forest work, including pruning, fire prevention, and general care of the land.
* Firewood work, like chopping, stacking, and building small shelters.
* General gardening tasks such as mowing, strimming, planting, and tree care.
* Permaculture and simple ways of living in balance with the land.
* Cooking and keeping shared spaces clean and welcoming.
* Off-Grid life and Homesteading
* Occasionally helping by hanging out with our 2-year-old.
The list could go on!
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We offer simple and cozy places to stay, depending on the season and the length of your stay.
We offer cozy private huts with a big bed and basic facilities.
You want to stay in your van on a private Terrasse, a tent by the beach, in a circus wagon, or a hammock for a full nature experience? All possible!
What else ...
Meals can be prepared anytime in our community kitchen.
The kitchen and garden give a good base for daily food.
We always keep it stocked with staples for everyday cooking and breakfast, and we have fresh herbs and seasonal vegetables/ fruits from our garden.
On work days, meals are often shared and we come together to cook and eat.
At the weekend there are no fixed shared meals, so everyone is free to cook for themselves, relax, or go out and explore the region.
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The last 2 km to the Quinta are a dirt road.
The closest bus stop and mini market are about a 25-minute walk away. There is affordable public transport, electric bicycles and we give daily lifts to the nearest village, so it’s easy to get around without a car.
Viseu has good connection to Porto, Lissabon, Spain, ...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Sure! One of our next project is to create a coworking space.
Space for parking camper vans
Camper welcome! You can park your van on a private terrace right next to the river. It’s a perfect spot for vanlife and camping, away from the main living area, so you have your own quiet space while still being part of the place. There are the old camping facilities nearby you can use. Discover central portugal on the weekends-off!
Can possibly accept pets
We have chickens, dogs, a cat, a turkey and a duck… so it’s important to think about how your pet would get along with them.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Freya
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The homestead is absolutely beautiful, and I can really feel how much love and care they put into everything. I learned so many new things during my stay, and every day felt meaningful in its own way.
I’m truly grateful for… read more
During our stay, we worked together organizing firewood, helping in the garden, pruning trees, and also cooking delicious vegetarian meals that we… read more
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The homestead is absolutely beautiful, and I can really feel how much love and care they put into everything. I learned so many new things during my stay, and every day felt meaningful in its own way.
I’m truly grateful for… read more
During our stay, we worked together organizing firewood, helping in the garden, pruning trees, and also cooking delicious vegetarian meals that we… read more
It was my first real introduction to off-grid living. I arrived curious and left deeply grateful—for the land, the rhythms, and most of all, the people.
Jess and her family have such a generous way of letting you into their lives. From the very beginning, I felt truly welcome. Their… read more
My tasks included gardening and maintaining the outdoor space, cooking, babysitting, and watering the plants. I also had… read more
But more than anything, Filipe is just a genuinely kind and gentle person. We really connected with him and would be happy to have him back anytime —… read more
