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Come join us in the at our new home in heart of Portugal, nestled along the serene Dão River. We've recently purchased a beautiful Quinta that we're lovingly renovating into a family home and social hub. Located in a peaceful, off-grid, and rural setting, we embrace a simple, sustainable lifestyle close to nature. If you're looking to spend time outdoors, escape the noise of everyday life and be part of something meaningful from the ground up, we’d love to welcome you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
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
We’re excited to meet like-minded people who want to be part of a more sustainable, family-centered way of life. You’ll be joining us on our off-grid Quinta, where life is shared between our joyful one-year-old and our kind grandad, who we care for daily. We love sharing skills around eco-living, gardening, and DIY projects — and we’re just as eager to learn from your culture and experiences too. We hope you’ll feel like part of the family while you’re here
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We’re looking for a couple, small family or a pair of friends to join us and help out with a variety of day-to-day tasks around the Quinta. We enjoy sharing our knowledge of permaculture and techniques such as "no-dig" vegetable farming. The property is new to us and we hope to learn with you. The tasks will be tailored to your skills and interests — we want you to enjoy your time here, so if something like childcare isn’t your thing, no worries at all! Tasks may include (but aren’t limited to): gardening, tree cutting, strimming, grass cutting, weeding, wall and river maintenance, hanging out with our little one and dog walking. There’s always something to do, and we aim to keep things flexible and enjoyable.
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 a private hut for each couple or pair, complete with a double bed, WiFi, a private porch with seating, and basic electricity and cooking facilities. You'll have access to a shower and toilet block, as well as hand-washing facilities for clothes. You’re welcome to enjoy our gardens and relax by our private river ‘beach’ after a swim in the Dão to cool off!
What else ...
A hearty vegetarian lunch is included on work days and shared together. We also provide basic breakfast supplies for volunteers. Once a week we will have a big family meals together and on others evenings, volunteers will be given a small budget towards evening meals as well as vegetables from the garden (this will vary depending on the season!). Please note that a car is essential to access the Quinta — we're in a remote, off-grid location. The nearest town, Viseu, is about a 20-minute drive away, and Porto Airport is around 1 hour and 40 minutes by car. The final 2 km down to the Quinta is a bumpy track, so be prepared for a bit of adventure getting here!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
As long as the 4 hours of work per day is complete we are happy for you to use our WiFi to work here remotely.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for you to stay in your camper van or motor home.
Can possibly accept pets
We would discuss the option of bringing your fur baby with you and see if it's an appropriate fit.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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