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30 Jun 2022
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A trio of friends Bron, Chris and Bella have lived in a Quinta (small farm) in the beautiful foothills of Serra da Estrella national park for the last decade. Working to create a self sufficient homestead along permaculture principles we are completely off grid and are blessed with a source of fresh drinking water.
Rediscovering ourselves through a deeper connection with our earth and each other , we love to share food and laughter as we navigate this magical and complex existence. We are also connected to the wider community of Quinta's and travellers in the area and regularly exchange space, time, projects and joy with each other.
The land is 3.6 hectares of terraced gardens, forest and open spaces on the banks of the river Alva. We happily share it with dogs, cats, chickens and an amusing goat.
Our most enjoyable helpers have been autonomous, intuitive and creative people who enjoy self discovery, outdoor living and physical activity. This is our first online profile, though we've hosted many people via word of mouth.
Thanks for your time, any more questions drop us a line, we look forward to welcoming you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Off grid living
Animal care
Gardening and forest management
Help
The tasks around the land vary from gardening to woodland management , building and maintaining structures to creative painting, sharing time with animals and cooking nourishing food. Some projects are in progress with set design and other areas are a blank canvas open to initiative and creative ideas. The types of activities vary with the seasons, weather and spontaneous opportunity, for example tree pruning on a dry day at the end of the winter, unexpected rains can facilitate cake baking indoors by the fire.
The work is 4-5 hours a day, 5 days per week. On working days we'll prepare you two meals and provide food and facilities for you to prepare breakfast. Cooking facilities also available on rest days. Self sufficient campervan option for a pitch on grapey flats is available for 4-6 hours per day, 2 days per week. Preferable time frame is a minimum of 7 days to facilitate bonding with the land and community.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
The accommodation options are a 2 berth caravan under a canvas awning with a 360 degree view of the mountain surrounds, with basic private facilities and amenities or 2 beautiful bell tents tucked down in the bowl of the land. If you'd prefer you can set up your own tent on the land or park your van on our top field, Grapey Flats.
What else ...
We enjoy swimming in the river and relaxing under the shade on hot days.
There are many beautiful walking trails in the local area.
There a vibrant monthly market in the local village and a friendly bar serving food on the riverfront.
We have many alternative therapists/healers in our local community.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have top field with easy access off the road available for campervan and caravans. There is a composting toilet and fabulous views.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
our missions consisted in watering the garden mainly (it was too hot this summer to do anything in general). but taking care of the garden and animal in general. everyone was here to help us and make us feel… read more
Oscar and I are ostensibly quite different types of people and I really enjoyed getting to know him a little. I feel we both learnt from each others perspectives. He is open and… read more
Bron, the host, has… read more
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our missions consisted in watering the garden mainly (it was too hot this summer to do anything in general). but taking care of the garden and animal in general. everyone was here to help us and make us feel… read more
Oscar and I are ostensibly quite different types of people and I really enjoyed getting to know him a little. I feel we both learnt from each others perspectives. He is open and… read more
Bron, the host, has… read more
