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I moved onto the Quinta about a year and a half ago and have already restored and moved into one of the houses that was damaged in the 2017 wildfire. There is another house still to restore as well as several outbuildings and stables. We now have a small flock of sheep, chickens, and have established a productive organic vegetable garden.
We have an abundance of mature fruit (cherry, plum, apple, pear, pomegranate, fig, orange, lemon etc.) and nut trees, around 100 olive trees and over a kilometer of vines.
I really enjoy having volunteers to stay and am very grateful for the extra help they provide. There is some fencing to do, building restoration work, and forestry work, as well as the normal day to day duties of looking after the land, animals and garden etc.
Long term positions are possible for awake individuals/families who are interested in joining me to start a small sustainable and self sufficient community.
Easy going hard working fun loving conscious vibe.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A positive hands on experience staying on a small working Quinta in the foothills of the Sera d'Estrela... Enjoying time close to nature helping to restore this beautiful nature retreat growing organic fruit and veg, with other conscious souls.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Depending on the time of day and year there will be: mowing, ploughing, digging, raking, sowing, watering, pruning, praying, picking, pickling, logging, strimming, cleaning, washing, scrubbing, hoovering, sweating, chilling, laughing, eating, drinking, dancing....and of course relaxing....helping in the kitchen....and on the land... and generally contributing to a happy and productive farm and positive group experience.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I am happy to teach English and would like to learn Portuguese.Accommodation
Volunteers can now stay in a comfortable motorhome. There is also possibility of a room in the newly restored farmhouse which has a large kitchen, fireplace and logburner, washing machine etc. Great food is a passion and most meals will be prepared communally with help from all, or we take it in turns. Music is another passion and we have a studio set up for jamming, with a drum kit, keyboards and guitar, so any budding musicians most welcome.
Or bring your own van, tent, yurt etc.What else ...
Only 10 minutes to town. Close to the Sierra d'Estrella mountains and amazing river beaches on the rivers Alva and Mondego.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Access on to the Quinta is excellent with many nice choices of flat areas to park up. Water and Electricity is available.
Can possibly accept pets
Well behaved/farm friendly pets are welcome, ( we have free range chickens, sheep and lambs) .
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 6 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Stuart's property is splendid, between the fields of olive trees and the vines you will find ten fruit trees, a beautiful vegetable garden, a few… read more
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Stuart's property is splendid, between the fields of olive trees and the vines you will find ten fruit trees, a beautiful vegetable garden, a few… read more
Somewhere in the outback of Portugal you will find the old traditional villages and towns. In the area of Oliveira do Hospital are a lot of farms that still can be seen. It feels like being in a world of 100 years ago in an area full of nature.
When I came to help at this Workaway… read more
Willem is an exceptional young… read more