Helping with garden work and animal care, building a wooden house and also help us to build up a little community Alentejo/Algarve

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Our property/house is in the Alentejo,on the border to the Algarve, near the coast.
We are Gabi and Jo, a german couple, I am a veterinarian and animal protector, my partner is an artist, schamane and a professional autodidact and photographer.
We are living in a big house, made from wood and clay ,we make oecological gardening and composting and we are building a new house for a member of our new community.
Our place is in the middle of the nature, a very quiet place, with wild animals as frogs, birds, foxes and wild pigs around. We live in an oecological way, using only natural products and no chemical stuff.
We are living here with 6 dogs, 5 cats, a Kakadoo and 12 chicken, 2 horses from Island and 1 donkeys.
The ocean is not so far away to go there for relaxing on the beach or to go for activities like surfing. We can offer a bicycle.
The mountains are good for walking in the middle of nowhere.
We have a small and a bigger village about 5-10 km away from our house and some bigger cities around 30 km away.
We like to have here people living close together with us as members of the family, as friends, in an apartment with own bathroom.

Hakuna Matata
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Art Projects
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can learn here all types of handicraft, building, blastering, woodwork, gardenwork, treating of animals, living in nature and taking care of it, shamanism.
We are also interessted in people they want to stay and build up a little community with us.
Help
- gardening
- helping building the house
- taking care of the animals
- art projects
- help building a new mobile home

- beside the normal workaway helpers, we are looking for some people who wants to join our little community and want to live here on our land with us for good
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
We are living in the middle of the nature, not far away from the ocean. In the moment we are building up a house.
We have a oecological garden, we have to cultivate more land and plant some more trees. We make a special compost and we try to do the garden in permaculture.
We offer an apartment with own bathroom and a big comfortable mobile home.
What else ...
You help 5 days per week (5 hrs a day)
We are looking for people who wants to stay with us minimum 4 weeks.
We are looking for people they want to stay for a longer term and also people who want to stay for good to build up a little community.

We are living in a wonderful energetic place.
We have dinner together and make together every evening our working plan for the next day.
I cook every day a vegetarian or vegan meal, most of the days as dinner, sometimes we eat also fish. We are not vegan!!
The breakfeast you do by your own, you will find chees, Jam, honey, milk or sojamilk, joghurt, bread, butter, muesli and fruits, coffe and tea.
During the day we eat bread with cheese, or vegan cream, tofu etc. and fruits and the left over from dinner.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 per day / 5 days a week

Photos

Nelly

Benjamin und Kari

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Otto

our forest

entrance of the house

Bonnie

Jo Twinflame

Gabi

Feedback left by and about host (93)

12/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Philipp)

Hello Philipp,

I will write in english that everybody can understand it and know a bit more about him. Philipp was one of the best workawayers we ever had. He is very nice, gentle and kind and he sees the work, this is very rare. He is a very , very good carpenter and has done evrything here very precise and wonderful. What I can say more, invite… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Philipp) for host

Hallo ihr Lieben

Meine allererste workaway Erfahrung habe ich auf eurem idyllischem Hof verbringen dürfen. Für zwei Monate habt ihr mich fürsorglich beheimatet. Ich kann sagen, dass diese Zeit eine der einschneidendsten, eindrucksvollsten und lehrreichsten Zeiten meines Lebens waren.

Vielen Dank also an Gabi, Jo, Camilla und Jason. Ihr alle… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Zdeněk) for host

Dear Gabi and Jo!

Is it possible to describe in the words all what I experienced at your beautifull quinta?
First of all I want to say THANK YOU! Thank you for every moment, every chellenge, everything that happend there.

When I came to your place I was terrified newcomer full of fear of unknown. It took me a few weeks to open my heart to your… read more

(Excellent )

22/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emiel) for host

Sorry this is so late, I stayed with Gabi and Jo back in September 2017 and had an amazing time. The place is set in the beautiful forest/Hilly area and its nice a quiet, the only thing you can hear is all the dogs barking from time to time. The amazing beach of Odeciexe is not too far away, walking took a while (maybe an hour if you're fast) but… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Annamaria)

Annamaria was here with us for 4 weeks. She is a dynamic, motivated person, who does all the work with patience and as good as possible. She is interessted to learn new skills and is curious for new things as the shamanic knowledge Jo could give. She is a good member of the team and takes care of others. She loves animales and took good care of… read more

(Excellent )

29/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Annamaria) for host

Man, this has been souch a complex experience, I can't find the best words for what I want to say. But first of all a very big thank you again!! Volunteering for Gabi and Jo has been a very intense time for me. In my work I used to feed the horses and Nelly the cute and funny dunkey every morning, then I sometimes built with rocks and cement or… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (John)

What can we say about John. He came to us to stay 3 weeks, at least it was 6 monthes.
John is a wonderful man with a big warm heart. He loves the animals, even the rooster who has treat him very badly every day, verything he has done here was done with pleasure, we could count on him, when we left the house for some days. Everything was done in a… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (John) for host

I’m sorry it’s taken me over a year to write this. My stay at gabi and Jo’s was the best experience I’ve ever had, there hasn’t been a day I’ve never thought about them and there beautiful home and amazing animals. I can’t say I had a favourite because I loved them all. Percival the rooster didn’t like me, he bullied me,hahaIt’s a place I was… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jana) for host

(this was my second Workaway experience) I stayed 5 weeks at Gabis and Jos place and I'm super happy with this experience! I did a big variety of tasks, like feeding the horses and taking care of the dogs, light gardening work, helping Jo with his building work (by the way working with Jo is enormous fun, especially when he puts on his… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jana)

Jana is a very powerful young woman, always in a good mood, everyday smiling, very interessted in new things, learning new skills and new ways of life. She was with us for a couple of weeks, a fantastic member of the group, she brought a lot of power and enthusiasm in. She helped a lot, was very creativ and has done all the things in a good way,… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Brigitta)

Brigitta was together with us for a couple of weeks. She is a quiet person, very helpful in everything we have asked her to do, she is very kind and friendly and feel responsible for the animals and the work she does. We had a very nice time together and we really like her a lot. She is 100 % trustable person who does always her best.
Thank you… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Brigitta) for host

I spent 3 weeks at Gabi's and Jo's home and it was a very nice stay. It was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed it. Gabi and Jo were friendly and helpful they made me feel I am part of their family. They were very open minded and liked to share own stories .There was no day without a good laughing.
The property is beautiful and very… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nele & Lea)

Nele was with us for a couple of weeks. She was responsible for the horses and the feeding of our dogs and we could trust her that everything was done in the wright way. She loves animals a lot. She is good in gardening and you can give her creative things to do. She did everything with patience. She is a calm and relaxed person.
She is also good… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nele & Lea) for host

It was my first workaway experience at Gabi and Joe's beautiful home in Odeceixe and I never thought that I could learn so much in a month. From building to gardening or being an assistant at an animal photoshooting the Jobs varied a lot so that there was something new to discover nearly every day. The talks with Joe made me think a lot about life… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (hajar)

Hajar was with us nearly 2 monthes. She is full of energy and enthusiasm. She is a big animal lover. The work she did here she has done always with pleasure and was eager to learn new skills . She sucks the wisdom Joe could give her and developed herself a lot here. We also had lots of funny moments together.
It makes us very happy that we could… read more

(Excellent )

25/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (hajar) for host

This place is great for people who love animals, nature and are open-minded. I spent nearly 2 months here and my experience was overall great! I learned so much from Gabi and Jo, such as learning to be more responsible and present as well as life lessons such as standing up for myself and be more motivated about everything in life. Batequim made… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Camilla)

Oh Camilla, I am in tears.
What can I say, only that you was like a doughter to us and you will ever be like this in our hearts.
We had such wonderful mothes together, I cannot describe.
Camilla is a wonderful young woman. She found out here that animals are really very important in her life and that she will continue her studies to find a job… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Camilla) for host

It's really hard to leave a feedback which could really explain how was staying at Gabi&Jo's for me, but if you're thinking to go there it's the best you can choose. I've been there for 10 months because I just couldn't leave this amazing place and people.
Gabi is a lovely person, a great woman and in my eyes a real warrior. She introduced me into… read more the animals world, for which she devoted most of her life and time with impressive love. She made me love animals and earth every day more and more, teaching me a lot about gardening, about vegetarian and sustainable lifestyle, about animal protection. I loved the way she takes care about living beings without expecting anything in return. She is the kind of person who can make the difference in this world and in this way she inspired me every day to be a strong woman, a good person and to find my own battle to fight for.
Jo is a master of life, a really good friend with a huge heart. He is so full of positive energy that it's impossible not to be invaded by it and he loves to invade people with love!! He shares all his knowledge and experiences with patience and pleasure. Thanks to him I could work in several ambits (building, blastering, painting, carpentry, a lot more) and I could find out many skills I didn’t know to have. He has an extraordinary creativity, I loved to watch him at work and to follow his crazy ideas and I developed my own creativity having Jo as an inspiration. Sharing his knowledge as a shaman he has allowed me to reflect on who I am and what I am looking for. He taught me the importance of giving love and respect to ourselves and to the world, he showed me how easy is to be happy and he raised my self-confidence.
They both created in Batequim a special atmosphere, full of love, truth and so much fun!! Dinner table represent to me a lot of remarkable memories.
With Gabi & Jo there was a total trust relationship, I felt part of the family and they made this experience the best in my life. They were always ready to support me in my bad moments, helping me finding my own way. I will never thank you enough for helping me growing so much, you will always be a point of reference for me.
A special mention must go to the animals, my adorable friends: they did bring out a part of me I didn't know and they filled me with their love.
I would tell everyone who wants to go to Batequim to be ready to open their mind, their heart, their being, their mouth! It's a therapy for everybody.
I love you so so so much. Thank you. Camilla

P.S: GOD BLESS AMERICA 

(Excellent )

10/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Dan) for host

Gabi and Jo were fantastic hosts, very welcoming and had many fantastic and interesting chats with them. The property is beautiful in an amazing place with lots of amazing pets. The food was very good and has changed my way of eating. Everyone and pet will be missed a lot.

(Excellent )

27/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago Yarid)

Santiago stayed with us for 5 weeks and it was such a wonderful time. He is such a wonderful, gentle guy, we already miss him a lot.
He was very careful with the treatment of the animal- All the work he did here, blastering, gardenwork, building walls, he did in a very good and correct way. I can only recomment him to every other host.
Oh Santiago… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Santiago Yarid) for host

What can I say? The plan at the beginning was to stay only a couple of weeks and in the end I stayed for a little more than a month, is really difficult to leave Batequim!!! Not a day has passed and I want to go back honestly, I'm feeling really sad to leave Batequim, this workaway experience for me was totally amazing, I'm feel very lucky to have… read more the opportunity to stay and live with you during this period of time, the place is totally beautiful, quiet, full of incredible good energy and happiness.
My daily tasks were very simple and easy going, included feeding some animals like dogs, chickens and the Grand Otto, collecting eggs (I will miss this activity jojojojo) some weeding, helping to Jo with the projects of the atelier and the house, making cement, blastering and the more important: be happy every moment.
About Gabi and Jo this couple is really amazing and cool, as I you will have the opportunity to learn a lot from them, improving your skills in some activities and also about the way to see the life, they're completely open minded with a really cool perspective of the life and the world, Gabi is one of the strongest women I've ever met in my life, super intelligent and with a huge heart and Jo is also a very strong person full of great energy and always in the mood to share and teach all his knowledge about the shamanism and his life experience, both with a huge sense of humor and a great sense of respect for life and others, for sure you will never get bored with them.
My favorite part of the day was to hear: Mangiare!!! Mamma Mia!!! the time to eat, I don't have the words to describe the incredible time that I had with all the crew in the Mangiare time, amazing food, full of tasty flavors, jokes and laughs, really good moments, just for the record I'm not a vegetarian person but Gabi make me love her vegetarian food and for sure now I'm gonna carry on with me her philosophy about it.
Also was incredible have the chance to share with the others workawayers all this time, simply all this place and the people that I met in Batequim will stay in a very special place of me.
I could write lines and lines of how good it was to be with Gabi and Jo but I think they will have to discover it by their own, I will always be infinitely grateful and to be honest you guys really stole a part of my heart, my best wishes always and please follow with that incredible ideology of life and that great happiness that you both have, send you millions of kisses and hugs and hope that I can see them again soon!!!

Until the next time!!!

Santiago.

(Excellent )

17/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Mara)

Mara was with us for two weeks and we had all together a really funny time with lots of jokes and laughing. She is a great person with a good humor. She helped us a lot in the garden, making a new terrasse to plant vegetables and with the treatment of the animals.
Thank you very much for your help Mara and hopefully we see us again, here or maybe… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host

Even though Gaby, Jo and I agreed that I would leave them terrible feedback to bring down their consistent 5-star rating, I just can't do it! I had a truly wonderful experience at their home. Their home is set in a peaceful environment, with lots of hills around to wander and explore. The sea and the beautiful beach of Odeceixe are half an hour by… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mia-Sophie)

Mia was together with us twice for several weeks and we had lots of fun together and good talks about everything.
She helped a lot with gardening, woodwork, painting and renovating of our apartment and taking care of all the animals.
Thank you Mia for staying with us and helping us.
We all send you kisses and big hugs and hope we see us soon… read more

(Excellent )

17/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Mia-Sophie) for host

I feel deep thankfulness! My stay at Gabi´s and Jo´s was wonderful! When I actually had to leave because of other plans I came back after one week to stay with them again as this place is so special. The nature is so beautiful and often feels even magic, all of the animals are adorable and I will miss especially all the dogs a lot. Gabi and Jo are… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael & Neele)

Rafael and Nele were 3 weeks with us and we have spend a good time together, with lots of good talks. They helped us with painting and woodwork and did their jobs with engagement and enjoyed what they did.
We are happy that we could help you to make a few steps forward in your life and think more about what you are doing and we hope to see you… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Rafael & Neele) for host

We had hardly ever seen a place before that is so quiet, happy and peaceful. If you get the chance we would really recommend visiting Jo and Gabi and their animals on their beautiful little piece of land. The two of them seem to never get tired of sharing their wisdom, their view of the world, their nice home, amazing food, handcraft skills and a… read more

(Excellent )

15/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Míriam) for host

Don't miss the opportunity to meet such nice people and stay in their little paradise! Staying one month with Gabi and Jo was one of the best experiences I've ever had. The place is awesome, completely surrounded by nature. If you are an animal lover you will enjoy meeting their lovely dogs, cats, donkeys, horses, chickens and the funny kakadoo.… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Míriam)

Mirjam was here with her little cute dog Milu. She has helped a lot here with animal traetment, garden work and work in the arthouse. It was an amazing time we had together. She felt responsible for everything she did and was a great nurse for our handicapt dog Henry. She is really a great animal lover.
Thank you Mirjam for the wonderful time we… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Yael)

Yael was with us for 3 weeks. She was very interessted in everything. She has helped a lot in blastering a part of the workshop and painting. We had fun together, good talks and laugh a lot.
Thank you Yael for your help and you know, that you are always welcome in our house.
Have a nice time and we wish that your wishes become true.
Big hugs from… read more

(Excellent )

06/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Yael) for host

Gabi and jo are the best!
It was my first workaway and I loved everything in their beautiful place. The animles especially the dogs , the work was fun and of course gabi's food!.
Gabi and jo are very welcoming and friendly I felt very comfortable like at home. Dinner was always fun and interesting, i had an amazing time in this special place im… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host

Dear Gabi and Jo, you know I'm back home now … but I must think about this time at your place so often . Sometimes I dream about this time or I sit somewhere and some pictures appier in my head….walking down to the horses in the morning with a sleepy face , sitting on your couch while cuddling Ella , laughing about funny moments, sitting together… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)

Hanna was with us for 2 monthes. She helped a lot in the garden, with the arthouse, especially blastering, painting, took care of the animals and was everywhere were we needed her. She is an intelligent young woman, selfsure, selfresponsible and she was here a little bit like a doughter with us. We really enjoyed the time she was here.
Hanna… read more

(Excellent )

16/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (matteo) for host

My best workaway experience until now! Because for me the most important thing is to feel confortable with the people and you can't ask more at their place! They are funny and cozy, happy and with positive energy everytime also when we have to take off the hanger!! They make me feel like in a lovely family and I'm sorry that I couldn't stay more… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (matteo)

Matteo was with us around two weeks. He helped with the blastering of the arthouse and took care of the animals. He has a nice humor, we had good talks, he is a very nice and friendly guy, we could lough a lot together and had a good time.
Thank you Matteo for your help and the time we spent together. You are always welcome in our house.
Love… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ruby)

It was a pleasure for us to have Ruby here. It was a short time but we enjoy it a lot.
She was very helpful, liked to do the work, was very nice with the animals, loved them all a lot.
Thank you Ruby to stay here with us and help us and please it would be very nice to see you here again. You are always welcome.
Have a nice time in Berlin with… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ruby) for host

Wow! I could not have asked for a better first time doing work away then with Gabi and Jo! They are such a great, fun-loving couple that made my stay perfect. I was only there for two weeks, but wish I could have stayed for much longer! The work was great and flexible. I loved spending time with all the fabulous animals and eating so much of… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Yasmine)

Thank you Yasmin for your feedback and sorry that we are so late with ours.
We had a wonderful time with Yasmine. She is a very kind and lovely woman, she was excellent in everything she has done. She was so nice with our animals, especially with the abandonned puppies we have found, she has made so nice signs for the plants of our small… read more

(Excellent )

27/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Yasmine) for host

What else to say then 'excellent'?

Jo, Gabi, thank you so much for your hospitality and welcome energy during my two months' stay! I feel like I've grown a lot through this experience. I've learned about wood work, about being creative, about shamanism and personalities, about problem solving, about working together and being alone, about being… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Aurélie)

Aurelie has spend 3 weeks with us and were very helpful, especially Henry ( our handicaped dog )has to say thank you for his nice living room Aurelie has made for him, he enjoys it very much.
We had a nice time together, with good talks and lot of fun.
We wish you all the best on your way of live and that you will get everything you want.
Big… read more

(Excellent )

09/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Aurélie) for host

I spend 3 wonderful weeks with Gabi & Jo and I really enjoyed my stay! They are generous and friendly hosts who make you feel welcome and comfortable and it was fun to be around a couple with such a different personalities and an almost endless knowledge about everything ;)
I enjoyed the varity of works I did ( veg garden-weeding, digging and… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (jason & Camilla) for host

What amazing people Gabi and Jo are! I had such a fantastic and enjoyable stay, and learnt so much.
You just wake up every day there with a smile... especially if it's a Sunday- cake day!! :D Gabi's food is delicious, Jo's knowledge and teachings are deep and insightful. They are both full of life, love and fun.
I enjoyed the work, and loved all… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (jason & Camilla)

Jason is good as gold. He was one of the best we had here. He is a very sweet, gentle, organized, clean guy and helps where he could. He has done here an excellent work with everything he did. He is a very responsible person and worked independent. He was wonderful with all our animals. We had a lot of fun together and we made friends. His dog… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host

Gabi and Jo were wonderful hosts, they carry the heart on the right place and take life easily and with lots of humour. I felt so free on their place and connected with the powers of nature, which you can feel around the house and especially on the beautiful beach of Odeceixe (30 min away), where big waves reach the shore. The work was fun and… read more

(Excellent )

08/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)

The 6 weeks Linda was with us were very relaxed, we enjoyed her intelligence, humor and curiosity. It was for both sides a good exchange. She could develop her creativity , her work in the atelier was fantastic. She was always reliable. Big thanks for this.
She had a good feeling for the animals and have treated them carefuly.
She was very… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Milena & Juan ) for host

Dear friend, dear reader, if you want to become vegetarian, the first step is to go to the house of Gabi and Jo , what a food! so delicious , every day surprise us with something new to taste, some invention or combination of Gaby, I think we fail to copy all the recipes, but we were many . Uaaaoo that beautiful remember what living in this… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Milena & Juan )

Milena and Juan lived 4 weeks with us. They are such a cute couple and such happy and positive people. We had good talks and were laughing a lot. They have done really very good work, they enjoyed the thing they have done and we could see it in the results. They are big animal lovers and treat them very careful and with a lot of respect and… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Curtis)

Curtis spend a couple of weeks with us and helped us a lot. He didnt mind to do really physical hart work like digging for a small lake and so on. He has done wih Jo woodwork in the atelier, garden work and helped whenever we needed his help. Everything what he did, he did in a very precisely way. He was very nice with all our animals and… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Curtis) for host

I spent 3 weeks with Gabi and Jo and as this was my first workaway experience they set the bar super high! The amount of energy and love that comes from these two is something I've never experienced before and it made for a really positive experience. They're super welcoming an I felt comfortable with them from the very start. Young at heart,… read more

(Excellent )

10/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie)

Hi Julie and Remi,

one year later is here my feedback, but everything changes and I have forgotten, sorry.
I liked you both a lot and we had a great time together. I never forget the delicious mousse ou chocolate. You have done a great job here and if you want to come back you are always welcome in our house, but now in Alentejo, not longer… read more

(Excellent )

07/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Julie) for host

We stayed 3 weeks with Gabi and Claus and it was wonderful experience. We are so happy we met them and could spend some time part of the family! We felt right away at home and learnt a lot about cob building. The discussions were really interesting and opened. The animal are as nice as the people! The place is just amazing and it's great to live… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

Asaf and I enjoyed our time with Gabi, Jo, and all the animals. They share a beautiful space in the quiet nature. We got the opportunity to do many tasks we liked which involved working in the gardens. We also got to be around the cheerful fun energy of Gabi and Jo who were always full of smiles and laughter. Thank you for giving us space to learn… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)

Maria and Asaf spend 3 weeks with us and helped a lot in the garden. They planted fruit trees and bushes, made a good water system , arranged a herb spiral for spring time and helped with the animals and with the building of the atelier. They have done all the work with love and lots of positive energy.
We had a nice time together, learned from… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ion)

Ion was nearly 2 monthes with us. He is a strong and powerful man who loves physical work and is also very passionate in doing constructions. He has build here a wonderful house for the chicken, made boxes for the compost, a construction for the entrance, helped planting lots of trees and helped with the atelier. All the work he did, he did with… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ion) for host

Well, let's start with the place :) it is just perfect, forest, fruits trees around, peaceful atmosphere and with the bike is 30 minutes away from Atlantic Ocean. Have to say that in my almost 2 months I visited the ocean more than 20 times, well that is just because I love to swim and also because of respect- The Powerful Ocean.
The animals… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Eddy)

Eddy came to us 6 weeks ago and it was immedeatly perfect for us all. He was building with Jo the whole roof, was working with my horses, it was therapy for them, was here when we needed him urgent to take care of the animals and the house and we felt very comfortable together. It was very familiar and we made friends.
Thank you very much Eddy… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Eddy) for host

The six weeks at your place were very nice. I felt at home, relaxed, peacefull. A lot of warmth and humor. Beautiful nature and a great beach.
Thank you very much.

(Excellent )

24/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Petra)

Petra spend some weeks with us and we had lots of fun together and good talks. She is a very intelligent young woman, curious in everything she sees. She has given us a helping hand with everything we have done. She has worked really hard and was full of enthusiasm. She was always excited to learn new things. It was a pleasure for us to meet her… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (claudia)

I have know Jack , Claudias boyfriend since last year when he was 5 weeks with us. He is a very friendly and kind and organized person and a very good helper and friend. This yaer they were with us for 4 weeks and it was aigain wonderful.
Everything was done in a good way without controlling. We had a very nice time together and good… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (natasja)

Natasja was with us for 2 weeks and we had a wonderful time together. We had a lot of fun and nice talks. She is a very friendly, open minded person, she loves the animals and the work she does. She has done here a lot of garden work, including building terrasses and there was no need to tell her how. She had always good ideas and has done the… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (natasja) for host

Wow ! What an energetic couple and so full of love. The energy is glowing and flowing all over this lovely place and all that live here. I stayed with Gabi & Jo and all their animals for a couple of weeks and I enjoyed every second of it. There are so much positive things to say about this place that it is hard to decide where to begin. Gabi and… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I had an really great time with Gabi, it was my first workaway experience, and I am bit worried if it can be better :)
there were beautifull moments full of laughing and happiness, and some hard moments, but that how life is.
I felt with her like a part of her family, and we become really close friends. I am sure I am gonna come back there… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Ana came into my life when everything changes. We had some hard and wonderful weeks together, we were in tears and we were loughing together. She is one of the most amazing people I have met in my life and she helped me a lot.
My dear Ana, thank you so much for the time you have spend with me, I will never forget you, you have a place deap in my… read more

(Excellent )

01/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Mantas)

Mantas came to us with his little puppy. During the nearly 3 monthes he was here, we lived together like in a family. For me he was like a son.
Mantas is a very easy going person, always with a smile. He is a very good helper, learns quickly and wants always to do something.
My dear Mantas, we wish you and your 4 legged friend Ziggy all the… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Mihovil) for host

What to say. On the one side this is how everything should look like.on the other side,there should always exist places and people like Claus and Gabi are. Special place and people.

(Excellent )

14/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Mihovil)

Milhovil is a very relaxed and calm person. He has done a lot of garden work here, was very helpful with everything, a good listener and a easy going person, very sympathic.
Thank you for your help and for being a member of our group of wonderful, crazy people in this time. We hope to see you again, feel always welcome in our house, hugs and… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Linn)

Linn came to us with a big enthusiasm for everything in the nature, she was immedeatly a member of a group from 5 people, we work and live together with a lot of fun. We had good discussions about everything and I think we all have learned a lot from each other. It was a wonderful time and of course you always can come back to us if you want, feel… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Linn) for host

Even though this was my first workaway experiece and I don't really have anything else to compare with, this must definately be one of the top 10 places in the world to work at. I never got used to the view and the nature surroundings - it was soo beautiful. And Gabi and Claus are such warm and helpful people. We had many interesting discussions… read more

(Excellent )

11/10/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael )

Rafael was only 2 weeks with us, but we all together had a funny time, we have laughed a lot and this is what life has to be, easy and nice.
He has done very good work in building a new garden house.
We hope to see you again, take care, till next year with lots of new Zucchini receips, I promise.
Hakuna matata, hugs Gabi and Claus

(Excellent )

20/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen & Samuel)

Carmen and Sam are such a nice couple, wonderful people and it was a pleasure for us to spend the time with them. We had a lot of fun, good discussions and we were a wonderful team all together. They helped us a lot with building and in the garden.
Thank you very much and a big hug from all of us, hope to see you again,
hakuna matata Gabi and… read more

(Excellent )

19/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Carmen & Samuel) for host

We spent three weeks with Gabi and Claus and we had the most wonderful time. We were made to feel very welcome, learned a lot about cob building and looking after the land. We had some really good discussions about putting the world to rights and it was refreshing to listen to Gabi's and Claus view of the world. Both are very dedicated to… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Thomas & Meghan) for host

Gabi and Claus are extraordinary human beings with megawatt smiles that will warm your heart. We feel lucky to have spent 2 weeks helping build their clay house and camping on their magical land. It is a truly glorious, flourishing oasis they have created in the hills of Monchique. It was our favorite Workaway experience and Meghan developed a… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas & Meghan)

Thomas and Meghan were living with us for 2 weeks. They are a very nice, quiet, kind and friendly couple with a good humor. We enjoyed to have them here and they are always welcome in our house.
Thank you Thomas and Meghan to spend the time with us helping us to build up our house of clay. We hope that you soon find your special place to live… read more

(Excellent )

07/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Nguyen) for host

I really enjoy the time i spent at Gaby and Claus place, I was very lucky to had this opportunity. I strongly recommend this place for anyone who wants to have a great experience. It is a very peaceful place, nice view, great food, good story, lot to learn, very cool project and well the rest ill let you guys discover by your self :)
Thank you so… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Nguyen)

Jimmy was with us 4 weeks. It was a very nice time with a very smart, intelligent, funny guy. He adapt all the things very quickly and had always good ideas.
Thank you Jimmy for staying with us, helping us and make us laugh a lot.
All the best for your travelling and your life, maybe we will see us again sometime. Hugs Gabi and Claus

(Excellent )

16/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Issey & Shelly) for host

Gabi and Claus are amazing, each in their own individual ways (as were their animals) They taught us so much and our time there was in one word YUMMY! friends for life... We felt priviledged to have shared their dream in building a cob house and learn about the best home brewed compost system. Now we feel like we can build our own and we will.… read more

(Excellent )

01/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Issey & Shelly)

Hi Issey and Shelly,
what can I say about you, only yammeeeeeee!!!!!!
Thany you so much for living with us these 4 weeks, it was a amazing time and we miss you so much.
We hope to see you soon and you know that you are always welcome, whenever you want.
Big hugs Gabi and Claus

(Excellent )

07/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (yuval & korin) for host

Gabi, Claus and all the animals (specially Rachel-the princess)

Thanks for a great time. We had a lot of fun, good work, exellent food and learned much.
We hope you all the good luck with the house and the garden. Continue living life in your own unique way.
Gabi & Claus really give you your space in the house, work your own way and find… read more

(Excellent )

08/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (yuval & korin)

Yuval and Korin spend nearly 3 weeks with us, it was a great time. Yuval has a very good humor, we had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. They have helped us in blastering the house and have done a excellent work.
Thank you so much for your help and wish you all the best.
Hugs gabi and Claus

(Excellent )

04/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Sara & Luis) for host

We have been with Gabi and Claus for 4 amazing weeks. It was a wonderful time :) They are very kind and open minded persons. Gabi is an amazingly kind person, always available to help animals in exchange of good karma :P Always full of energy and with 100 ideias in her head. And she cooks very nhami nhami food :)
Claus is a very peaceful man… read more

(Excellent )

20/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Luis)

From the beginning on for us it was an easy living together. Sara and Louis are two very kind and friendly persons, interessted in lots of things,
loving the easy and natural way of living. They were here very helpful in every kind of work which has to be done and you have seen they enjoyed what they did.
We could learn always from each… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (alice)

Thank you Alice and Pierre to join us for a while and helping us.
We are very curious to see the reportage you want to make, maybe we have a look together when it is finished.
Hugs and all the best for you to live your dream. Gabi and Claus

(Excellent )

08/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (alice) for host

Hi Gabi and Claus!!!!!!! Sorry for being late for the commentary!
The time spent at your (beautiful) clay house (=ClHouse!) was just amazing, so cool, and wonderful. Super people here.... We already miss you and often speak about you as if you were here :)
Thanks for everything, the teaching of techniques, the friendship, the place, the carrom,… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Tonći & Nikolina) for host

At first when we saw shining smile on their face we knew it would be a good experience. But it wasn' good, it was Wow, wow Wonderful. Gabi is a shining, happy lady with a great smile from the heart. She is multitasking, and very well organised. The food we ate and the way she cooked is just simply NJAM NJAM. Claus is like a sweet child. Kind,… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Tonći & Nikolina)

Niki and Tonci living together with us now for more than 3 weeks. They are an open minded couple with a open heart. It was a pleasure for us to meet this two people and live together with them here. They love what they are doing, they like to help others. Our house will be always open for them.
Niki and Tonci, thank you so much for staying here… read more

(Excellent )

30/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Tiia) for host

We had wonderful 3 weeks staying with Gabi and Claus. They are both very generous, friendly and open people. Gabi is an excellent cook, we enjoyed very much the meals she prepared for us (especially the pizza night). We also went mushroom picking nearby in the forest and Gabi made a wonderful meal out of it. Claus is very interested in sharing his… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Tiia)

Tiia and Eddy stayed with us for 3 weeks and helped us a lot with gardening and clay work. You could see that they enjoy what they are doing.You must say nothing, they see what has to be done. They like to learn new skills, they are always interested in seeing new things. They are two very kind, friendly and quiet people and it was a pleasure for… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

Had the best time working with Gabi and Claus. Both very lovely people with a great deal of interests! you feel like you're cared about when you stay with them and they are excellent german teachers! Hope to come back and visit to see the finished house!

(Excellent )

04/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)

From the first day on it was a very nice time together with Sam. He is a very intelligent, quiet person. He has done here an excellent work, he learned very quickly and he worked completely independent. We had a wonderful time together and were laughing a lot.
Xena and Rachel miss you a lot Sam. We wish you all the best for your live, maybe we… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Or) for host

Gabi and Claus, oto timirachel finya pedro ksina angelina and boni!
thanku so much for amazing time at your place! from day 1 u let me feel realy at home! it was my real pleasure to take part in your life and helping !

(Excellent )

11/09/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Or)

It was a great pleasure for us to meet such a wonderful person as Or is.
He is helping us a lot and he became a very good friend for lifetime.
Thank you so much Or for coming and living with us.

(Excellent )

29/07/2013

Left by Workawayer (Karim) for host

Gabi and Claus made us feel like family straight away. Gabi's cooking is amazing and Claus' enthusiasm is contagious. We made some friends for life here and really learned alot about sustainable living and clay building techniques. The work was physically demanding but it was a pleasure to help these two lovely people with their project.

(Excellent )

27/07/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Karim)

Karim and Will are good as gold. You cannot have better workawayers.
We were living very close together and it was always fine. They are really good workers and 2 wonderful persons.
Our dear sweet, lovely Karim and Will. :))

(Excellent )

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