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Hello :)
We are Madeleine (33), Felix (30), Ayla (soon 3) and Emil (6 months :). Madeleine is originally from The Netherlands, Felix from Austria. We enjoy being outdoors and creating beautiful things. Felix works as a carpenter and is passionate about creating with wood and Madeleine is into handmade fabrics/textiles and creating soaps and creams. We are drawn to the ocean where Felix goes out surfing and Madeleine and Ayla explore all natures beauty on the beach. In our area we love to go for hikes and have a dip in the river and lagoons. We are interested in farming and everything we can learn to live a more self-sufficient life.
The end of 2022 we bought a lovely plot of land in Aguiã, Arcos de Valdevez. We fell in love with this piece of land because of it's fertile soil, rich on water, surrounded by forest, located on a hill with a beautiful view. On this land of 8600m2 we like to create a peaceful haven. Apart from permaculture farming, maintaining an orchard and taking care of animals (We have a cat, sheep and we plan to have chickens), we have endless ideas and projects in mind and more ideas are very much welcome.
At the moment we are busy cleaning the land, building structures, preparing beds of our permaculture garden and much more..
Helping hands are very welcome.
We look forward to meet you!
*We offer 3 meals a day and you are welcome to stay in the cabin with a beautiful view or to park your campervan or tent.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playHelp around the houseUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Felix could learn you lots of carpenter skills if that is of your interest.. Madeleine can teach you to make soaps or share her Sourdough bread recipes. We can share with you our knowledge we have on farming and make trips to the national park and the beach.
Projects involving children
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Help
All kinds of help are welcome. Just depends on each volunteer's interest. Gardening, Babysitting, Building, Arts..
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Beginner
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 have a two bedroom cabin for you to stay in, And you are welcome to park your camper/mobilehome/tent.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (8)
They have a beautiful plot of land nestled on the side of a mountain, which means you get to wake up every morning to the sun rising over the valley. I loved taking walks on the old road near their home and enjoying the sunshine with a cup of tea from the workawayer’s cabin.
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They have a beautiful plot of land nestled on the side of a mountain, which means you get to wake up every morning to the sun rising over the valley. I loved taking walks on the old road near their home and enjoying the sunshine with a cup of tea from the workawayer’s cabin.
Madeleine and Felix… read more
Fanny helped us with cleaning the garden, painting, babysitting and helping with household tasks. All tasks with full attention and accuracy. It was beautiful to see Fanny play so peacefully and patient with Ayla.
The door will always be… read more
Auke been a star helping us clean parts of the land and… read more
Matias helped Felix with wood works and building the terrace, helped cleaning the garden and did some digging for a new water line. And played very nice with Ayla.
Jazmine has been amazing babysitting Ayla, very sweet and patient. And Jazmine been a… read more