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Join our family and help with projects on our farm in beautiful Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal

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  • Last activity: 28 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    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: Beginner

    This 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

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 453355621364

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