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Description
This is a Portuguese family farm, the name rooted from the warriors named Ana in our family. We are at the 4th generation of Ana’s and we want to open and share our beloved land in Aveiro (Portugal) with like-minded people that want to go back to the roots.
There are two conjoined rustic manor villas, located in Arrancada do Vouga, about 20 kilometres from the beautiful city of Aveiro. The venue is located in a quiet village with plenty of vineyards and farmland around, a few restaurants, grocery shops and a bakery just around the corner.
We're a not-for-profit rural farm. We don’t sell produce at the farm. We have another business next door that offers rural accommodation, but we have our own dedicated employees working there who are paid.
We offer free accommodation and food in exchange for their help on the farm and sometimes support in the cooking with Ana, or helping with our kids and animals.
Hope you can come and be part of our family.
Cheers,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here you will learn how to eat well, learn to grow, harvest, prepare and cook healthy food, breath fresh air, have carefree fun, disconnect from the frenetic world and find inner peace in a natural environment.
You can learn how to make your own food from scratch (from cheese, wine to mushroom cultivations, depending on the season), you will learn how to live in balance with nature and how to be self-sufficient.
Most of the people that work at the farm are Portuguese so you will definitely learn more about the language, traditions and countryside lifestyle. We have bikes and skateboards on site that we can borrow you so you can explore the surroundings. Also Alycah, a teen that lives here, gives Portuguese class, for not much cash.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need extra hands to help with the daily tasks of the farm (gardening, farming, animal care, housekeeping, and buildings maintenance). Most of the tasks are related to the daily farm routines, and, of course, we appreciate help in preparing shared meals and cleaning common areas (housekeeping just for the areas you are using and clean as you go). Amazing if in case the volunteer has any specific skill to share, it would be a advantage point on our selection.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
Depending on availability, you can get a private room or a shared mixed dorm. We have no issues in receiving couples or friends :)
Seasonal fruits, vegetables and food are provided so you can cook your own meals with the other volunteers.
What else ...
We are located about 20 kilometres from the beautiful city of Aveiro, is a city set on the west coast of Portugal (great beaches), an hour south of Porto (that you can easily visit as well by the train). It is known for being the “Portuguese Venice” because of its canals that are navigated using the beautifully painted gondola-style boats called barcos moliceiros — a traditional boat used for collecting seaweed from the lagoon.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
5-6 meters
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
The Food was amazing (I'm quite the picky eater but Anna's food is made with love and you can taste that)
I had a… read more
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The Food was amazing (I'm quite the picky eater but Anna's food is made with love and you can taste that)
I had a… read more
We learnt so much about the animals, the Portuguese culture and been in a cumunity.
We will never forget this experience and we hope to come back to our new Portuguese family !
I learned so much in this time about animals, cooking, farming, sustainability, nature and life itself. It was a full experience… read more
Nice place, great people and you learn a lot! :)
* Long description for witty readers: my volunteering there was supposed to last for two weeks but I was so unhappy that in the end.. it became five months.
What else to say? Let's start with the negative sides .. you… read more
