Nature project and community startup near Oleiros, Portugal

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  Description

  Hi guys! My name is Andrea and I bought a farm in Portugal for rebuilding with a big plot of land. Usually I do everything myself when it comes to projects…but I would really love to share this experience with other people and build a small community.
  
  *(Also housesitting/petsitting options)*
  
  My love for gardening and working with natural materials has been a centerpoint throughout my life. If you would love to share the magic of living remotely, connecting with nature and that loves animals..then send me a message 🙏🏼💓

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Van life

  

  Self development

  

  Farming

  

  Charity work

  

  Pets

  

  Plant care

  

  Photography

  

  Gardening

  

  Books

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Camping
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  By helping here building a community and rebuilding the old farm, I can offer a magical place to stay with food included…and if needed I can provide help with my meditation and coaching background. I can teach a lot about gardening and nature in general.
  
  You will learn about:
  
  - rebuilding houses
  - recycling materials
  - creating an self sustainable home
  - gardening and living with nature
  - and so much more…

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  Help

  Woodwork / Gardening / Animal Care / Rebuilding houses / etc
  
  Examples of the help:
  
  - planting new trees and vegetables
  - helping with the microgreen greenhouse
  - making new pathways outdoor
  - rebuilding old walls
  - painting the houses
  - take care of the animals
  - making furniture
  - maintenance of the forest and houses
  - building decks for the upcoming Domes
  - build a outdoor shower

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Dutch: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  Farmhouse with a total of 8 houses/buildings. One house is already finished and the next one is going to be a tiny house.
  
  The accommodation for guests is a 1 or 2 person bedroom in the main house. It’s made with natural materials and very comfortable. Both rooms are also nice for spending time alone when needed.
  
  The campspace has 3 small 2 person tents, an outdoor kitchen and relaxing area and outdoor shower(not heated yet). It’s on a separed area from the house so you have privacy.
  
  The house has a compost toilet and a bathroom.
  
  Please know that everything is in the beginning phase of building and creating. So a lot of things are not completely done or ready. To get to the house a car is needed or a 10/12 min taxi ride from nearest town. In town there is a busstop that’s connected to both Lisbon and Porto as well as other major cities.
  
  The garden provides the food for everyone, since it is really big and doing extremely well.
  
  There are many animals already ont there farm, a dog, 3 cats, 3 bunnies and 6 chickens. That amount will increase probably very fast because I’ve been helping animals my entire life. So if you have love for animals that’s really appreciated.

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  What else ...

  A day at the farm is equal part doing practical things and having time to relax or explore. It shouldn’t feel like a job at all. If you have a car that would be great because it is very remote and nearest town is 10km away.
  
  Even though I try to keep a very relaxed atmosphere there also will be clear communication. Because it needs to feel good for everyone and with clear expectations of the project and current state of it.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  There is WiFi so it’s possible to also work your normal job while staying at the farm

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Animals are welcome at the farm!

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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