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Description
My name is Jamie, I am developing a food/medicine forest garden on a beautiful piece of land in the forest. I am looking for people with interest or experience in natural construction and gardening. We will be principally using the materials at hand because the land is a 30 minute walk away from the nearest road. I want to build a small guest room and tool shed, and always need help around the land. This to be a meeting place to reconnect with nature, cleanse the body and soul, and heal.
My current living space is a simple setup with an emphasis in incorporating native and wild plants in the garden as well as medicinal plants. I also have sheep and chickens for milk, eggs and meat. Located in a cozy valley, my house is very simple and has a wood stove, solar panel. It was constructed principally with surrounding materials including clay and wood. 15 minutes near the village of Fazenda das Lajes, a foot path through the forest, beautiful and isolated.
A great place for getting closer to earth and to yourself.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Visitors would learn about wild plant foraging and natural alimentation/plant medicine and identifying plants. Also about natural building and natural/elemental living and gardening. Musical exchanges, musicians very welcome! A great place for experimentation also.
Help
I need help with setting up temporary living space, cutting trees, moving logs, clearing land, weeding, drying/harvesting herbs, cooking, playing with my one year old daughter.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
Visitors will be provided a tent and kitchen, food will be provided.
What else ...
A short hike to the ocean where you can fish and swim.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs welcome as long as they do not chase chickens or sheep.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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I stayed with jamie through the whole month of january. The first days were stormy, but then for the rest of the time the weather was very pleasant, which was especially valueable because I was… read more
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I stayed with jamie through the whole month of january. The first days were stormy, but then for the rest of the time the weather was very pleasant, which was especially valueable because I was… read more
