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Long term opportunity to stay on a environmentally friendly farm in Colares, Portugal

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, I’m Denise, a Portuguese/American retired orchestra musician. My place is 35 minutes from Lisbon, near the Sintra mountains and the small town of Colares, just a few km from several beaches. We host yoga classes regularly, our teacher is Georgia Marnham, of “Yoga Bahia”. Regular yoga classes are available to volunteers.
    The Quinta is approximately a hectare of land and we have gradually been expanding the organic garden and fruit orchard, as well as building some interesting structures, including a a Mongolian Yurt, a strawbale cabin and an 'Earthship'.
    There are great surfing beaches nearby, trails and cliffs for climbing. We have a lot of animals, including 5 horses, a pony, and hens. We would love to have some long term help! Amongst other things, looking after the horses, the garden, and maintaining the natural swimming pool and general maintenance is needed. Looking for the right couple, or single person with a passion for horses, to join us!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Sustainability
    Farming
    Charity work
    Plant care
    Music
    Gardening
    Yoga / Wellness
    Animals
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have already had quite a bit of experience with environmentally sustainable types of construction, and can share that knowledge.

  • Help

    Help

    Would love to find a couple who is both good with horses, plants, and Permaculture principles, if possible. That might include fence building, compost making, maintaining the natural swimming pool, wood chopping, painting,... The length of stay depends on your plans and how well we get on, but we always start with a one week trial period.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Either a small cabin, or a large Mongolian yurt with a wood burning stove and windows , plus use of a “community kitchen” - compost toilet and solar shower.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is SO much to see and do in this area, you will not be bored! Culturally, Sintra and Lisbon have much to offer; for sports we have biking, surfing, climbing and hiking, horseback riding, among others. At our land we have a pool, volleyball court, table tennis, etc.

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    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.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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