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Last replied
10 Feb 2024
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We are Emily (31), James (32) and our daughter Delma who is 3 years old
We live in a valley 20 minutes from Monchique, completely surrounded by nature with our dog Patti, 2 kittens and chickens on a 1.8 hectare plot of mountain land.
We would love some help making a fence around the veggie garden, improving the veggie garden, feeding the chickens, planting trees, clearing and pruning, harvesting and storing fire wood for winter. The main emphasis at the moment is preparing for the fire season; thinning out and clearing trees along the river and strimming the land.
I (Emily) am a Reiki and Massage therapist and I usually have weekly clients. James is a carpenter and is now home after a long summer of work. We'll work together on projects and sometimes you may be working alone
We are a friendly couple and have really enjoyed spending time with volunteers in the past and look forward to making more memories.
We also love time to ourselves and respect this need in volunteers too.
It's a very quiet and peaceful valley. A vehicle is essential to get to town.
Types of help and learning opportunities
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
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will experience the development of a small holding. What it's like to build an off grid life from scratch...water systems, composting toilets, growing vegetables, caring for animals.
Learn to live in harmony with nature and embrace the beauty of a simple life.
I like to work mindfully and would like to share this experience with others.
I'm open for reiki/massage exchanges when we find the time.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Daily tasks include feeding the chickens and watering, weeding+developing the garden with permaculture principles. As well as various other weekly/monthly jobs like; creating a fence around the veggie garden, chopping+storing firewood and kindling, strimming, planting trees and flowers, growing and harvesting vegetables and seeds. Clearing for the fire season
Help with cooking shared meals would be great. We will probably eat once a day together, either lunch or dinner.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis 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
We have a campervan with a compost toilet.
Space for camper vans/tents to pitch up.
We can provide all bedding.
Use of our shared bathroom with shower + flushing toilet.
What else ...
Plenty of beautiful walks through the valley.
Good mountain cycle tracks.
Monchique town is a 20 minutes drive away where there are cafes & shops.
West coast is a 60 minute drive, beautiful beaches, cliffs, surf, more walking.
South coast is 45 minute drive, beaches, caves, cliff jumping, large towns to explore, restaurants.
Free party's around the mountains.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for you to park your campervan on the other side of the river so you'll have plenty of privacy. With use of a compost toilet. Shared use of our shower and bathroom
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
They did a brilliant volunteering clearing one of our tracks, helped prepare vegetable beds and hoed up loads of bramble roots...even in the rain when I said they could stay in by the fire! They enjoyed helping, had tonnes of motivation and liked to see… read more
They are so much fun to have around and brilliant help! Jack is full of enthusiasm and energy to dive into all sorts of projects and get things done! He loves solving problems and is brilliant at finding creative solutions. He's a lovely positive soul, always whittling spoons :blush: Emily is a beautifully compassionate,… read more
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They did a brilliant volunteering clearing one of our tracks, helped prepare vegetable beds and hoed up loads of bramble roots...even in the rain when I said they could stay in by the fire! They enjoyed helping, had tonnes of motivation and liked to see… read more
They are so much fun to have around and brilliant help! Jack is full of enthusiasm and energy to dive into all sorts of projects and get things done! He loves solving problems and is brilliant at finding creative solutions. He's a lovely positive soul, always whittling spoons :blush: Emily is a beautifully compassionate,… read more
