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Father; Pim (41)
Mother; Caroline (41)
daughters; Ize (12) and Fenna (10) and baby Olle (1)
8 cats, 3 dogs, chickens, pigs, goats
4 years ago we sold everything in the Netherlands and started a wonderful adventure in a camper with the hole family and animals.
That trip brought us to Portugal. To be more specific... The Serra da Estrella.
We fell in love with the mountains, the people and the pure life that the people live here. In this part of Portugal, the person really counts! Even over money.
So we sold our house on wheels and dived into the deep end. We bought 3.5 hectares of land to become as self-sufficient as possible together with the locals.
The valley where we live is a beautiful place with a lot of families wanting to be chance for the future of our kids and the planet.
We homeschool our kids, although they go to a homeschool place once a week and once a week to a forest school. One year ago our lovely Benjamin is born. We are all so in love with him. A present in our live.
6 months ago we started with building up the ruin to our house. See pictures. At the moment that takes all of our time. So at the moment we would really be helped with all the things we don't have a lot of time for right now. Think about cooking, household, a bit more time of homeschooling for the kids, taking care for the animals (like cleaning the chickenhouse and goathouse), taking care of the veggies in te greenhouse, etc..
We can provide a 4 persons tent with bedding. And of course making use of the kitchen and bathroom. Starlink internet.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You wil learn how to start a permaculture farm.
- how to build small buildings
- gardening
- and all things that need to be done when starting a farm
- take care of animals m (keeps growing in numbers 😉
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
- If you can cook, we will be really happy
- Help around the house
- Reforesting
- Gardening
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We really want to learn Portugees!
Accommodation
We own 3.5 hectare of land. So a place to sleep is not a problem.
However like we said, the road is a dirt road good enough for regular cars, vans and medium sized campers.
For really long and wide campers it will be impossible.
So you can put your own camper, tent, car, or van etc. on our land.
We can and will provide bedding if you can’t arrange that you’re self! Also a tent to sleep in is available on our Quinta.
Extra's
- wassing machine is an option
- electricity on solar (with restrictions when the weather is bad)
- a warm bath
- compost toilet
- water is no problem
What else ...
Everyone is a free person! so we don't want to build working hours. What is important to us is that it benefits everyone and that there is trust.
If it clicks, you are welcome and otherwise both have the freedom to say goodbye!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Starlink internet
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for small and medium campers. Small to medium sized vans, cars and medium caravans ar no problem! Electricity is an option.
Can possibly accept pets
We have several animals ourselves. If you’re pet is friendly then they are welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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We really enjoyed spending our time with them. They are kind, warm and welcoming and Caroline is a great cook. We loved our conversations together and the cuddle sessions with all of their pets. Especially Teddy, Bear… read more
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We really enjoyed spending our time with them. They are kind, warm and welcoming and Caroline is a great cook. We loved our conversations together and the cuddle sessions with all of their pets. Especially Teddy, Bear… read more
