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Location: Alentejo countryside, Portugal
Type of project: Organic garden & small farm-to-table restaurant
Hello!
We are looking for a motivated couple interested in developing an organic garden and helping to bring life to a small rural property in the beautiful countryside of Alentejo, Portugal.
Our place is a peaceful nature retreat surrounded by fields and open landscapes. We would like to create a small farm-to-table project with an organic vegetable garden and a simple countryside restaurant.
This opportunity is ideal for people who enjoy nature, sustainable living and entrepreneurship.
What we offer
A house on the property
Up to 1 hectare of land available for cultivation
Water and basic farming tools
Occasional support from our team
A small restaurant building that can be operated by you
Freedom to develop your own organic garden project
You may sell vegetables and products to:
guests staying at the retreat
local markets
nearby grocery shops
restaurants
What we are looking for
Ideally a couple, where:
one person enjoys gardening, organic farming, permaculture or market gardening
the other enjoys cooking, hospitality or food preparation
But we are open to different combinations if you are motivated and responsible.
We are looking for people who:
enjoy rural life
are self-motivated
like working outdoors
are interested in building a small sustainable project
The idea
The garden and restaurant could become part of the experience of the retreat, creating a farm-to-table atmosphere for guests.
We hope to find people who want to stay for a longer period and grow with the project.
Duration
Initial stay: several months, with the possibility of longer collaboration if the project works well for everyone.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Plant care
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Animals
Outdoor activities
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers can have a great experience on living sustainable and farming / tourism management experience and enjoy the great sun of the Alentejo.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Urgent calling for families/individuals - medium and long term volunteers
Creativity and Fun are welcome!
For the spring / summer period we are open to volunteers to help in the vegetables garden, cattle care and other daily works.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
Sustainable house in Strawballs. One bedroom and one bathroom, living-room with kitchenet
What else ...
Volunteers can visit the surrounding villages, swim in the lake, ride horses, fishing and plenty of other activities.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good speed internet
Space for parking camper vans
We have plenty of space for campervans
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Migas & Suky (2 years)
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