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Come and join in and help on the land and around the house . at this lovely meditation community on the edge of a village with amazing views across to the mountains. It's a beautiful place , perfect for meditation and being here in central Portugal.
Join us and share in a small community environment, helping with the work, joining in the daily meditation and community living. There is a perfect space for yoga and your own practice. We hold monthly meditation days for the larger community, music evenings every few weeks .
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Workaways will have the opportunity to join in a structured daily routine of meditation, work, shared meals and time for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful environment.
Walk down to the local Portuguese village of Barril de Alva and enjoy the local life or visit the nearest town and markets on days off. Workaways will have the chance to learn and practice meditation, be in nature and a peaceful environment and to share your experiences with other workaways and the host. There are many beauitful walks nearby in the mountains or going swimming in the clear cool river ,Praia Fluvial Urtigal. Or just take in the surrounding nature which is full of wonderful birdlife and animals.
You can also learn gardening and how to care for nature .
Magic the dog will be your best friend also while you're here !
Help
Workawayers with an interest in meditation advisable.
Mostly the work will be on land and help with a vegetable garden weeding , and planting picking and pickling.
Cooking and meal preparation and washing up and house cleaning will be shared and done daily.
Some DIY and construction work and painting .
People who can use a grass strimmer machine are particularly welcome.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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
Own room with single bed.
Shared bathroom and shower.
What else ...
This is a alcohol and drug free environment to be respected please.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Well behaved dogs .
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days
Feedback (13)
Everyday we were walking up and doing yoga and meditation.
Working in the land and eating amazing and fresh food from the garden and, during afternoon, going to the River to chill or to have a coffe and pastel de nata in a town near by...
We love the energy, the tranquily and the experience overall.
We were… read more
In the morning we practised Vipassana Meditation together, then a little house cleaning before breakfast.
Our daily work was about working in the veggie garden, planting and weeding.
Besides that there is always grass to cut, with a lawn mower or strimmer.
Alexandru was… read more
I would recommend her for a stay anywhere .
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Everyday we were walking up and doing yoga and meditation.
Working in the land and eating amazing and fresh food from the garden and, during afternoon, going to the River to chill or to have a coffe and pastel de nata in a town near by...
We love the energy, the tranquily and the experience overall.
We were… read more
In the morning we practised Vipassana Meditation together, then a little house cleaning before breakfast.
Our daily work was about working in the veggie garden, planting and weeding.
Besides that there is always grass to cut, with a lawn mower or strimmer.
Alexandru was… read more
I would recommend her for a stay anywhere .
Helena help pick olives for a lot of her work time with me and worked well at the task .
We had some interesting talks and conversations about things and I learnt a lot more about Estonia ! Thank you for your help.
Apart from that I liked the daily routine a lot with the opportunity to practice meditation. It is the perfect place for people who… read more
Beautiful views, tasty food, good… read more
O Jack é um anfitrião estupendo, que te transmite uma paz em todos os momentos.
A meditação com ele foi diversificada e gratificante.
A cadela dele, Magic, é um doce e recebeu o meu cão muito bem.
Posso dizer que ganhei um amigo. 🤗
