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Changing our environment in central Portugal into a more sustainable micro-world. We are a gay couple doing vegetable and floristic gardening on a ecological way. The gardening we do for our fun (physically and mentally) and for our own consumption. Three years ago we bought the predominantly pear fruit trees to save them - and us - from chemicals. In the surrounding area, agriculture, consisting of eucalyptus, pear trees and vineyards, functions almost exclusively conventionally (intensive, chemical). We are a small island in between and would like to convert this island in an organic way towards permaculture. Let's influence the environment of Bombarral.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Farming
Sustainability
LGBTQ
Charity work
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
45min. from/to Lisbon, less than 30min. to the coast (by car) as well as ecological aspects (solar power, heating, isolation, growing plants). Our intention is get to know each other in a period of at least 2 weeks. Getting to know the area is possible by taking our bicycle and if it fits we can give you a ride.
Help
We would apreciate your skills/interests in gardening, forestry tasks or maintenance. The period of 2 weeks is ment to reach a good personal relationsship.
Now in the winter period we shall have more maintenance work like fencing. We shall make a fence with plants. But forest work, pruning the orchard and harvesting the pines are big tasks as well, apart from the general and permanent tasks of weeding and mowing. Improving the walls and the structure/roof of our shelter is still pending. An upcoming idea is doing a project in agroforestry for which we would apreciate your knowledge as well.
As we depend on the weather conditions it might be necessary to work a full day in between and compensate it as well as within your individual schedule.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Conversation is central for understanding. Therefore I would be glad to teach german and english language. To learn portuguese language from a workaway member would be a plus or to learn portuguese together.
Accommodation
At your personal disposal are heated bedroom/bath. Cooking and TV is meant to be central. We usually cook vegetarian styles in the evenings. Breakfast and lunch individually according to rhythm.
What else ...
Touristic spots in the area are Buddha Eden, Peniche/Berlengas, Nazaré, Caldas da Rainha, Obidos, Alcobaça, Lourinhã with Dino-Parc...The distance to the village and train station is 4km.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Our cat is single. Therefore she is the boss in and around the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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If you want to learn in a practical way and test your skills, this is the best that you can get.
Paul and Michael are full of knowledge, with a lot of tips not only about farming but, also about Portugal culture in general.
Work has never been boring to… read more
Mi trabajo fue podar árboles manzanos y no fue nada duro, fue un placer hacerlo.
La casa es super acogedora , el huerto muy interesante y el jardín lleno de flores, todo mágico.
Las cenas frente a la chimenea… read more
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If you want to learn in a practical way and test your skills, this is the best that you can get.
Paul and Michael are full of knowledge, with a lot of tips not only about farming but, also about Portugal culture in general.
Work has never been boring to… read more
Mi trabajo fue podar árboles manzanos y no fue nada duro, fue un placer hacerlo.
La casa es super acogedora , el huerto muy interesante y el jardín lleno de flores, todo mágico.
Las cenas frente a la chimenea… read more
