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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
31 Dec 2023
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Description
I am Canadian that has moved to the Azores. I am creating my self sustainable eco homestead and could always use some help outside of the somewhat rainy season. We are on the island of Faial and have a beautiful ocean front property in a protected forest. We have many fruits growing that need to be preserved, grapes to harvest and winemaking, soap making also weeding is a big part of maintaining the property. There are many other eco projects too. We are solar powered and supplying excess power to the local grid. Touring around will also be in our electric car powered by the sun. Recent addition is a copper still. This should be a fun experience.
Come and play with the pineapples, bananas, figs, strawberry guava, prickly pears etc. etc. in the Azores!!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
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
People can learn to be self sustainable and live off of the land, how to survive if the power isn't available, how to grow food without chemicals and how to actually Live life and not just exist or go through the motions of normal life.
Help
Any and all help is welcome from pulling weeds to constructing buildings with locally sourced materials and everything in between. Fruit and vegetable gardening and processing into preserves is a huge help also. Making meals and tending to the house gives me more time to accomplish things that need my attention.
I love to learn new things and meet new people also!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a lava stone guest cabin as a private space. We are building an outdoor kitchen and washrooms shortly. We have a wood pizza oven and multiple bbqs available too. There is usually some type of fruit and vegetables available for helpers to enjoy but meals will at guests own expense. We can do group meals also if interested in sharing grocery shopping expenses.
What else ...
We are walking distance (1km) to the volcanic natural pools and stone beach in Varadouro where you can swim and snorkel in the ocean! Just up the road is Capalinhos volcano which has a very Mars like landscape , a lighthouse to explore and more natural swimming areas too.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
3 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
The place is great and magical! Full of trees and fruits. Really close to the sea. And there are natural swimming pools nearby.
He is very flexible with the work which is amazing because leaves plenty of time to explore the island. The Capelinhos volcano is around 45 minutes… read more
Tim is very relaxed and generous and the trips and meals together have something wonderfully peaceful and… read more
Tim is a very funny guy with a huge kind… read more
Highly recommended and always welcome here in the Azores!
Tim
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The place is great and magical! Full of trees and fruits. Really close to the sea. And there are natural swimming pools nearby.
He is very flexible with the work which is amazing because leaves plenty of time to explore the island. The Capelinhos volcano is around 45 minutes… read more
Tim is very relaxed and generous and the trips and meals together have something wonderfully peaceful and… read more
Tim is a very funny guy with a huge kind… read more
Highly recommended and always welcome here in the Azores!
Tim
