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3 Apr 2023
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What is this place?
This is a former and forgotten village, nestled in a valley somewhere between Goís and Arganil (close to Coimbra). After being uninhabited for more than 35 years, we, a small group of friends, are currently in the process of rebuilding a magical place that has not seen any life since the times of Salazar and the subsequent rural exodus.
Today, we are happy to welcome and host you in several perfectly inhabitable warm houses fitted with stoves, beds, fully working toilets, fast internet, running water and electricity from mains, several kitchen areas, a bath house and lots of boardgames and books. Around it, breathtaking scenery, our own little river, beautiful nature and farming structures (i.e. ancient terraces) constitute the backdrop for our little idyll.
Since 2017 our aim is to provide a sustainable co-living space that combines (y)our skills and resources to create a haven for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, inspiration, laughter and so much more. We have been collectively working on and are still working on developing it into a space for regenerative arts, music and (agri)culture. We would love to see how you can contribute to our mission. So what are you waiting for? Drop us a message! 🙂
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
WHAT WE OFFER
- Accommodation in a shared house (Private room if the capacity permits it)
- Access to all amenities and our bath house
- Running & drinking water straight from the mountain
- Food (mainly vegetarian and/or vegan, can diverge if desired): collective cooking
- Access to washing machine
- Starlink Wi-Fi access, high-speed
- Sharing of knowledge and skills
- Communal life and a friendly atmosphere
- Caring hosts
- International environment
- Experience of life in rural Portugal
- Good vibes aka Guude Laune
Help
OUR EXPECTATIONS
- Work up to 25 hours per week
- Minimum stay: 3 weeks (exceptions can be made in special cases)
- Ready for physical labour
- Responsible & creative
- adaptable & open to integrating yourself into a temporary community
- At least 18 years old, ideally over 21
- Personal health insurance required
TASKS
In the garden :
- Trimming and strimming of the area, trees and grass
- Adherence to our vegetable garden
- Watering trees, seedlings and plants
- Weeding of plant beds
- Cutting grass/ferns and use it for mulching
- Wood chopping
- Other tasks depending your skills 🙂
Outdoor work:
- Building work (carpentry, wood works etc.)
- Maintenance work, machinery etc
- Creek work
- Taking care of animals
- Autonomous Projects (depending of the time of year you come, you can propose your own projects, or we might have specific things to take care of)
Communal work:
- Cooking
- Kitchenaid activity
- Cleaning work
- Taking care of pets
- Facilitation of the community (Only for long-term stay)
- Driving and shopping
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
- Private room if the capacity permits it
- Shared room
- Cabin / mobile home
- Camping
What else ...
If you feel like you want to experience Foz Da Cova, please state the following :
- Name
- Pronouns
- Age
- Contact information (e.g. mobile phone, e-mail, other)
- Availability
- Why does Foz da Cova appeal to you
- What skills and knowledge you could offer **
- Preferred areas of activity & labor
- Dietary constraints
- References of past experiences as a Woofer or in relevant jobs (if any)
- Any skills or experience you may bring with you are a welcome bonus, certainly not an expectation.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Yourself
- DIY-Energy
- A good mood
- Work boots and -clothing
- Swim gear (If you want to swim)
- Sun protection/hat
- Rain gear+boots - as we will work outside when it rains from time to time
OTHER:
- If you have a car, feel free to bring it.
- Please keep your space/room clean; at the end of your stay you will do a thorough clean for the next Wwoofer
- We aim to create a safe(r) space for all visitors, especially for those who experience harassment or discrimination more often. Therefore, we maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding any type of discrimination or harassment in any social space that is linked to Foz Da Cova and our community!
- We are clear that:
- we want to no *isms: no sexism, no racism, classism, homophobia, xenophobia, transphobia etc. etc. etc.
- Discriminative behaviour of any kind is not tolerated, and if it is brought to our attention, we will be going into a thorough feedback session to find a communal solution and reflection.
Please - respect your surroundings and the people around you!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Depending on the exact conditions possible
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
