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We are a couple, João and Rosa, both 60 years old, passionate about nature, country life, permaculture and organic agriculture. We have 3 dogs and a cat. We live in Alentejo, on our farm, still under construction, 5 minutes from the village of Castelo de Vide, Portalegre.
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
We are located in a very rich region in terms of landscape, megalithism, medieval history, Serra de São Mamede Natural Park and Naturtejo Geopark.
The volunteer shares the day-to-day tasks with us. We need help 5 hours / day, 5 days / week (negotiable), in maintaining the farm, vegetable garden, forest, building simple structures with wood, stones and recycled materials. Cleaning the bush and herbs, cutting and caring for firewood; move electric fences and summer curtains for animals, clean stable and hen house, enjoy live, share wisdom.
Languages spoken
Portuguese: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
Please contact them directly for more information.
We share the house and meals together. We have bicycle and motorbike available for tours.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
do not. The internet is not very decent
Yes. We have space where you can park
yes.
Two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week