Profile information
Host rating
85 %
Last replied
24 Feb 2023
Feedback
-
Email verified
Details
Description
We are Tegan and Jimmy, an English couple living an off-grid lifestyle and striving to be self sufficient on our small holding in rural Portugal. We fell in love with the country whilst on our own work away adventure and are now enjoying living a simple life close to nature and would love to share our lifestyle with others.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are in a very beautiful location in Central Portugal with many historic villages nearby such as the mountain village of Monsanto, and roman village of idanha-a-velha.
We are 10 minute drive from the beautiful lake where Boom festival is held, and there are many amazing places to hike along ancient roads.
We are in a very rural location, quiet and peaceful- perfect for getting away from a hectic city life for a while.
There are also many local markets and events to attend, with a growing multicultural community.
Many people are coming to this area to try and live a more simple life, and we can share our experience so far and a slice of the lifestyle for those who are interested in 'escaping the system'.
Help
We have a wide variety of tasks to do all year round. Having an extra pair of hands will go a long way to help with general things things like renovations, fencing, gardening general maintenance, clearing, art projects and preserving food. Our current upcoming projects include-
-Revitalizing olive trees and clearing the land
-Building a bottle wall and outdoor kitchen
-Creating a new area for the ducks
-Water management- directing rainfall and creating ponds. making swales, guttering, and construction of new water tank.
-Creating outdoor kitchen/bar/communal area
-painting
-building a new kennel for the dogs.
-Preserving food
-gardening- building a winter garden with raised beds, and working the summer garden (hugelculture)
We also have some neighbors living a similar life to ours, so some of your time might be spent helping them on their own varied projects.
We are happy to be accommodating with the type of work you would like to try.
We always welcome others who like to create something beautiful together. If you see a project that interests you, please mention in in your message.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
We can provide our campervan equipped with one double bed, and beautiful views out over Spain at sunrise, As well as a caravan which serves as a shared kitchen and living room. Both have solar power to charge devices during the day.
There is also plenty of flat space to park a van.
We have an outdoor solar shower and wood fired bath, (There is no running hot water here yet) as well as a composting toilet.
There is an outdoor washing station for the kitchen.
We also sometimes cook on the rocket stove.
Food will be provided for you so you can cook for yourselves, though we would plan to cook and eat together at least a couple of times a week. You are welcome to help yourselves to food from the garden also.
We have two friendly dogs and 2 snuggly cats, as well as chickens, ducks, and Brian the goose.
Families and those traveling with well behaved animals are welcome.
Please note that due to our remote location, we will not accept workaways who do not have their own transport, sorry!
We require guests to have sufficient insurance in order to stay with us.
What else ...
Our nearest city is Castelo Branco, and the nearest town is called Idanha-a-nova which is 15-20 minutes away by car. here you can find all the usual shops and supermarket, as well as a weekly bio-veg market.
We're a very laid back couple and we enjoy socializing and working together on projects, but also sometimes having time to ourselves. With this in mind, we would seek independent people who are easy going, will clean up after themselves and be respectful and responsible with our land and tools. Likewise we will respect your privacy as well as being friendly sociable.
It's important to us to make the experience fun and useful for volunteers as well as ourselves, and hope to make new, likeminded friends along the way. We look forward to hearing from you, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have internet available and can offer quiet office space.
Space for parking camper vans
We have ample space for campervans and caravans.
Can possibly accept pets
We welcome friendly dogs who will not bother chickens, ducks, cats or other dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Up to 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
