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We are two Dutch families with five home-schooled children. In summer 2017 we bought a piece of land near Aljezur where we want to realise our dream; a little paradise where we can live from the land. We first took our time to get to know the land and now it is time to feed the land, before the land can feed us…
So, there is a lot of work to do and we need your help!
We have a lot of projects to work on from big and intensive to small and ‘just in between jobs’. For instance
- cleaning / taking care of the land
- making more comfortable spaces on our camping field
- build the outside kitchen / shower on the camping field
- build or improve (pet) houses
- rebuild or improve the swing (bigger!)
- taking care of the vegetable garden / fruit trees
- taking care of the donkies
- help with (or take over) the cooking
- build the greenhouse/strawstore
- set up the tipi
A lot has already been done on our land, and a lot is still waiting for you! You will have quite a bit of freedom in how you want to spend your time. We do expect a certain amount of communication on what you (and we) are doing, we can do a lot together, but you are also able to a lot on your own just when you want to do it.
We live in our self-sufficient bus and need you to be independent to. We use our own water (lake and well) and electricity (solar) and thus you need to be able to live life aware, simple and ecological.
In your free time you can enjoy our lake, go for a walk or meditation in the nature we live in, visit other interesting people living close by, bike or (hitch)hike to Aljezur or beaches. You can always join us to visit local markets, gatherings, shops or, at certain times, just share a beer or conversation with us, play a game, bike, run or jump on the trampoline with our kids.
You can stay and help on projects for a month, but after two or tree days we want to talk about the feelings/experiences of all involved ones, so we can decide together how to continue and on which projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We're happy to share our experience in (solar)electricity, cars/machines, building, gardening, healthy food, yoga & meditation, Biodanza and teaching. And we are open to learn more and get inspired by new ideas.
We also like to learn the Portuguese language (or other languages) in A natural way.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need you to be self sufficient/independent, willing to work hard; together or alone, positive in and aware of our family-dynamic and natures rhythm.
We need to work on the base and infrastructure of the land. That means mowing, sowing seeds, cleaning in between the trees and bushes, cutting trees and collecting wood, making cleaning-fires (if permitted), digging holes for planting trees, etc.
Together we also work in the garden we already created. Cleaning, making an irrigation-system, taking care of the vegetables and herbs, seeding new plants in the greenhouse, and expanding the garden with those, etc. We like to work and build according the thoughts of permaculture.
Apart from tasks on the land, we also need a person to do the lunch-cooking for all of us, with food from the garden and local market.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You are welcome with your own (cara)van or tent on our camper-field.
We are working there on an outside kitchen, shower and toilet to share. For now
we have a compost-toilet and a big lake to refresh yourself in. A warm shower can sometimes be available at ours, depending on the weather and sunshine.
We use our own water and electricity, so you need to be able to live life simple and economical.
What else ...
living off-grid, holistic way of living, un-schooling, arts, children, ecological balance, building, attachment parenting, permaculture, non-violent communication, self-sufficient living, animals, healthy food, pioneer adventure, living with natures rhythm, honesty, challenges and opportunities, ..
If you feel connection with at least some of these words, in any order, we invite you to contact us...
We especially welcome couples or families because we, as a family, need some time to be together on a daily base and expect you to take care of yourselves at those moments. Singles capable of doing this obviously are more then welcome too!
A little more information
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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i had interesting conversations and divers work that i could do. most work was garden related and this is as well what i was looking for. i was able to spend time with the kids what i really enjoyed as well. i was sick… read more
As soon as he arrived, he connected with our children, asked about what he was curious about, shared his enthousiasm and knowledge, and jumped into the work that needed to be done. He is capable of doing heavy physical work, but also sees the little things and… read more
The entire time was a learning experience as I also was able to learn about electronics from Dirk and pick Marloes mind about all the… read more
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i had interesting conversations and divers work that i could do. most work was garden related and this is as well what i was looking for. i was able to spend time with the kids what i really enjoyed as well. i was sick… read more
As soon as he arrived, he connected with our children, asked about what he was curious about, shared his enthousiasm and knowledge, and jumped into the work that needed to be done. He is capable of doing heavy physical work, but also sees the little things and… read more
The entire time was a learning experience as I also was able to learn about electronics from Dirk and pick Marloes mind about all the… read more
We shared lots of special times together, including the winter solstice, Christmas… read more
Working together with Jarno and Sabine feld very Natural ànd productive. They pick up easily the tasks that need to be done, and more! We could feel They… read more
