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*** I am on vacations until the 23th of April***
We are Martin (34) and Gloria (32), a couple from Germany. Since three years, we are running a biodynamic Tea plantation on the north side of São Miguel - a beautiful island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Our Plantation is located in Lomda da Maia. It lies right above Praia da Viola, a beautiful Beach with Watermills, Waterfalls, and multiple Hiking Trails at our doorstep. This is also where we are living and still renovating a Ruin. The renovation is nearly finished, but sometimes the construction needs focus and help as well. Right now, we require help painting the security doors and building up the kitchen. If you have experience with wood, would be really great! ;)
The workawayers will not be working at the plantation - just at our private fruit and vegetable garden at our house.
Outdoors, we have a big field, which we want to transform to our vegetable garden - it would be very nice, to have some help by preparing the soil and the beets. Moreover, we want to plant a lot of threes to have a forest one day :)
The guesthouse, where you will stay, is located in Maia a small but charming town, with its own beach a few bars, Restaurants, multiple small shops and even a museum. The house is 10-15mins walking from the ocean as well as Cha Gorreana and has a small garden and an enjoyable terrace. Right now we have three bedrooms to host three to six people. The house in Maia needs some renovation and preparation as well. So the accommodation will be more nicely for all the volunteers in the future. Since the house in Maia is just for volunteers, you are also responsible for cleaning.
The accommodation includes vegan/vegetarian lunch as well. Every day, one of us will prepare a fresh and healthy meal — that's also one of the available tasks! ;)
We are looking forward to getting in contact with people, having different experience and abilities in life. Since we have an abundance of possible tasks, you can choose what interests you most, where you want to expand your knowledge or where you can share your abilities with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
On the biodynamik plantation are three local employees. They will help you with any problem you have during your stay.
Help
- gardening in our vegetable garden
- cleaning
- cooking/preparing the daily meals
- painting
- woodwork
- renovation
-language exchance
What we are looking for:
- good sense of responsibility
- ability to keep your own space clean
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
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
Pretty much everything you need, Washing Machine, Internet, Dishwasher etc..
We have 3 bedrooms and one room where we could put another mattress/bed. So depending how you want split it, there is space for 3-6 Persons.
What else ...
There are a lot of hiking trails with waterfalls, beaches and beatiful nature around Maia and the nearby area for you to explore.
The famous Tea Plantation Cha Gorreana is right around the corner.
Furnas with its hots springs and lake are just a 20min drive away. In the same time you can reach ribeira grande if you like to surf.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
In our House in Maia we have a fibre connection and corresponding Wifi. We also have a Dog, which is lovely, but also has a lot of energy! ;)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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After we came back, Konrad was there for another two weeks - we are very grateful for this time. We had the feeling, that… read more
I had an amazing time staying with Martin and Gloria at their beautiful biodynamic tea plantation in Lomba da Maia! .
Wanja- super energetic shepherd was so fun to take care of !- So well behaved when comes to going for hikes and walks along the beach cost lines.
Martin and Gloria gave great tips on how to manage him, and I really enjoyed… read more
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After we came back, Konrad was there for another two weeks - we are very grateful for this time. We had the feeling, that… read more
I had an amazing time staying with Martin and Gloria at their beautiful biodynamic tea plantation in Lomba da Maia! .
Wanja- super energetic shepherd was so fun to take care of !- So well behaved when comes to going for hikes and walks along the beach cost lines.
Martin and Gloria gave great tips on how to manage him, and I really enjoyed… read more
