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We are running a tea plantation on the beautiful north coast of São Miguel, Azores – surrounded by the ocean, lush green hills, and endless opportunities for snorkeling, hiking, surfing and simply enjoying island life.
Since 2020 we are rebuilding an old stone house near the Ocean - it is almost finished!!!! But there are still some things to do.
To finish the construction, we are offering a paid position. Payment orients itself on the local minimum wage, but can be more depending on your skill level and experience, and of course accommodation is part of the deal as well.
Here are some of the tasks that would need to be done:
- install bathroom fittings, sink, shower, etc.
- painting doors (we are using pigments and linseed oil)
- apply silicone sealant at the inside doors
- cleaning and oiling beams at the ceiling
- painting one last room with lime wash
- building a barbecue with stones
- clad/built a wall with stones
- help, building a pergola
Accommodation is a shared house about 3 km from the plantation, where you’ll live together with the other volunteers. The house has four private rooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom.
Because it takes a little time for everyone to settle in, we hope you’ll stay for at least six weeks.
The Workawayers will not be working at the Tea Plantation, but you can taste our amazing white tea :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Interests
Water sports
Hiking
Nature
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Farming
Plant care
Gardening
Hitchhiking
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Animals
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Martin and I, we are living on the Island São Miguel since almost two year, from us, you could learn, how it is, to immigrate and settle to a new country, even living on an Island. Which can be sometimes different, as living on the mainland.
We are speaking German and English fluent and still learning Portuguese. We would either love to have a language exchange with a native Portuguese speaker, or we can share our other language skills with you.
We can share our social network with you, which is either contacted to other sustainable projects and to local people.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
- install bathroom fittings, sink, shower, etc.
- painting doors (we are using pigments and linseed oil)
- apply silicone sealant at the inside doors
- cleaning and oiling beams at the ceiling
- painting one last room with lime wash
- building a barbecue with stones
- clad/built a wall with stones
- help, building a pergola
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.
What else ...
There are a lot of hiking trails with waterfalls, beaches and beautiful 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.
Most of the volunteers, which stood with us, recommended a car :)
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 two Dogs, which are very lovely ;)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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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
