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*** WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE PASSIONATE ABOUT HANDS-ON LEARNING AND HARD BUT REWARDING WORK. IF YOU HAVE SOME EXPERIENCE IN ECO CONSTRUCTION, BUILDING OR DIY EVEN BETTER!!! ***
Hello, we are Kat (German), Andrea (Italian) and our dog Olga (Portuguese). We are situated in the beautiful region of Sintra in Portugal. Our small land is nestled among rolling fields just a short walk to the ocean, where you can find wild beaches and stunning cliffs overlooking the majestic Atlantic. Lisbon is a 40 minute drive away.
Right now we are at the beginning stages of making our land functional, sustainable and of course enjoyable. The set up so far is basic: we have a dry toilet / hot shower house, a comfy fully equipped kitchen, plenty of sitting/eating/chilling situations dotted around the land as well as ample space to set up tents. We also have a couple of chickens and started growing veggies and herbs.
We have plans to continuing to shape the land regeneratively and sustainably but we need creative/skilled/motivated/positive hands and brains to help us with these next steps.
It would be useful if you have your own transport: come with your van, caravan or car (and camp). You can bring your dog if he is well behaved.
We are easy-going people who enjoy nature, learning, working, playing and good food!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We value the idea of sharing knowledge and experience, to create living areas from scratch, to work and live in balance with nature and community. The skills and know-how that we have already gained (building small wooden structures/laying irrigation systems/building terraces/brick work/selective clearing of land/etc), we are happy to share.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We will start with the earth bag build mid June. Tasks include preparation of soil, filling, layering and fixing of bags, tampering, constructing frames etc.
We might also ask for some help cooking.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have space and welcome workawayers with vans and campers.
We have 1 tent on site with mattress and bedding, which can fit a couple or 2 friends or just one person.
We have a spacious cosy kitchen/lounge straw bale structure, equipped to prepare, cook and eat meals.
We also built an outhouse dry toilet and a shower room with hot water. We will provide everything for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We welcome eating together.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
