Help to build an Earth Bag Home in Sintra, Portugal

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    *** 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

    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

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    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

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 678119473636

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