Cat & land-sitter needed in South-West Portugal

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  Description

  Hello future guest !
  
  I am Anaïs, artist & therapist living a very simple life in the countryside, on a beautiful 7ha land, in South Portugal, in Alentejo, (between Colos and Cercal).
  
  After 4 years on the land, I have partly moved to another region for my kids to go to a better secondary school. So I am looking for 1 or 2 trustworthy conscious beings to feed the cat while I am away.
  I am living on the land every other week. So half of the time you will be on your own.
  
  Life here is totally off-grid, in the deep countryside.
  At night, there are foxes, owls and wild pigs.
  During the day with see red kites and hawks.
  
  There is a beautiful trail to walk around the land.
  30 minutes drive from the ocean (Vila Nova de Milfontes).
  
  YOU NEED a car or at least a bike as we are quite isolated (no bus).
  (there is one bike on the land)
  
  The tasks are :
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  SUMMER (JUNE - SEPTEMBER) :
  
  - to feed the cat when I am not here
  - to water and the take care of young trees (put straw around them)
  - to cut the grass if necessary
  - to oil the wooden structures of the land
  - to help repair or upgrade the infrastructures on the land
  
  AUTUMN & WINTER :
  
  - to feed the cat when I am not here
  - to harvest figs, pears and olives, and process them.
  - to plant trees (November to January)
  - to dig pipes in the ground
  - create a food garden. If you have permaculture/syntropy knowledges, that's great !
  - to help repair or upgrade the infrastructures on the land
  
  SPRING (MARCH/APRIL) :
  
  - to feed the cat when I am not here
  - take care of the food garden.
  - to help repair or upgrade the infrastructures on the land
  
  ALL THE TIME :
  
  - to feed the cat :) and care for him
  - to help me with sorting out / tidying up things (decluttering).
  
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  I am are flexi-vegan &non-smoker.
  
  - I wish to welcome an enthusiast artist, therapist or gardener.
  - Conscious of their energy outputs on the land and with the people around them.
  - You do your best to own your shadows, and to communicate your needs and boundaries.
  - You are engaged in some form of personal growth (spirituality, art, NVC, etc).
  - You have a practical mind.
  - You are respectful and connected to Nature
  - You enjoy solo time, being on their own.
  
  If you have your own van, car or at least a bike it's better for you as we are quite isolated.
  
  Happy to meet you soon !

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Self development

  

  Pets

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Videography

  

  Politics / Social justice

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Writing

  

  Music

  

  Plant care

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Photography

  

  Performing arts

  

  Animals

  

  Beach

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Dancing
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You can enjoy pure quietness of the countryside + proximity to Tamera, a big international community active in ecology and free love + the proximity of Mooji's ashram + many eco projects around

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  Help

  all what I have mentioned before + to ensure together everyday life tasks (cleaning, dishes , laundry, fetching water, dealing with compost, cooking, etc.)
  
  We can talk about what you prefer to do.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner
  Portuguese: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I want to better my portuguese
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  Accommodation

  A nice caravan / campervan (I also have a nice big tent for summer if you prefer)

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  What else ...

  I live in the countryside 35 minutes from the ocean (by car).
  It is a beautiful region, very dry in summer, very quiet

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  If you have your own strong internet connection yes. Otherwise I just have a normal country-side internet.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  You can come with big vans / trucks, there is space.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Loukoum

  10 years old male cat.
  Cuddly and independent.

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