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Hey I am Susana and with my collies I am in Portugal for around 6 years now. Since ethe end of April living in my van on a half a hectare of olive groove, I'm building a more self-sustainable home for myself and my loved ones, and I'm looking for help to bring this vision to life.
My idea centres around sensible permaculture, establishing a small but lush food forest (starting this Autumn), implementing strategies to improve soil fertility naturally, and in general creating a harmonious, eco-friendly living space from scratch.
I am a fan of DIY and keeping the budget low but the nails straight ;P
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Culture
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Self development
Farming
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Cooking & food
Writing
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Mountain
Hiking
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Plenty of opportunities to learn Portuguese ways at the local café or with my neighbours! The local people are super sweet and you will experience a tiny Portuguese village vibe that exists only here :D
There is a vibrant community in the area and lots of local festivals, markets and regular activities, like yoga classes or art workshops, nearby.
Help
I am looking for some help with daily tasks, from tidying up the space, cutting weeds, to - depending on the season - gardening, pruning and harvesting olives, picking material for hydrosols and making natural cosmetics.
There will be some other projects, soil and compost building and making common space nice and pretty. I am happy to share my knowledge about all these areas and learn new things on the way together :)
How do you know if you are a good fit?
You are happy camping and want to be closer to nature, including mosquitoes and barking deer waking you up at night ;)
You have your own small van.
You are trying to live consciously, be mindful about people and animals around you.
You relate respectfully and know how to communicate your needs.
You enjoy yoga and an active lifestyle.
You like the heat ;P
You are independent ;P
...you adore dogs!
If you tick most of it and feel like giving it a try, you are very welcome to reach out! There is a big chance you might love it here.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Polish: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I am a language teacher, my partner is Portuguese, and together we speak quite a lot of languages, and we are happy to share and practice ;P
Accommodation
Spacious bell tent, 4m by 4m and 2,5m high, with a double mattress and blankets.
There is also space for a small van/camper a bit on the side of the land.
Shared outside kitchen, shared living room under the roof, simple dry compost toilet and a shower bag.
Vegan or vegetarian (sometimes I get happy eggs or a happy cheese from a friend) lunch and dinner provided - I like to cook and eat together, so it would be nice if you too :)
I have a solar electricity that charges laptops and phones during the day and a small gene in case to use for tools and anything extra.
What else ...
Café and a small shop is a few minutes walk from here, a cold creek to plunge 10 minutes walk, river beaches, shops, markets etc. 10-min drive.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
