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Description
This ecovillage land is held by a cooperative and is slowly being shaped by the people who live here.
We are currently 9 adults and 8 children, organizing ourselves through a sociocratic structure where decisions are made by consent.
We are in the process of becoming legally established while already living and building the project step by step.
Our intention is to regenerate the land and at the same time explore what it means to live in more honest and connected ways with ourselves, with each other, and with nature.
If you want to know more, you can visit guardarioscooperative.com
Our Approach to Visitors:
We are experimenting with a different way of hosting.
We don’t separate between volunteers, guests, or workawayers. We see everyone as a visitor.
Instead of fixed expectations, we take time to understand each other. When you arrive, we will talk about what brings you here, what you need, and what you feel you can give.
We try to meet each other in a relational way rather than a transactional one.
This means we don’t measure things strictly in hours or money, but look for something that feels fair and supportive for everyone involved.
At the same time, we are honest that this project depends on contributions in time, energy, care, and also financially. If you are interested, we can share openly about our situation.
Before you leave, we take time again to reflect together. You can then decide for yourself how you would like to contribute.
Before You Apply
To understand if we can host you, we ask you to answer a few questions:
1. When and for how long would you like to visit ?
2. Do you have your own accommodation, and if yes, what kind, if not, are you okay staying in a tent ?
3. Do you have the financial possibility to contribute to food ?
4. Please introduce yourself and share why you want to come ?
This helps us feel whether it’s a good moment for both sides.
Food and Shared Spaces
We share a vegan kitchen.
No animal products, caffeine, or processed sugar in shared spaces. You are free to have your own preferences in your private space.
Agreements and Boundaries
(for more infos check the website!)
No alcohol or recreational drugs on site unless agreed as part of a group process. No smoking on the land, only on the road outside. We ask for respect for the space, the people, and the different rhythms here.
Longer Stays
If it feels right for both sides, staying longer for weeks or months is very welcome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Light maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Natural building
Off grid living
Community dynamics
Sociocratic governance
Gardening
Authentic communication
Language
Community Life
Unschooling
Au Pair Help
This host is looking for Au pair help.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
People come here for different reasons, and we stay open to that.
Some are curious about this way of living and want to experience it, maybe even looking for a longer stay or a place to belong. Some want to learn or bring skills and share what they know. Some are traveling and looking for a place to land for a while. Some come to slow down, reconnect, or simply be.
All of that is welcome
Daily Life and Contribution:
Life here is a mix of practical work and shared living.
Depending on the season, this can include gardening and watering, building and maintenance, taking care of shared spaces, and spending time with the children. There are many children here, and they are very much part of daily life.
We are also open for creative and artistic contributions and welcome art to emerge on the land.
We don’t expect you to fit into a fixed role. We will find together what feels meaningful and possible during your stay.
Languages
Languages spoken
Amharic: Fluent
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: 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
At the moment, we live quite simply.
We can offer 2 bell tents with beds, additional camping tents, and space for your own tent or van.
We don’t have indoor accommodation for visitors right now.
There is also a big blue yurt, which is our shared space for gatherings, movement, and events.
What else ...
500m of riverfront to explore and enjoy. walks across the land.
Many river beaches (praia fluvial) in the area. In 40min drive you can be up high in the serra da estrela mountains for hikes with magnificent views, in about 1 hour drive you can reach the city of Coimbra.
Nelas is about 10min by car and has all shops, laundry, supermarkets, pharmacy, cafés and a small weekly vegetable market. There is also a hiking path leading to Nelas.
Every weekend there are different monthly markets in different villages in the area, where the local community gathers to offer their crafts, food, art, performances etc.
Many people have their own farms, permaculture or community projects, so there is a lot of networking possible.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have electricity for several laptops in the common house with a seating area and simple desk space. It can be suitable for computer work but not calls. Calls could be done by mobile phone elsewhere. There is good signal almost everywhere and we can at times share a Wifi router if needed for working, organizing, planning.
Space for parking camper vans
There are a few flat spaces with some shade.
Can possibly accept pets
Please ask first.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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