Looking for volunteers to help with building work with clay in southwest Portugal

Portugal

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13/05/2020
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2020

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Dear volunteers,

We are at the moment looking again for 1-2 volunteers to help us with some (finishing) building work at our house of clay.

You should be able and willing to physical work.
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We are a little family (50/43/10years old) and live on the beautiful countryside close to Odeceixe, at the southwest coast of Portugal on a biological farm.

In 2000 we moved from our home country Germany to Portugal attracted by the nice climate, so many sunny days, the nice region and the simplicity of life.

We came here to look for a more sensefull and quality life, away from the strict structre we were used to. We live close to nature, do biological gardening and ecological building and hold some animals like some chickens, a goat, 2 friendly dogs, 2 cats and a horse.

We provide ourselfes with own water from the well and electricity from solar energy.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Other
Help with Eco project
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travallers learn how to do work with clay in an ecological building project.
Help
Ecological building work
Languages spoken
German, English, Portugues
Accommodation
We offer a shared cozy, small wooden house. Shower and compost toilet are shared.
What else ...
The next town is about 1, 5km away and easily can be reached by foot. There you have a small supermarket and a pub. The village Odeceixe is about 3km away where you have more facilities like a bank, farmacy, bigger supermarkets. The beach is about 7 km away.

The beaches on our coasts are highly recommended for surfing, BTT and walks along the hiking trail "Rota Vicentina" .

Volunteers should be fisically fit and willing to put their energy into the work.

Our meals are flexi vegetarian. So we mostly eat vegetarian and once a week more or less meat. Served meals are breakfast and dinner.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (16)

13/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anne & Lars) for host

Thanks again for having us. We really enjoyed staying at your farm and looking after your animals. Thanks for the trust and the warm welcome!

Good luck for your upcoming projects!

See you.
All the best,
Lars and Anne

(Excellent )

07/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anne & Lars)

Anne and Lars were looking after our house and animals (dogs, cats, chicken, goat and horse, while we were on holiday and they did really great! Very nice, reliable and responsibly couple and with very good sense for our animals need.

Our horse got an injury a bit over the the hoof short before we went and they both managed to treat it, so it… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe)

Zoe was such a great help for the short time she was with us. She was really energetic with everything she took in her hands also with things she did not do before. She is well organized and very Creative and a wonderful person. She left a beautiful footprint at our place by creating a logo for us. So happy about it! The doors are wide open for… read more

(Excellent )

08/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Zoe) for host

I have nothing but nice things to say about this family. They welcomed me into their home on the first day and I felt very regretful that I could only stay one week. While I was there, I got to re-paint a wood cabin, help re-tile their kitchen floor, weeding in the garden, and I helped to design a logo. I had my own little private cabin where I… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Agnieszka)

Aga ist netter, unkomplizierter, zuverlässiger und witziger Mensch. Sie hat während der knapp 4 Wochen, die sie bei uns war gemeinsam mit ihrem Freund ein paar Tage Haus und Hof gehütet, sie hat die Versorgung unserer Tiere übernommen, war im Garten tätig. Ganz besonders geschätzt habé ich ihre Art und Ruhe beim Hausunterricht unserer 8-jährigen… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka) for host

I spent almost four weeks with Tanja and Chris and their daughter Marlen. They made me feel very welcome, like part of the family. In these four weeks I did lots of different things, like working in the vegetable garden, building walls out of clay, walking the dogs and feeding the chickens, and tutoring Marlen. All tasks were fun and I learned a… read more

(Very good )

24/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)

Julia ist eine nette, unkomplizierte, heitere und witzige Person. Sie war uns bei sämtlichen Gartenarbeiten behilflich und hat sich toll mit unserer 7-jährigen Tochter beschäftigt. Wir haben uns gefreut sie bei uns zu haben und würden sie jederzeit wieder willkommen heissen.

(Excellent )

23/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Michael ist ein zuverlässiger, freundlicher und witziger Mensch, tierlieb und toll im Umgang mit Kindern. Er war fast 3 Wochen mit seiner Freundin bei uns. Wir haben ihm guten Gewissens unser Haus und Tiere anvertraut, als wir ein paar Tage im Ausland waren. Er war uns eine gute Hilfe im täglichen Umgang mit unseren Tieren und hat uns bei unseren… read more

(Excellent )

27/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

I spent almost one month at this beautiful place and enjoyed it so much! Chris, Tanja and Marlene (a.k.a. "Schwätzi" ) are very kind and so are their amazing animals :-) They have the cutest goat in the world called Camilla and two lovely dogs which I took for a walk twice a day. The chickens are fun as well, especially Bruce Lee (the rooster).… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Adam & Jessica)

Jéssica and Adam are a funny couple. Always good for a laugh or talk. They spread a nice atmosfere. Both were a great help in our garden and with our clay building work and some reparation work. They are good and quick learners, always willing to put the hands on work where needed. Always curious to learn something new. Enjoyed having them here!… read more

(Excellent )

07/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Adam & Jessica) for host

Tanja and her family were a delight to stay with. We helped in their garden and planted some veggies and a few trees. Later we helped build walls for a clay house. Their home is beautiful and natural, made from the red clay around their property, it was really fun to get our hands dirty and learn a new skill. They were relaxed on the time, we… read more

(Excellent )

03/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Manuel Francisco) for host

I'll never forget how well i was treated and welcomed at Tanja and Chris place in Odeceixe, where i had a great first workaway experience (it couldn't be better), and have so much to thank for. I learned a lot during the time i was there.

A very nice couple with a beautiful dream turned into reality each day with patience and work.

I feel very… read more

(Excellent )

22/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Zlatko)

Thanks for your great help both of you! Zlatko and Kalina are very kind people. Both are responsible, hard working and quick learners. You are welcome to come again. Have a good time!

(Excellent )

22/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Zlatko) for host

Tanja and her family saved us for a week when we needed a place to stay. Very nice and warm people. They taught us how to work with clay, which is very calming and satisfying job :) The nature arond there is amazing and you are in walking distance from the beach of Odeceixe. It was our first workaway expirience and it was very good! Keep up the… read more

(Very good )

12/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (vittoria)

Vittoria is a very friendly, honest and well educated person who likes to laugh. We had some nice conversations. She organizes her work on her own very well and works quickly. Thanks for your help! You are always welcome here. Hava a good time collection new experiences.

(Very good )

09/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (vittoria) for host

I spent with this lovely family a week! The work is not hard and the place is really peaceful and surrounded by wonderful nature. I enjoyed the experience and I'm really happy that i had the chance to get used to an alternative way of life. Thanks tanja and kisses to your sweet marlen!

(Very good )

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