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Im Alex ( 42 ) from the uk
I love photography i
I live on a 35 acre farm in the Portuguese mountains with endless views that take your breath away in total quiet and nature . This place has great energy and feels like a national park:)
I have lots of knowledge including
I’m a nationally published photographer and have diplomas in
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Nero Linguists programming
Life Coaching
Mindfulness
Coaching and mentoring
Looking for Workaways with an interesting in photography only
to really to help shape the space in to what it will become .
I only provide accommodation in return for 3 hours a day, 5 days a week to help clear the land and maintain this beautiful space .
I have 2 small friendly dogs a cat and a tortoise and I’m very down to earth
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can help learn English and speak a little German
Therapy’s
Learn about off grid living .......
Solar power
Compost toilets
Worm toilets
Water management
Plumping wells and springs into the house
Land management
Wildlife and trees
Olive harvesting
Can’t teach permaculture but looking to implement it more here and can share ideas
And the overall experience of off grid living in the Portuguese countryside , the people the weather and all the other wonderful things this country has :)
We have lived in a tents / caravans / yurts / log cabins and a barn And Been in Portugal on 2 different lands in 2 different areas .. and now in a off grid house
Happy to share love, compassion , respect, trust and experiences too :)
Hopefully see you here :)
Help
Looking for photography enthusiasts or professional photographers or people interested in being models …down to Earth , relaxed , positive , like minded people to help with the farm , develop the land and enjoy the space ,views and animals ...also share some life experiences and maybe find people who can add more in the future to make this place truly amazing :)
get along with most and enjoy chatting about peoples different experience I’m very down to earth and open minded so all are welcome .. all i require is keen interest in photography or modeling and positive attitude and a open heart :)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Everything
Accommodation
Accommodation is a 2 bed house ( shared at times with other work aways )
2 double bed rooms
Comfy Lounge
Kitchen
Log fire
Inside Bathroom- hot shower
Outside bathroom- hot shower
Compost toilet
Tap Spring water - out the mountain
Anything you need can be added
What else ...
Lots to see ... mountains, rivers , lakes , castles and views views views :)
Estrela mountain
Monsanto
Fundao
Castelo Branco
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Yes - Please ask
Can possibly accept pets
Yes love animals - Please ask
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
15 hours/week- no food
Feedback (5)
Thank you for hosting me!!
Meeting you both has left a lasting impression & will certainly help me along my way on this journey through life!! 💖
I'd love to come back & would highly recommend this place to everyone!!!… read more
Let's start by saying that Alex is an exquisite and really good person. His energy made our love story even more magical and our experience in that earthly paradise unique, and for this we thank him by our heart.
Alex was not only an host to us, but a real friend… read more
These girls are just fantastic and an absolute pleasure to host ... fun , positive, energetic, passionate and just wonderful to have around . They have a great spirit and wonderful attitude to work and life .. I really miss them and would gladly have them back at any time :)
I wish them all the best in there… read more
She showed and taught me many things but most of all she showed me how to live again .. how to be free and how I can have my life anyway I choose .. she has been a massive… read more
I've been in this magical place for 3 months , and I've learnt so much about off grid living and my self .
Alex is just one of the kindest and smartest person I know , you will be amazed by his knowledge not only about off grid living and how he changed the barn into an amazing house but also about human… read more
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Thank you for hosting me!!
Meeting you both has left a lasting impression & will certainly help me along my way on this journey through life!! 💖
I'd love to come back & would highly recommend this place to everyone!!!… read more
Let's start by saying that Alex is an exquisite and really good person. His energy made our love story even more magical and our experience in that earthly paradise unique, and for this we thank him by our heart.
Alex was not only an host to us, but a real friend… read more
These girls are just fantastic and an absolute pleasure to host ... fun , positive, energetic, passionate and just wonderful to have around . They have a great spirit and wonderful attitude to work and life .. I really miss them and would gladly have them back at any time :)
I wish them all the best in there… read more
She showed and taught me many things but most of all she showed me how to live again .. how to be free and how I can have my life anyway I choose .. she has been a massive… read more
I've been in this magical place for 3 months , and I've learnt so much about off grid living and my self .
Alex is just one of the kindest and smartest person I know , you will be amazed by his knowledge not only about off grid living and how he changed the barn into an amazing house but also about human… read more
I stayed 3 weeks, had a lot of fun and learned new thing, like cutting trees, setting up a wall and making a fire (sounds easier then it it;-))
Alex is amazing! I don’t have enough words to describe him.. He has a very good perspective and generally a very good human to be around.
He provided… read more
Nike stayed with me for 3 weeks and it absolute pleasure to host her ..
she is polite , calm , respectful, positive... basically Everything you could want from a workaway and a person .
Her dog Greta is very sweet and settled in well with the other dogs here . She had a wonderful time and a new haircut… read more
Alex offered us a lot of different task… read more
They are welcome back… read more
