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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
30 Jan 2024
Reply rate
76.9 %
Usually responds within 50 days
Feedback
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Description
My Name is Joshua,
For several years I have been living with nature, living and surviving with it. I am 32 years old and have been living here in Portugal Alentejo for about 20 years (with small interruptions).
a true treasure in Southern Portugal. Forest, nature and art is my Motto. I dedicate myself to woodworking and continue to build up the lands at my home. I run a sawmill, live in the middle of the nature, plant trees and enjoy my life to the fullest.
In my spare time, I often go surfing at the beach and enjoy hiking through the mountains nearby. Besides that, I also like to make music.
You are very welcome to get to know this lifestyle here. I'd be happy to show you around my world.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In this area you will get to know the quiet and serene life of the Altentejan people. Due to the rural location with the beautiful view, it is a wonderful place to calm down, enjoy nature and take in the view. A great place to meditate, start the day with a yoga exercise or just walk through the mountains and enjoy the full tranquillity.
Here you get to know "a vida dos alentejanos
Help
My projects include woodwork. This can also involve planning and implementing one's own creative projects, which can either be used for the community or possibly taken home as a souvenir.
Since I mostly use resources that nature gives freely, so to speak, collecting berries (medronho) is also part of it.
Another important part is gardening / land maintenance.
Creating new beds, tending to the plants and tree setback. Keeping the land fire safe and much more.
You can usually decide for yourself what work you feel like doing and what time you would like to start.
You do not have to be a full professional in these areas. Good mood and motivation are enough.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
English: Beginner
Spanish: 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
There is a variety of accommodation. We have 8 guest rooms in the house, tent sites and van parking.
Food... you won't go hungry here, good food is guaranteed.
How we cook depends on how many people are visiting. But I guarantee delicious food.
The property has a lake, where you can swim 24 hours a day.
What else ...
In the highly appreciated free time, various activities can be undertaken, such as excursions to the beach (about 20 mins by car), reservoir or delightful towns in the region,
Welcome to Alentejo!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have Internet connection and a quiet place to think
Space for parking camper vans
We have parking areas for your van, camper or caravan, with electricity and water connection. You have access to the shared bathroom and the community kitchen (outside kitchen)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
3-5 hours x 5 days
Feedback (5)
Ich wollte mich noch mal ausdrücklich für eure Gastfreundschaft bedanken und für das ganze drumherum. Ihr habt euch so viel mühe gegeben mir eine schöne Zeit bei euch zu machen.
Das hat auf jedenfall geklappt. Ob es vom Bahnhof abgeholt werden oder das tolle Essen. Es war… read more
Josh was accommodating and friendly, I truly had a wonderful time.
The work was not difficult, I enjoyed experimenting with cooking as well.
The sunrises were spectacular and every Friday night there was a local jam night where I got to interact with the… read more
Josh is a very nice man and the woodwork here was suprisingly fun. Learned it all here, no previous experience but it wasn't too hard to learn.
stayed here for a week and really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, especially with the amazing panoramic view you have from the deck above the dinning area.
On fridays… read more
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Ich wollte mich noch mal ausdrücklich für eure Gastfreundschaft bedanken und für das ganze drumherum. Ihr habt euch so viel mühe gegeben mir eine schöne Zeit bei euch zu machen.
Das hat auf jedenfall geklappt. Ob es vom Bahnhof abgeholt werden oder das tolle Essen. Es war… read more
Josh was accommodating and friendly, I truly had a wonderful time.
The work was not difficult, I enjoyed experimenting with cooking as well.
The sunrises were spectacular and every Friday night there was a local jam night where I got to interact with the… read more
Josh is a very nice man and the woodwork here was suprisingly fun. Learned it all here, no previous experience but it wasn't too hard to learn.
stayed here for a week and really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, especially with the amazing panoramic view you have from the deck above the dinning area.
On fridays… read more
Josh hat uns sehr viel von der Gegend gezeigt wir sind ans Meer oder zum Santa Clara See...
Außerdem haben wir die wohl beste Pizza in Portugal gegessen :D
Die Arbeit hat mir Spaß gemacht, meistens haben wir Morgens für ein paar Stunden gearbeitet… read more
