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Hello!
We are a small family living on an old farm and former vineyard, surrounded by nature. Our family is Nuno (from Portugal), Lilli (from Austria) and our 14-month-old baby. We enjoy sharing our daily life with volunteers who are curious, open-minded and happy to live simply and close to the land.
Our project is about slowly regenerating an old farm, reforesting the land with native trees and moving towards an auto sustainable lifestyle. We grow food, preserve it, learn about herbs and natural medicine, and try to relearn ancient knowledge that respects nature and natural rhythms. This place is also becoming a safe and joyful playground for our child.
Help welcome:
Tasks vary depending on the season, weather and your skills, and may include:
• Walking and feeding our dogs and cat
• Helping in the vegetable garden
• Planting trees and reforesting the land
• Cleaning and maintaining the property
• Making firewood
Because we are a young family with limited time, we especially appreciate volunteers who already have some experience working on the land or in a vegetable garden and who feel confident taking initiative with tasks. This helps the days flow more smoothly for everyone, while still leaving room to learn and exchange knowledge together.
Accommodation
Volunteers stay in a house with:
• own room
• own Bathroom
• own Kitchen and dining area
Life here is calm, shared and close to nature, with simple meals and time to connect.
Who we are looking for
We welcome respectful, motivated people who enjoy hands-on work, value cultural exchange and feel inspired by sustainable living and nature-based projects.
If this resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you and share our home and project with you 🌱
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
House & pet sitting
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Farming
Writing
Plant care
Photography
Performing arts
Music
Languages
Hitchhiking
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Art & design
Animals
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
10 minutes by car to the next village, Arcos de Valdevez. Every first Saturday in the month there is a market happening with our local alternative community. People are selling home made food, produce and crafts. It's a good opportunity to meet like minded people. Our 4ha property invites for exploration and the river is close by to enjoy too. You can also do beautiful walks around Arcos de Valdevez. You have an eco via along the Vez river that is very beautiful to walk. National park Gerês is not far either where you can enjoy natural springs and rivers in your free time.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Help welcome:
Tasks vary depending on the season, weather and your skills, and may include:
• Walking and feeding our dogs and cat
• Working in the vegetable garden
• Planting trees and reforesting the land
• Cleaning and maintaining the property
• Making firewood
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
We're always happy to learn more about other cultures.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Volunteers stay in a house with:
• own room
• own bathroom
• Kitchen and dining area
What else ...
We're a Portuguese/ Austrian couple with a small kid.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Douro
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