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Help us start a permaculture food forest and care for the animals near Pedrogaõ Grande, Portugal

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    Let's just get right into what in the world exactly are we trying to do here. In 1988 a book was published titled "Permaculture - a designer's manual" and towards the end of chapter 12 it talks about species of plants that can stop the spread of fire. Plants like comfrey, figs and mulberry have multiple uses in permaculture systems and can be propagated very fast from clone cuttings. And since this area is very prone to fire (and very ignorant of this beautiful list of firefighting species) we here wish to set up a nursery to sell these plants... That's the simple version.

    But a permaculture project is never simple. In order for these plants to grow rapidly and multiply we need to grow good+fluffy+fertile+wet soil on land that is mostly clay and rocks that turns to dust in the summer drought. How? Well, there's no simple version for the answer to that question. Permaculture? Absolutely, yes! And if that's what you want to involve yourself with (to learn, do, experience and to teach) then come and get it!! We offer free PDCs every now and then ;)
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    Our project spans two lands, a half-hour walk from each other and and one of them is a half-hour walk to the small town of Pedrògão Pequeno.

    On the bigger plot (~1.3ha) is an old little house with 5 bedrooms and a 4mx3mx1.2m pool. We have plenty of fruit trees (Orange, Mandarine, Khaki, Fig, Lemon, Cherries, and Kiwis) you can pick from. We make our own sour dough once a week. You could stay in one of the rooms, or there is plenty of space to put a hammock, tent or park a campervan.

    The smaller one (~0.4 ha) is where we establish the food forest. It is off-grid, solar powered and offers very basic amenities (compost toilet, outdoor shower, and kitchen). It's more secluded but also closer to town.

    If you're not afraid of entering a project in its initial chaotic phase, if you want to see how we make weekly plans and divide up the work, if you want to be a part of growing a new synergy of plants, animals and humans then come and get in contact with us. We are happy to answer any of your questions.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Sustainability
    Farming
    Camping
    Dancing
    Hiking
    Mountain
    Nature
    Outdoor activities
    Team sports
    Architecture
    Animals
    Plant care
    Languages
    Music
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Books
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We believe that it is possible for young people to turn the whole of the Iberian desert into a forest, and we even believe that it is probably profitable to do so. We have books and resources on the topic so if you want to learn and be part of this then why not start soon? Understanding it takes time. It's about as hard as learning a language. That is why we need young people to look into this.

  • Help

    Help

    The work is very varied and continously changing. Feel free to contact us and ask what kind of work is to be expected on the months that you wish to join. We try our best to match what you would enjoy doing with our plans. We usually write a long list of possible activities once a week and come together to discuss which ones we feel like doing and which ones need to be prioritized.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Indonesian: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Personal rooms and tents.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If you want to dive into what inspires us, ask us for the links!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    The internet connection is solid and there is a little office you can use :)

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Chitta

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