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Join our family around the farm in a nature reserve in Portalegre, Portugal

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Availability

  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are happy to share with you our home located in midst of the stunning hills of naturepark São Mamede, where we have nearly 60 ha land around our house.
    We moved to here five years ago from Germany, where we also had a farmproject.
    We, Anne 47 (finnish) and Moriz (german) 52, work in invidual pedagogik with youngsters who are difficult to reach.
    Our sons, Valentin 25 and Anton 22, also live here with us and also a 16-years old boy Tim, whom we take cate of. Our daughter Laura 19, works in Lissabon and is in her free days here.
    On our farm we have 3 horses, a dog and a cat.

    The tasks are depending of what is currently going on here. At the moment, Juny 2026, Anne is busy with an individual educational project and only part-time at home and Valentin is on holiday in Germany. Due this we would especially appreciate some extra help around the property. So at the moment we mainly need help with a variety of general tasks, including feeding the horses, watering the garden, cooking, and helping out with everyday activities around the property.


    We believe that independent, cuided, work ethics can create huge impact on our lives. That's why we invite everyone to try out also advanced craft technics, like welding or driving excavator and already had some girls here, who afterwards loved to do this things (-: But no worries, we are there to explain and guide you in the beginning. All we need is your motivation and hunger for experiences.

    We prefer short-notice requests, so please ask just if you are planning to come in next 4 weeks. Very short notice, like 1-2 days before is usually also no problem(-:

    Meals are vegan/vegetarian.
    For meat eaters we usually have some saugage available, or of course you can cook your own meal, if you need cooked meat.

    We cannot write invitation letters for visa, because this has too many risks for us.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Carpentry
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Fitness
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Depending on your interests, you can learn different things from us, especially around building.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    At the moment we need help with a variety of general tasks

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Finnish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Gostariamos imenso receber também workaways portuguesas (ou brasileiros) para melhorar nossa proficiência na lingua!

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Your accommodation will be in one of our tinyhouses

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The best way to come here without car is per Rede Expresso bus from Lissabon to Portalegre. Let us know when you arrive and we pick you up from Portalegre busstation.

    There are beautiful trails right outside the door, ideal for thosewho like to hike

  • 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

    We have a Starlink internet connection.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is plenty of place, so Campervans or Motorhomes are also very welcome.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Your pet has to be compatible with our animals, please ask before.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Leo

    Nelly

    Nala

    Ella

    Mira

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