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We (Natalie and Michael) and our 3 children (Paula, Jonathan and Noah) have fulfilled a dream and currently live together with a bunch of animals (goats, rabbits, duck and pig) on this beautiful Quinta. Surrounded by various fruit and citrus trees, vines, olive trees and strawberry trees, we have great visions. Until our casa and the ruins are renovated, we live in our self-built Tiny House. The property itself is terraced and has access to a small but very watery stream. In the upper part is our forest, which will be gently transformed into an agroforest (Syntropic Farming according to Ernst Götsch). We have already started with our permaculture garden on the lower stream terrace. We want to show a sustainable way here together with other people. Lost knowledge and skills are to be activated and resources conserved. Our ambitious goal is to create a place worth living in harmony with nature for the next generations. Waste avoidance, careful use of water and a mindful approach to Mother Nature are of great concern to us. We don't want to be dogmatic about it, but we believe that the time has come for a rethink in many areas of our lives. For the future, we want to create a family-friendly health centre here, in which the human being is perceived as a holistic being.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Vegetable cultivation
Goat farming
Forestry
Flowering plant cultivation
Fruit and nut growing
Poultry farming
Viticulture
Bakery
Art (handicraft)
Mechanics / Tools / Technology
Methods used
Direct seeding
Holistic cultivation
PermacultureProjects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Currently we especially need help with the renovation, window installation, tiling, laying wooden floors and plastering.
We also need help with childcare as there is a lot of admin work to be done in addition to the renovation and animal care.
Looking after animals (chickens and goats), forest work, making firewood, furniture making, house renovation, vegetable growing, cooking, food preservation, construction activities: children's playground, tepee tents, tree houses, outdoor kitchen...
Daily routine
After sunrise: breakfast together and short planning of the day's tasks, e.g. bringing the chickens into the outdoor enclosure and feeding them, mucking out the barn, letting the goats out of the barn, 2-3 hours general work in the morning time and 2 hours in the afternoon, e.g. watering the vegetable garden, seeding, mulching and/ or joining the weekly projects!
General
Should we have many volunteers at our farm at the same time, we would be happy if 1-2 helpers would prepare the communal meals. It would also be nice if someone could play with the children, do handicrafts or let them participate on their own passion. This could be playing music together, but also artistic or small artisanal projects. If there are Portuguese-speaking helpers, our children and us would be happy to learn the language.Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
English, Portugese, GermanAccommodation
Tipi tent or camping, but there is also plenty of space for own campers or a mobile home
What else ...
The area invites for many outdoor activities, like biking, swimming, kayaking, SUP, climbing, hiking and many more. There is a big lake nearby and also lovely river beaches and small villages. We are located in the middle of the forest but we could rent bicycles. If we go somewhere with our car you can also join us.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two