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Hello work-awayer,
let me introduce ourselves, our visions and our daily live:
We are a little community of three families with 5 Kids between 5 - 8.
Together we live on our neighbouring off-grid farms, in a lovely green valley located in Central-Portugal (between Fundao and Castelo Branco).
We share the same vision - to create a lush, healthy and save surrounding for our children - where they can grow up as a tribe, follow their interests. needs and talents. Our kids are free, wild, open-minded little individuals.
There are plenty of projects going on right now - renovation of an old stone house, building stables for our sheep
and chicken, planting trees which one day will form a food-forest, preparing veggie-beds, land-maintance, harvesting, preserving what Mother Earth gives us and many more.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about off-grid family and community living in all it's benefitial and challenging facettes.
If you like to explore the region we have plenty of tips and know about events and gatherings around.
We host regular Syntropic-Agriculture workshops on our land, where we learn from an expert how to plan and plant a food-forest.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Workawayers should help about 4 days a week, 4 hours each. We need a helping hand with various tasks - like land-maintainance, building, gardening, playing with the kids - all according to your interests and talents.
Right now it would be great to find someone who could help with setting up a roof on our ruin.
In October we need help with harvesting the olives.
We also welcome individuals and families who love to spend time with kids. People who are passionate about
new, free ways of education - following the interests and talents of every individual child.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
Fully equiped small Caravan (2 persons or two persons and a child) or a space for your own Camper-Van.
On working days we provide a rich, healthy vegan/vegetarian lunch. In the caravan you have the possibility to cook your own meals.
You are welcome to grow your own veggies or harvest from our veggie beds.
What else ...
In the area there are plenty opportunties to meet like minded people (bio-market, yoga, exstatic dances, sound-healings, permaculture courses, Soap making workshops, cultural events,..) as well as typical Portuguese festas.
In summer you can refresh yourself in one of the stunning river beaches around or in our own little lake and river.
The Serra Estrella and the smaller Serra Gardunha are not far away - beautiful hiking ore cycling possibilities.
There are regular kids-meet ups in the area as well (if you come as a family and want to connect).
Every Saturday and Monday there's a great market in Fundao where you can buy the best local Veggies and Fruit directy from the producers.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have very good mobile internet connection here.
Space for parking camper vans
You can park your own Van or mobile home on our land. shaded by olive trees and access to a refreshing stream. We have warm showers and can set up an outdoor kitchen for you to use.
Can possibly accept pets
We have dogs, cats, sheep and chicken. You are welcome to bring your pets. Only dogs which are friendly with kids. Dogs should be kept on the leash as there are plenty sheep herds grasing in the neighbourhood.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours a day, 4 days a week
