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Hello work-awayer,
let me introduce ourselves, our visions and our daily live:
We are living in a peaceful neighborhood together with a group of families with homeschooled kids between 6-10.
Our off-grid farms are settled in a lovely green valley in Central-Portugal (between Fundao and Castelo Branco).
We share the same passion and vision - to create a lush, healthy and save environment for us and our children - where they can grow 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 here - renovations of old stone houses, animal care for our sheep
and chicken, planting a food-forest, preparing veggie-beds, maintaining and regaining the lands , harvesting, preserving what Mother Earth gives us and much more.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be part of a off-grid community, experiencing it's benefitial and challenging facettes. Experience the simplicity of off-grid living, feel how good it is to be connected to nature and how much fun it is to get your hands dirty while reforesting land.
If you like to explore the region we have plenty of tips and know about events and gatherings around.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Workawayers help about 4 days a week, 4 hours each day. We always need helping hands with various tasks, up to the season and the projects we are currently busy with - like planting trees, gardening, playing with the kids, diy projects, playground development, harvest- all according to your interests and talents.
In winter there's time for new diy projects, in spring we prune trees, prepare for the gardening season and celebrate the lush, beautiful blossoms everywhere, in summer we work in the early and late hours and relax during the hot days on one of the lakes around or at the river beaches which are amazing, in autumn we harvest olives, which is always a very nice community happening.
We love to learn new skills and also love to share our experiences living off-grid for some yers now.
We also welcome individuals and families who love to spend time with kids, play music, make arts and crafts, just have fun and inspire.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
We love to welcome people from all over the globe, learning about other cultures and languages.
Accommodation
Small Caravan (2 persons) or a space for your own Camper-Van.
On working days we provide a rich, healthy vegan/vegetarian lunch for you. In the caravan you have the possibility to cook your own meals. Long term visitors can grow their own Veggies. There's a small supermarket in the nearby village.
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 directly 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 compost toilets.
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 grassing in the neighborhood.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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