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Join various small outdoor and garden projects in Alentejo, Portugal

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Availability

  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    The three of us – José (68), (58) and Alessandra (36) – moved from Switzerland to Portugal a few years ago. We recently moved to a smaller quinta as we wanted to downsize. Naturally, there’s a lot of work to be done now, as we’re keen to create a little paradise once again. There’s nothing in the garden yet; we’re slowly sprucing up the grounds and much more. As we’re no longer the youngest and my husband has rheumatism, progress is naturally slow. It’s hard to find fellow countrymen, so it’s getting increasingly difficult. We have animals, such as cats, a dog, chickens and three horses that are no longer ridden. Our daughter Alessandra has a disability (Trisomy 21). We like to eat fresh produce from our own garden, which isn’t possible at the moment. We don’t eat meat very often. We live here in a very rural setting on 1.5 hectares and are always trying to connect more with nature. The three of us work more or less seven days a week in and on our little paradise, but without stress and with great joy. We produce our own olive oil. We are honest people who value respectful interaction and have no problem if the other person holds a different opinion. I think we are straightforward and open-minded.

    Wir drei, José (68J.), (58J.) und Alessandra (36J.) sind vor einigen Jahren aus der Schweiz nach Portugal ausgewandert. Vor kurzem sind wir auf eine kleinere Quinta umgezogen, da wir uns verkleinern wollten. Nun fällt natürlich sehr viel Arbeit an, da wir wieder einmal ein kleines Paradies gestalten möchten. Im Garten ist noch gar nichts, der Umschwung wird langsam verschönert u.v.m. Da wir ja nicht mehr die jüngsten sind und mein Mann Rheuma hat, geht es natürlich nur schleppend vorwärts. Landsleute findet man kaum, so wird es immer wie schwieriger. Wir haben Tiere, wie Katzen, einen Hund, Hühner und drei nicht mehr gerittene Pferde. Unsere Tochter Alessandra ist behindert (Trisomie 21). Wir ernähren uns gerne frisch vom eigenen Garten, was im Moment nicht möglich ist. Fleisch essen wir nicht so oft. Wir leben hier sehr ländlich auf 1,5 HA und versuchen uns immer wie mehr mit der Natur zu verbinden. Wir drei arbeiten mehr oder weniger 7 Tage die Woche in und an unserem Paradies, jedoch ohne Stress und mit viel Freude. Wir produzieren unser eigenes Olivenöl. Wir sind ehrliche Menschen und schätzen den respektvollen Umgang und haben kein Problem, wenn das Gegenüber eine andere Meinung vertritt. Ich denke wir sind unkompliziert und offen.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Pets
    Self development
    Farming
    Gardening
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Architecture
    Animals
    Nature
    Dancing
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Family atmosphere, healthy and mostly organic food, restaurant visits, board games. Enjoying the peace and quiet here and letting your mind wander. If someone is looking for a party scene, then this isn't the place for them. That said, our daughter loves to dance.

    Familienanschluss, gesundes und meistens Bioessen, Restaurantbesuch, Gesellschaftsspiele. die Ruhe hier geniessen und die Seele baumeln lassen. Wenn jemand das Partyleben sucht, dann ist man hier falsch. Das heisst unsere Tochter liebt es zu tanzen

  • Help

    Help

    We are currently grateful for any help we can receive with various tasks: small construction projects, gardening, landscaping, and haymaking.

    Wir sind im Moment froh, wenn wir für verschiedene Arbeiten Hilfe erhalten: kleinere Bauprojekte, Garten, Umgebungsarbeiten, Heu stapeln

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Pitch with private toilet, sink, washing machine, outdoor gas stove, water and electricity connection

    Stellplatz mit eigener Toilette, Waschbecken, Waschmaschine, Aussengasherd, Wasser- und Stromanschluss

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Évora World UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE 25 min., sea 1 hr.

    Évora Welt UNESCO-WELTKULTURERBE 25 min., Meer 1Std.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    WoMo möglich, eine Aussentoilette und Waschmaschine ist auch vorhanden und Strom- und Wasseranschluss

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Simba

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