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This magical opportunity is one that has fallen into my hands, it is one that I wish to grow, co-create and share with other beings to help not only the project but those that help it and through the butterfly effect help raise the collective consciousness of the world. We are all growing in one way or another and a part of the vision of this place is to do so in a regenerative, harmonious, and prosperous manner.
The vision extends to creating a space that cares, shares, supports, respects, laughs and loves one another and the environment that we are a part of. . The intention behind this falls into multiple domains that are not just physical but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
I, a little piece of this universe, conscious of itself, driven to be the change that I wish to see in this world, am working every day in some way shape, or form as a social entrepreneur. I run and am a part of multiple businesses and ventures that put value creation above the typical profit creation model. I strive to be a positively impactful and transformational leader. I look to others on how I can add value and serve, where can I learn, how can we help each other become the best versions of ourselves, and support the environment that we are in to do better than it did yesterday.
I live here with 2 dogs, 3 cats, chickens, goats, horses, and a bunny, creating a shared living environment with other magical beings where we can start to form some kind of sanctuary for humans and nature to co-exist and live in harmony, giving and receiving openly.
I would like help with focusing energy to be able to turn this space into one that can regeneratively share the magic that already exists here, with more people, plants, and animals so that we all can thrive off of the energy and use the energy to create a better world internally and externally. I want to leverage this place as a space where people can heal, reconnect and grow in and help the environment and its beings do the same. It is something that has a focus on mindful/conscious living that facilitates, peace, love, unity, respect, sustainability, evolution, and harmony. I would love to learn and co-facilitate with more creative, kind, and heartful people!
**Remembering that with great freedom comes great responsibility - the more we consciously take on the responsibility of harmonious care for our environment, the more freedom we are given to flow within the space. This enables more opportunities and deepening of the principles of CO-CREATION, CO-FACILITATION and CO-EXISTING. Founded upon principles of peace, love, unity, and respect!**
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is located 4 Km away from a traditional Portuguese village called Pavia. The house in itself is magical and empowering in its essence, the land is beautiful and divine in its nature, the space is one that offers so much to the mind, body, and soul. There exist opportunities to relax, enjoy, connect with oneself or with other conscious beings, animals such as cats, horses and even to allow the music of nature to soothe you(of course this depends on your perspective, but I assume if you have made it this far reading you generally have an appreciation for some of the smaller things in life such as the singing of birds and the chirping of the natural nightlife, to enjoy a gorgeous view of a starlight sky and truly some tranquility that nature has to offer that things like the city cannot.
About myself: I was born and raised on a horse farm in South Africa with a multiplicity of heritages running through my blood and ample diverse experiences. I am someone who is looking to integrate both the wildness of life with some of the luxuries and benefits of the modern-day age that we live in, in a manner that is conscious, expansive, respectful, and loving. My purpose is to create and co-create wherever I go, to learn and to teach, to inspire and to be inspired, to empower, and to allow myself to be humbled by the extensive diversity that exists around me. To develop energy exchanges that bring forth ''better'' into this world that can serve us as a collective.
Other than all that, there are opportunities to co-create, laugh, learn, share, do things in nature, relax and even throw down our own little festivities as we truly enjoy a groovy dance and allow the vibrations of the powerful energies to vibrate through our beings. All that and so much more, the space is one to expand, give, receive, enjoy and be.
Help
The help we are seeking is intended for environmental and social purposes, rather than commercial. We are in the process of becoming an official and legally accredited non-profit organization.
PHILOSOPHY: Regenerating self with regenerating nature!
*PROJECT PLANS FOR 2023*
The next 3 months: PRIMARILY LOOKING FOR SKILLS WITH *PERMACULTURE/REGENERATIVE, WATER MANAGEMENT, FORESTERS and people who have grown lots of plants as well as PEOPLE WITH *DIGITAL SKILLS*.
FEBRUARY,MARCH, APRIL - Looking for volunteers who are interested in staying a longer period of time to help with the implementation of rainwater management systems, water retention landscapes, planting in, and reforesting the land with a biodiverse forest, Miyawaki forest, and food forest ( we will integrate various principles like from Syntropic Agroforestry). Final touches to prepare the forest for the summer, irrigation systems and tree support.
-Retreats and event hosting
MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST, -Then we will focus on CARPENTRY. Building and renovating our outdoor kitchen, outdoor wash facilities with solar heating, and nature Glamping units . We as constant hosts will also frequently leave the land and are looking for people who want to step into the roles of responsibility and who really want to understand and practice what it means to oversee and support the well-functioning and flow of the land
- Looking for people with skills in *ARCHITECTURE* *INDOOR/OUTDOOR DESIGNERS*CARPENTRY*, *ECO-BUILDING*PERMACULTURE*ENGINEERS
-Retreats and event hosting
-Land stewardship - people who want to learn what it means to take and give care of a land, stepping into the responsibility of overseeing the well-being of the land, its beings and systems and holding and fostering a holistic community
SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER - Finishing of construction works, creating and beautifying the spaces - working with DESIGNERS, ARTISTS, PAINTERS, SCULPTORS etc... we will also be preparing the land to host more retreats and can use help within HOSPITALITY, EVENT MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL MEDIA
NOVEMBER, DECEMBER - We will be planting in a phase for our Foodforest / Agroforest / Syntropic forest as well as replanting in our miyawaki forest and sacred forest. We will be improving our rainwater management and retention of landscapes which involves a lot of digging, playing in the rain and mud and learning how to work with precious water.
Throughout the whole year we always appreciate help with SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT, CONTENT CREATION & DIGITAL DESIGN, PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, and CROWDFUNDING SKILLS. We are also inviting in people who are also keen to help us develop the space to be more energetically and financially prosperous.
Overall helpful skills or skills you can potentially develop include
Physical:
-Permaculture planning & creation
-Water management - water retention - irrigation systems
-Intensive gardening
-Eco building
-Carpentry
-Construction & renovation
-Upcycling
-Hospitality & Event planning, event creation, and event management
-Plumbing
Digital:
- Videography and content creation
- Website design, creation, and SEO/Search engine optimization
- Social media management
- Crowdfunding
- Email marketing
- Architecture, designers, interior designers
- NFT's & Cryptocurrencies
- AI/ Artificial intelligence & project management and automation
On the side of the eco-project, we also like to embrace in our free time and share body, mindful, and soulful practices such as :
- Yoga
- Meditations
- Breathwork
- Ecstatic dance
- Herbal medicines & aromatherapy
- EFT
- Massage therapy
- Ayurvedic practices
- Sound healing
and whatever other practices can help us heal and grow as beings internally
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Accommodation
WE HAVE TWO EXCHANGE OPTIONS
* For only 15 hours of contribution to the development of the project, we can provide all accommodation, food, cleaning materials, gas, electricity, wifi, and water for a 40 Euros per week contribution.
OR
*If you would prefer to work 25 hours per week with the above included instead, you can let us know in your application - we can not offer this exchange to everyone immediately as we are a non-profit but can work towards it
*If you prefer you can alternatively cater to yourself by bringing your own food and void a financial contribution
Indoor accommodation:
*Please note that there is NO consistent hot water
There are 5 large bedrooms, 3 of which are dormitory bedrooms, each having a maximum of 4-5 people depending on the room. Each bedroom has its own bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower. We can provide various types of accommodation options indoors.
Outdoor accommodation:
We have a campervan which can sleep 2-4 people.
You are welcome to sleep outside whether it be in a tent, hammock, or just under the night sky, and we can also provide camping equipment. We are in a safe location.
We have a compost toilet, outdoor shower, and outdoor kitchen as well as all the mentioned facilities indoors.
Bring your camper van and find a nice location to set up your space.
We are centered around conscious consumption and eating, all communal meals are vegan and we often eat lunch and dinner together.
*It is required to help keep the space clean and an enjoyable environment for all, this type of cleaning should happen on a consistent basis. We are collectively responsible for the environment and we all take our own initiative to empower the space.
What else ...
The area is in the magnificent countryside of the Alentejo, you can go on walks, explore, swim in dams and visit the little town, meet locals, go horse riding, visit some old ruins , relax in and enjoy a lie in a hammock, make friends with the cats, dogs and horses, surf the internet and do your own private things. We often do our own workshops and activities depending on who is there and what is available to exchange skills and pleasures. Depending on how, we like to encourage people to explore and develop their skills as well as get creative with their own creative projects in their free time, if this is something that interests you we can always speak about it and see how we can support you on your journey with the space that we hold.
Feel free to ask me any questions, i would be more than happy to explore possibilities and answer.
I would love to enjoy with others and learn from others into more mindful, conscious practices that facilitate a more fulfilling, harmonious and holistic way of living, as well as enjoy adventures, share beautiful memories, exchange profound experiences, laugh without control and share the magnificence and uniqueness that this space and what we in our beings have to offer.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The space has unlimited wifi
Space for parking camper vans
There are 6 hectares of safe space where you could park your vehicle, shaded is only by trees.
Can possibly accept pets
We have what one might call domesticated 2 dogs, 2 horses, 3 cats, 5 chickens,1 goat and 1 bunny on the property. As long as your animals can accustom to the animals and systems that already exist on the property, we welcome them! P.S. The 1 dog Cacao is working through some trauma with female dogs and it takes a lot more time, effort and patience to adjust.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
15 Hours per week, 4 days a week
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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experiences with us. We're absolutely delighted to hear that your time here was filled with love, joy, and personal growth. Your kind words and positive energy shared here and of course, in person were powerful and delightful to have.
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Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experiences with us. We're absolutely delighted to hear that your time here was filled with love, joy, and personal growth. Your kind words and positive energy shared here and of course, in person were powerful and delightful to have.
It's fantastic to know that you felt a strong connection… read more
We would like to acknowledge and appreciate your kind, open, and friendly demeanor during your stay. It was evident that you were going through a process of seeking clarity within yourself, and we truly admire the… read more
Anty who runs this place, is approachable, warm, caring, and… read more
Isabel's highly emotional intelligence allowed her to… read more
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I spent 10 weeks here and it was a time of growth and connection. It shaped and inspired my own vision. Thank you for this opportunity to learn, share, communicate on so many levels and just be with myself, other beings and nature.
During my stay I was able to gain my first experiences with… read more
First and foremost I love the essence of the project and the vision for the future, what is happening on this piece of land in Portugal is… read more
He is a kind, funny, intelligent and courteous person, who was able to follow instructions, also take his own initiative given the right guidelines, and follow house guidelines to help maintain the space in a beautiful and powerful way, helping us co-create and co-facilitate the living environment!
His iniatives helped… read more
The thread of consciousness that's being sowed through everything that's done here, from the beautiful meals we share together, how we interact and give our love to the people and… read more
What a unique path of life I found myself in when I decided to stay with Ant & Ana and all the other gorgeous beings I have encountered on this land (you know who you are). I say this place… read more
Anthy is een super ondernemend en meedenkend persoon, die probeert het voor elke bezoeker… read more
It changed completely my life and my relationship with myself. It marked the beginning of an inner journey of self knowledge and empowerment. All of this thanks to the powerful sacred space, the stewards of this beautiful natural land, the sweet animals and all lovely human beings that made this time… read more
Anty and Anna from initial contact thru to the moment of leaving, pour of themselves into this project, their guests and community!
A true indicator is their reviews here and the genuine communication you will receive in response to inquiring. It is heart warming, sincere and professional.
There honestly is not… read more
Anty has a strong vision and is a very inspiring person. He attracts lovely and open-minded volunteers. Living all together felt like a big family. Living with so many… read more
I highly recommend you to visit this place. Unfortunately, I was only there for 2 weeks and realized it was only then that things really got going. I mean, when you get to know everything, you connect with animals and people, that takes time and from then on you know how things work, you can enjoy and grow more.… read more
The nature surrounding is simple and… read more
I learnt a lot about sustainability and consumption staying here, and so much more. :)
This magical place encourages lots… read more
The delicious meals shared together,… read more
I admire Anthy's dedication to the project which has grown out of his family's love and care for animals and is growing to embrace permaculture ethics. The dogs, horses and cats are certainly very happy creatures, I'd often be… read more
It was a pleasant time and space to have shared on… read more
Noemi on a professional level was able to help us a lot with our social media management, content creation, such as Instagram posts, stories, powerful reels and Tik-Toks, graphic design, website design, administration and more. She is able to… read more
I’ve been here Two and a half months and I don’t even know where to start describing what I experienced there.
I can tell for sure this is a place where you can express yourself 100%, and even discover parts of yourself that you haven’t explored yet. This place attracts beautiful and incredible people, there are also… read more
A beautiful, gentle, heart opening space that assists in both healing and exploring within (ONE) should one want to delve inwards! If that's not resonating with you fear not there is ample things to see and do whether its… read more
Overall the experience was good, she is friendly, funny and hard-working. She acts courteously and with enthusiasm to perform tasks as well as to engage with the space.
The communication element with Hanne could be improved and thus my response to her… read more
POSITIVE:
- I met many really nice people here, who really made my time so good and taught me all so much. Some friendships will be for ever!!
- The work was fun, I worked with Claudia (Anthony's mum), who is an amazing lady.
- The house is cool and the land is beautiful, so is the… read more
Nevertheless she was kind and had a positive vibe on the others within the space.
The cold was something that was also… read more
First off she stayed with us twice, the first time with only 2 weeks was not enough and so we welcomed her again for a period that i believe was more than an additional 6 weeks, either way it was a wonderful experience.
She is intelligent,proactive, kind, respectful, compassionate and carries a fire and calmness within… read more
He was willing to help where ever was needed and did so in a consistent and independent manner. His attitude towards life is one that can be enjoyed by a diversity of it, as he reflects a compassion that can soften warriors. His heart and mind ably work together to… read more
About my experience at this amazing place:
It was this summer I've decided to volunteer for the first time and ended up doing it in my own country, which at first sounded to me a little bit less interesting.
I've arrived at this beautiful beautiful place really deep in Alentejo's plains and was right away welcomed by this… read more
She arrived at the space while I was away at a gathering and was welcomed by other volunteers. She quickly seemed to get cofortable within the space and did so in a conscious, respectful, friendly and interconnected manner.
Bea helped us with the digital element of our website development and did so in a… read more
Anthony is a magical person, with great personal development and an incredible power. Listening to him talking about any subject… read more
Ally is a very lively, fun and firery person! She comes with a whole bundle of enthusiasm, optimism, humor and professional skill. She heped us by entirely producing, recording and editting a crowdfunding video which we will use for a campaign to raise funds for our… read more
Beyond that she is a fun, intelligent and kind individual whom i have been happy to host and connect with.
All the… read more
Las actividades fueron varias, pinté, trabajé con madera, reciclando cosas, trasplantado hierbas, haciendo almacigos para el… read more
Giving them a bit of space, time and freedom to be themselves truly was a beautiful and powerful experience both within the projrct development and outside of it in the freetime. They helped grownl the project by being hands-on, fixing… read more
She is intelligent, kind, hard-working, can take practical and digital initiative. She is willing to get her hands dirty and help out where it is needed. Given guidance, she is more than capable to work independently and does so diligently.
Beyond that she accustomes herself well to the environment,… read more
I stayed with Anthony and the loving animals in August. There are no words to describe the time I had there.
I left there as a different and better person. This happened because of the nature, the animals and the wonderful human beings who came to visit this wonderful place.
The work we had to do was super fun! I learned a lot of… read more
Truly someone who genuinely lives with connection to mother earth! She is an old-soul, with her inner child very awake and active. She is truly friendly and giving from the heart without expectation. She baked cakes here for 3 months using the pears, figs and plums that we harvested, however she did not eat a… read more
From the first time my barefoot touch the ground of this land I felt that something especial was happening in this place...
I have meet such beautiful creatures in this journey, souls from I have learnt so much and I will be for ever grateful.
Antonio, what… read more
Having left some time since she has been with us, the experience still sits very positively in the hearts of the people whom got to share the time with Mati.
She has an energetic, dynamic, fun and funny personality that is more than likely to life the spirits… read more
A dynamic space where I was lucky enough to spend a total of 1 month going the first time for 23 days and then for another 10. I feel that I fully lived two unique, fantastic but different experiences thanks to the dynamism of the community. I… read more
From the first moment that we connected online over videocall i felt a light and resonance from Megan. She brings a very calming energy, that is grounding but yet somehow uplifting and encouraging at the same time. Her being encourages you to dive deeper into being presence. She is intelligent, kind, compassionate,… read more
Arriving at the space feels like coming home. The people, the many animals, the land and the overall energy is like a warm bath.
Anthony himself is such a beautiful being. He is a very loving, open and conscious… read more
Beautiful in mind, heart, soul, and body!
It was quite an experience to share and co-create with these girls. They arrived for a workaway and ended up staying for nearly 2 weeks, leaving and then returning very shortly after! It was a real blessing to have connected with them.
They are purpose-driven and have a vision… read more
It is a beautiful place where you can enjoy the company of other creatures as well as moments of silence, introspection and learning. The sunsets, the trees, the flowers, the animals .... Everything is absolutely beautiful and majestic.
And what can we say about Anthony... oh… read more
Bibi is one for the books, everyone is unique in their own way but Bibi has something to her in the combination that she does,that feels hard to find in people. She arrived briefly after another host unfortunately had a fire on their land which for our case, fortunately brought Bibi to this space.
Bibi is… read more
Arriving I felt very welcome by everyone present and also the energy of the land , plants, animals, the house... whatever it is that makes a place feel harmonious; that is here.
Anthony quickly became one of my favorite people that I’ve met in my life. He just has a wonderful way about him and I cherish my time being… read more
Clara joined us for 3 weeks, willing to do whatever was necessary and really enjoyed helping maintain the space inside and develop it in a manner which was clean and creative. Helping setup various artistic aspects, organizing, making preservatives and more.
A… read more
Anthony is truly special and considerate of human needs within the work flow. I would highly recommend this transfermational experience. Keep… read more
Dave is an amazing person, wonderfully kind, bright and intelligent, kind, compassionate and also very practical and adaptable. Willing to contribute in ways that fall within all dimensions, mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. He does so with… read more
Pamela is a very kind, sweet, gentle, caring, intelligent and giving person. She practically helped the project mainly with our digital side, helping developed the… read more
Greg is a person who brings with him a sense of peace however also adding value when speaking up and contributing mindfully.
He easily accustomed himself to the environment and was quick to connect with us in a manner which was kind,… read more
Esther has a general attitude that is positive and uplifting, she is very willing… read more
I wish this experience… read more
He is… read more
Anthony is an open and understanding person who has an open heart towards people, animals and nature. (I had to change my date of arrival twice and he was super cool about it.)
The space is incredible, the dogs and cats are always spreading love and life, nature is all around, it's such a… read more
Fun conversations, laughs and much progress were… read more
It is a place where I was connected to nature and the animals it was magical.
If you love nature and you like animals like cats, dogs and hordes this is the best place for you.
She has value to add by having alternative ideas but respects whatever is asked of her.
She is intelligent and one can have… read more
Magic place with milion stars, beautifull fields around, amazing cats and wild horses walking on the property. The work was about creating a self-sufficient place… read more
We were staying in the house for over 2 months and saw the project grow.
I miss the time we spend with nice sunny mornings, very welcoming lovely cats and inspiring conversation. We participated in cool workshops, free dances and enjoyed the fire palace. Also having privacy was possible anytime.
Our tasks were very variant, from… read more
They really dug into the space and humbly accepted the challanges that came with the beginning of this project, being versatile and adaptable, understanding that not everything is perfect but we… read more
What a vibrant, kind-hearted, inspiring, loving and lovely person! Anthony is really not only a super kind, caring and cool host but a beautiful friend and human being, someone you will never forget. His vision of the place is incredibely inspiring and full of love - a real projection of his spirit and mind. All our… read more
These 2 ladies are phenomenal ! They are fantastic, kind, considerate, intelligent, hard working, initiative taking, free flowing, connected and adaptable beings.
They joined us here on the farm for about a month and it was done really in the beginning of the project. Therefore not too much had been established and they… read more
The house is beautiful and welcoming. The cats, the horses and the calm of this place help to establish deep contact with nature and yourself.
The work is varied and simple and we could organize the days as we liked.
Ant is an open and inspired person with interesting points of view on various topics.… read more
I wish this kind soul a fruitful and joyful journey… read more
The cats loved her to and I think that speaks for itself haha.
A good genuine person, that I hope to meet again one day.
All the best to you!
I fell in love directly!
We shared the same interests in Yoga and spiritual conversations.
He made a list with several tasks and we (the Workawayers)… read more
The time spent together went by so quickly that I wish we had more time to connect and co create. Although I was very busy with private affairs and even left Amber and Terry… read more
