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Min stay requested: at least a week
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Description
Hi, I’m Marina! I’m from São Paulo, Brazil, I share my life with my partner Kaegh, who is half English and half Colombian, and together we are currently based in Central Portugal.
We are building a new chapter of our lives here, creating a slow and intentional lifestyle in a beautiful quinta surrounded by nature. Our home is shared with our 3 dogs, 2 cats, and some chickens, and we are currently expecting our first baby! While continuing to shape and improve this space step by step.
We love nature, simple living, outdoor life, exploring the region, river beaches, small villages, local culture, and spending time creating a home that feels alive and connected.
At the moment, we are working on hands-on projects around the land and house and are looking for independent, motivated people who enjoy practical work and learning by doing.
The kind of skills and help we value include:
- Construction support & renovation tasks (guided by Kaegh)
- Gardening and vegetable growing
- Land care and outdoor improvements
- Painting and creative practical projects
- Organizing and developing functional spaces
We especially appreciate people who are proactive, responsible, and comfortable working with initiative. Having some previous experience with practical or creative projects is a plus, but curiosity and willingness to learn are even more important.
If you enjoy countryside living, nature, animals, and being part of a real-life ongoing project, we would love to hear from you and share this journey.
— Marina & Kaegh -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Self development
Van life
Pets
Sustainability
Events & social
Culture
Farming
Music
Plant care
Languages
Drawing & painting
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Cycling
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Team sports
Yoga / Wellness
Camping
Fitness
Nature
Mountain
Dancing
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a multicultural couple: I am Marina, Brazilian, and Kaegh is half English and half Colombian. We speak Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Kaegh also speaks Dutch, and French, and we are always open to learning from different cultures and perspectives.
Kaegh is an architect with extensive experience in construction, woodworking, and off-grid systems. We also have a well-equipped workshop with tools available, offering the chance to learn and experiment with practical building projects.
Marina is a psychoanalyst, specialized in psychosomatic experience, working with the connection between mind, body, and emotional wellbeing. If you’re into the psyche, emotions, trauma, and inner processes, and enjoy open, relaxed conversations, we’ll probably get along really well.
Beyond the practical side, we value shared moments — music, good conversations, movies, and exploring the beautiful nature around us. There is always space for creativity, exchange, and trying new things. -
Help
We are looking for travelers who are independent, motivated, and enjoy hands-on work in a countryside environment.
At the moment, we are focusing on practical projects around our quinta in Central Portugal, and could use help with:
Construction support and renovation tasks (guided by Kaegh)
Gardening and starting our vegetable garden
Compost and chicken area organization
Painting and improving outdoor spaces
Land maintenance and clearing areas
Kitchen extension support and general improvements
General Cleaning & Animal Care
In exchange, you’ll have your comfortable bedroom, access to a shared kitchen and bathroom, and plenty of free time to explore the beautiful surroundings of Central Portugal, with river beaches, nature trails, waterfalls, and small villages nearby.
We usually ask for up to 4 hours of help per day, Monday to Friday, with weekends free. Depending on the type of task and weather, the schedule can be flexible.
If you are proactive, responsible, and enjoy learning by doing, you’ll feel at home here. We value people who bring their own energy, ideas, and willingness to be part of a real, evolving project. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: Intermediate -
Accommodation
We offer a lovely and comfortable bedroom for volunteers (private or shared with another traveler, depending on availability), access to a fully equipped kitchen, and a shared bathroom with a bathtub and hot water.
The house is set in a peaceful quinta in Central Portugal, surrounded by nature, with beautiful mountain views right from the property. It’s a calm and grounding space, perfect for resting after a day of helping or exploring.
Accommodation perks:
You’ll be living in a quiet countryside environment with direct access to hiking trails starting from the property itself. The area is ideal for nature lovers, with endless walks, fresh air, and a true slow-living atmosphere.
It’s a simple, comfortable, and nature-connected home where you can truly disconnect and enjoy the rhythm of the countryside. -
What else ...
There are plenty of local community activities nearby such as yoga, small gatherings, parties, ecstatic dance, markets, and other occasional local events. The region is also full of natural beauty, with rivers, mountains, and hiking trails.
In your time off, you can:
Relax in your room or in the peaceful outdoor areas of the quinta
Hike directly from the property through surrounding nature and trails
Visit nearby river beaches for a swim and a slow afternoon by the water
Explore small traditional villages and local markets in the region
Enjoy quiet time in nature, reading, resting, or simply disconnecting -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
I have a good WIFI connection and lots of spaces that can be used for working remotely.
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Space for parking camper vans
Arriving by car or van is ideal.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Woody
Kaya
Mimi
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We were able to discover life in her quinta, take care of the animals, the chicken coop, Woody and Polly the dogs, and Mimi the cat :)
Building the dome was fantastic! The work was well-organized and varied.
Kaegh showed us several magnificent places, and the ecstatic dance was incredible … read more
Spend 6 incredible weeks. Working in the morning and chilling in the afternoon, going to lakes and rivers. I've learned a lot of things like working with with wood, gardening and care of the land in general.
He has 2 very friendly dogs (Woody and Polly) and my special partner Mimi (Cat).
Kaegh is … read more
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We were able to discover life in her quinta, take care of the animals, the chicken coop, Woody and Polly the dogs, and Mimi the cat :)
Building the dome was fantastic! The work was well-organized and varied.
Kaegh showed us several magnificent places, and the ecstatic dance was incredible … read more
Spend 6 incredible weeks. Working in the morning and chilling in the afternoon, going to lakes and rivers. I've learned a lot of things like working with with wood, gardening and care of the land in general.
He has 2 very friendly dogs (Woody and Polly) and my special partner Mimi (Cat).
Kaegh is … read more
