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Hey traveler!
Thank you for stopping by.
Please read it carefully before you contact us.
Thank you.
We are Jon & Eva, a couple with a long path on holistic health, retreats and other activities for human consciousness. Living now in Madreselva, a 3 hectares land in Sintra, between the lush green forest and the ocean.
We are inspired by the regenerative culture and permaculture movements, the indigenous teachings from elders and friends from North and South america that promote a new/old way of living in harmony with the whole (from inside to outside) , understanding ourselves as Nature.
We love to "nourish" and create the "fertile soil" for Health, Strength and Joy to blossom. We trained in many holistic therapies and currently work mostly with a cleanse, Rebirthing Breathwork, Kinesiology, Sweat lodge and Doula support.
We have rented the land and we are recovering a agroforest, reforming buildings, creating compostoilets and showers, making a veggie garden, medicinal garden, and much more.
We are slowly building the place, enjoying the process, and we're thankful for having help during this affair.
Come to help us, share and exchange experiences
NOTE:
•Minimum stay is 2 weeks
•We're not a community
•We're not vegetarian. But will provide a balanced vegetarian diet if you are.
•We don't have a internet router. But you find good internet connection if you have data.
•Madreselva is a great place to discover new ways of living, learning and meeting beautiful people. But this is not a place to come if you're looking for an easy and cheap stay in the region. We believe we give a high quality experience and we really expect our volunteers to get involved with the place and the vision.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Van life
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Writing
Plant care
Photography
History
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Books
Art & design
Animals
Camping
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We hope you can benefit from the quietness and simplicity of this place.
We have a very down to Earth and deep spiritual path.
We are open, we like to laugh and share stories.
We have a rich life experience. We're sure we can inspire you in some way. And sure we can learn from you too!
Help
Recover a agro-forest project.
We have a few projects of carpentry.
We always need some hands in the garden.
Chicken Coop care
A handy person to help with mantainance is always welcome
Professional photographers are welcome too.
Cleaning
Cooking for everyone and helping in the kitchen during events.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation is in a cosy shared yurt (December to March) or camping tent (April to November).
Toilet: compost toilet
Shower: we have a very simple and beautiful outdoor shower set up.
Food/cooking: We love to eat and follow a healthy "flexitarian" diet.
We normally share all meals together.
We can drink a glass of wine once in a while, but we do not accept alcohol parties. With no exceptions.
What else ...
All Sintra region is amazing.
There are many beautiful places to see around the area (mountains, ocean and cultural places).
There is bus transport from Azoia to Sintra, Cascais or other places and beaches along the seaside.
In Sintra or Cascais you can take the train to Lisbon.
We also have bikes to be used.
You can go to the beach on the wild Atlantic, visit the national parks and the stunning monuments in Sintra, Cascais or Mafra
Or just enjoy relaxing in the land!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (16)
I am more than grateful to Madreselva and its wonderful family, community.
Eva, John, their children and furry companions have created an otherworldly, magical place to heal and evolve in Sintra region (which by it self is an extraordinary location). Both Eva and John have a loving and wise… read more
Throughout his stay, Alex was kind, friendly, and brought a… read more
Eva is nothing short… read more
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I am more than grateful to Madreselva and its wonderful family, community.
Eva, John, their children and furry companions have created an otherworldly, magical place to heal and evolve in Sintra region (which by it self is an extraordinary location). Both Eva and John have a loving and wise… read more
Throughout his stay, Alex was kind, friendly, and brought a… read more
Eva is nothing short… read more
They live in a little green and beautiful paradise (dschungle vibes) and they have the cutest and most chilled dogs. And happy chickens ;)
I worked a lot in their garden and helped to make the grounds beautiful; carrying stuff, cleaning, sanding, varnishing new… read more
In return they expect you to take the work seriously and be responsible and hard working as well. So don't come here if you want to be lazy.
The location was also… read more
She was very committed, responsible and hard working.
Also very respectful and great company.
Dear Johanna, you'll be always welcome to Madreselva!
Thank you so much for your support and the good times together 🤗
The nature there is amazing, it's so green and I felt like I live in a little dschungle there in Eva and Jon's place. They created an absolute beautiful and peaceful place, between bamboo and trees, where you can just relax in a hammock and feel connected with the nature… read more
She was a great help and company at our place.
She would often would see things ahead and offer her help to solve the situations.
She's dedicated, inteligente, organized and a hard working volunteers.
We had a great time together .She will be always welcome at our place.
Thank you Leoni! 💛
Waking up in my tent to the pine trees and cuddles with the 3 beautiful dogs, feeding the chickens, sipping coffee whilst looking out at the yurts, sharing breakfast with the team whilst… read more
We would start the day over breakfast and provided priorities for the day. I did jobs such as varnishing, preparing retreat accommodation, and gardening. Both Eva and John provided great instructions. And their dogs are wonderful.
Waking up here every morning was super special.
I understood Eva and Jon as being simple yet very special,… read more
So I've stayed 10 Days with these bunch of Beautiful People Eva, Jona and Kamila also With 3 Beautiful Creatures Adur, Ema and Farah.
After spending times with them if i use just "Kind" word, i think that would be very less to express how much Humble people they are. I've learned a lot definitely, Obviously when… read more
Jon and Eva along with their lovely children hosted us like we were part of their family! inviting us to share in their daily lives while we still had plenty of time to explore the surrounding magic that is Sintra.
This is a very special… read more
