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Help build a small community and learn about self sufficiency at a farm house in Parque Naturale da Estrela, Portugal

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    I live as an retired artist at the moment in Jardim do Entusiasmo, an old farm with 1 hectar garden. it is my my own property. Try to build up a small community in self sufficiency, less consumption and autonomy in energy and water. Using the sun and wind as a main source of energie is our first rule. Trust, truth, transparency, mutual support are the leading rules for living in the project. Once I was a host in Germany, where I owned a big house, which was.built by Prince Franz-Josef Salm of Reifferscheidt-Krautheim in the Renaissance style. Now I changed into more rural, simple and natural live and love. Am interested in culture, languages, philosophy, astrology, music, mountain biking, photography, language exchange, biodynamic gardening and spirituality. I aim to lead a deliberate, sustsainable, organic lifestyle with minimal and more concious consumption. We are baking bread in an solar mirror and also in a firewood pizza oven...

    2025: I am looking for helpers, aged 25 - 65 years old, to help in renovating the old farmhouse and prepare the large garden ( slope in 6 terraces) in abundance with olives, wine, chestnuts, walnuts, pears, cherries, figs, peaches, strawberries, watermelons, vegetables and much more delicacies. Ideally, they will be creative, skilful, interested in (fine) arts and happy to work with their hands. I have a minimalist and stylish "outdoor home" with plenty of space for private retreat and relaxation. Media communications and electricity are limited and depeding on sunshine and charged powerbanks.There is a natural cotton tent availible or currently very simple rooms with citchen in the farmhouse heated by firewood stove.
    Staying in your own camper or tent is also possible.

    Looking forward to welcoming interested, open minded an open heart people.

    The farm is situated near Figueiro da Serra ,District Guarda. Next highway A25, acces via N17 = 15 km by car, next railway station and FlixBus in Celorico, next Airport in Porto. Next beaches 140 km West...

    There is culture and entertainment nearby (within 20 km).
    The landscape here is rather designed by valleys and mountains with very special boulders like bowls shape formed in the last ice age...There are plenty of paths for hiking and mountain bikling. The climate is mild even in 700-1000 m altitude. In summertime very dry and hot close to 40 *C . The people are friendly, a little bit reserved. everything else is for you to experience yourself !

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    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
  • Help

    Help

    The current project is to create a self-sufficiency vegetable and fruit garden using the principles of permaculture and biodynamics. I plan to build a greenhouse under esrth level with raised beds, a chicken coop, a rainwater cistern and a tree house. I may also convert the farmhouse attic into usable, living space. There is plenty of work to be done in house and spacious garden with 10000 sqm of land. Carpenters, joiners and drywall installers would be helpful as well as people with gardening experience - particularly organic and permaculture.


    Momentan befindet sich das Projekt im Aufbau einer Lebensgemeinschaft mit Selbstversorgergarten nach Prinzipien der Permakultur und Biodynamik... Es sind ein Gewächshaus mit Hochbeeten, ein Hühnerstall, Regenwasser-Zisterne, ein Baumhaus zu bauen und eventuell das Dachgeschoss auszubauen. Zimmerer, Schreiner, Trockenbauer wären die perfekten Helfer.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    French: Beginner
    Italian: Beginner
    Portuguese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There are all possibilities in a very simple natural fire heated open plan shared farmhouse partially furnished.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Space for a CamperVan (maximum 6 m) without electricity connection. there is a 230 V -3500 W) generator availiable in case of real emergency

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a metal grill suspended from a metal frame, situated in a concrete area with rocks and a metal container, surrounded by trees and a gravel path.
The image depicts a rustic stone house with a tiled roof, featuring a painted concrete walkway leading to the entrance, set amidst a serene natural landscape.
The image depicts a wooden barrel with a black metal lid, situated on a white concrete base, surrounded by a wire fence in a grassy area with trees and bushes.
The image depicts a white camper van parked in a wooded area, with an awning extended and a blue sky above. The van is situated on a dirt path.
The image depicts the interior of a teepee, featuring a white canvas wall with brown wooden poles and a red and white patterned blanket on the bed.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a rainbow arcing over a lush green field, featuring trees and rolling hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts an old, weathered house with a red-tiled roof, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a garden area in the foreground.
The image depicts a greenhouse with rows of tomato plants, featuring lush green leaves and yellow flowers, situated on a dirt floor with a metal frame and a green tarp roof.
The image depicts a rustic outdoor scene featuring two large, brown, dried tobacco leaves hanging from tree branches, with a clear blue sky and lush green trees in the background.
The image depicts a bed with a mosquito net suspended from trees, situated in a grassy field with trees and a blue sky in the background.
The image depicts a solar cooker with a reflective surface and a black bowl containing a brown substance, set against a scenic mountainous backdrop on a sunny day.
The image depicts a large quantity of dark purple olives with green leaves scattered throughout, likely harvested from an olive tree.
The image depicts a cluster of white grapes on a vine, surrounded by lush green leaves, with the background blurred and out of focus.
The image depicts a serene lake scene with a mountainous backdrop, featuring lush greenery and a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

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