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Description
We are trying to create a little self-sufficiency, ecological home-stead, producing quality products from our farm for ourselves and volunteers . We produce fruit juice(apple ,pear, grapes, orange,...), Wine, olive oil, dried fruits , and little bit of cheese from our little sheep herd. Next to the sheep we have chickens turkey for eggs and meat, and have 2 horses and a mule,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is plenty of learning opportunities, if you are interested in small scale farming, or ecological building. Why try to use holistic grazing management for our animals, and are going to start with a permaculture vegetables garden. Or learning interesting building techniques, some of which are ancient, or newer ecological building techniques.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We have a small off-grid farm in central Portugal, and always looking for helping hands for; helping with harvesting of fruit and making juice & wine , animal care and making cheese from our small flock of sheep, building fences for the animals, building ecological tiny houses, with stone , cordwood , lime and cob. So there is always plenty of work on the farm t
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Accommodation
There is a caravan on site which can be used for sleeping, and we can eat together in the main house
What else ...
Monsanto, is a well known village in central Portugal, know as the most Portuguese village of Portugal. It's a picturesque village, with beautiful houses, and beautiful views. There is also a lake nearby, where you can go for a lovely swim
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
