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Projects on the land in Vila Cova de Alva, Portugal

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  • Last activity: 20 Jun 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    we are family that generates love and ceativity.

    our 1 acre Farm, is purched on top of the vally with a 180 degree view of the portuguese mountains, breathtaking sunsets and a view of the beautiful alva river

    we provide accomodation in a motorhome fully equipped with a kitchen and living space for 2 people confortably. we have a compost toilet and shower as well as a swimming pool and trampoline for young spirits.

    for the 4/5 hours of help/day we will provide the ingredients for your lunch and breakfast

    our current goal is to maintaing our gardens and vegetable patches, and build a outdoor kitchen and a permanent woofer accomodation

    we are part of vast network of partners and people , who, like us, work the land and nourish the spirit . there is lots of cultural activities, gatherings and markets

    If you have any questions, please let us know, we are happy to answer

    best wishes and safe travels

    V.tom

  • 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
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    you can learn the language and be emerged in the culture, and experience the slow and wonderful pace of the Portuguese life. Be involved on the project, playing a very important role on planning and designing new systems and structures, exchange life experiences, have fun and express yourself in the most freeing way - working with the earth in nature.

  • Help

    Help

    our current goal is to maintaing our gardens and vegetable patches, and build a outdoor kitchen and a permanent helper accomodation, winter wood shed

    Seasonal help, olive and grape picking, food processing ( canning, jams, chutneys) pruning, planting, mulching, new designs and optimisation of the existing systems, chooping wood, strimming , gardening

    General land and structures maintenance

    aptitudes: being practical and creative, independent and observant, having humour and rhythm
    having permaculture , horticultural, building, carpintery, plumbing knowledge would be wonderful

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

    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

    You will be staying in our beautiful camper van with fully functional kitchen, and 2 beds.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    This region is surrounded by Xisto Trails, walk through beautiful small villages with very interesting and traditional architecture; natural parks (mata da margaraça, serra da estrela), water falls (fraga da pena), the beautiful river Alva, Mondego where you can swim and fish after April . There are flea markets every weekend, and cultural events, and lots more.
    buses and lift share are available with the wide foreigner community.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have a fast internet connection and very peaceful environment. we can work out and exchange

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have parking space for campers

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 874925749661

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