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Description
We are Christine, Cândida (Christine's daughter) and Daniel (Cândida's husband). Christine has lived in Portugal for the last 48 years running several businesses, from which she is now retired. We have 2 half-hectare plots in a large valley in the foothills of the 'barrocal'. Over the years we have built up a veritable organic 'food forest' with a large orchard (~30 different species and one amazing tipu-tipu tree!), an olive grove, several carob trees and a medium sized veggie patch. The ocean is 25 minutes away by car (no easy public transport) but the national train line is a 5 minute car-drive away, there is plenty to see within biking distance (typical Algarve villages, hills, etc).
In general we do not receive volunteers in August and December. The remaining months depend on our needs and availability. We strive to keep this information updated on our host calendar.
At times we host and teach Permaculture Design and Agroforest courses.
For workaways volunteering with us during the period of a course we may offer scholarships.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Books
Gardening
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
We need some strong arms and good sense of humour to help with a variety of small-holder tasks around the house and holding. In June/July Carob picking, in Sept/October olive picking. Year round veggie garden weeding and mulching, firewood cutting, pruning, fence building, house painting, irrigation system maintenance. Fully automatic irrigation, shady orchard, sunny veggie garden.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerThis 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
Full bedroom and shared bathroom available in a separate house on the same property. Internet, wifi and access to own mini kitchen and lounge.
What else ...
Knowledge Exchange on fruit and veggie gardening in warm climates, irrigation design, water management, permaculture, agroforestry, agroecology, yoga, living in the south of Europe. Close by to beaches, genuine Algarve local villages (Alte, Paderne). 30 min from the old moorish capital of the Algarve (Silves) with red sandstone castle and cobbled streets. Local fresh markets sell local fresh sheep cheese, great fish and local fruit and veg. Local specialities of cakes and tarts made with dried figs, carob and almonds.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The connection is relatively good and we have wifi.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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All what is there based on her own work, managmend and ideas for about 50 years.
I really appriciate the time together with Christine , ecspecially the dinner together outside on the terasse with candlelight
and insted tv or radio… read more
The HOST: We were hosted by Christine who is really a great human being full of empathy and wisdom.… read more
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All what is there based on her own work, managmend and ideas for about 50 years.
I really appriciate the time together with Christine , ecspecially the dinner together outside on the terasse with candlelight
and insted tv or radio… read more
The HOST: We were hosted by Christine who is really a great human being full of empathy and wisdom.… read more
We did pruning of the trees, made firewood, mowed the lown and took care of the vegetable garden.
And on the days off we could visit Portimão, Lagos and Faro… read more
The communication with Cândy was amazing and they made sure that we had a great stay with a private room, delicious food and diverse work-tasks. Cândy, Daniel and Christine are really warm-hearted and… read more
We stayed for two weeks during which we broke down the remains of a wall and moved bricks, collected and stacked firewood, and painted. Cândida and Daniel… read more
I stayed with Christine for almost a month, it was a really good experience. I learned a lot and I really liked the… read more
Such a beautiful property too!
The tasks were mostly around the garden and some small house work.
We hope to visit again one day. Thank you Christine!
