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14 Feb 2023
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Description
Hi! my name is Sam and I live with my 2 dogs Pluto and Rusty, and cat Branca. I'm from the North West of England, and have recently moved to my property in Portugal. A while back I bought an off-grid house and land here in Portugal. The property is built from the original farms ruin, with over 2 hectares of land, and is completely run off solar, using water from a borehole. There are other structures on the land including a cob hut, compost toilet, shower room and outdoor kitchen, all built using natural and recycled materials. The plan is to build more on what is here, set up water systems, clear land, grow food, reer animals, to eventually build an ecological and sustainable paradise. Just to clarify, I am not a business and am not requesting any business related help. Look forward to meeting you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Working here can give you a feel of off-grid living, whilst being immersed in nature. You are able to pick up potential useful skills and knowledge as we learn from each other.
Help
Currently the work needed is mostly preperation for building work, land clearing, laying pipes, setting the foundations for the eventual plan. Applicants can't be afraid to get their hands dirty, and although I need people skilled in landscaping, plumbing, general building, DIY, carpentry etc... there is plenty work for people without those set of skills too.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I would love to learn more Portuguese.
Accommodation
There is a spare room and a seperate cob hut that will be reserved for the workers who would like to stay longer. Otherwise there is a sofa couch, plenty parking and camping space for the people wanting to come experience the place for a shorter time. Workers will be expected to work 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for food and keep. Work times and days can vary depending on the work needed. The work times and food is open to negotiation.
What else ...
There are plenty of things to see in the area, restaraunts, mountain trails, bike ride, kayaking, natural swimming, historic landmarks etc. Please note that you will need your own mode of transport to get around, if this isn't possible we can discuss use of my car.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I work freelance mostly online as a graphic designer, I would happily host others that do the same.
Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty parking space on my land, and outdoor cooking / cleaning facilities for people that would like some privacy and independence with their stay.
Can possibly accept pets
I do so long as they get along with my 2 dogs which I'm sure they will.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours per day, 5 days per week.
