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We are new hosts this Spring! We have a beautiful, comfortable country house and garden with pool in the hills near Sintra, Portugal. We live a longevity lifestyle: organic food, yoga, holistic health and alternative healing etc, and hope you do too!
It is quiet, but in a great location half an hour from Lisbon by train, 15 minutes from popular seaside town of Cascais, and not far from several gorgeous beaches northwest of Sintra.
(We have two CATS, who are in and out of the house.)
We are asking a MINIMUM STAY OF AT LEAST 2 WEEKS TO ONE MONTH. but a longer stay could be an option, if it works for both sides!
SPEAKING SOME ENGLISH A REQUIREMENT.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
English spoken primarily, with some Portuguese, so you will have the opportunity to brush up on both of these languages.
I was born in Portugal, and know the area well, and love to share my country’s beauty and fascinating history. Workawayers will earn about holistic living, natural health, nutrition, how to maintain a yard/garden, all in a beautiful, peaceful setting.
The study of natural healing has been developing for years now, so you will learn a lot, and hopefully develop some good habits for a longevity lifestyle!
Help
Seeking interesting, forward-thinking energetic workawayers ( at this time, we are not able to host couples or people with children!) interested in helping around the place generally: light housekeeping, cleaning and organizing, interior/exterior PAINTING projects, maintaining and improving the yard, starting to PLANT AN ORGANIC GARDEN is on our to-do list this Spring. Express your creativity, artists welcome!
Your required work hours will usually take place in the mornings, from 9-12, but possible to be flexible if either side needs a later time in the day, when things come up.
You MUST be a NEAT, CLEAN, ORGANIZED, CONSCIENTIOUS person who puts things back in their place, completes tasks, and be willing to keep the house/yard in excellent condition, and running smoothly...
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Accommodation
Your own bedroom in a 5- bedroom home, 2 .5 bathroom home. You may be sharing your bathroom with another person. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 8am. NO SMOKING!
We have a large American- style kitchen, large, light- filled living room and dining room area overlooking nice big pool to swim in during summer months, and several different patio/yard areas with lounge chairs and outdoor dining area with breathtaking views of Sintra mountain.
Workawayers will be responsible for buying their own food. Organic natural foods co-op store nearby. We're happy to provide transport weekly to various markets/villages to stock up. There may also be opportunity to share in meals with friends during weekends. There is a large kitchen with all modern conveniences you are welcome to use, and will be a barbeque in the yard in summer. Portugal is known for its great grilled fish!
What else ...
Plenty of culture nearby - beautiful historical monuments and museums, and gorgeous beaches and mountain hiking just minutes from the house …It's a 5 minute walk to the bus line, and inexpensive Uber is also available here. Hosts are always willing to give rides into Cascais, Sintra or local beaches when convenient!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Plenty of room in the house for digital nomads to use, and internet coverage throughout house. (My son is a digital semi-nomad, too!)
Space for parking camper vans
We have a large driveway that can accommodate your vehicle no problem!
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
15 per week
