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Description
Our project is a transdisciplinary research and experimentation center for the evolution of new forms of therapy and collective intelligence. On 30 hectares of land in the mountains, we as a collective propose to protect and improve the ecosystem by practising responsible agriculture and producing green energy, we are working towards being almost fully autonomous regarding food and energy.
In parallel with this attitude, the collective is developing an activity oriented towards training and the practice of integrative medicine and well-being, with 5 schools to be built.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Accommodation in a shared house (2 rooms x 2 single beds) with bathroom and kitchen.
- Food - mainly vegetarian
- Wi-Fi access
- Sharing of experiences
- Direct contact with life in countryside
As we are aiming to become a teaching center, we regularly host retreats and workshops that bring to our secluded area, experienced teachers of various disciplines, whose presence we can all benefit and learn from. Our village proposes then the perfect environment for learning about ourselves, the nature around us and different healing modalities. We occasionally host music retreats as well, which are a joy to be part of. The volunteers will get the chance to participate in the livelihood of our thriving community.
Help
We need help indoor as well as outdoor.
Indoor:
- kitchen (we usually eat together and therefore, help is needed for the preparation of the meals)
- cleaning
Outdoor:
In the garden :
- Creation of a new vegetable permaculture garden
- Transformation of the old Permaculture veg garden into a forest garden
- Tree trimming and cutting
- Wood chopping
- Watering young trees
- Spraying young trees with neem oil, stinging nettle tea, etc
- Composting trees or berry bushes
- Gardening
- Forestry
- Planting seedlings
- Watering seedlings
- Weeding of beds
- Cutting grass/ferns and use it for mulching
Outdoor work:
- Maintenance work, machinery, electricity, etc
- River cleaning and arranging
- Projects (depending of the time of year you come we might have quite a few projects going on which you could be a part of)
Stone work:
- Old dry stone steps repair
- Old dry stone wall repair
- River bed repair
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
Accommodation in a shared house (2 rooms x 2 single beds) with bathroom and kitchen.
What else ...
While our village is embedded in beauty, other nearby villages are worth visiting. If the helpers are to bring their own car, it is quite easy to move around or else there is a taxi service available that can be organised. Close to our village, there are beautiful river beaches with clean waters that can offer a nice alternative to discover and relax at. Every week, we also visit the market of Arganil for grocery and it can be a nice occasion for sightseeing.
FOR AN INITIAL CONTACT - PLEASE INCLUDE :
- Name
- Age
- Contact information (e.g. mobile phone, e-mail, other)
- Dates you would be available (start and end dates)
- Photo of yourself
- Why our project appeals to you
- What skills and knowledge you could offer **
- What you would most enjoy doing
- Whether you have a tent or will need a bed in the house
- Dietary constraints
- References of past experiences or in relevant jobs
** Any skills or experience you may bring with you are a welcome bonus, certainly not an expectation.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Sturdy boots and work clothes
- Swim gear
- Sun protection/hat
- Rain gear+boots - as we can also work outside when it rains!
OTHER:
For your mobility, you can bring your own car if you have one.
We Share cooking with the site manager(s) and other Wwoofers
Please keep your space/room clean; at the end of your stay you will do a thorough clean for the next helper
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
We already have 2 dogs and 3 cats at our village. However if the helpers have pets, we can discuss the possibility of hosting them.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The place was as described... the landscape is impressive and lovely... the buildings are too, although the buildings look nice not by accident... but… read more
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The place was as described... the landscape is impressive and lovely... the buildings are too, although the buildings look nice not by accident... but… read more
