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Description
We are an off-grid farmstead, situated in a valley on 3 hectares of land bordering the Mondego River in Central Portugal. Our power is solar and our water is from the spring, and we are mindful to be as low impact as possible.
The land is a combination of sandy river beaches, river meadows & terraces containing vines, fruit & olive trees, European & cork oak woodland.
The area is a beautiful national park, with many attractions and points of interest around such as swimming, fishing, hiking, kayaking, horse-riding and sightseeing. There is a great local community, markets with local produce, workshops etc.
We are looking for volunteers to come and help with gardening and tending to the fruit trees, forestry, cleaning of the land, general maintenance.
preferably couples as we do not offer a community of volunteers but a peaceful nature resort.
we seek workawayers who have some knowledge or skills in land maintenance (not a must), gardening and are physically able(must) to carry out related tasks.
Please note that you must be a minimum of 21 years old. We do not provide visas, so you must be eligible to stay in Portugal.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
experience the beautiful countryside and river in summer, live in nature, explore local cultural heritage, share your knowledge about gardening and forestry.
and place for your own creative projects
Help
skills and knowledge in land maintenance, gardening, forestry, strimming, land cleaning, pruning, tending to fruit trees, prepping garden beds, weeding, cleaning ponds, working with wood
but basicly you need to have minimal physical abilities and the will to help.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Ukrainian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I speak fluently few languages and always passionate about learning more
Accommodation
there are few options to stay with us:
We can offer a place for a caravan and/ or camper on our upper wooded shaded terraces, there is an outdoor compost toilet and electricity connection.
there is an option for in 2 furnished yurts (2 ppl each) on woodland terraces, with outdoors shared bathrooms and showers with hot water, communal kitchen fully equipped.
What else ...
We are a bit out of reach of public transportation and therefore you need a vehicle to be able to get around.
Please note that we also have guest accommodations and private areas on the property, which are not shared.
The help we seek is not related to hosting.
We also have a dog, she is very friendly and likes to meet new friends and play!
Work expectation is up to 4-5 hours a day 4/5 days a week.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes. there is Internet and upon request a space in an office container can be provided.
Space for parking camper vans
there are many shaded terraces. there is also a shed with electrical connection at the disposal of the campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes very welcome indeed I have my own 2 very friendly dogs which would love to have company as we do.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
20hours a week. 4/5 hours a day, 4/5 days a week
Feedback (1)
They were great at respecting the rules and always listening to what has to be done and being more than helpful.
This guys never been lazy and never were afraid of getting their hands dirty.
They gave me an experience… read more
Gleb and Anna (& Akelaaaa) are super friendly, always the smile and super easy to talk about everything with them.
Work is very diversified, there’s always something to do and Gleb is listening to the needs; what you’d like to do,… read more
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They were great at respecting the rules and always listening to what has to be done and being more than helpful.
This guys never been lazy and never were afraid of getting their hands dirty.
They gave me an experience… read more
Gleb and Anna (& Akelaaaa) are super friendly, always the smile and super easy to talk about everything with them.
Work is very diversified, there’s always something to do and Gleb is listening to the needs; what you’d like to do,… read more
