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DIY, foresting & gardening in Alentejo (& also housesitting), Portugal

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    I am a 40 yo French, a potter and a proofreader (and also a choiceless farmer). The house is off-grid, right in a cork forest, a 20-min walk to the village and a 15-min drive from the Ocean.

    Independent and skilled people only please, no brainwashed new-age sheep "in search of my navel" (but take my advice = identities are BS & use the literacy skills school/ the state taught you and read books).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I think I am quite integrated in the local community, so can give some insights about Portuguese culture. In my opinion, it is a beautiful and welcoming part of the country.
    Culturally and on the friendship front, there is not much going on usually, theatre or a festival sometimes, but we can go to the café drink a few beers or local wine!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Sorry for not replying to messages. My calendar wasn't updated. Atm I'm too busy to have hosts (and to reply), but house sitting could be interesting for both.

    Always needed:
    - Forest : land cleaning (chainsaw, brush cutting...)
    - Garden & Orchard : weeding and watering
    - House : small repairs & maintenance (lime washing, any interior or exterior design ideas welcome)

    Independent and self-managed, skilled people only.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A yurt, perfect in spring, summer and fall, more fire maintenance in winter.
    The house if you want to house-sit when I'm away (double bed in mezzanine over the kitchen).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The place is actually reachable by public transport (3 times a day)
    I have 2 bikes if you're fit (quite hilly). Can get you to the train (Grândola) or national buses (Santiago), which are 20-min drive away.
    Plenty of walking tracks!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I have a pretty good Wi-Fi connexion, which goes until the yurt. Or you can use a table in the house if you're quiet. Or in the workshop if you're house-sitting.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Unfortunately I don't have much flat space, only one area downhill that you may like as I do, close to a track (3 pick-ups or tractors a day max), olive trees and a little stream.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 942276836644

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