Share your culture and relax at my quinta near Soalhães, Portugal

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  Description

  Howdy Y'all
  Welcome to the Quinta - Home to Chad and the quintessential German Shorthair Pointer affectionately referred to as Yai. We live on 2 hectares with two dwellings (one which needs to be reconstructed) butted up against a modest mountain range that separates Marco de Canaveses and Baião. There are two plots where I grow my winter and summer crops that are in need of constant care; as well, an orchard that is being established. We are consistently trying to bring the land to a more harmonious existence with nature as there was a bit of untidiness before our arrival.
  
  Roman Heritage with river-side beauty ~ Dramatic Douro & Tâmega landscapes ~ Authentic Rural Portugal (yet still close to civilization) ~ Nature, Viewpoints, and peaceful rural charm. A scenic gateway to the Douro Valley ~ wine culture & outdoor adventures. Gastronomy & Cultural Heritage

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Self development

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Farming

  

  Performing arts

  

  Languages

  

  Photography

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  Books

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Water sports

  

  Winter sports

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Team sports

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  It's a blend of shared work, shared stories, and shared rhythms ~ the kind of exchange that only happens when people live together, not just visit. Learn how I plant, harvest, cook, rest, and solve problems. Food is a Universal Language ~ the kitchen becomes a crossroads where we teach a dish from our respective country. You get exposed to new ideas, ways of thinking, and approaches to work and life.

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  Help

  Landscaping / Gardening / Light House Work / Cooking
  
  All tasks below currently being performed by myself and supervised by German Shorthaired Pointer 'Yai'
  Sometimes it's just easier with multiple hands to complete some of these projects.
  
  Assisting in the Garden ~ Planting, Watering, Weeding, & Harvesting
  Landscaping ~ Weeding flowerbeds and around trees in the Orchard. Cutting down immature nuisance trees.
  Light Housework ~ Wiping down walls & Furniture. Vacuuming.
  Cooking

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Portuguese: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  A rural retreat set in the hills near Marco de Canaveses, surround by forests, vineyards, and the quiet rhythm of northern Portugal. It's not a hotel and not a hostel ~ it's a home, shaped by the land and the people who pass through it. Mornings start with birds, not traffic ~ the air smells like pine, earth, and fresh wind. The landscape opens into rolling hills and distant mountains.
  
  Shared Living Areas where volunteers and guests cook, talk, and unwind.
  
  Private corners for anyone who needs quite time.
  
  Outdoor spaces ~ terraces, garden areas, pool ~ perfect for sunsets or late-night conversations.
  
  It's not luxury; it's real and that exactly why people love it. It's a place where people feel safe to be themselves, share their culture, and learn from mine.
  
  There will always be food in the fridge to accommodate when you feel hungry. If you have specific dietary needs or restrictions; please communicate those and I will do my best to accommodate.
  3 meals a day will be provided - Sometimes Hot ~ Sometimes Cold. You will not go Hungry on my Land.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Yai

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