Help re-develop an old house in stone and a small cottage in wood near the city of Ponte de Lima, Portugal

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  • Last activity: 13 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello.
    I'm Detlev, a German French man who traveled the world from many countries, the Guyana jungle, Thailand, Nepal (NGO), Tahiti…..
    Five years ago I walked the Portuguese Camino (Lisbonne to Santiago). At the very north of Portugal I passed an plot of beautiful land with a very nice view and old house in stone with exceptional garden. I felt a strong energy coming from the land and I instantly fell in love. I completed the Camino and then came back and bought the plot of land and house.

    My idea was to build a special place to recharge peoples and pilgrims souls and since the house and the garden are roughly finished now, the first people can stay for a retreat in this Year 2023. Although for completely finishing the area there are a few projects that have to be completed first. To mention some of them there is a vegetable garden that has to be created (for fresh food), and the small cottage has to be finished as well!
    ps: all the meal (vegetarian and organic are included).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The roman city of Ponte de Lima is very close and has bars, restaurants, library and pharmacy….
    every Saturday there is a market in the city (Monday very big all 15 Days). There is also a nice path along the river Lima that you can go for a walk or of the Camino de Santiago….

  • Help

    Help

    I would welcome loads of help to get everything done in the next months. I mainly need help with the following: cooking healthy vegetarian meals, cleaning the house, some gardening and just lending a hand wherever needed.
    Although people who have experience with gardening, construction, physical therapy or teaching yoga will be preferred!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Portuguese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    Este anfitrião indicou que tem interesse em compartilhar seu idioma ou em aprender um novo. Entre em contato com ele para obter mais informações.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    House, with living, private room, bathroom, kitchen......
    all the meal (vegetarian and organic are included).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Transport connections: Express buses from Porto. Takes about 1h from Porto.
    I have a second car for mobility.
    The roman city of Ponte de Lima is very close and has bars, restaurants, library and pharmacy….
    every Saturday there is a market in the city (Monday very big all 15 Days). There is also a nice path along the river Lima that you can go for a walk or of the Camino de Santiago….

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I have a place for vans near my house....

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Máximo 4-5 horas por dia, 5 dias por semana

Host ref number: 955845238525

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