Help build mud houses and grow plants and trees in a self sustainable non-profit community in Santa Bárbara, S.Teotónio, Portugal

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are Sabine, Tom from Germany and Lucy, our Border Collie from Portugal.
    And Stéphan (born 1982), Lucy (1986) and Joé (2014) from France
    And Sandro (1979), Jenny (1979), Malia (2013) and Mirot (2011) from Germany


    We are in the process of building a kind of centre for holistic healing and are looking for you to help us. We will build the communal kitchens, construct houses out of clay, plant trees and build a large lake where we can swim.

    At the moment we are still pretty much at the beginning, which means that we are all still sleeping in vans, motorhomes or tents. But we want to build the first houses as soon as possible so that we have some additional accommodation.

    When it comes to the clay houses, Stéphane will guide us; he already has a lot of experience in working with clay and can also give you some experience. There are currently 9 of us camped on the large site.

    We will work together on the projects. Other tasks may also be added. For example, we are currently building a photovoltaic system so that we can generate electricity independently at a central point.

    So if you enjoy working on projects like this, then our land in the southern Alentejo should be your destination. Our ambition is to construct something and have fun doing it. And we need more strong arms for that!

    We are about 30 minutes from the coast and 30 minutes from the nearest reservoir (lake).

    See you!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    On the one hand, it is about being mindful of each other and on the other, it is about building the facilities. We want to bring people from all over the world together and inspire them to live in a non profit community. You can learn to build mud houses and dig wells. There will be workshops to strengthen the community spirit and we will support each other.

  • Help

    Help

    Hi beautiful,
    we have a plot of 31 hectares on a ridge in the south-west Alentejo, not far from the Algarve and the beaches of south-west Portugal. From the highest point of our land we can look down on the town of Odeceixe (and the Atlantic Ocean) and on the other side we can see far into the countryside. It is a magical landscape..

    We want to prepare it for a non profit community. It is intended to be a meeting place for mindful people from countries all over the world to get to know like-minded people. For yoga and breathwork and many other techniques

    We only bought the land in November 2023. We are at the very beginning. We need to build clay houses for people who stay with us (including you), a yoga shala and communal facilities. We want to tap springs, lay pipes and secure the electricity supply. And we are looking forward to your help.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Greek: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Italian: Intermediate
    Portuguese: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are a German and French people and will be happy to help you with our language

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Initially we will have tents, so please bring your sleeping bag, later the constructed houses and communal facilities will serve as accommodation.

    Sabine is a skilful cook and loves to create interesting dishes. Apart from the varied work and learning opportunities, there will be good food over the day ...

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Ask us for our website and we will send you the link

  • 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

    Since we are at the very beginning, it would be very convenient if you bring your home with you. But after a short while we will hopefully be able to offer accommodation

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs are welcome. Please inquire for other animals ...

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 957478372618

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