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

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  Description

  We are Sabine, Tom from Germany and Lucy, our Border Collie from Portugal.
  
  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 and plant trees. We already built 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.
  
  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 next lake.
  
  See you!

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  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
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  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.

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  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.

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  Languages

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

  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 ...

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  What else ...

  It is necessary to say that we are in a remote area and a car, van or at least bike is needed if you want to roam around in your free time..
  
  Ask us for our website and we will send you the link

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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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  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

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  Can possibly accept pets

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

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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