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This is an artistic and cultural non profit organization. We are an organization dedicated to fostering artistic expression, cultural innovation, and sustainable living. Our work spans various artistic disciplines, bringing together creators, performers, musicians, and visual, plastic artists (specially ceramics) in a unique environment where nature, tradition, and creativity meet.
Currently, we are restoring a beautiful farm in Foz de Arouce, Lousã, nestled in the serene and inspiring landscape of the Lousã mountains. With the main house already restored, we envision this space as a nature-centric, sustainable cultural center, where artists and communities can create, share, and grow together. This space will not only serve as a retreat and artistic residencies for creators but also as a platform for collaborative projects rooted in the stories, traditions, and landscapes of this region.
We are seeking like-minded individuals, collaborators, and volunteers to help us cultivate this space and bring it to life. Whether you're an artist looking for an inspiring place to work, a sustainability enthusiast eager to shape eco-friendly initiatives, or simply someone who loves to connect with nature and community, we invite you to be part of this journey.
Together, we can build a center that:
Supports artistic creation in harmony with nature, helping with construtions and rehabilitating spaces;
Honors local traditions and stories;
Promotes sustainability and innovation, on our communication and marketing;
Engages with the local community, connecting creators with the people and culture of Lousã.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
_local and artistic events/workshops held on the farm the Workawayers can participate and connect with the community;
_Workawayers can have ceramic, dance, theater workshops with certificated and experienced artists;
_Nature experience in a calm and artistic place;
_learn new languages and different approaches of building and connecting with nature.
Help
_Renovating buildings (light construction, painting, carpentry);
_Eco-friendly building techniques (using sustainable materials like adobe, straw, or wood);
_Restoring traditional farm structures with modern, green approaches;
_Build a vertical and high vegetable garden (composting, ...);
_Clearing paths and maintaining trails to make the space welcoming;
_Building natural fences, repairing stone walls, or creating green spaces;
_Building a house for the chickens;
_Helping setting up artistic workshops.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerThis 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.
Accommodation
dormitories (shared room)
bed and bath linen
2 shared bathrooms
free wi-fi access
meals included (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
living and dining room (socializing)
quiet and inspiring outdoor living space
indoor and outdoor workspace.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
