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Hello traveler!
We are a young family of four looking for help turning 5420 square meters of abandoned land into a beautiful food forest. The land is located in Capelas, the north shore of the island, with an ocean bathing spot 10 minutes walking distance and 12 minutes away by car from the main city, Ponta Delgada.
Volunteers have their camping site with a private toilet and cold shower, and eventually we will create their shared kitchen as well. We provide all the basic conditions for you to live well in our property.
There are 2 dogs, 1 cat, 4 beehives, and lots of landscaping to do.
We are looking for someone with positive attitude and eager to help.
Let us know if you are interested!
Take care,
João & Amandine
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Movies & TV
Culture
Events & social
Farming
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Water sports
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Camping
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We travelled in South America for 1 year, woofing. What made a place was the people we met. We want to provide this same experience. Give back where we received so much. You'll get the view of the native and the expat. Trying to transform an abandoned place into something beautiful.
Au Pair Help
This host is looking for Au pair help.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for an "au pair" for September.
Amandine will be working on weekends, and I'll need help managing the boys during those days.
We need someone with positive energy who's not afraid of diapers, baby crying, and all those great things small kids do!
During the week, I won't have the time to provide breakfast or lunch, so we need someone very autonomous and that is Ok with this "new" arrangements. Eager to hear from you!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
You'll be staying in a tent, close to the tiny house but with privacy.
There is a volunteer toilet and shower. No hot water!
We have all the camping material needed - airmatress, bed sheets, blankets, pillows.
You will be provided with breakfast and lunch!
What else ...
The land is located in Capelas, Ponta Delgada. It has an ocean bathing spot 10 minutes walking. Besides, there is a bus station 5 minutes away that connects you to everywhere in the island.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber optics connection but the "office" area is limited. we could set something up outside.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 976858278498
Feedback (17)
26 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ernests)
Ernsts stayed with us for a week and it was a pleasure to have him. He's got a very good, positive and laid back energy that put us at ease straight away. He worked wonderfully alongside the other volunteer and, despite a setback related to an injury in his hand, he persevered and gave a great contribute to our cause. I'm sure he'll make a great… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ernests) for host
Thank you guys for a great week!
I really enjoyed working in the garden in this very quiet and peaceful setting with my amazing co workawayer. João and Amandine are very welcoming and friendly people and it was always a great atmosphere staying there.
The weather wasn't always the greatest, but the tents are very waterproof and the blankets were… read more
I really enjoyed working in the garden in this very quiet and peaceful setting with my amazing co workawayer. João and Amandine are very welcoming and friendly people and it was always a great atmosphere staying there.
The weather wasn't always the greatest, but the tents are very waterproof and the blankets were… read more
25 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host
Amazing experience in Azores !!
I felt directly super-welcomed in the family of Amandine & João ! The land and the tiny house are amazing. The tasks were super clear and well explained by Amandine : we managed to (re)create 3 gardens in 1 week with the help of another volunteer ! great team ! We often shared time at 6 during the week with their… read more
I felt directly super-welcomed in the family of Amandine & João ! The land and the tiny house are amazing. The tasks were super clear and well explained by Amandine : we managed to (re)create 3 gardens in 1 week with the help of another volunteer ! great team ! We often shared time at 6 during the week with their… read more
24 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette)
Juliette stayed with us for a week and we can only complain that she didn't stay longer! She's a super team player, took great care of our land, performed her tasks with great dedication and autonomy and also helped another volunteer when he needed most. From what we could experience she brings great positive energy and would be a great volunteer… read more
(Excellent
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19 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Erica)
Erica came to stay with us for 10 days alongside her friend Matteo and we were very happy to have had them as volunteers. They were always on a very good mood, worked well together, had great talks while sharing the meals but were also very independent. It was a pleasure to know about their experiences and future plans and we hope someday we'll… read more
(Excellent
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8 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Erica) for host
I stayed with a friend of mine with Amandine and Joao for 10 days and the experience was way above expectations! The whole family is very kind and very keen to discover new cultures and people. This experience actually thought me a lot, not only about Sao Miguel, that I had the opportunity to discover completely thanks to the perfect location of… read more
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26 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ernests)
Ernsts stayed with us for a week and it was a pleasure to have him. He's got a very good, positive and laid back energy that put us at ease straight away. He worked wonderfully alongside the other volunteer and, despite a setback related to an injury in his hand, he persevered and gave a great contribute to our cause. I'm sure he'll make a great… read more
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ernests) for host
Thank you guys for a great week!
I really enjoyed working in the garden in this very quiet and peaceful setting with my amazing co workawayer. João and Amandine are very welcoming and friendly people and it was always a great atmosphere staying there.
The weather wasn't always the greatest, but the tents are very waterproof and the blankets were… read more
I really enjoyed working in the garden in this very quiet and peaceful setting with my amazing co workawayer. João and Amandine are very welcoming and friendly people and it was always a great atmosphere staying there.
The weather wasn't always the greatest, but the tents are very waterproof and the blankets were… read more
25 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host
Amazing experience in Azores !!
I felt directly super-welcomed in the family of Amandine & João ! The land and the tiny house are amazing. The tasks were super clear and well explained by Amandine : we managed to (re)create 3 gardens in 1 week with the help of another volunteer ! great team ! We often shared time at 6 during the week with their… read more
I felt directly super-welcomed in the family of Amandine & João ! The land and the tiny house are amazing. The tasks were super clear and well explained by Amandine : we managed to (re)create 3 gardens in 1 week with the help of another volunteer ! great team ! We often shared time at 6 during the week with their… read more
24 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette)
Juliette stayed with us for a week and we can only complain that she didn't stay longer! She's a super team player, took great care of our land, performed her tasks with great dedication and autonomy and also helped another volunteer when he needed most. From what we could experience she brings great positive energy and would be a great volunteer… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Erica)
Erica came to stay with us for 10 days alongside her friend Matteo and we were very happy to have had them as volunteers. They were always on a very good mood, worked well together, had great talks while sharing the meals but were also very independent. It was a pleasure to know about their experiences and future plans and we hope someday we'll… read more
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Erica) for host
I stayed with a friend of mine with Amandine and Joao for 10 days and the experience was way above expectations! The whole family is very kind and very keen to discover new cultures and people. This experience actually thought me a lot, not only about Sao Miguel, that I had the opportunity to discover completely thanks to the perfect location of… read more
26 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Katherine) for host
This was our first workaway and it was an amazing experience! João and Amandine were lovely host and really helpful with recommendations and activities. We really enjoyed the work which ranged from clearing land to building walls and we would definitely recommend to anyone who is wanting to explore São Miguel!
17 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Katherine)
Katie and Max stayed with us for 2 weeks, and although I didn't have the pleasure to work alongside them, I was seeing the daily progress they made, and I can confidently say that they exceeded our expectations. They were very thorough while cleaning the garden from weeds and bigger plants. They could follow instructions easily and were very… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
Katie and Max stayed with us for 2 weeks, and although I didn't have the pleasure to work alongside them, I was seeing the daily progress they made, and I can confidently say that they exceeded our expectations. They were very thorough while cleaning the garden from weeds and bigger plants. They could follow instructions easily and were very… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Elléa & Alban)
C'était un vrai plaisir de recevoir Elléa et Alban qui ont été de très bonne volonté, sympathiques et dédiés dans toutes les tâches proposées au jardin. On leur souhaite un très beau voyage aux Açores et ses différentes îles.
(Excellent)
7 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elléa & Alban) for host
Un premier woofing incroyable !
Nous avons passé une semaine chez Joao et Amandine. Pour un premier woofing, nous avons ADORÉ ! Joao et Amandine (et leurs deux enfants) sont des hôtes très attentionnés et sympathiques. Le travail à réaliser est intéressant et dans un cadre splendide et agréable. De plus, il possible de s'arranger pour les horaires… read more
Nous avons passé une semaine chez Joao et Amandine. Pour un premier woofing, nous avons ADORÉ ! Joao et Amandine (et leurs deux enfants) sont des hôtes très attentionnés et sympathiques. Le travail à réaliser est intéressant et dans un cadre splendide et agréable. De plus, il possible de s'arranger pour les horaires… read more
9 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Iona) for host
I had the most wonderful stay with João and Amandine and their lovely family. They were incredibly welcoming and I feel very grateful to have been able to help them out on their gorgeous land. Arthur is so much fun and has such a wonderful character, I am missing my daily cuddles with the dogs! What João and Amandine are doing is very inspiring… read more
4 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Iona)
A good indicator of the impact any volunteer has in our project is how much our 2 year old Arthur talks about them after they leave. It's been a week since Iona left and still Arthur asks about her everyday. Iona spent 2 weeks with us and we were very glad to have met her. Iona worked in the garden, painted our outdoor toilet and cooked truly… read more
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Evelina) for host
I had a lovely time with João, Amandine and Arthur and cannot thank them enough for this wonderful experience, their hospitality and kindness.
I helped mostly with painting and gardening, which I enjoyed a lot. There working structure was the perfect balance of working together and taking responsibility for tasks on my own, while they always made… read more
I helped mostly with painting and gardening, which I enjoyed a lot. There working structure was the perfect balance of working together and taking responsibility for tasks on my own, while they always made… read more
10 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Evelina)
Evelina stayed with us for two weeks and she was the boost we needed to accomplish several taks around the house. She painted a lot and with great skill, helped with preparing the sites for intervention, cleaned some areas of the garden and did a beautifull spiral for our annual veggies. We where very surprised with her level of maturity being so… read more
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor)
Victor stayed with us for two weeks in January and, although it wasn't the same configuration as the other volunteers, it worked out really well. Victor was always eager to help and curious about our way of living. He took on the chores with enthusiasm and determination despite their not being easy - mainly stone wall building. He worked well… read more
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Victor) for host
I stayed in Joao and Amandine's place for the last two weeks of January in my first experience as a volunteer in the Azores, and I had a very nice stay. The conditions of my stay were a little bit different from the usual ones (so for everyone reading, this may not be the most reliable feedback in terms of accommodation and daily work hours)… read more
2 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Marijn) for host
I had an amazing time with João, Amandine, and Arthur! They created a very warm welcome and working together (also with the other volunteer) was fun! They have a beautiful piece of land in a quiet place (with cool things to do in the area as well). During free-time, João and Amandine also came up with some nice places to visit together to spend… read more
1 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Marijn)
Marijn stayed with us around 10 days and he helped us create a pathway between a big pile of rocks. No easy task. He was always eager to help and motivated, worked wonderfully alongside another volunteer and was a pleasure to colaborate with. Our son, Arthur, was very enthusiastic about Marijn and it was very funny to see them interact. I would… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Blaise & Audrey)
Audrey and Blaise took care of our house and animals for a month in our winter break and they were all we were hoping for. The communication was very easy from the start, they took care of the house wonderfully and the dogs were very happy with them. We figured out new ways to use our house and we feel very fortunate to have found them right in… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Blaise & Audrey) for host
We looked after João and Amandine's beautiful tiny home for five weeks while they were visiting family. They are lovely, easygoing people who made us feel very at home - they settled us in and answered any questions we had throughout our stay. Their little son Arthur is so clever and cute we loved spending a little bit of time with him before they… read more
5 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ella) for host
João and Amandine were so hospitable and welcoming. They ask lots of questions and are genuinely interested in your background and what do you.
This was my first experience using Workaway and they made it all the easier. I felt very safe and accommodated.
I would have breakfast and lunch with them, and the tasks were not unrealistically… read more
This was my first experience using Workaway and they made it all the easier. I felt very safe and accommodated.
I would have breakfast and lunch with them, and the tasks were not unrealistically… read more
26 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella)
Ella was a very special volunteer as she came in time of great need! She helped us with Arthur, embellished the land by her own iniciative, organized, and tackled every task in hand with great simplicity and care. Besides being very respectful and talented, Ella was great company with her British sense of humor that we loved so much. All the pets… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (ALBA)
Alba was our final volunteer of the season 2022. We finished in beauty because she formed a great team with other two volunteers from Austria.
Alba was always very kind and dedicated, performing all the tasks that were required.
We are very happy to have met her and that a part of her work will forever be at our land.
Wish you all the best Alba!
Alba was always very kind and dedicated, performing all the tasks that were required.
We are very happy to have met her and that a part of her work will forever be at our land.
Wish you all the best Alba!
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (ALBA) for host
I had a wonderful experience in Sao Miguel Island wich is a wonderful and magic land, like a fairy tale.
This has been my first Workaway and I've had the luck to strat with Joao and Amandines project, who are a lovely couple and also their little son Arthur. They lives in a wonderdul natural space with two lovely dogs, one lovely cat, three… read more
This has been my first Workaway and I've had the luck to strat with Joao and Amandines project, who are a lovely couple and also their little son Arthur. They lives in a wonderdul natural space with two lovely dogs, one lovely cat, three… read more
28 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Noa Maria)
We received Noa and Anna, two Austrian sisters, for 10 days. They form a great team! We were delighted to see how dedicated they were in performing all the tasks demanded and their kind attitude was very important to preserve the good work environment. I definitely recommend both to any host looking for help.
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Noa Maria) for host
We stayed at João's and Amandine's land for 10 days. It was our first workaway experience and a really good one. The work was well explained by João (it was hard work but doable and also very interesting) and he also often worked together with us. We also really enjoyed the delicious meals and sleeping in the tent was a lot better than expected.… read more
26 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska & Helen)
Franzi and Helen are two adventurers full of life who want to travel the world. They stayed with us for a week and helped in everything that was needed. Despite the occasional lack of support from our side for the completion of the tasks, they where able to perform them very well. They are very kind and respectful so I would definitely recommend… read more
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Franziska & Helen) for host
We enjoyed our stay by João, Amandine and their lovely son Artur. They had a lot to tell about the island and had some great "insiderfacts". The garden is like a small dschungel, where the work was very interesting, we learned a lot about the environment. The dogs, pigs and the cat are so cute. We would everytime do it again :)
Thanks for the… read more
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26 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed it!
Joao, Amandine and Arthur are a very wellcoming and easy going family. They wellcomed me very well and guided us in all the tasks that needed to be done. They have an incredible land with a lot of potential, it is a good inmersion if you want to learn about gardening and agriculture… read more
Joao, Amandine and Arthur are a very wellcoming and easy going family. They wellcomed me very well and guided us in all the tasks that needed to be done. They have an incredible land with a lot of potential, it is a good inmersion if you want to learn about gardening and agriculture… read more
29 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
Clara is a very chilled and fun person. She stayed with us for a week, camping and helping out clearing bush, planting, watering and everything that was needed. She was very easy going and created beautiful bonds with the other people on site.
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Filipa) for host
João and Amandine are very kind people who have many stories to tell from their previous adventures. They shared with me many precious tips about Azores and made me curious about the other islands
They have a beautiful place, perfect to relax and enjoy the simplicity of life and nature. I am very curious to know what will become of this place in… read more
They have a beautiful place, perfect to relax and enjoy the simplicity of life and nature. I am very curious to know what will become of this place in… read more
9 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Filipa)
Filipa was an amazing volunteer with whom we felt very comfortable with. Besides doing all the tasks with great motivation, she also kept the house animals happy and fed. Our cat Paco is missing Filipa greatly due to all the great treatment he had daily. Filipa is a very zen and adaptable person with great curiosity and willingness to explore. We… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jana & Roman) for host
João and Amandine are a really friendly and open-minded couple and their son Artur is such a lovely and happy baby. I really enjoyed my stay there and all the trips we did together. They told me a lot about the Island and I could use their camping and snorkelling gear whenever needed. The garden (or even forest) is really amazing thus the work was… read more
28 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jana & Roman)
Jana is a very brave and kind woman who stayed with us for 10 days. It felt as if we had met for years! She adapted very well to our life, always bringing a smile or a laugh. A pleasure to work with given the commitment and effort shown in every task given. We were very lucky and happy to receive Jana and we hope she'll return one day!
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (FriedaandAnna)
We received Anna and Frieda for 6 days and we were delighted to have met them. It was our first experience receiving volunteers and we were amazed with the amount of work they could produce in such a short space of time. Anna and Frieda were very open minded, helped us clearing ground for their campsite and other volunteers, cleaned the garden,… read more
(Excellent)
