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14 Nov 2022
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Description
We are a small scale organic family farm.
Here you can learn how to run a farm and help us taking care of our veggies, aromatics, fruit trees, berries, animals and even flowers!
We prefer long stays of 1 month or more and people that are interested in organic farming and are not afraid to get their hands dirty!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We hope you can learn from us a little of everything...
Our cultural traditions ( we are a typical Portuguese family), Composting, gardening, raising animals, helping the soil, sharing the love for nature and what she gives us with our hard tasks and we hope we can learn from you and your culture.
We also love to share our culture (everybody in the farm is Portuguese), our rich history and cuisine!
Help
Hello there!
We are a family farm run by me ! Patrícia.
My mom helps in harvesting and preserving food ( so theres no waste) I mainly plant/weed/seed/ and do all the rest.
Everything we produce is certified organic and we also chose to do a little of permaculture and biodimanics.
We look for help all year around.
We prefer friendly open minded volunteers (who don't mind us raising our own animals to eat).
Summer help:
-> Harvesting, harvesting, harvesting!
(Right now we are harvesting blackberries, zuchinis, cucumbers, tomatoes, greenbeans, dried beans, pumpkins and more!);
-> Help planting lettuces, pack chois, brocolis and more plants that are to be harvested for winter;
-> harvesting summer flowers and planting permanent flowers;
->Help with the animals, feeding, cleaning the houses;
We also need your help with the following:
- general care of farm animals, hens, ducks, sheeps (pets), goats (pets) and geese (also pets).
- farm maintenance (embellishing the farm)(weeding and cleaning and making the farm look nice).
- Gardening in geral (planting, taking care and harvesting).
- Cooking for the house,
- Helping building some eco projects,
- Maintenance of our raised beds.
>>>> We don't mind having people that have a low knowledge on farming, we want volunteers that want to help and learn on the way. <<<<
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About the project:
My name is Patricia and this is my life project!
I really love what I do and love to share what I learned with people that care.
After my grandfather got sick and sadly died the farm was completely neglected, full of dead trees, grass, canes (a type that destroys the soil) an horror... For years and years it staid like this but one day me and my mother decided to slowly take care of it, make of the bare land a great fertile and productive place for us and for the community.
A project that started small now its evolving for something great.
In 2020 I decide to plant more fruit trees to create a Agroflorest a mixed of Fruit/veggies/flower farming, to create a great ecosystem to help bees.
We already started this project farm 5 years ago, its getting bigger and better.
If you want to help us to improve this little piece of land if would be great, I want to show that you don't need a huge farm to feed a lot of people.
In total I have 3,4 hectares but my grandfathers farm (where the main project is) is just 1,4 hect
Our main project is organic veggie and fruit production, we do a little of everything, from onions and sweet potatoes to even kale, broccoli and leek. We produce more than 25 different veggies in our farm!
And our second project is organic eggs, from free range chicken and ducks and cut flowers!
We also produce meat but its just for the family and for the volunteers.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
If you speak French I would love to learn it!
Accommodation
We have a small house in the middle of our farm for the volunteers.
It as 2 bedrooms (with 2 beds each), 2 bathrooms (with hot water), a kitchen full of goodies to eat and a nice living room with books, magazines and some tabletop games..
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Eating:
The volunteer must make his/her breakfast, lunch and diner.
We cook lunch 2 days of the week for everyone,
in helping days from Monday to Friday I will have breakfast with everyone (unless work does not let me).
The days of rest, Saturday and Sunday the volunteer must make his/her food with the goodies we provide.
What do we provide? Seasonal fruit, seasonal veggies, dried beans, pasta, rice, flour, east, salt, vinagre, some basic condiments. bread, oats, milk, butter, oil, olive oil, canned tuna and canned sardines.
We also use the house, to use the the bathrooms, etc...
We cook a lot of traditional Portuguese dishes, so we use a lot of meat and fish.
For vegetarian or vegan volunteers they can make their food with all the veggies from the farm.
What else ...
You may just want to be in our farm to be near nature an relax or you can go and visit everything near us...
We live near (3 kilometers) a nice historic villa with a castle, Óbidos.
And we are also near (2 kilometers) a nice small town, with a big park, a farmersmarket, a lot of museums and nice restaurants, Caldas da Rainha.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have place here for you to put your van with no problems!
Can possibly accept pets
If you have a dog (and its friendly to other animals and well behaved) you can come here!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 days of work, 25hours a week
Host ref number: 988867121124
Feedback (51)
12 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (sarapanich) for host
I had an amazing time on Patricia’s farm! The work was different day by day which kept it interesting and fun. This was a great place to come to learn about farming because Patricia always takes the time to explain what is happening on the farm and is great at sharing her knowledge of farming. Alda, Sila, and Patricia are all very hard workers and… read more
4 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
As my first workaway I must say I was very lucky to come to this farm. In my eyes this was the perfect size farm, not too big, and not too small. Patricia is always eager to tell about farm life and how things grow, and she has a lot of knowledge. From her you can learn a great deal if you think biological farming is for you. The work is fair, and… read more
27 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ewa) for host
I stayed at Patricia's farm for 4 weeks in October 2021 and during this time I had the opportunity to learn and experience a lot!
On the farm, Patricia and her mother grow a BIG diversity of plants and flowers and it was very interesting for me to learn about them from seeding, taking care of the soil, observing its growth, protecting it from the… read more
On the farm, Patricia and her mother grow a BIG diversity of plants and flowers and it was very interesting for me to learn about them from seeding, taking care of the soil, observing its growth, protecting it from the… read more
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12 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (sarapanich) for host
I had an amazing time on Patricia’s farm! The work was different day by day which kept it interesting and fun. This was a great place to come to learn about farming because Patricia always takes the time to explain what is happening on the farm and is great at sharing her knowledge of farming. Alda, Sila, and Patricia are all very hard workers and… read more
4 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
As my first workaway I must say I was very lucky to come to this farm. In my eyes this was the perfect size farm, not too big, and not too small. Patricia is always eager to tell about farm life and how things grow, and she has a lot of knowledge. From her you can learn a great deal if you think biological farming is for you. The work is fair, and… read more
27 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Ewa) for host
I stayed at Patricia's farm for 4 weeks in October 2021 and during this time I had the opportunity to learn and experience a lot!
On the farm, Patricia and her mother grow a BIG diversity of plants and flowers and it was very interesting for me to learn about them from seeding, taking care of the soil, observing its growth, protecting it from the… read more
On the farm, Patricia and her mother grow a BIG diversity of plants and flowers and it was very interesting for me to learn about them from seeding, taking care of the soil, observing its growth, protecting it from the… read more
9 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marleen) for host
Thank you, Patricia, for having me and Lian staying at your beautiful farm! I'm very happy I could learn about farming, animals 🐐 🐓 and Portuguese culture. I enjoyed working on your farm, I could also experience Portugese winter: sometimes cold and windy, sometimes warm 🌞 . You have a great passion for farming and the farm has a great vibe when… read more
23 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sofie Weis) for host
First of all, feel free to concat me if you have any questions about the farm and I will answer as good as possible:-) I've had the loveliest month at Patricia's farm with her family and other volunteers! The farm is everything you need if you want experience with organic agriculture, knowledge about portugese culture or simply just a new… read more
25 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host
I just spent three magical weeks at Patricia's farm and sadly I had to leave because of other adventures. This was my first Workaway experience and everything was really nice. Patricia is a hardworking farmer who loves to teach about what she's doing - just ask and she will for sure explain you everything that's good to know. The
work varies from… read more
work varies from… read more
6 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host
What a wonderful month! I’m so glad to have chosen this farm for my first Workaway experience. Patricia is such a fantastic host - friendly, enthusiastic, funny, loves to share info (just ask!), and is reasonable with assigning tasks based on your skill level as long as you’re up front with what you’re capable of doing and try your best! I didn’t… read more
5 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan)
Megan staid with us for a full month, and I must say time fly by!
She was amazing, funny and very interested in sharing her culture with us and also learning more about the Portuguese Culture.
She did her best here in the farm, no task was to hard or to dirty and she was always interested in helping and learning more about organic farming.
Her… read more
She was amazing, funny and very interested in sharing her culture with us and also learning more about the Portuguese Culture.
She did her best here in the farm, no task was to hard or to dirty and she was always interested in helping and learning more about organic farming.
Her… read more
(Excellent
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20 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Harleigh)
Harleigh was with us for a week and a half and it was good!
He was nice and made a ton of jokes.
Also a great cook.
He was very helpful and hard-working.
He was nice and made a ton of jokes.
Also a great cook.
He was very helpful and hard-working.
(Excellent
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19 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Harleigh) for host
Patricia and her farm are magical!
She was a gracious and understanding host that showed me things that I didn't know existed. Her farm has so much to offer and so many different items and animals! Would completely recommend if your looking for a learning experience both about yourself and farm life. Super close to the fantastic town of Caldas Da… read more
She was a gracious and understanding host that showed me things that I didn't know existed. Her farm has so much to offer and so many different items and animals! Would completely recommend if your looking for a learning experience both about yourself and farm life. Super close to the fantastic town of Caldas Da… read more
20 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Minda)
My beautiful espargos queen!
Minda is very energetic, full of life, very positive and always ready to get her hands dirty.
She was always caring for my espargos plants, weeding, putting manure, harvesting, etc... I didn't even need to ask her. She was also very kind to the animals specially the chickens.
She loved to loved to learn and would… read more
Minda is very energetic, full of life, very positive and always ready to get her hands dirty.
She was always caring for my espargos plants, weeding, putting manure, harvesting, etc... I didn't even need to ask her. She was also very kind to the animals specially the chickens.
She loved to loved to learn and would… read more
(Excellent
)
21 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Minda) for host
The day came, and I arrived to this beautiful paradise.
I will try to make a rime though it will be hard,
but it’s worth it you will see, after you have been carrying 70 kg bags of manure in a wheel barrier over a whole yard.
The days flew by and I couldn’t believe it was over, after beautiful sunsets, amazing cuisine,
and Patricia who helped… read more
I will try to make a rime though it will be hard,
but it’s worth it you will see, after you have been carrying 70 kg bags of manure in a wheel barrier over a whole yard.
The days flew by and I couldn’t believe it was over, after beautiful sunsets, amazing cuisine,
and Patricia who helped… read more
20 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma was one of the most kind and good souls I had here in the farm!
She was extremely nice, kind, always ready to be helpful and very positive.
A really lovely person to meet and socialize with.
Nothing was to difficult to achieve and she was always ready to get her hands dirty.
Thanks for the time you where with us Emma and good luck with… read more
She was extremely nice, kind, always ready to be helpful and very positive.
A really lovely person to meet and socialize with.
Nothing was to difficult to achieve and she was always ready to get her hands dirty.
Thanks for the time you where with us Emma and good luck with… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
There is so much I wanna say, what a place. I spent just over a month here and it was overall amazing. I experienced the behind the scenes of an organic farm that works hard to produce lovely produce every week for the market. It is a lovely and picturesque farm. I stayed in the volunteer house which was amazing with between 2 and 3 other… read more
20 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Anton & Linda)
Would I have them back in the farm?
Yes, for sure!
Because I saw that they are adult people able to change and to see things from a different perspective.
In the begging it wasn't easy, lets say that their culture and our is very different, there was tension between them, other volunteers and even me.
In the beginning I didn't found them nice… read more
Yes, for sure!
Because I saw that they are adult people able to change and to see things from a different perspective.
In the begging it wasn't easy, lets say that their culture and our is very different, there was tension between them, other volunteers and even me.
In the beginning I didn't found them nice… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)
Franziska is very kind, helpfull and a good person.
She was where with us for a month and it was all lovelly and to short!
She loves to be able to help and to learn.
She was always very polite to everybody and tries hard to improve her Portuguese.
I hope that she finds amazing places and that she keeps improving her portuguese :)
She was where with us for a month and it was all lovelly and to short!
She loves to be able to help and to learn.
She was always very polite to everybody and tries hard to improve her Portuguese.
I hope that she finds amazing places and that she keeps improving her portuguese :)
(Excellent
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20 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Roberto)
Roberto was here with us 2 months and we are waiting for him to visit us to see how the farm looks in the full summer season! And to have another great typical Portuguese lunch.
He was of great help, always very helpful, kind, calm, very eager to learn new things.
It helped a lot that he had perfect Portuguese and english! So he was able to… read more
He was of great help, always very helpful, kind, calm, very eager to learn new things.
It helped a lot that he had perfect Portuguese and english! So he was able to… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Roberto) for host
My 2 months experience at Patricia's farm was amazing.
The farm is close to a nice small city and a very nice beach.
Patricia is a young hard worker that really loves what she does and takes time to explain the different tasks and teach about organic farming. Her mom cooks amazing portuguese dishes ;)
The task involves all what is related with… read more
The farm is close to a nice small city and a very nice beach.
Patricia is a young hard worker that really loves what she does and takes time to explain the different tasks and teach about organic farming. Her mom cooks amazing portuguese dishes ;)
The task involves all what is related with… read more
13 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sonja) for host
If you are interested in organic farming, this is the place to be!!
Patricia really puts her heart into her work and goes the extra mile for her vision for the place. Planting many veggies and fruit that are not well known, paying much attention to esthetics, openly sharing her knowledge about farming with anyone interested...
During the month I… read more
Patricia really puts her heart into her work and goes the extra mile for her vision for the place. Planting many veggies and fruit that are not well known, paying much attention to esthetics, openly sharing her knowledge about farming with anyone interested...
During the month I… read more
21 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Kalinka)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(No show)
21 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Raquel)
Raquel was here for several weeks and she was really amazing!
From her help to her sharing about herself and her culture.
She was really interested in learning and was really helpful.
From her help to her sharing about herself and her culture.
She was really interested in learning and was really helpful.
(Excellent
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16 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Raquel) for host
I learnt a lot from my work away with Patricia and her family. Patricia is an incredible well of knowledge that she is always open to share I loved to hear her stories and learn in this way. I found the farm really inspiring Patricia really works to create good food for her buyers and cares a lot for the environment. She cared for me and other… read more
28 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Blanca & Didia) for host
We were in Patricia's quinta for several month and it was one of the best expiriences of our lifes. In the middel of a dificul year for everyone we found ourself enjoying nature, learning everything about agriculture and finding a beatifull family how has help us in everything we have needed.
The quinta is located in one of the most beautifull… read more
The quinta is located in one of the most beautifull… read more
16 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Blanca & Didia)
Blanca e Didia where in my farm for several months.
They where the most kind, hard-working and curious people I had here.
They where extremely interested in learning from us and they where also extremely self motivated.
They where very polite and kind to my family and everyone will miss them a lot.
Sadly I cant express it in a better manner… read more
They where the most kind, hard-working and curious people I had here.
They where extremely interested in learning from us and they where also extremely self motivated.
They where very polite and kind to my family and everyone will miss them a lot.
Sadly I cant express it in a better manner… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Dennise) for host
I spent with Patricia 3 amazing weeks and if I could I would stay even longer. It was an extraordinary experience that make me value the job behind our food. Patricia is so passionate about their work and you can notice from day 1. She has a lot of knowledge and she is a great teacher that is always sharing about what you are doing in the farm.… read more
6 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mariana) for host
Gracias Patricia y Alda por recibirme e invitarme a formar parte de un gran equipo de trabajo conformado en su mayoría por mujeres con mucho empuje, fuertes y trabajadoras.
Estuve allí en la etapa de la cuarentena, momento difícil y de mucha incertidumbre para el mundo entero, y quiero agradecerles la contención, el cuidado, la predisposición y… read more
Estuve allí en la etapa de la cuarentena, momento difícil y de mucha incertidumbre para el mundo entero, y quiero agradecerles la contención, el cuidado, la predisposición y… read more
31 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Davide) for host
I stayed in Patrìcia's farm for some months and I felt lucky to be stuck there during the quarantine.
During my permanence we had some problems for misunderstandings, but in general the people there are kind and ready to help, Patrìcia was always there every time that i needed her help despite the fact she was very busy.
Patrìcia farm is a good… read more
During my permanence we had some problems for misunderstandings, but in general the people there are kind and ready to help, Patrìcia was always there every time that i needed her help despite the fact she was very busy.
Patrìcia farm is a good… read more
20 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Davide)
Laura stayed with us when the Corona Virus started and so (with the quarantine) had to stay longer then we usually have people.
All the time she was here she was hardworking, respected our rules and was always ready to help.
She is also very tidy and keep her place in a prestige manner.
She is a great person to have to help around the farm.
All the time she was here she was hardworking, respected our rules and was always ready to help.
She is also very tidy and keep her place in a prestige manner.
She is a great person to have to help around the farm.
(Excellent
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16 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Axel) for host
I spent three wonderful weeks at the farm! It was my first experience volunteering and working in a farm; Patricia was always in a good mood, very patient and always happy to answer my questions and share about life running an organic farm. She made sure we didn't work more than the volunteer hours. I got to eat fresh veggies, feed and learn much… read more
12 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Tahrah) for host
Patricia and her family were excellent hosts and I was welcomed to the team. Alda made sure I had (more than enough) food suitable for my diet. The volunteer house was clean and well equipped.
Patricia is a great teacher who has a passion for growing organic food, she is constantly experimenting with new plants. I have come back to the UK… read more
Patricia is a great teacher who has a passion for growing organic food, she is constantly experimenting with new plants. I have come back to the UK… read more
23 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Tahrah)
Tahra is a very responsible, kindhearted and hardworking person!
We at lunch time always had very interesting talks and she was always ready to learn new things and was very open minded.
We at lunch time always had very interesting talks and she was always ready to learn new things and was very open minded.
(Excellent
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11 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Paul) for host
We had a great time, staying with Patricia! We felt very welcomed and valued, her familys hospitality is exceptionell. We learned a lot of interesting things, met some amazing people and had a lot of fun working on the farm:) What we really enjoyed during our seven-week-stay was that we could work more and more independently.
Thank you Patricia… read more
Thank you Patricia… read more
23 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Paul)
Good people, very hard working.
I don't even know what to say, they where amazing!
Everyone here in the farm will miss you guys.
I hope everything goes well
I don't even know what to say, they where amazing!
Everyone here in the farm will miss you guys.
I hope everything goes well
(Excellent
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10 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)
Gemma is a amazing and crazy hard working person!
Me and everyone on the farm was really happy to know her and her time here flew so fast that we couldn't even believe it.
Me and everyone on the farm was really happy to know her and her time here flew so fast that we couldn't even believe it.
(Excellent
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4 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Gemma) for host
I've just left Patrícia's farm and just had to say straight away what an amazing experience it was! Patrícia is so friendly and full of enthusiasm about what she does; even in a few weeks you will learn a lot about the many aspects of organic farming! The work I got to do was really varied, from collecting the eggs from her very happy chickens and… read more
10 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphael)
After telling he was coming and me given my phone number he never showed up and never said anything back.
(No show)
6 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lennart) for host
Patricia’s family farm is one big warm welcome with her enthusiasm for biological farming, her animals and flowers being infectious and motivating. I could not have expected anything better from a workaway experience. Think of a small scale farm that’s changing before your eyes, located close to an amazing beach with huge waves, lovely medieval… read more
6 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lennart)
Lennart is a very kind hearted and hardworking person.
He likes to do great jobs that will change the place for the better and is always ready to help in any manner possible.
When he starts a work he will not spot until its finished.
I must say that his stay here was really good and everyone here in the farm will miss him!
He likes to do great jobs that will change the place for the better and is always ready to help in any manner possible.
When he starts a work he will not spot until its finished.
I must say that his stay here was really good and everyone here in the farm will miss him!
(Excellent
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1 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
I stayed 3 weeks here. It was my first experience and it was wonderful to work with you all, pessoal da quinta and young volonteers ( I was the oldest). Thanks a lot Patricia to welcome me. Tenho saudades de vocês todas e (todos). Desejo muita sorte e espero voltar uma dia. Old Christine
25 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Arif) for host
We wonder, we travel and we meet such a nice person in a lifetime! Patricia is a person like that in my life...
I believe being a workawayer in Patricia's farm was the greatest working experience I ever had. The family she had and their courtesy can't be expressed with words. I had a belief that Portuguese people are so cordial and welcoming to… read more
I believe being a workawayer in Patricia's farm was the greatest working experience I ever had. The family she had and their courtesy can't be expressed with words. I had a belief that Portuguese people are so cordial and welcoming to… read more
23 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Arif)
Words cant describe how Arif was such a big help here.
He was kind, friendly and a very interesting person, always ready to help (it didn't mattered the hours) and always in a good humor.
He was kind, friendly and a very interesting person, always ready to help (it didn't mattered the hours) and always in a good humor.
(Excellent
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23 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura is a really hard working nice person.
Even know I still talk about her to other volunteers and to my mom and cousin.
I hope everything is going well and that one day you come back to visit us here!
Even know I still talk about her to other volunteers and to my mom and cousin.
I hope everything is going well and that one day you come back to visit us here!
(Excellent
)
20 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I finally got internet to leave a comment here! Hope it is not too late ;)
My stay at Patricia's farm was one of the best workaway experiences I have had so far. This is my 5th workaway and the memories I have gathered at Patricia's will always stay close to my heart. I stayed on the farm for a little over a week with a few other volunteers from… read more
My stay at Patricia's farm was one of the best workaway experiences I have had so far. This is my 5th workaway and the memories I have gathered at Patricia's will always stay close to my heart. I stayed on the farm for a little over a week with a few other volunteers from… read more
23 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)
Linda is one of those people you hope and hope that you will meet again.
She is kind, sweet but also very hard working and strong!
After so much time my family still talks about her and questions how she his.
People like her are hard to forget and are hard to find often
She is kind, sweet but also very hard working and strong!
After so much time my family still talks about her and questions how she his.
People like her are hard to forget and are hard to find often
(Excellent
)
15 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Linda) for host
I spent few weeks at the Quinta, and I loved every single moment, and every single person I met there.
Everyone is welcoming, smiley, friendly, and helpful! You feel they're very happy to have you there!
I worked on different duties, and Patricia kindly tries to give you different tasks every day to let you experience the whole farm life. So I had… read more
Everyone is welcoming, smiley, friendly, and helpful! You feel they're very happy to have you there!
I worked on different duties, and Patricia kindly tries to give you different tasks every day to let you experience the whole farm life. So I had… read more
23 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
Caroline is a hard working and good person!
She did her best to help us here in the farm and was never afraid of getting herself dirty.
She did her best to help us here in the farm and was never afraid of getting herself dirty.
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
This was my first workaway experience and couldn't be better. They really take care of you, take time to show you around and the working on the land was very fulfilling. Patricia is very energetic and smiling and her mothers food is delicious (lunch). I' m curious to see the farm in a couple of years as Patricia was full of ideas how to further… read more
23 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Elodie)
Elodie is a kind, hardworking person, She is that type of person that you don't meet so often.
Her time here was really good.
Big heart and a amazing helper!
Her time here was really good.
Big heart and a amazing helper!
(Excellent
)
28 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elodie) for host
I spent 2 weeks at Patricia farm and I will remember it as an amazing human experience. Patricia is used to receive volunteers and she really want us to enjoy our experience. She took me from the city center the first day I arrived, we lived in a house only for the volunteer where she provides all the food and stuff you need, the work hours are… read more
23 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sylvain)
Kind hearted, working and a bit shy.
Sylvian is a really good person, and helped a ton.
His time here was good and he did the best cakes!
Sylvian is a really good person, and helped a ton.
His time here was good and he did the best cakes!
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Caitlin & Nick )
Caitlin was a nice and sweet hard working person!
She is interested in learning and she is very open minded.
6 stars out of 5
Her stay here was one of the bests, it was just a pity that she couldnt stay a bit more.
She is interested in learning and she is very open minded.
6 stars out of 5
Her stay here was one of the bests, it was just a pity that she couldnt stay a bit more.
(Excellent
)
17 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Lilly) for host
This was our first Workaway experience and it couldn’t have been nicer. We stayed on Patricias farm for four weeks. Our time here was amazing. We have learned a lot about farm working and planting and taking care of the animals. Patricia is so friendly. She took very good care of us and explained everything from the farm to us. All the people on… read more
15 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (jd2222) for host
It was my forst workaway experience, I spent 9 days at Patricia's farm and it was great.
Patricia, her mom and all the workers are super friendly, kind and helpful.
We were mainly planting, weeding, harvesting, feeding animals. Patricia tried to give us different things to do every day. I've learnt many things even though I was there for a short… read more
Patricia, her mom and all the workers are super friendly, kind and helpful.
We were mainly planting, weeding, harvesting, feeding animals. Patricia tried to give us different things to do every day. I've learnt many things even though I was there for a short… read more
13 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pip) for host
I stayed a month with Patricia and family on the farm and it was an enjoyable first workaway experience. Patricia was very passionate about organic farming and was keen to share her knowledge wherever possible. Everyone who worked there were lovely and welcoming however not knowing any Portuguese was challenging at times with Patricia being the… read more
2 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marina)
Marina is one of the reasons we prefer long stays!
Her stay here was of 5 weeks, she was not experienced on farming and farming chores, but she learned fast and was really happy on helping us in what was needed.
She was also very nice and kind.
Big hugs from everyone in the farm!
Her stay here was of 5 weeks, she was not experienced on farming and farming chores, but she learned fast and was really happy on helping us in what was needed.
She was also very nice and kind.
Big hugs from everyone in the farm!
(Excellent
)
24 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host
I stayed at the farm for 5 weeks, and I loved it. I didn't have lots of knowledge about farming but Patricia was eager to explain everything to me and answer my questions, which I truly appreciated.
All the family/workers that I met were super friendly and talkative, I don't speak portuguese but if you do (or want to learn) this place is really… read more
All the family/workers that I met were super friendly and talkative, I don't speak portuguese but if you do (or want to learn) this place is really… read more
2 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ema)
Ema was really nice and very helpfull.
Her stay here was really good!
Her stay here was really good!
(Excellent
)
24 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ema) for host
My stay was really nice, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend! Thanks Patricia :)
2 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)
Elisa stayed in the farm with us and it was a really nice time.
She was helpful and the fact that she as learning Portuguese helped a lot!
Everyone in the farm really liked Elisa because she was very friendly and tried to speak to everyone in Portuguese.
I hope everything goes well, big hugs from everyone in the farm!
She was helpful and the fact that she as learning Portuguese helped a lot!
Everyone in the farm really liked Elisa because she was very friendly and tried to speak to everyone in Portuguese.
I hope everything goes well, big hugs from everyone in the farm!
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host
My stay at Patricia’s farm was really excellent! It was exactly what I was looking for - cultural exchange, organic farming, Portuguese speaking people and delicious Portuguese food - all in all a very authentic Portuguese experience.
Here you get a very good chance to improve your Portuguese skills (I recommend to learn a bit of Portuguese in… read more
Here you get a very good chance to improve your Portuguese skills (I recommend to learn a bit of Portuguese in… read more
2 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina)
Karolina was here helping us for some time and it was a really good experience.
She is very kind and a big hard worker!
She was also very social and the cultural exchange was really nice.
I hope everything is going well, but hugs from everyone from the farm!
She is very kind and a big hard worker!
She was also very social and the cultural exchange was really nice.
I hope everything is going well, but hugs from everyone from the farm!
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Karolina) for host
My experience at Patricia's farm was excellent! Actually, the description in the profile corresponds well with what it was like to be there for me.
It was a great pleasure to get to know everybody at the farm, to work, chat, eat, laugh with them. My work included a variety of tasks such as weeding, preparing beds, planting, harvesting and… read more
It was a great pleasure to get to know everybody at the farm, to work, chat, eat, laugh with them. My work included a variety of tasks such as weeding, preparing beds, planting, harvesting and… read more
2 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Genny)
Genny was helping us for one week and she was amazing.
Very open to all that we asked her to do, she was also very polite and social.
She was kind, always asked if we needed any help even in her off hours.
Big hugs from everyone here in the farm!
Very open to all that we asked her to do, she was also very polite and social.
She was kind, always asked if we needed any help even in her off hours.
Big hugs from everyone here in the farm!
(Excellent
)
28 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Genny) for host
My stay at Patricia's farm was really nice. Even if I stayed just one week I really enjoyed every moment of It. I learned a little bit more about how an organic farm works. The tasks are variated and Patricia tries to give you differents tasks during the day to allow you to know more about the farm and not to get bored. In just one week I had the… read more
22 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Clara & Celia) for host
Our experience in Patricia's farm was mostly negative, for several reasons:
- After having worked in the farm for three days, when we were in our time off, we got a message from her telling us that we had to leave the farm. She didn't even bother to give us an explanation face to face. We would have understood more than perfectly if she had… read more
- After having worked in the farm for three days, when we were in our time off, we got a message from her telling us that we had to leave the farm. She didn't even bother to give us an explanation face to face. We would have understood more than perfectly if she had… read more
22 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Meta)
Meta´s stay was a really nice one.
She was kind, helpful and very hardworking.
Very open to a new culture and was always wanting to learn new things.
Hope everything goes well.
She was kind, helpful and very hardworking.
Very open to a new culture and was always wanting to learn new things.
Hope everything goes well.
(Excellent
)
16 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Isabela) for host
I had a wonderful 5 week stay at Patricia's place! I was welcomed by Patricia upon my arrival, who took the time to show me around and explain the background of the farm and what my tasks would be. The farm is lovely and the work was enjoyable and diverse (weeding, watering, planting, work in the chicken houses, collecting chicken eggs,… read more
12 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ellen & Dustin) for host
We had an amazing time at Patricia's farm!
The work is varied, and not too difficult. We did a mixture of watering, weeding, harvesting, planting, gathering eggs, and cleaning and preparing the produce for market.
Patricia and her family are very kind and welcoming, and you will feel right at home. Her mother cooks the best Portuguese food for… read more
The work is varied, and not too difficult. We did a mixture of watering, weeding, harvesting, planting, gathering eggs, and cleaning and preparing the produce for market.
Patricia and her family are very kind and welcoming, and you will feel right at home. Her mother cooks the best Portuguese food for… read more
24 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellen & Dustin)
Ellen and Dusting where in our little farm helping us for several weeks.
They where nice, friendly and easy going. Very open to do new things and always ready to help us in what was needed around the farm.
They where nice, friendly and easy going. Very open to do new things and always ready to help us in what was needed around the farm.
(Excellent
)
24 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Katarína)
Katarina Staid with us for a couple of days and it was great!
She was nice and king and very helpful in everything that we needed done.
She was nice and king and very helpful in everything that we needed done.
(Excellent
)
1 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Katarína) for host
I spent 10 days at Patricia´s farm and it was an amazing experience!
She and her family&friends are incredibly welcoming people and her mom cooks the best Portuguese food :)
The work involves a variety of gardening tasks (from watering to strawberry-picking) and I learned a lot about organic agriculture from Patricia.
I lived in a well-equipped… read more
She and her family&friends are incredibly welcoming people and her mom cooks the best Portuguese food :)
The work involves a variety of gardening tasks (from watering to strawberry-picking) and I learned a lot about organic agriculture from Patricia.
I lived in a well-equipped… read more
13 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kum young) for host
This was exactly what I was looking for.
I worked family running organic farm for my first workaway from this Feb.
What I did there was weeding/planting/watering/plucking duck feather/relocating chickens/packaging products for selling/harvesting. etc.
It was 3 generation family running farm.
I’ve seen they working in their own precious land… read more
I worked family running organic farm for my first workaway from this Feb.
What I did there was weeding/planting/watering/plucking duck feather/relocating chickens/packaging products for selling/harvesting. etc.
It was 3 generation family running farm.
I’ve seen they working in their own precious land… read more
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kum young)
Kum Young is a really nice and hard working person, her stay here was a really good one because she learned from us and us from her.
She is really responsible and open minded.
She is really responsible and open minded.
(Excellent
)
12 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
I had a very nice first Workaway experience with Patricia, Alda, and the rest!
The farm was bursting with beautiful, healthful vegetables when I arrived, and I think I ate more greens in my ~3 weeks there than during any other similar-length period in my life—it doesn't really get more farm-to-table than this. On which note, the kitchen for the… read more
The farm was bursting with beautiful, healthful vegetables when I arrived, and I think I ate more greens in my ~3 weeks there than during any other similar-length period in my life—it doesn't really get more farm-to-table than this. On which note, the kitchen for the… read more
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Benjamin was a great help here in the farm, he helped us in what he could and was open minded.
It was lovely to have him here with us sharing his experiences.
It was lovely to have him here with us sharing his experiences.
(Excellent
)
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (McKenzie)
Mckenzie is a great person and very hard working.
Her stay here was really nice and everything went really well, she helped us doing a little of everything and we hope to see her again.
Her stay here was really nice and everything went really well, she helped us doing a little of everything and we hope to see her again.
(Excellent
)
8 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (McKenzie) for host
I had such a wonderful time volunteering at Patricia's farm and interacting with the other volunteers. The vegetables were amazing, just like the rest of the farm. I plan to visit during the spring to see the flowers we planted blooming! Although I spent a few months in Portugal this was the first Portuguese owned farm I had been to and it was… read more
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ludmila)
Ludmila is a great fun and loving person, she was really kind to share things from her country ( yummy things) and her stay here was really nice.
(Excellent
)
17 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ludmila) for host
Patricia, I sincerely thank you for this wonderful experience. You have provided everything for a comfortable stay. You have a wonderful family that has undermined our family sense.
I wish you success in the development of your eco-project. I will gladly join again in my next visit to Portugal. Firmly, tightly hugging - you are a great fellow.
I wish you success in the development of your eco-project. I will gladly join again in my next visit to Portugal. Firmly, tightly hugging - you are a great fellow.
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Ana is a amazing person, her stay with us did not felt like it was 6 weeks they passed to fast.
She is a really open minded hard worker.
When she fells like she knows what it as to be done she does not even ask, it was really nice when we where harvesting for the market.
I hope one day I see her again because she is a amazing lady.
She is a really open minded hard worker.
When she fells like she knows what it as to be done she does not even ask, it was really nice when we where harvesting for the market.
I hope one day I see her again because she is a amazing lady.
(Excellent
)
16 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I spent 6 weeks on the farm and it was a great time! It is a farm run by a Portuguese family. Everyone is very friendly, the atmosphere is really so nice! Patricia or Cila are always patiently explaining and showing what needs to be done. You can learn a lot about organic farming, because Patricia has a lot of knowledge and is eager to talk about… read more
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Eloise & Giovani)
Eloise and Giovani are a really amazing couple, because of then I started accepting couples in the farm (they where the first) They are the two of then very hard working and responsible and fun people.
(Excellent
)
10 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eloise & Giovani) for host
Thank you so much Patricia and to your family too!
We had such a great experience on the farm and we found the arrangement very comfortable and fair. Patricia was very generous with us, taking us to see places and projects in the area and sharing her knowledge whenever she could. Her mother cooked us delicious Portuguese meals every day and was… read more
We had such a great experience on the farm and we found the arrangement very comfortable and fair. Patricia was very generous with us, taking us to see places and projects in the area and sharing her knowledge whenever she could. Her mother cooked us delicious Portuguese meals every day and was… read more
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Frederico)
Frederico is a really hard working person, very responsible and mature.
He helped in everything and was always ready to do what was needed.
He helped in everything and was always ready to do what was needed.
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Frederico) for host
I had a great time with Patricia, her family and team. They're really friendly and fun to be with and want to make sure you enjoy your time staying with them.
During the two weeks I stayed at Patricia’s farm I learned new skills and did many varied tasks including bush clearing, preparing soil for planting, planting, weeding, harvesting and… read more
During the two weeks I stayed at Patricia’s farm I learned new skills and did many varied tasks including bush clearing, preparing soil for planting, planting, weeding, harvesting and… read more
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina)
Valentina stay with us was a great one.
She is a really hard working great person and it would be lovely to have her again here.
She is a really hard working great person and it would be lovely to have her again here.
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Valentina) for host
I stayed at Patricia's farm for about 3 weeks and I had such a wonderful time! It's interesting to see how she's setting up her business and all the time and effort she puts into it. I've mainly been planting, harvesting and helping to prepare and set up the new green house. Work was nice and Patricia took the time to explain and tell about things… read more
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)
Stephanie is a really good person, very responsible and hard working.
She was really open minded and did a little of everything never being afraid of anything!
She was really open minded and did a little of everything never being afraid of anything!
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stephanie) for host
What an amazing experience for my first workaway. Patricia the owner was full of information and knowledge that she generously shared, her mother made the most delicious Portuguese meals for us, and my fellow workawayers were better than I could have ever hoped for. The work schedule was clear and varied, I got to slaughter and pluck ducks,… read more
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Margaret)
Margaret was a really kind and open minded person, really fun to be around a very helpful.
(Excellent
)
9 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Astrid Lykke & Iben cecilie )
Astrid and Iben where great, very fun loving people and our experience with then was really good.
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamara)
Tamara is a great, fun, loving person that we really liked to have with us for those 2 weeks.
She helped doing a little of everything, from weeding to planting flowers all with a great humor.
She helped doing a little of everything, from weeding to planting flowers all with a great humor.
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tamara) for host
I spend two weeks at Patricias place, living in the middle of the organic farm surrounded by veggies, sheep's and welcoming people! The food was amazingly portuguese and the work was diverse and fun. Muito Obrigado! :)
28 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)
Nina´s time with us passed so fast...
She is a great person, very kind, hard working and a lovely cook.
She was fast to learn how to harvest our veggies and quick to help us with all the planting and weeding.
It was a lovely experience!
She is a great person, very kind, hard working and a lovely cook.
She was fast to learn how to harvest our veggies and quick to help us with all the planting and weeding.
It was a lovely experience!
(Excellent
)
26 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nina) for host
It was so nice staying with Patrizia and her familiy! They are all very friendly and like to show you the portugese kitchen and traditions. There is always something to do at the farm, but the work changes during the day or from day to day. So you can gain a view in different parts of farming. I really learned a lot of new and interesting things.… read more
28 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah is a great person, a hard worker and very in tune with what we do in the farm.
We loved the time she was with us and hope the best for her.
We loved the time she was with us and hope the best for her.
(Excellent
)
