The image depicts an aerial view of a rural property featuring a circular building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a dirt road, with other buildings and vehicles scattered throughout.
A group of people is hiking along a sunlit trail through a forest, surrounded by dense green foliage and trees, enjoying a beautiful, clear day outdoors.
Three women sit at a round wooden table outdoors, engaged in lively conversation. Books, notebooks, tea, and fruit fill the sunlit table, creating a relaxed atmosphere.
Lush greenery surrounds a tranquil river under a clear blue sky. Trees and bushes thrive by the water, with distant hills rising in the background.
A tranquil pond reflects a clear blue sky, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. Houses sit atop a gentle hill, creating a peaceful rural scene.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, bathed in sunlight.
The image depicts a terraced hillside with a series of connected plots, featuring a mix of greenery and dirt, with a few trees scattered throughout the area. The terrain is hilly and grassy.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a group of people gathered around a table, surrounded by trees and greenery, evoking a sense of tranquility and community.
The image depicts a man tending to plants in a greenhouse with a green shade cloth roof, surrounded by numerous potted plants and a dirt hillside in the background.
Two people are using large hammers to break up rocks on a dirt path in a wooded area. They are wearing gloves and protective clothing.
A woman is crouched down painting a wall with blue paint, wearing a red shirt, jeans, and pink gloves. She is working on a house renovation project.
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Land regeneration and abundant forest retreat in Alentejo, Portugal

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    We are an off-grid regenerative farm and forest project, located on 90 Hectares of mostly forested hills, in SW Alentejo. Our aim is to to live in balance with nature, and to grow food and transform it into nutrient-dense super foods for sale. We also sell cork from our trees. We provide a supportive space for us and for others to practise meditation, Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga and Martial Arts, and for connecting deeply with nature.

    We are restoring the forest, improving soils, increasing biodiversity and increasing the water-holding capacity of the land to halt the ongoing aridification.

    Projects:
    -Maintaining agro-forestry areas with a lot of fruit and nut trees with biodiverse planting incorporating annual and perennial vegetable crops.
    -Transforming eucalyptus monoculture areas to mixed timber biodiverse forest, with a view towards developing a wood business transforming eucalyptus timber into high quality furniture.
    -Regenerative management of cork oak forest to increase biodiversity and health of the forest and ourselves!
    - We often have building projects on the go, using natural and local materials wherever possible.

    Our diet is mostly vegan and organic, free from junk food, and based on fruit and vegetables.
    We are a no smoking and no alcohol environment.
    We are looking for volunteers who can be responsible, and who value the peace and quiet we offer here. We appreciate open and honest communication.
    It is the perfect place for someone who also wishes to deepen their own meditation, or who is really interested in learning or practising some Martial Arts or Qigong in their spare time. If meditation is not something you are interested in, it is probably not the place for you!
    We are 1-3 adults. A 9 year old and a 4 year old are often around.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    Between us we have experience in systems design, off-grid living, building in wood and mud, computer software, running businesses, body-mind-spirit practises, health and diet, aromatic and medicinal plants, natural gardening, permaculture, distilling wild herbs, flower essences.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Depending on the time of year.....

    LAND
    Gardening, planting out, weeding, watering, seed saving, propagation.
    Strimming, clearing land.
    We always need help with forestry - clearing land, pruning trees, processing wood (chopping or chipping!).

    OTHER
    Harvesting and processing fruits.
    Clearing things out, moving things around.
    Digging steps
    Occasional child care.
    Plant-based vegan food preperation.
    Help with harvesting and distilling wild herbs.
    General maintenance - fixing things, oiling wood, maintaining paths,

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Italian: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A small caravan in the forest is the winter accommodation. It has a tiny wood stove to keep it warm and cosy. We provide sheets, pillows and pillow cases, and some blankets. It can get chilly at night, so if you have a warm sleeping bag do bring it, however if you do not have one, we can lend you more bedding. It is important to us that you are comfortable.
    The mini-dome (as seen in the photos) may also be available if there are no other guests.
    There are various tent options for the warmer months, located in the shade of the cork oak trees.
    There are shared hot showers and compost toilet. And a shared outdoor kitchen.
    There is also space for your own live-in vehicle.
    We usually provide a shared organic vegan meal in the early evening which you will sometimes help to prepare. Breakfast and lunch you will prepare for yourself with the food available.

    At certain times you may also be responsible for making your own dinner, we can adjust work hours to accommodate this.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are 15 minutes from the train station and can pick-up. We are 25 minutes from the nearest town.
    There are lots of other communities and alternative projects in the area, with occasional local markets and get-togethers. We are walking / cycling distance from two villages, one of which has a popular cafe/restaurant which is a nice place to go and hang out and relax and get a sense of the local alternative community.

    We are 50 minutes drive from the wild beaches of the Atlantic Coast and we accoasionally arrange trips there.

    If you are nearby and wish to come for a day or two to see if a longer stay would be good, that usually works well.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    My animals / pets

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The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, bathed in sunlight.
The image depicts an aerial view of a rural property featuring a circular building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a dirt road, with other buildings and vehicles scattered throughout.
The image depicts a terraced hillside with a series of connected plots, featuring a mix of greenery and dirt, with a few trees scattered throughout the area. The terrain is hilly and grassy.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting with a group of people gathered around a table, surrounded by trees and greenery, evoking a sense of tranquility and community.
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The image depicts a man tending to plants in a greenhouse with a green shade cloth roof, surrounded by numerous potted plants and a dirt hillside in the background.
Two people are using large hammers to break up rocks on a dirt path in a wooded area. They are wearing gloves and protective clothing.
A woman is crouched down painting a wall with blue paint, wearing a red shirt, jeans, and pink gloves. She is working on a house renovation project.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a couch, bookshelf, and wood-burning stove, featuring a rug and wooden floor, bathed in natural light from the open door.
The image depicts a bathroom with white tiles, a wooden toilet seat, and a window overlooking trees, featuring a bidet and a broom on the counter.

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