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A retreat centre in a valley where two rivers join, near the Serra da Estrela Mountains of Portugal

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  2025 

 Estancia mínima:  Al menos 2 semanas

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  • Descripción

    Descripción

    **Seeking an on-site manager or couple to start as soon as possible -- hospitality experience is a must. Read below more about living and working here and be in touch if you feel you could be a good fit **

    Hello, and thanks for your interest in reading more about life and work at our eco lodge:-)!

    SHORT SUMMARY
    Our project is a sustainably built and functional off grid retreat centre located in a valley where 2 rivers meet and not far from the Serra da Estrela Mountain Range (the highest point of mainland Portugal) which makes for dramatic beauty in nature. Since 2017 we have welcomed Workawayers to help us build, expand, and maintain the retreat centre…. It has been a pleasure to meet so many beautiful people from across the globe and we’re really grateful for all the helping hands!

    Workawayers enjoy the complete immersion in nature and get to learn about what is involved in living & working off grid. Attending Yoga classes, sweat lodges, and other activities offered here at the retreat centre during their time here is a happy bonus for many! They enjoy exploring the area on their days off... Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, visiting the local sites and markets etc.

    ABOUT US!
    Ashley - Yoga Teacher/Yoga Therapist and Lead Facilitator of 200 Hour RYS Yoga Teacher Trainings. Her background is working as a pediatric critical care nurse in the USA where she is from. After experiencing burnout, she took a break from nursing to travel around Central and South America for about 6 months where she got together with Rory.
    Rory - Civil Engineer and Natural Builder who specializes in timber frames and originally from Ireland. His background is working as an Engineer in various roles, volunteering in Guatemala building eco friendly homes for families, and opening a couple of tourism businesses in Guatemala.

    Together - we moved to Portugal (in 2017) and bought this river-front property with dreams of transforming it into something that would be benefit the land itself plus would provide a gorgeous space in nature for people to heal and enjoy. With the help of many, we've managed the invasive/non-native tree forest and have planted many native ones, built all of the buildings for the retreat centre and our home from natural materials, and opened for business as a retreat centre in 2019. We've hosted a variety of retreats, workshops and Yoga Teacher Trainings. We have retreat groups coming from all over the world to rent the venue for their retreats and trainings. Ashley runs a 3 week long Yoga Teacher Training during the year, and offers Yoga classes to the community. These community classes, you are welcome to join!

    THE WORK AND LIFE HERE:
    The retreat centre is a place for wellness in wild and breathtaking nature. In the garden, building, and how we run the space we use many permaculture based principles from what Rory learned in a Permaculture Design. Together we trial, learn, and grow!

    Workawayers have access to the communal retreat centre kitchen to prepare their meals when retreats are not in progress (November-March). From April-Oct when the retreat centre is open we have a rustic outdoor kitchen/chill out space exclusive for volunteer use. They also happily get lots of retreat food leftovers.

    Life here is communal, and as part of the the team there is also an element of space holding involved for the retreat groups. A requirement is that oncoming workawayers are happy with this communal and retreat vibe style of living.

    Off Grid:
    We use Solar Power and so things that use a lot of electricity cannot be used if the sun is not there. Spaces are heated with a wood burning stove, and the water comes from the land so we ask it is conserved (less than 5min showers etc).

    Accommodation:
    (Nov-Mar) In one of the retreat centre's accommodations or in the shared dorm style Bell Tent. We provide plenty of blankets and hot water bottles but the winter can get very cold and wet so please be prepared, both physically and mentally, for the weather and elements!
    (Apr-Oct) A shared dormitory style Bell Tent or a normal camping tent. Both with quality mattresses.

    Bathrooms:
    Shared bathrooms, hot showers.

    Note:
    Rory and I live a healthy and yogic type lifestyle and personally do not drink alcohol.
    The venue is alcohol and drug free. There is a section for smoking. We aim to maintain a healthy and peaceful environment for all staying. Food is prepared to meet all dietary needs and requests of the team here from vegan to carnivore.

    What you can expect from us:
    -accommodation and communal living as described above
    -2 full consecutive days off to explore the area or relax here
    -access to yoga classes (normally offered on a weekly (sometimes more) basis)
    -Time off can be spent swimming in the rivers and hiking the local trails as well as the use of paddle boards.
    -Shared volunteer car for use within 45 minutes of retreat centre, as pre-agreed with hosts.
    - As a business, workers from Workaway register on the books here to be paid the minimum hourly wage in Portugal but do not get meals included in the exchange

    What we expect from you:
    -25 hours per week, with 2 consecutive days off per week. (avg. 5 hours/day)
    -Outside of those hours, pitching in to keep our shared spaces clean and share the cooking duties
    -Respect of the spaces - both the retreat centre and the private/communal areas
    -fluent in English and/or Portuguese.
    - As a business, Workaway requires that workawayers register on the books here to be paid the minimum hourly wage in Portugal but do not get meals included in the exchange

    Winter time jobs (Nov-Mar)
    Our off season for retreats etc… Tasks may include land clearing/landscaping, planting trees, developing the kitchen garden, building/expanding, preparing firewood, and maintaining facilities like our biological swimming pool, sauna, and hot tub. We will have the occasional retreat when we’ll need help in the kitchen, cleaning and accommodating guests. A 2 week minimum commitment during these months is essential.

    Summer time jobs (Apr-Oct)
    Our busy season for retreats etc… Tasks may include cleaning spaces (room change overs, communal spaces used by the guests, toilets & showers), pool cleaning/maintenance, help in the kitchen (we have a chef), gardening, building/expanding, preparing firewood. The main focus is around keeping the space clean & nice for the retreats.
    A 4 week minimum commitment during these months is essential.

    If you have any questions about our project, us, the work, the living or anything... please ask!

    **Perks to staying long-term:
    -opportunities to learn timber frame building and other natural building techniques with Rory
    -get to know the area and alternative community in which we are located in like a local!
    -if you're a yoga teacher or wellness provider, opportunities to offer classes and workshops in the community

    - **Per the Workaway platform, as a business workers are paid the minimum hourly wage (on the books, meaning you must be able to legally work in Portugal). Meals are therefore, not included in the exchange.

    Questions?? Please send us a message to clarify anything, and be sure to highlight any skills that fit into our description!

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Proyectos artísticos
    Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Cuidado de animales
    Ayuda en una granja
    Cocinar para toda la familia
    Ayuda doméstica
    Mantenimiento general
  • Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

    Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

    Objetivos de las NU
    Fin de la pobreza
    Hambre cero
    Salud y bienestar
    Educación de calidad
    Igualdad de género
    Agua limpia y saneamiento
    Energía asequible y no contaminante
    Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico
    Industria, innovación e infraestructura
    Reducción de las desigualdades
    Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
    Producción y consumo responsables
    Acción por el clima
    Vida submarina
    Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
    Paz, justicia e instituciones sólidas
    Alianzas para lograr los objetivos
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    The area is rich in Portuguese culture. The weekly market in Tabua is a great place to meet people in the area, both Portuguese and estrangeiros (foreigners). There's a unique hospitality and way of life in Central Portugal that's refreshing and fulfilling, which Rory and Ashley have fallen in love with, and hope that workawayers will enjoy as much as we do.

    Ashley and other yoga teachers have regularly scheduled yoga classes. There is a river beach on site and a deep creek for swimming in. Workawayers will have the opportunity to learn about off grid living, building with natural materials, gardening, and helping host retreats.

  • El anfitrión ofrece una paga acorde al salario mínimo

    El anfitrión ofrece una paga acorde al salario mínimo

    Este anfitrión ofrece alojamiento y paga.

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    Helping on various projects and maintainence. 5 hours of help per day, 5 days per week. We expect help with cooking and keeping the volunteer hub clean and nice.

  • Idiomas hablados

    Inglés: Fluido
    Portugués: Intermedio
    Español: Principiante

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    Shared dorm or private tent

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    The property and area around it is ideal for free outdoor activities such as swimming, kayaking, hiking and cycling. There are plenty of river beaches in the area, and we have paddle boards available for use. With the Serra de Estrela mountain range nearby, there are plenty of breath-taking hikes. But if you want a break from the country side there's a train just 15 minutes from the project that connects to Lisbon, Porto, and anywhere else you'd like to discover on time off.

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Parking available.

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Más de dos

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 126873719456

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