Create a mindful homestead: permaculture, olives & puppy cuddles in Juncal do campo, Portugal

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Welcome to my peaceful quinta in the rolling hills of central Portugal where the shepherds still walk their sheep through the olive fields!
  
  I live on 1.5 hectares of land with over 100 olive trees, amazing views onto the mountains, and a dream: to turn this place into a small, mindful sanctuary. Inspired by my time in a mindfulness community in Thailand (New Life Foundation, now closed), I’m slowly recreating that essence here. A space for presence, creativity, permaculture, simple routine and conscious living.
  
  I've build a guest building with compost toilet/shower/kitchen so I can accommodate some more lovely people here long term. From mindful volunteers to adventurous van-lifers to community seekers, I'm hoping to attract people who wanna connect and also love this kind of life.
  
  I practice mindfulnes, foraging, gardening, plant propagation, cooking, studying permaculture, and working (slowly but steadily) to create a biodiverse ecosystem and welcoming spaces for guests and volunteers.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general

  Cuidado de casas y mascotas
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  Intereses

  

  Vida en autocaravana

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Mascotas

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Agricultura

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Jardinería

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Carpintería

  

  Libros

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Animales

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Montaña

  

  Acampada
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  It is my wish that staying here will offer you not just nature and quinta fun, but also connection and community. I’ll happily point you toward good company and local gatherings and I still go myself occasionally.
  
  Despite being in a rural area, there’s a surprisingly vibrant international community here. It’s well-connected through WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook groups, and there's always something going on — from river hangouts, café meetups, and weekly game nights, to traditional Portuguese festas, cinema nights, conscious clubbing, markets, and workshops. You’ll find lots of opportunities to meet kind people from all walks of life.
  
  The local café is just a 10-minute walk away, and there’s a small shop about 20 minutes walk — I personally love going to both to experience authentic village life.
  
  I've started hosting a small meditation group last year, welcome to join too! Check if I'm hosting at that time beforehand though. I'm not guiding it, we just use an app from the phone :)
  
  Whether you want to immerse yourself in quiet nature, creativity, permaculture, or human connection, this place offers a bit of everything — and space to follow your own rhythm.

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  Ayuda

  TYPES OF HELP
  There’s a wide range of small but important tasks around the land — and depending on the season, your skills, and our exchange agreement, we’ll find something that fits.
  
  Some examples of help I might ask for:
  
  - Gardening: watering, weeding, mulching, planting
  - Light land clearing, removing brambles, cutting grass
  - Help with building or improving simple structures (outdoor kitchen, fences, chicken coop)
  - DIY projects (painting, sanding, basic repairs, creative)
  - Creative work: signs, making things beautiful and cosy
  - Help with olive harvest (in season)
  - Cooking lunch (we take turns)
  - Dog care
  - Or simply help keep the space clean, organized and flowing
  
  No experience needed, just care, presence, and willingness 💛

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Holandés: Fluido
  Portugués: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  I would love to learn to speak Portugese better. I can offer learning Dutch or English
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  Alojamiento

  I currently offer two options for accommodation:
  
  1. Vintage Caravan
  A cozy 1970s retro caravan with a double bed (120 cm), electricity, small fridge (with tiny freezer compartment), and a sitting area
  → Outside: depending on the season there's a large awning with a table and chairs, and a beautiful view of the land.
  → Parking right next to the caravan.
  
  2. Tent in Nature
  A small tent in a beautiful and shaded area underneath an apple tree. Its fenced in so you have your own little area.
  
  There is a wonderful and well equipped communal kitchen/shower/compost toilet for everybody
  
  💡 There’s no WiFi, but usually good 4G reception. So far its been suitable for remote workers

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  Algo más...

  To have your own car is recommended but if you don't have one, I can always let you know where I'm going and when so you can catch a ride with me. I'm going to Castelo Branco at least 1X per week. I can also pick you up and drop you off at the station there when you arrive/leave

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  Only well behaved dogs please! That will get along with my dog (who gets along with all dogs)

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  Stevie

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