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Laura and Andrew own a small farm in Central Portugal. We are committed Christians. We aim to become as self-sufficient as possible on our land, producing wood for fuel, vegetables and fruit for food and wine and keeping some livestock for meat, milk and eggs. We have been here ten years and there is still a lot more we would like to do!
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Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería básica
Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento básico
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Jardinería
Cocina y alimentación
Astronomía
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Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Volunteers will gain an insight into how agriculture was carried out a generation ago as this part of Portugal is both very rural and relatively poor, so that things have not been modernised as in other places.
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Ayuda
Volunteers are invited to help with all the tasks necessary to maintain the gardens, vegetable plots, animals and the woodland areas. Our goats need milking every day and the milk processed into cheese and yogurt. We are happy to teach volunteers how to do this. We also make a good deal of wine, not only from our grapes but from fruit and vegetables, and we are happy to share information about our brewing methods.
CURRENT PROJECTS
At the moment we are constructing a garage for our motorcycles, a woodshed and a new frame and roof for a chicken house. Anyone with building and/or carpentry skills would be very useful! -
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Portugués: Intermedio
Alemán: Principiante
Francés: PrincipianteEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
We very much want to become fluent in Portuguese, so any volunteers who want to teach us Portuguese in return for some English language tuition would be extra welcome. -
Alojamiento
We rent out the top part of our house and live in the basement flat. Volunteers generally stay in a caravan which is situated in a pleasant woodland area about 100m from the house. It is also possible for them to sleep in our spare bedroom.
Volunteers should expect to help out in some way with either the preparation or clean-up of the meals in addition to their allotted daily tasks elsewhere on the quinta. Breakfast usually consists of toast or muesli, porridge, yogurt or scones. On special occasions we make pancakes! Lunch is our main meal when everyone eats together, and we tend to browse on snacks in the evening. -
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Volunteers could take advantage of the many walking and cycle trails in the area. Anyone with an interest in wildlife would be delighted with the range of flora and fauna here. There are river beaches for swimming and relaxation, the highest mountains in the mainland of Portugal, the Serra Estrela, are quite close, and it is not far to visit cities like Coimbra and Viseu which offer much of interest to visitors. Bus and train links between major centres are good and quite cheap.
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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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Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We have a mobile router that volunteers can use when they stay in our caravan, or indeed wherever they take it.
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Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
There is enough space for a large campervan but no electricity or water hookups for it
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Frangos
12 white meat chickens
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26 jul 2026
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jenny)
Jenny joined me for a week. From the start she was friendly and positive, eager to learn about life on the quinta. She helped with moving the goats, pressing apples, weeding and pruning, making cheese amongst other things. She is very quick to pick up new skills and is methodical and thorough, careful to complete tasks to a high standard. I
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26 jul 2026
Dejado por el workawayer (Jenny) para el anfitrión
I had a great week at the farm with Andrew (Laura was away). We produced about 70 l of apple juice and I got lots of weeding done and a number of other jobs. We enjoyed lovely meals together made from the home grown vegetables and homemade cheeses and milk and there were plenty of delicious fruit ripe to eat. I learned a lot about life on the farm
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1 jul 2026
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Caroline)
Caroline is a delightful young lady who is intelligent and industrious. She is very quick to learn new skills and also very much at home in new social activities, where she is quick to empathize and communicate. We enjoyed her stay and would heartily recommend her to other hosts.
28 ago 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Caroline) para el anfitrión
I learned so much with Andrew and Laura in their beautiful countryside Quinta! They both patiently taught me many things about a lifestyle closely connected to the land. I had the great joy of becoming friends with the goats, and learned how to milk them every morning and evening, walk them out to the fields, and clean out their stables. They are
… read more
21 jun 2026
Dejado por el workawayer (Yuzuki) para el anfitrión
I spent one week with Andrew and Laura and had a great experience.
My main task was gardening, mostly weeding. What I enjoyed most was experiencing their self-sufficient lifestyle surrounded by many animals. They also taught me about cheese making, traditional Portuguese food, the local market, and the surrounding area.
I especially appreciated my … read more
My main task was gardening, mostly weeding. What I enjoyed most was experiencing their self-sufficient lifestyle surrounded by many animals. They also taught me about cheese making, traditional Portuguese food, the local market, and the surrounding area.
I especially appreciated my … read more
15 jun 2026
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Yuzuki)
Yuzuki only stayed a week with us but we thoroughly enjoyed her company. She completed the jobs we gave her quickly and thoroughly. She was polite and appreciative and cooked us a lovely Japanese chicken dish. We can heartily recommend Yuzuki to any future host!!
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26 jul 2026
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jenny)
Jenny joined me for a week. From the start she was friendly and positive, eager to learn about life on the quinta. She helped with moving the goats, pressing apples, weeding and pruning, making cheese amongst other things. She is very quick to pick up new skills and is methodical and thorough, careful to complete tasks to a high standard. I
… read more
26 jul 2026
Dejado por el workawayer (Jenny) para el anfitrión
I had a great week at the farm with Andrew (Laura was away). We produced about 70 l of apple juice and I got lots of weeding done and a number of other jobs. We enjoyed lovely meals together made from the home grown vegetables and homemade cheeses and milk and there were plenty of delicious fruit ripe to eat. I learned a lot about life on the farm
… read more
1 jul 2026
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Caroline)
Caroline is a delightful young lady who is intelligent and industrious. She is very quick to learn new skills and also very much at home in new social activities, where she is quick to empathize and communicate. We enjoyed her stay and would heartily recommend her to other hosts.
28 ago 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Caroline) para el anfitrión
I learned so much with Andrew and Laura in their beautiful countryside Quinta! They both patiently taught me many things about a lifestyle closely connected to the land. I had the great joy of becoming friends with the goats, and learned how to milk them every morning and evening, walk them out to the fields, and clean out their stables. They are
… read more
21 jun 2026
Dejado por el workawayer (Yuzuki) para el anfitrión
I spent one week with Andrew and Laura and had a great experience.
My main task was gardening, mostly weeding. What I enjoyed most was experiencing their self-sufficient lifestyle surrounded by many animals. They also taught me about cheese making, traditional Portuguese food, the local market, and the surrounding area.
I especially appreciated my … read more
My main task was gardening, mostly weeding. What I enjoyed most was experiencing their self-sufficient lifestyle surrounded by many animals. They also taught me about cheese making, traditional Portuguese food, the local market, and the surrounding area.
I especially appreciated my … read more
15 jun 2026
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Yuzuki)
Yuzuki only stayed a week with us but we thoroughly enjoyed her company. She completed the jobs we gave her quickly and thoroughly. She was polite and appreciative and cooked us a lovely Japanese chicken dish. We can heartily recommend Yuzuki to any future host!!
19 jun 2026
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emmanouil)
Manos is a cheerful and willing worker. He had a good taste of life on the quinta even though he was only with us for ten days. He processed meat chickens, learned how to milk a goat, watched baby goats being born, planted potatoes, helped to make cheese. Throughout he was friendly and courteous. We were very glad of his help, and enjoyed his
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16 mar 2026
Dejado por el workawayer (Emmanouil) para el anfitrión
From the moment I arrived, it felt like this experience would be something special. On my very first night I had the chance to witness the birth of two beautiful baby goats, a moment I will never forget.
During my stay I helped with preparing beds and planting potatoes, onions and beans. Of course spending time with the goats and playing with … read more
During my stay I helped with preparing beds and planting potatoes, onions and beans. Of course spending time with the goats and playing with … read more
26 ene 2026
Dejado por el workawayer (Van) para el anfitrión
It was a great pleasure to meet Andrew and Laura. This was my first Workaway experience and my first time living on a farm, and it was a memorable one. There was always something to do, but my main responsibilities were taking care of the goats and chickens. I also helped with cleaning and organizing around the house. On rainy and cold days,
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30 nov 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hoda)
Hoda is a lovely friendly girl with a positive attitude. Always eager to try new things and experience all that our area had to offer, including swimming in the coldest (!) water, she quickly became a friend!
18 oct 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Hoda) para el anfitrión
My experience with Andrew and Laura was absolutely inspiring. I learned so many things from them. It was my first Workaway, and I was incredibly lucky to have come across their page and eventually travel there.
My main tasks were taking care of the goats: milking them every morning, taking them to browse, cleaning their house, preparing their … read more
My main tasks were taking care of the goats: milking them every morning, taking them to browse, cleaning their house, preparing their … read more
30 nov 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Filippo)
Filippo is a friendly and easy-going lad who is always positive, flexible and eager to help! We enjoyed his company and we really recommend him to other hosts!
14 nov 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Filippo) para el anfitrión
I spent a week and a half with Andrew and Laura. We harvested olives, milked goats, and tended the garden. I learned a lot about their culture and grew to appreciate olive harvesting haha. They are wonderful people with wonderful neighbors, and they live in a beautiful place too.
I helped them with some extra work and they even gave me an extra … read more
I helped them with some extra work and they even gave me an extra … read more
27 jul 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Roberta)
Roberta was enthusiastic, cheerful and helpful right from the start of her week with us. She settled right into the routine of feeding and caring for the livestock, particularly the goats, and she happily completed any task assigned to her. It was a pleasure to have her company as she has a lovely sense of fun and she is eager to improve her
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25 jul 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Roberta) para el anfitrión
I had such a great time at the quinta with Andrew and Laura. It was beautiful to see how Andrew world with the animals and how Laura takes care of the garden. They were kind enough to share their experiences and worldview with me, which was truly enriching.
Some stuff I did was I did were milking the goats, making cheese, and selling Andrew’s … read more
Some stuff I did was I did were milking the goats, making cheese, and selling Andrew’s … read more
15 jul 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jonas Hinke)
Jonas was with us for around 10 days. From the first he was polite, friendly and eager to learn and to contribute. He helped out mainly with gardening and animal care, but was always willing to help out with any task assigned to him. He enjoyed learning how to make cheese, milk a goat, lift potatoes and much more. We appreciated his cheerful and
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3 abr 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Michelle & Moritz) para el anfitrión
it's already a few years ago but I totally forgot to leave a review. upsi^^ still now I often remember my time with Laura and Andrew and all the love and warmth they gave me. It was a pleasure to meet you and thanks for gifting me with memories for a lifetime:)
23 feb 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lilli-Pauline & Lena)
Lilli and Lena joined us for ten days. They were cheerful, helpful and energetic. We couldn't have asked for nicer or more amenable volunteers. Everything we asked them to do they completed thoroughly and accurately. Lilli and Lena also happily engaged in games and other social activities. We have no hesitation in recommending these girls to any
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21 feb 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Lilli-Pauline & Lena) para el anfitrión
We stayed at Andrew and Laura's Quinta for nine days. Those days were full of new and educational experiences. They have put a lot of work and love into the Quinta which you can feel while being there.
The task we were given were always pleasant and fitting to our skills, ranging from gardening to helping out in the market. Additionally we got to … read more
The task we were given were always pleasant and fitting to our skills, ranging from gardening to helping out in the market. Additionally we got to … read more
15 feb 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Luna) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Laura and Andrew for 2 weeks. They are really kind and attentive.
I really enjoyed working with the goats. It was full of new discoveries for me.
We also did some watercolor painting and chess. We had lots of discussions about beliefs, which was very enriching. So thank you very much for these 2 weeks :) I really recommend this … read more
I really enjoyed working with the goats. It was full of new discoveries for me.
We also did some watercolor painting and chess. We had lots of discussions about beliefs, which was very enriching. So thank you very much for these 2 weeks :) I really recommend this … read more
28 ene 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Luna)
Luna applied herself very well to tasks requiring new skills (eg goat-handling!) and her positive and industrious attitude was evident in the thorough and careful manner she completed them. She is a quiet but thoughtful girl and she was helpful to us in many ways. She enjoyed the "extracurricular" activities like chess and running a market stall,
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29 dic 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Ruth magali) para el anfitrión
I apologize for the delay in leaving my reference, but I always keep you in my thoughts because I saw in you faith and a purpose. I don't know if you've noticed, but you have gifts from God: you convey generosity, humility, and the peace of God above all else.
Your generosity during those three weeks was ever-present. I was able to learn day by … read more
Your generosity during those three weeks was ever-present. I was able to learn day by … read more
4 ago 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maria)
Right from the start Maria was helpful, industrious, quick to learn and thorough in her approach to the tasks assigned to her. She was calm, courteous, and friendly and achieved great results in our flower garden during her two week stay. She loved dealing with the goats and after only a short time could be entirely relief upon to do the milking,
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16 jul 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Estelle)
Estelle is a very pleasant young lady who stayed for a week with us. She has a great work ethic and quietly and efficiently dealt with the tasks we gave her to do. Estelle is a quiet and thoughtful person and she showed a lot of interest in our quinta. She learned how to milk our goat and helped to process our harvests of fruit and veg. We can
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24 mar 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jacqueline)
Jacqueline joined us for three weeks and we very much enjoyed her company. She is cheerful and positive in her attitude to work and could be relied upon to complete the tasks we set her to do. She was very open to learning new knowledge and skills but unfortunately cheese-making was not possible with our goat busy having babies. We are grateful
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10 mar 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Stephan) para el anfitrión
This spring I stayed for ten days on Andrew and Laura's quinta. I learned a lot, especially about our faith. Andrew and Laura are good hearted people, living in a beautifull valley. The air here is full of oxygen. The water very clear. Also the Anglo Saxon cuisine was new to me, and a real discovery. I hope to return one day. Thanks for my stay!
10 dic 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Vlad) para el anfitrión
I am very grateful for the experience I lived in Quinta! Andrew and Laura are two warm-hearted hosts who are very open to sharing, training, and inspiring you to want more from yourself. Even though I stayed only one week (being on my work holiday) I truly enjoyed discovering more about animal care and repairing with a recycling mindset (very
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27 sept 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Vlad)
Keen as mustard, Vlad got stuck from day one. Friendly, energetic and good-natured, he clearly enjoyed working and learning outside his usual lifestyle. Particularly valuable was his help in repairing our trailer with recycled materials. Vlad was very appreciative of the foods and homemade wines that we could provide, and he was generous in his
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29 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Milena)
Mile is a friendly and outgoing person, well-motivated and diligent. We enjoyed her company very much. She quickly adapted to life on the quinta and obviously enjoyed learning how we do things. Mile loved helping out at the Coja Market, when we were particularly glad of her help, and we missed her positivity and energy when she left us. She also
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7 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marcelo)
Marcelo joined us for three weeks at a busy time of year, and he quickly settled down into a productive and disciplined rhythm of working. Always cheerful and willing, he was quick to grasp instructions and meticulous in completing the jobs assigned. His English is very good, and he also helped us learn more Portuguese. I was particularly pleased
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6 nov 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Dave)
Dave proved to be a meticulous and diligent worker and greatly assisted us at a busy time. His good humour and can-do attitude was greatly appreciated!
31 jul 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Yanis & Louise)
Lou only stayed with us for a week but her energy and enthusiasm was outstanding. Not only did she contribute fully to the outside projects, she also cooked delicious food for five of us every day. She was patient and a good timekeeper, and was very quick to learn. We wish she could have stayed longer! However she is always welcome to come back:-)
13 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Eva) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful at experience with Andrew and Laura. What I liked about the work was that the tasks were very clear and diverse. For example I sometimes worked together with Andrew with the goats of in the veg garden and other days with Laura in the flower garden. They also engaged me in their lives which I enjoyed a lot. Me and Andrew sang
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7 jul 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Eva)
It was great fun to have Eva join us - albeit only for a week ☹️ - and she fitted in right from the start. Eager to try new things, she was good with the animals, showing promise as a goat-milker, and very assiduous with mundane tasks such as weeding. Eva is a very good communicator, letting us know how she felt about things in her direct and
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5 jun 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Ana Lúcia) para el anfitrión
I loved getting to know Laura and Andrew. I was taught that there are other types of wines they make with rose petals, vine leaves, peach, plum, and also elderberry syrup, very interesting. I was also able to taste these wines and wow, delicious. I prepared a very typical Brazilian/gaucho lunch and they loved it. I learned how to deal with the
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26 abr 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Arista) para el anfitrión
I unhappily left here because of how much earlier I had to leave Laura and Andrew than initially planned.
This is one passionate and soulful couple who put so much love into everything they do, and you can definitely feel that through the amazing home-cooked meals (using produce straight from their farm!) you'll have here, the kind and patient … read more
This is one passionate and soulful couple who put so much love into everything they do, and you can definitely feel that through the amazing home-cooked meals (using produce straight from their farm!) you'll have here, the kind and patient … read more
25 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Arista)
Arista joined us for a week, and she proved to be a delightful volunteer. She enjoyed weeding the flower garden (amazing!!) and was willing to engage with any other task we assigned her. She was at all times respectful, meticulous, interested and cheerful, and we enjoyed hosting her for all too short a stay. We wish her every blessing, and hope to
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26 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Cianna & Allison)
It was a great pleasure to be able to meet and host Cianna and Ally for the two weeks that they stayed with us. From the outset the two Californians were polite, positive and friendly. They happily engaged with any task that we asked of them, completing their work with care and attention to detail. We had some memorable times together playing
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23 feb 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Cianna & Allison) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Andrew and Laura for two weeks as our first Workaway experience! The couple is extremely welcoming and makes you feel right at home. We spent our mornings caring for the goats and doing small projects in the afternoon. We finished around lunch time, where we said grace, ate together and had great conversation! And in the evening we
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19 feb 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Lucie & Goncalo) para el anfitrión
We can say for sure that, this week with Laura and Andrew was spent with ease and Joy
The work was done throught our preference, we took care of the garden (prune, plant and weed), took care of the goats and other animals and did some construction (solar oven)
We could also spend some time playing board games, watching films together or having … read more
The work was done throught our preference, we took care of the garden (prune, plant and weed), took care of the goats and other animals and did some construction (solar oven)
We could also spend some time playing board games, watching films together or having … read more
1 feb 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucie & Goncalo)
Lucie and Goncalo stayed about 5 days at our quinta, and we thoroughly enjoyed their company. They are thoughtful and hard-working youngsters who have a useful skill set and pleasant manner. Lucie helped build a new solar cooker and Goncalo mostly pruned fruit trees but they both were very good at feeding and pasturing our two goats. We wish them
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2 ene 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nathalie)
Nathalie stayed at our quinta for about ten days. During that time she was always positive, communicative, interested and helpful. She immediately formed a rapport with our goats and looked after them faultlessly. Nathalie proved to be a patient, methodical and conscientious worker in whatever task she was assigned and she was good fun to be with.
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10 dic 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Veronica)
We loved having Veronica stay with us for ten days. She was always cheerful and positive, ready and willing to help in any way. Although some of the tasks we assigned to her were outside her comfort zone she always tried her best and overall she proved to be a real blessing. She is a girl you can rely on and we can thoroughly recommend her to any
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10 dic 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Fabiano & Daniel)
Fabiano stayed with us for a month, and he was an exemplary volunteer in every respect. Not only was he unfailingly cheerful and willing to take on any task assigned to him, but he displayed a great deal of perseverance and a good skill set in getting the job done. It was a lot of fun practising English and Portuguese with Fabiano, and we could
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8 dic 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Fabiano & Daniel) para el anfitrión
Voluntariei na quinta de Andrew e Laura por 1 mês, a experiência foi completa. Fiz e aprendi muitas coisas que fazem parte da rotina de uma pequena fazenda, como tirar leite da cabra, cuidar da horta e dar comida aos animais. A comida é maravilhosa, muito saborosa, e os vinhos são ótimos.
Recebi a oportunidade de um novo voluntariado na França, e … read more
Recebi a oportunidade de um novo voluntariado na França, e … read more
10 jul 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Martina) para el anfitrión
The no enough beautiful word to explain how much beautiful has been live from Andrew and Laura. Unfortunately I didn't meet Laura because she was out for a trip, but these 2 weeks were magic. Andrew is kind, caring and sweet, he always took care about his workawayers. He help me with english, he taught me a lot of proverbs and was super fun. He
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9 jul 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Martina)
Martina stayed with us for two weeks and we loved being her hosts. She was always cheerful, positive and industrious, and she showed interest in all aspects of life at our quinta. Martina brings beauty and order wherever she goes. We are so grateful for the transformation she wrought in our chaotic adega and in the overgrown weedy gardens. She had
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3 feb 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Laura) para el anfitrión
This was my first Workaway experience and I had such a great time. Laura was on vacation, so unfortunately I couldn’t met her, but Andrew is such a nice person. He knows so many things and I learned a lot from him. During the day we took care of the animals and did some work in the garden while enjoying the lovely sunny weather. The poker nights
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3 feb 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laura)
Laura was 100% motivated from the start of her stay at our quinta. She showed great interest in all the activities and proved to be a determined and energetic worker. She has a good sense of humour and is easy to get on with. We can thoroughly recommend her to any future host.
25 oct 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Andreia) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Laura and Andrew only for a week but during those 8 days I learnt so much from food processing - we made cheese, sausages, apple juice and our own apple wine! Learnt a lot about gardening and farming as well! Milking is not as easy as I thought. Thank you for all the fun moments at the river and while playing frustration. Hope to see
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9 sept 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mila)
Mila joined us for two weeks. She was very quick to learn and applied herself thoroughly and competently in whatever task we asked her to do. It was such a pleasure to enjoy her company and she was a great help to us at what is a busy time, harvesting and processing our fruit and vegetables. We wish her every success for the future and we can
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28 abr 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Juliette)
Juliette is a thoughtful, kind and adaptable young lady who very quickly understood instructions and mastered new skills. It was a great pleasure to get to know her. She is a good cook and she is not afraid of swimming in cold rivers! We can thoroughly recommend her to any future hosts.
27 abr 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Juliette) para el anfitrión
I spend one week with Andrew and Laura, they are very sympatic persons! They are english speaker so you can pratise your english with them. I worked most of the time with Andrew it was not so hard work and quite nice to do differents type of stuff and we had some coffee break:). I enjoyed learning how to milk the goat, how to do homemade wine and
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17 feb 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (PascalThomeer) para el anfitrión
A friend of mine (Joey) and I stayed for one week in december with Andrew and Laura and it was really good. Joey slept over at Steve’s house (a friend of Andrew and Laura). Steve is also a really nice open minded and artistic guy so if you go and stay with Andrew and Laura I recommend visiting him.
We basically just helped in the garden, mostly … read more
We basically just helped in the garden, mostly … read more
19 nov 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Viviane) para el anfitrión
Andrew and Laura have a beautiful plot of land in the greenery of Portugal. They welcomed me in their home for about one week. I did lots of olive picking and trimming and some yard work. Andrew invited me to his band’s practice session and Laura took me on a beautiful walk around the area! Really a nice way to recharge, thank you Laura and Andrew
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4 nov 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Baptiste & Alissa)
Baptiste and Alisse arrived as arranged on the evening of the 3rd November. After sharing a meal with us they departed for their accommodation in our caravan. We waited next morning for the agreed start at 8pm but we soon realised that they had packed up and gone, without informing us. This was a considerable inconvenience to us as we had made
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8 sept 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (José Ricardo)
Ricardo was an able and willing volunteer. He stayed for the best part of three weeks, and proved to be an interesting and skilled worker and companion. He is an expert guitarist, and was happy to play and teach, particularly the Bosanova music from Brazil. His crowning achievement was a handsome coffee table constructed from repurposed barrel
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22 jun 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kathleen)
Kathleen was a cheerful and willing worker during her stay at our quinta. She applied herself unstintingly to her jobs and was polite and positive at all times. Even during the testing times at the start of the Covid-19 crisis, Kathleen remained focused, carrying much of the load of all the daily tasks on the quinta. She cooked some tasty meals
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25 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Arif) para el anfitrión
It was my first workaway experience in a lovely Quinta surrounded by a range of hills. Andrew and Laura were very welcoming. I tried to help them with the housekeeping, picking up different kinds of fruit, making juice, pickle, gardening, haying, mowing, maintaining cattle, and digging for greywater treatment. I tried my best but I could not
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7 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Raphael)
Aviso: El workawayer canceló su estancia o no se presentó a última hora
5 dic 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Jakob) para el anfitrión
I had a great time with Laura and Andrew at their Cinta. I learned a lot about Olive trees and the process to get Oil from them. Also they had some chickens and goats I learned to work with! Laura and Andrew are really friendly and they give you the free time as described in the profile. They showed me the positive aspects of Portugal's
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2 dic 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jakob)
We were pleased to welcome Jakob for the three and a half weeks he stayed with us. He proved to be a very pleasant and cheerful young man, strong and well able to cope with any demands that we made of him. He enjoyed harvesting olives, using his considerable carpentry skills on projects such as making a compost toilet and generally lending a hand
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2 dic 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Fenia)
We enjoyed hosting Fenia and her adorable son Adam for the three and a half weeks that they stayed with us. Fenia is an enthusiastic and energetic volunteer who quickly fell into a routine of kitchen work and animal care, cooking tasty Greek meals and supplying the needs of the goats and chickens. She was also interested in gaining gardening
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26 dic 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mattia)
It was a great pleasure to host Mattia. He stayed with us for nearly a month and from the very start proved to be willing, trustworthy and reliable. He made a very valuable contribution, working with energy and initiative. Mattia quickly developed a close relationship with our goats and he was a very good milker by the end of his stay. It was
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19 dic 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Mattia) para el anfitrión
Great experience! Your place is beautiful, sorrounded by nature. You're really kind, funny, and we have some deep conversations. I liked the works, like milking goats, harvesting olives and chopping firewood. The work is not so hard, and in my days off I had the opportunity to visit some places. We had really good meals, Andrew is a very good
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18 dic 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marion)
Marion was a joy to host from start to finish and we were extremely sad that she was only able to stay with us for such a short time. Always wearing a smile on her face, Marion has a ready sense of humour and displays a profound concern both for people and the environment. Marion is always cheerful and positive and her sociable and compassionate
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29 nov 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Marion) para el anfitrión
Lauras and Andrews Villa is wonderful. They live very quiet and peaceful place. I stayed there for around 10 days and learned a lot about farming and cooking. They know a lot about the nature and they are always willing to share all their knowledge. And they both are passionate cooks. So you get healthy and very delicious food there. I am very
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26 jul 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (WEN YU)
Iris arrived all of a sudden and from the outset proved to be a very able and willing volunteer. She happily applied herself wholeheartedly to any tasks we asked her to perform and she showed herself to be a very competent at everything! She eagerly took the opportunity to learn how to process the chickens and rabbits, and she enjoyed all the
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21 jul 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (WEN YU) para el anfitrión
It’s my first time to be workawayer and I’m so pleasant that I stayed with Andrew and Laura!!!
First of all, they accepted me immediately when I messaged them, and one day after I was at their house already.
QUINTA is super amazing!! Basically they have everything. there are vegetables, fruits, flowers, chicken, rabbits and goats etc here. It’s … read more
First of all, they accepted me immediately when I messaged them, and one day after I was at their house already.
QUINTA is super amazing!! Basically they have everything. there are vegetables, fruits, flowers, chicken, rabbits and goats etc here. It’s … read more
26 jul 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Svenja)
Svenja stayed with us for a relatively short week and a half and she proved to be a most helpful and receptive volunteer. She showed great interest in the different aspects of the work on the quinta, and was happy to be involved in any social events that we invited her to. She produced a delicious "flamkuchen" as her signature dish! Svenja is a
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25 jul 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Svenja) para el anfitrión
I spent only 1,5 weeks with Andrew and Laura but I learned so much about self-sufficiency, life at a Quinta in rural Portugal and also about roses and their stubbornness :D Andrew and Laura are eager to teach you melking goats, cheesemaking, etc and it's fun working together with them. When I was there in June, it was mainly gardening and they
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31 may 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Eline) para el anfitrión
Dear Andrew and Laura were so thoughtful and helpful. I had a great 1st workaway experience with them! They helped me getting around in the area, gather souvenirs, and showed me sights in the area (for instance waterfalls and the farmers market). I learned a lot while working with them (milking goats, permaculture practices) and enjoyed
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30 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Eline)
We really enjoyed having Eline work with us at our quinta. She is a cheerful and resourceful girl who approached all her tasks with a positive and thoughtful attitude. She was fun to be with and interesting to talk to. We could always rely on her to milk our goats and it was great to have the services of a volunteer who enjoys weeding! She cooked
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23 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew and Laura and their two adorable children joined us for a week at a very busy time at the quinta. Whatever work needed to be done they gladly did their best to help. Even Hunter helped trim the lawn with his scissors! It was fascinating that not only did Andrew and Laura have the same names as us but also the same faith in Jesus and the
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22 may 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Andrew) para el anfitrión
Had a very blessed time with Andrew and Laura. Their farm is beautiful, the work was fair and the meals were amazing.
We very much enjoyed our time on the farm and fear that our first workaway has set the bar very high indeed. Thank you for having us. We hope to be able to have you over when you take a well earned break :)
We very much enjoyed our time on the farm and fear that our first workaway has set the bar very high indeed. Thank you for having us. We hope to be able to have you over when you take a well earned break :)
14 abr 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Sofie) para el anfitrión
I stayed for 2.5 weeks with Andrew and Laura and I’m truly happy with this experience.
The jobs that I had to do, were all in my areas of interest, which caused that longer helping days still did not feel like real working days.
- The chickens, rabbits, cat and goats need daily care. I milked the goats, cleaned their stable, gave food… and … read more
The jobs that I had to do, were all in my areas of interest, which caused that longer helping days still did not feel like real working days.
- The chickens, rabbits, cat and goats need daily care. I milked the goats, cleaned their stable, gave food… and … read more
8 abr 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sofie)
Sofie stayed with us for two and a half weeks and was an absolute joy to meet and to work with. We miss her horribly! From the moment she arrived, her attitude was positive and enthusiastic. From house cleaning to cooking, rose pruning to weeding, no task was too large or too small to be approached with anything less than 100 % dedication. She
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9 abr 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anne)
Anne is one of the most consistently cheerful people we have ever met, even when asked to prune roses and shrubs for hours in torrential rain. We thoroughly enjoyed having her with us during her three-week stay and were blessed to have her help with the goats and in the garden. She is very welcome to come back anytime...especially if she promises
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9 abr 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Tyra)
Tyra stayed with us for only ten days, but during that time she made a huge contribution to the running of the quinta. She was willing to try everything, and she worked so "tyra-lessly" that it was almost impossible to get her to stop! She was a great help in the house with cooking and washing-up, and she readily pitched in with all the outside
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28 feb 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Tyra) para el anfitrión
My stay with Laura and Andrew has been such a blessing i honestly don't know where to start! They both are incredibly kind and welcoming,work was also really fair,they explained everything very well, were very patient and I have gained far more than new skills during my time with them. I especially will miss my enlightening talks with
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9 abr 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Christina)
Richard spent three weeks with us after we talent-spotted him on a friend's quinta and persuaded him to come and work with us too. He did come and quickly proved to be a skilled and determined volunteer, felling and processing trees and clearing land with our strimmer and chain-saw. He helped us deal with baffling electrical and plumbing problems,
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8 abr 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Christina) para el anfitrión
I helped Andrew and Laura for three weeks in march of this year and I had a wonderful time there. I learned a lot about goats and how to milk them, they took me to a lot of interesting places like a volunteer helping Event for homeless People in Quoimbra. I was living in a big flat alone and had everything what a workawayer can think of. The Food
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12 feb 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alessandra)
Alessandra stayed with us for two weeks over Christmas and she made a very valuable contribution to the ongoing work of the quinta. She was quick to learn, very thorough and careful in the tasks she undertook, and she was always cheerful and gracious. It was interesting to talk with her and she was patient and kind in encouraging us to speak
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22 ene 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Alessandra) para el anfitrión
I spent two weeks here between the end of December and beginning of January, and I am really thankful for everything. Andrew and Laura were always gentle and attentive to me even during my free time, talking with me at home and taking me to visit nearby cities. They were the nicest hosts I could expect. I also had the opportunity to meet some of
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21 ene 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Peter) para el anfitrión
Andrew and Laura are the nicest and sweetest host you can imagine. Eventhough I only stayed for three nights I was able to gain an insight into the way they live. It's very interesting. We ate delicious food, they invited me to join them and their friends several times, the work was barable their location is alright. Be sure not to be a big city
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3 ene 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Rosie) para el anfitrión
I spent 2 weeks with Laura and Andrew in November. It was my first workaway and I had a great time with them. During my 2 weeks I helped with the goats, gardening, cooking, olive picking and other odd jobs. They are both AMAZING cooks and I had some really tasty food...especially the pumpkin loaf and plum jam! In my free time i met their friends,
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22 nov 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rosie)
We very much enjoyed having Rosie to stay as a volunteer with us. Laura especially appreciated her help with the goats, and the way in which she took over the milking tasks so quickly. Rosie is a hard worker who adapts quickly to new demands and situations. She is a cheerful girl, quiet but confident, polite and respectful and with a cheeky sense
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19 dic 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Grace)
Grace is very positive, funny, easy to get on with and a good worker. She was happy to take on any task we suggested, and she was especially fond of weeding (!?) We enjoyed her lemon cake and banter, and we are grateful for all the things she got done whilst she was with us. We wish her all the best in her future gap years.
19 dic 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Adam)
Adam stayed with us two weeks during which time he worked consistently hard, achieving great things with his strength and enthusiasm. He is one of the nicest young men you could wish to meet, polite, respectful, interesting to talk to and a fabulous cook. We wish him all the very best in his future travels and endeavours.
22 nov 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Leonhard)
We enjoyed having Leonhard stay with us here. He was always cheerful and easy-going, happy to take on any task. We especially enjoyed his signature dish, which was a delicious sponge cake with blackberries and lots of Schlagsahne! On the odd occasion when his work wasn't up to the standard we expected he was always ready to rectify the situation
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22 nov 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Leonhard) para el anfitrión
This was my first experience that I had with farm work. I spent almost 3 weeks there and learned quite a lot of new things that I was really interested in. The work was fun as well and the accommodation was quite good.
Thank you so much!
Leo
Thank you so much!
Leo
4 sept 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (David) para el anfitrión
I spent two weeks with Andrew and Laura, and I had a very good stay at their quinta ! They were really nice, funny and interesting hosts. I liked spending time with them, talking about different subjects, hearing the way they see life, learning about gardening, taking part in their live music session - even if I'm disappointed that I didn't have a
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11 ago 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (David)
David showed a very positive and friendly attitude right from the start of his two week stay with us. He applied himself to every task with energy and initiative. He was a pleasure to have with us, interesting to talk to, quiet and tidy, cheerful and adaptable. We have no reservations in recommending him as a volunteer, and we wish him every
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2 sept 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (George) para el anfitrión
An absolutly lovely place and hosts! Made to feel totaly and compleatly welcomed and relaxed, couldn't have been better!
19 ago 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Catherine) para el anfitrión
I only stayed a couple days at Laura and Andrew's little Quinta, but it was a very nice experience. They are a lovely, open-minded and hard working couple, in addition to their amazing cooking skills and their generosity. I spent a great time milking goats, taking care of the animal's area and processing the farm products with them.
They also gave … read more
They also gave … read more
14 ago 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Catherine)
Catherine stayed with us only a week but in that short time she showed many great attributes. She was quick and eager to learn, she persevered with the tasks she was given, she was friendly and helpful to us in many ways, We really enjoyed her staying with us and we can heartily recommend her as a Workaway volunteer.
25 may 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Ana Candida) para el anfitrión
I am extremely grateful for everything I have experienced and learned from Andrew and Laura. With them I could improve my English, learn how to take care of goats, and at home always listening to good music played and performed by them. The location is amazing and great for walk.
It was wonderful to help and be helped! I wish every success with … read more
It was wonderful to help and be helped! I wish every success with … read more
22 may 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ana Candida)
Ana is a lovely gentle person, always helpful and willing to do any task. She gave us invaluable assistance in running our quinta at a very busy time, and we are also very grateful for the patient way in which she gave us lessons in Portuguese. Ana is also an avid amateur photographer, and she left us a collection of photos and videos to remember
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19 abr 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Miguel Angel)
Miguel Angel is an engaging and funny young man with a good work ethic. He prepared some excellent meals for us and he was a pleasure to have around. Miguel has a lovely manner with children and animals and he shows a genuine interest in permaculture and sustainable living. We wish him every blessing as he moves to pastures new in Finland and
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18 abr 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Miguel Angel) para el anfitrión
I was three weeks in the fifth mountain and the truth was good, the place is very beautiful with a very beautiful view and paths to get lost in the woods in your free time. The accommodation is very good facilities for workaways and with a great idependence. Andrew and Laura are good people, Laura is a master baker and is a person with whom you
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19 mar 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Johannes) para el anfitrión
I stayed two weeks with Andrew at their lovely Quinta. Andrew is a very resourceful and skilled teacher and I enjoyed the work and the exchange with him. It is a good place to learn about permaculture inspired agriculture, building and animal care surrounded by a beautiful landscape.
I wish Andrew and Laura all the best with ongoing/future … read more
I wish Andrew and Laura all the best with ongoing/future … read more
26 feb 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Johannes)
Johannes was a great help to us on the quinta. Quiet and industrious, he quickly showed his skill and knowledge in looking after the goats and indeed he applied himself conscientiously to all the tasks he was asked to do. He joined in with our music sessions and proved himself to be highly competent in the kitchen too. We had a very enjoyable
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28 feb 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Marta) para el anfitrión
I spent a wonderful week at Laura and Andrew's. I learned how to milk a goat, make goat cheese and build a gravel path, and gained some priceless insight into practical permaculture farming. Laura and Andrew are very generous and eager to show volunteers around and give them a taste of local life. The food was delicious. Andrew treated us to
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26 feb 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marta)
Marta was a pleasure to volunteer with. She applied herself conscientiously to every task and was consistently cheerful and positive. She joined in with our music sessions and showed us her singing talents. She cooked perogies for us which were great! I can thoroughly recommend her to any prospective workaway host.
12 dic 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Sandra & Kristjan) para el anfitrión
We spent an amazing 3 weeks with Andrew and Laura who are exceptional cooks and very generous people. They helped us with the work and we got a lot done together. Andrew and Laura have a lovely quinta where you can find beautiful nature and silence. They taught us plenty of new things and every day was interesting. They also showed us around and
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4 dic 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sandra & Kristjan)
We were delighted with Kristjan and Sandra as Workawayers for the three weeks they were with us. Throughout their stay they were enthusiastic and energetic, well-organised and respectful. They demonstrated initiative and were capable of completing any task that they were given. When it was their turn to do the cooking they produced some lovely
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