Restoring olive grove into permaculture home and explore off-grid living in a nature reserve close to Odemira, Portugal

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  Descripción

  Oi! My name is Nicolas and I had a dream to create a beautiful place in nature, where family, friends and like-minded people could work together to create beautiful things.
  
  This year this dream became reality and this place was born. It' is an old olive grove with a house in a nature reserve close to Odemira. The land and the olive trees need love and the house needs some restoration. Long term plan is to create a permaculture and be able to fully live off-grid. If you want to contribute to nature and help create a paradise, then you are more than welcome to join the team!
  
  Warm regards,
  Nicolas

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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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

  Odemira is a town and a municipality in Beja District in the Portuguese region of Alentejo.
  It is famous for its wild beaches. The village of Zambujeira do Mar is home to the Festival do Sudoeste, one of the biggest rock festivals in Europe.
  The municipality of Odemira has great agricultural potential, specially in the western area of the region.

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  Ayuda

  We need help with the following:
  
  Gardening:
  - Taking care of all fruit trees and planting new ones
  - Create a vegetable garden
  - Create water management for all the plants
  
  Building:
  - Rebuild and restore the house. Primarily the roof so that the house will habitable
  - Creating new wooden constructions, such ass a dry toilet, bathroom and platforms (for tents)
  
  Eco project:
  - Creating a permaculture requires planning, knowledge and creative input. So we are always open to great ideas that could contribute to the land.
  
  General Maintenance:
  - Be a helping hand at any other general support
  
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  Questions and things you would like to know!
  
  - Who lives at the farm, and who guides volunteers?
  
  It is either me or somebody with the same skills and warm heart to provide an amazing experience and stay at our land.
  
  - Description of the farm and of the different project, and possible future projects.
  
  It's a 2 ha piece of nature in a valley. There is a house that needs some work and there are 60 olive trees that need love. Furthermore there are many small and big projects to work on like, watermanagement, energy, vegetable garden, facilities etc. Depending on your skills, preferences and length of stay we create an action plan.
  
  - How many hours are required, how is it organised? How many free days are there, and when?
  
  - Weekdays
  
  07.00-08.00: WAKE UP / BREAKFAST
  
  08.00-10.30: CREATE/WORK
  
  10.30-11.00: WATER/COFFEE BREAK
  
  11.00-12.00: WORK-OUT/HIKE/CHILL
  
  12.00-13.00: LUNCH
  
  13.00-15.30: CREATE/WORK
  
  15.30 ~ OFF-TIME
  
  Saturday's and Sunday's are OFF-TIME
  
  *In the fall/winter we start everything 1 hour later
  
  - How are meals organised? Who cooks?
  
  This is organised by the host, but we expect everyone to contribute where necessary. We can always use extra help organising the food. Preparing and eating food together is an important social activity we like to do in a mindful way.
  
  07.00-08.00: BREAKFAST
  
  12.00-13.00: LUNCH
  
  18.00-19.00: DINER
  
  - What kind of accommodation is provided, and where is it?
  
  There are bunkbeds in the house and in there is a tent with a double bed.
  
  - What do volunteers need to bring?
  Apart from the standard things like a towel, toothbrush, and soap, you would need to bring:
  - headlamp
  - working clothes and shoes, these could also be strong hiking clothes.
  - sun protection: in the form of sunscreen, a hat or cap and sunglasses
  
  - List activities volunteers can do nearby? Are there places of interest to visit?
  
  
  - What extra services are provided? WiFi, bicycles, etc.?
  There are 2 bikes and we will try to organise activities regularly.
  There is no WiFi but internet via cellular network.
  
  - Rules or specifics of the farm, for example, no smoking, dry toilets, or if the farm is very remote?
  
  Because of the hot/dry climate fire (smoking) is not allowed in the summer, due to forest fires. We have a dry toilet. The farm is remote it takes 15 min by car off-road or 30 min by bike to get to the nearest bus station, but that makes the place magical :D.
  
  R.E.S.P.E.C.T. that's what it is all about.
  
  Much love!

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Holandés: Fluido
  Español: Principiante
  Francés: Principiante

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  Alojamiento

  It will either be in a bell tent or in a caravan. These "bedrooms" are not private. The beds are comfortable and clean.

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  Algo más...

  Check out the surrounding area, there is so much to do! Surf, kitesurf, SUP, hike, mountainbike, swim, beach, eat great food, culture... and lot's more.

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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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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Yes

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Yes

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  Yes

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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