Help out on our beautiful woodland garden in Arcos de Valdevez, Northern Portugal

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  Descripción

  The quinta (farm) is wooded with oaks and chestnut, we work with some coppicing and woodland management to improve biodiversity and also make use of the natural resources around us. This year there are three vegetable plots, lots of young and old fruit trees and a couple of bell tents for friends and volunteers.
  
  There is plenty of work watering and weeding as well as keeping the undergrowth low where necessary. And enjoying the harvest from the garden of course. Me and Tetsu moved here from Sweden three years ago and last year Loka the dog joined us as well as a family of chickens.
  
  I have many years experience in organic and biodynamic vegetable production, gardening and food fermentation and am happy to share knowledge. Our place is situated close to the Peneda Geres National park in the beautiful area of Arcos de Valdevez. There are plenty of beauty spots for swimming and hiking and you can get to the ocean in less than an hour. Having your own transportation is best.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Proyectos artísticos

  Práctica de idiomas

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería básica

  Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Mantenimiento básico
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  Intereses

  

  Agricultura

  

  Escritura

  

  Blogging

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Jardinería

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Libros

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Playa

  

  Senderismo

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Deportes de aventura

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Cultura
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Experiencibg life in the Portuguese countryside, getting close to nature and slowing down, eating food fresh from the garden and maybe even learning to ferment. The nearest town is pretty lively in the summer - it is a 10 minute drive, a car is definitely a bonus. Geres National park is also incredible for hiking, swimming, driving. We speak English, Swedish and Japanese, and are both beginners in Portuguese, but keen to learn. We would love to have people with skills in wood work, natural building, land art and people who are keen to get into a state of mindfulness around monotonous jobs like scything, piling branches, splitting wood etc.

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  Ayuda

  We would like help with the garden - watering and weeding, building compost piles, cutting and splitting wood, taking care of structures and tree care. We will usually be working together but there will also be tasks to do alone. We eat lunch together (cooking lunch is also a welcome contribution) and other meals separate.
  
  Also help with cleaning the common areas and the tents.
  
  On hot days we work in the cooler morning and finish with lunch and you are free all afternoon to find shade or a swimming hole.
  
  It is not easy to get around without your own transportation so either a car or company is a good idea to while away the sunny afternoons!

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Swedish: Fluido
  Alemán: Principiante
  Portugués: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Portuguese exchange would be great!
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  Alojamiento

  We have a belltent and a caravan with a double bed. There is a big outdoor kitchen for all cooking and a solar shower and dry toilets. Camper vans welcome although not too big as the parking area is a bit narrow.
  
  We will eat lunch together, rotating the preparation if that feels okay, and food will be provided for breakfast and dinner, organic and as local as possible. We eat meat seldom and are comfortable with vegetarian and vegan cooking.

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  Algo más...

  Having your own transportation is a must. We welcome 1-2 people at a time who are willing to share a small tent or even better, bring their own. We are not party people and like it pretty quiet.

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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

  We have a very friendly, playful young border collie/podengo mix who is not tied up so another playful dog welcome but cats might not enjoy their stay... Dog must be well house (tent) trained.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  Loka

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