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Our quinta is a 5.5 hectare farm within secluded nature, yet a gentle 20 min walk through the vineyards to the nearby village of Carvalhal Redondo. Nelas with its large supermarkets and cafes is just 4 km away. We are Nicole (Dutch) and John (English) and we moved here in July 2016 permanently.
We enjoy the massive night skies, the exquisite nature, along with the challenge of turning this once neglected Quinta into a working dream. We have now been making wine since 2019 for our own consumption.
We currently offer accommodation in a dedicated bungalow with own room and bath/ shower room and toilet
We are much travelled and love sharing experiences with new friends. We moved to Portugal to experience a better way of life amongst wonderful people and in beautiful nature.
Nicole is an exquisite cook and to sample that is a great way to end the day together ( of course with some superb wine!)
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Cuidado de casas
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
You will learn about the local culture in a much underestimated part of Portugal, how to make wine, the chance to improve your language skills ( English, Dutch and Portuguese and some German), whilst helping us learn too! We used to look forward to our visits to the countryside, now we enjoy our occasional visits to the towns and cities. We hope to learn from each other!
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
Help with grape and olive harvests for our own consumption - some gardening, tree planting and maintenance, forest clearance, making fences etc etc is always appreciated, with varied tasks offered on a daily basis. Help with carpentry and tree surgery is always welcome!
As a minimum requirement you must be able, or be willing to use a strimmer/ weed whacker.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Holandés: Fluido
Portugués: IntermedioEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
Alojamiento
Own room in our exclusive workaday bungalow, with own toilet/ shower/ bathroom. Wi-Fi available at our house. We provide three meals per day.
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We will ensure you have the opportunity to explore the area whilst with us. From villages that time forgot to the beautiful town of Viseu, along with visits to nearby thermal springs and trips to meet friends in the area.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
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Mis animales / mascotas
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 551751618149
Comentarios (31)
15 jul 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Rachel & Claire) para el anfitrión
Staying with John and Nicole was a truly formative, memorable, and incredibly awesome experience for us. This was our first Workaway experience, and we couldn’t have dreamed of anything better. The work was very fair and meaningful — especially strimming to prepare for wildfire season! Despite not being there during grape harvest, we learned so… read more
15 jul 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rachel & Claire)
What an absolute joy it has been getting to know these two fantastic young women!
Claire and Rachel pitched in with a variety of tasks, including their first ever time using a strimmer, and never failed to excel.
Pruning vines, tending to olive trees, cutting lower branches from young pines, varnishing wood, they both nailed it every time!
Claire… read more
Claire and Rachel pitched in with a variety of tasks, including their first ever time using a strimmer, and never failed to excel.
Pruning vines, tending to olive trees, cutting lower branches from young pines, varnishing wood, they both nailed it every time!
Claire… read more
(Excelente
)
3 jun 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Edmund & Ling Ling)
Edmund and Ling Ling were truly lovely people. We have some awesome drone footage of the property. Edmund was very keen to please, turning his hand to brand new experiences in nature.
We all learnt a lot about our very different lifestyles, which is, after all, the essence of volunteering via Workaway!
We all learnt a lot about our very different lifestyles, which is, after all, the essence of volunteering via Workaway!
(Muy Bien
)
4 may 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Edmund & Ling Ling) para el anfitrión
Our 9 days of stay with John and Nicole has been wonderful. Learning to prune vines was a first experience for us and after listening to John's sharing of the process of wine making, we are in awe of the amount of effort &time to produce a bottle of good wine. Starting a fire (bonfire!) to dispose brushes & branches was a first as well (Watch… read more
3 jun 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Michelle & Peter)
We were very fortunate to cross paths with this amazing couple. Sully bought a skill set to the Quinta which enabled us to complete a task of constructing a new chicken run, which we are truly thankful for.
Michelle turned her hands to tieing and pruning the vines, then assisting with putting up the mesh on the chickens new safe and secure… read more
Michelle turned her hands to tieing and pruning the vines, then assisting with putting up the mesh on the chickens new safe and secure… read more
(Excelente
)
3 jun 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Michelle & Peter) para el anfitrión
wow! what a time we had on this Workaway with John and Nic - so much fun! they were fantastic hosts - so interesting, engaging and generous with their wine.
Sully helped John build a chicken run and I helped Nic tie the vines which I got a real kick out of as people have been doing that task for centuries!
although we only had a few days with… read more
Sully helped John build a chicken run and I helped Nic tie the vines which I got a real kick out of as people have been doing that task for centuries!
although we only had a few days with… read more
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15 jul 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Rachel & Claire) para el anfitrión
Staying with John and Nicole was a truly formative, memorable, and incredibly awesome experience for us. This was our first Workaway experience, and we couldn’t have dreamed of anything better. The work was very fair and meaningful — especially strimming to prepare for wildfire season! Despite not being there during grape harvest, we learned so… read more
15 jul 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rachel & Claire)
What an absolute joy it has been getting to know these two fantastic young women!
Claire and Rachel pitched in with a variety of tasks, including their first ever time using a strimmer, and never failed to excel.
Pruning vines, tending to olive trees, cutting lower branches from young pines, varnishing wood, they both nailed it every time!
Claire… read more
Claire and Rachel pitched in with a variety of tasks, including their first ever time using a strimmer, and never failed to excel.
Pruning vines, tending to olive trees, cutting lower branches from young pines, varnishing wood, they both nailed it every time!
Claire… read more
(Excelente)
3 jun 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Edmund & Ling Ling)
Edmund and Ling Ling were truly lovely people. We have some awesome drone footage of the property. Edmund was very keen to please, turning his hand to brand new experiences in nature.
We all learnt a lot about our very different lifestyles, which is, after all, the essence of volunteering via Workaway!
We all learnt a lot about our very different lifestyles, which is, after all, the essence of volunteering via Workaway!
(Muy Bien )
4 may 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Edmund & Ling Ling) para el anfitrión
Our 9 days of stay with John and Nicole has been wonderful. Learning to prune vines was a first experience for us and after listening to John's sharing of the process of wine making, we are in awe of the amount of effort &time to produce a bottle of good wine. Starting a fire (bonfire!) to dispose brushes & branches was a first as well (Watch… read more
3 jun 2025
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Michelle & Peter)
We were very fortunate to cross paths with this amazing couple. Sully bought a skill set to the Quinta which enabled us to complete a task of constructing a new chicken run, which we are truly thankful for.
Michelle turned her hands to tieing and pruning the vines, then assisting with putting up the mesh on the chickens new safe and secure… read more
Michelle turned her hands to tieing and pruning the vines, then assisting with putting up the mesh on the chickens new safe and secure… read more
(Excelente)
3 jun 2025
Dejado por el workawayer (Michelle & Peter) para el anfitrión
wow! what a time we had on this Workaway with John and Nic - so much fun! they were fantastic hosts - so interesting, engaging and generous with their wine.
Sully helped John build a chicken run and I helped Nic tie the vines which I got a real kick out of as people have been doing that task for centuries!
although we only had a few days with… read more
Sully helped John build a chicken run and I helped Nic tie the vines which I got a real kick out of as people have been doing that task for centuries!
although we only had a few days with… read more
22 oct 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jordan & Jordan)
The Jordans were a fantastic couple who were a joy to work and socialise with. Polite, engaging and impeccable housekeeping.
Trustworthy, fun, great cooks, possessing a real interest in what we do here.
Punctual, great company and sorely missed when they left!
Worked exceptionally in a team and also very diligent when left alone.
Highly… read more
Trustworthy, fun, great cooks, possessing a real interest in what we do here.
Punctual, great company and sorely missed when they left!
Worked exceptionally in a team and also very diligent when left alone.
Highly… read more
(Excelente)
13 oct 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Jordan & Jordan) para el anfitrión
What a fantastic couple of weeks we spent with John and Nic. From the moment we arrived we felt so welcome, and after a great first night getting to know each other over a selection of previous wines they’ve produced, we knew we would have a lot of fun with them.
We were lucky enough to be there for the 2024 grape harvest, and John and Nic went… read more
We were lucky enough to be there for the 2024 grape harvest, and John and Nic went… read more
25 sept 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jayden & Claudia)
Wow! Just when we thought it could not get any better, this fantastic couple turn up and left a lasting impact on us both.
Enthusiastic, bucket loads of common sense and a sense of duty to not only complete any tasks, but to go the extra mile and deliver work of the highest quality!
We tackled an overgrown pine tree forest, pruning and clearing to… read more
Enthusiastic, bucket loads of common sense and a sense of duty to not only complete any tasks, but to go the extra mile and deliver work of the highest quality!
We tackled an overgrown pine tree forest, pruning and clearing to… read more
(Excelente)
24 jul 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Alexandria) para el anfitrión
Where to even begin! My two weeks at the Quinta with Nicole and John and their gaggle of dogs and cats were inspiring, fun, and peaceful. This was my first Workaway experience, so I wasn't fully sure what to expect, but I quickly realized I'd hit the Workaway jackpot. A private place to stay, delicious home-cooked meals prepared by Nicole, copious… read more
12 jul 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alexandria)
Wow!
What a fantastic couple of weeks we had together!
Allie is honest, down to earth, fun, reliable and just lovely to be around.
Punctual, flexible and able to carry out tasks with the minimum of explanation.
Allie helped us trim and prune the vines to enable a better harvest, was left alone to help out with the olive trees, plus was a great… read more
What a fantastic couple of weeks we had together!
Allie is honest, down to earth, fun, reliable and just lovely to be around.
Punctual, flexible and able to carry out tasks with the minimum of explanation.
Allie helped us trim and prune the vines to enable a better harvest, was left alone to help out with the olive trees, plus was a great… read more
(Excelente)
4 mar 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Claudia & Mackenzie)
Claudia and Mack were a perfect fit for our project. Polite, engaging and honest from the very start.
They were punctual, showing a fantastic work ethic and after work were interesting people to get to know.
Claudia produced tasks of the highest quality tieing down the vines, it was her help that showed the standard required, whilst Mack agreed… read more
They were punctual, showing a fantastic work ethic and after work were interesting people to get to know.
Claudia produced tasks of the highest quality tieing down the vines, it was her help that showed the standard required, whilst Mack agreed… read more
(Excelente)
2 mar 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Claudia & Mackenzie) para el anfitrión
We only spent a week here but we wish we could have spent longer! We loved it from moment we arrived at our cute bungalow, saw the beautiful property and met all of the many dogs and cats! John and Nicole were the best hosts and so welcoming, we shared many many glasses of wines and had lots of great chats while eating the tastiest food; they… read more
27 ago 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Chris)
Chris was a brilliant fit for us. Always positive, friendly and intelligent, no.matter what was asked. He picked up on the daily rhythm and proceeded without prompt or instruction.
Chris was so trustworthy we actually enjoyed a holiday whilst he cared for the dogs, cats and chickens.
We both found him excellent company and still miss not having… read more
Chris was so trustworthy we actually enjoyed a holiday whilst he cared for the dogs, cats and chickens.
We both found him excellent company and still miss not having… read more
(Excelente)
3 ago 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Chris) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful time at John and Nicole's heavenly little quinta and learned a lot from them in so many ways. They are probably the best and most generous hosts imaginable and I'm glad they gave me the chance to work their vines and help them with all their projects big and small, as well as contribute with my own ideas. Spending time with them,… read more
27 jun 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lysann)
It was a pleasure to host Lysann in more ways than one. A lovely sensible and grounded girl who was very easy to get to know. Not only our first workawayer to leave the accomodation cleaner than we prepared it, but good company, punctual, diligent and a great help in various tasks.
A great communicator, understood very well and excelled working… read more
A great communicator, understood very well and excelled working… read more
(Excelente)
8 jun 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Lysann) para el anfitrión
My first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. I'm so thankful that i met Nicole and John and had the opportunity to stay for a while on their beautiful Quinta and spend some time with this lovely couple and all their animals. Nicole and John picked me up at the bus station and I remember one of Johns first questions. Are you… read more
3 mar 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Charles)
What a pleasure it was hosting Charles. Always ready and able, tasks completed in record time! Chainsawing, Wood chopping with axe, building a greenhouse, keeping the accommodation spotless!
Welcome back anytime amigo!
Welcome back anytime amigo!
(Excelente)
3 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Charles) para el anfitrión
John and Nicole are amazing hosts.conversations are hilarious foods incredible and the works always a fun experience. topped off by outings to go hillwallking and sightseeing in definitely be back if you ever need help on the quinta
30 ene 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Ben & Heather) para el anfitrión
Staying with John and Nicole absolutely lived up to what we expected after reading their profile and reviews! Nicole is a magnificent chef and cooked up absolute wonders for us everyday, this was only improved by the addition of John's homemade wine, port and jeropiga! Their location is absolutely idyllic, so peaceful and quiet and we loved the… read more
29 ene 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ben & Heather)
What a privilege it was to host Ben and Heather! A memorable time, with a couple that were engaging, polite, appreciative and very good helpers! They took to vine pruning, Wood chopping, chicken shed roof replacement etc, with aplomb.
Thank you for your flexibility in the wet weather, your excellent teamwork ethic, and your company in the… read more
Thank you for your flexibility in the wet weather, your excellent teamwork ethic, and your company in the… read more
(Excelente)
7 sept 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Edward & Georgina)
George and Eddie were superb! In terms of working, it was a privilege to have them here. Polite, hard working, punctual and good fun to be around. Tasks were handled with aplomb, with great energy and enthusiasm.
We loved our social time together, their attitude is spot on and we feel we have met two fantastic people. Bungalow left spotless, help… read more
We loved our social time together, their attitude is spot on and we feel we have met two fantastic people. Bungalow left spotless, help… read more
(Excelente)
7 sept 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Edward & Georgina) para el anfitrión
We had a wonderful time with John and Nic (and Lyker and Leni) at their Quinta for a week helping on their land & in the vineyard. They were marvellous hosts, providing delicious food, meals and wine - we had great conversation and the work was rewarding. We got to stay in their bungalow which we loved so much and had all to ourselves. We helped… read more
10 ago 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (AnaLuciaWine)
Ana was a caring and reliable person to have around. She worked diligently when harvesting the grapes and was still around in the kitchen hours later helping to clear up whilst others relaxed.
Ana thank you for being kind , considerate and attentive whilst staying with us!
Ana thank you for being kind , considerate and attentive whilst staying with us!
(Excelente)
22 dic 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (AnaLuciaWine) para el anfitrión
Nicole and John are a sweet and lovely couple !
(They saved my life after two weeks without one day off, working 10 hours a day in another vineyard I had found as a host. I lived a nightmare eating only bread and cheese for meals and in the evening having cold showers. Thanks God they helped me!)
I met them when the other host once in a while… read more
(They saved my life after two weeks without one day off, working 10 hours a day in another vineyard I had found as a host. I lived a nightmare eating only bread and cheese for meals and in the evening having cold showers. Thanks God they helped me!)
I met them when the other host once in a while… read more
7 feb 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ricky & Nathalie)
Thank you Ricky and Natalie for contributing to our vine pruning and enhancing the Quinta with your presence. A real "team" that complimented each other beautifully, work was carried out methodically, accomodation was respected and cleaned to an incredible standard.
Lovely to meet you and share our way of life.
Good luck in whatever you do.
John… read more
Lovely to meet you and share our way of life.
Good luck in whatever you do.
John… read more
(Excelente)
7 feb 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Ricky & Nathalie) para el anfitrión
John and Nicole are excellent hosts...there care and thoughtfulness went beyond normal expectations which provided for a most memorable experience. The accommodation was great and the vegetarian meals were superb. There were times we felt like guests rather than workawayers.
All in all a highly recommended workaway experience.
All in all a highly recommended workaway experience.
16 oct 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway)
It was an absolute pleasure having Tim on the farm. He came for two weeks and stayed for four, which we are very grateful for.
Tim often stated he was working outside his comfort zone and pushed himself in all tasks. Chopping wood, pulling weeds and a fantastic effort helping with our grape harvest, picking here and at other friends in the… read more
Tim often stated he was working outside his comfort zone and pushed himself in all tasks. Chopping wood, pulling weeds and a fantastic effort helping with our grape harvest, picking here and at other friends in the… read more
(Excelente)
15 oct 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway) para el anfitrión
I really enjoyed my stay with John and Nicole during the grape harvest. At times the work was hard but I had 3 square meals a day and Nicole’s cooking is to die for! The accomodation was great. I had the bungalow all to myself With private bathroom and kitchen. All very comfortable. I could wax lyrical for longer but just see the comments below.… read more
7 ago 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Stephen)
When a person is passionate about what they do, they have the opportunity to be excellent. Stephen is not only passionate about his work and offering assistance and advice, he is also an advocate of workaway and the benefits it brings to both parties.
In short, he was excellent!
Our experiences with Stephen echoed the fantastic reviews we read… read more
In short, he was excellent!
Our experiences with Stephen echoed the fantastic reviews we read… read more
(Excelente)
5 ago 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Stephen) para el anfitrión
I had a fabulous time at the Quinta owned by John and Nicole. They are true workaway hosts. They welcomed me into their family, provided excellent separate living accommodation, great food and wine. They took us on a variety of interesting excursions into the Portuguese countryside and mountains, which to me was above and beyond the call of duty.… read more
1 ago 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nora & Emmett)
Nora and Emmett exceeded expectations for us, given this was their first workaway experience!
With youth on their side they showed a maturity to ensure that their work was of a very high standard, displaying a great work ethic, superb camaraderie, with personalities that were infectious.
They both contributed to a fine workaway experience for us,… read more
With youth on their side they showed a maturity to ensure that their work was of a very high standard, displaying a great work ethic, superb camaraderie, with personalities that were infectious.
They both contributed to a fine workaway experience for us,… read more
(Excelente)
1 ago 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Nora & Emmett) para el anfitrión
This was our first time doing workaway, and we could not have had a better experience. John was waiting for us at the train station the day we arrived, and Nicole welcomed us with open arms and an incredible barbecue dinner that night. We stayed for about two weeks, and loved every minute of it. Since the Quinta is relatively small, there was a… read more
2 mar 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (David)
David arrived as our youngest ever workawayer, which was for us a new experience. He definitely was a shining example of a relatively inexperienced workawayer.
We had a really nice time hosting David, who is a young man with a very focused outlook on life. We shared some jokes, listened to his music ( an acquired taste!) and taught him many things… read more
We had a really nice time hosting David, who is a young man with a very focused outlook on life. We shared some jokes, listened to his music ( an acquired taste!) and taught him many things… read more
(Excelente)
29 feb 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (David) para el anfitrión
This was my first stay with workaway ever and it was great. John and Nicole are two lovely, welcoming people and their pets are lovely as well (even the big little one ^^). On this big land there's always something to do, so I learned many new things, pruning vines, planting trees, strimming or how to mix concrete. After a day of good, sometimes… read more
15 feb 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Michael & Taylor)
Thank you so much to Tayler and Mike for being perfect workawayers in every sense! Possessing a fantastic work ethic, taking ownership and pride in tasks, polite and courteous, willing, punctual, enthusiastic, it was a pleasure to have you two around. Good luck, we miss you!
(Excelente)
16 oct 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Emma) para el anfitrión
Workaway reviews probably aren’t the place to wax poetic, but it’s hard to resist after my two weeks with John, Nicole and their cast of merry characters. Set on a winery/farm/homestead in the Portugal countryside, this is a place full of laughter and stories, first night frenzies and after dinner dips, new friends and old, delicious wine and (of… read more
15 oct 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Emma)
Emma is a fantastic human being and worked superbly and efficiently during a busy time in the calendar, namely the grape harvest. Emma was an absolute pleasure to host, showed great initiative and it was a sad day when she moved on. We cannot recommend her highly enough in terms of work ethic, camaraderie and friendship. Thank you so much for… read more
(Excelente)
17 ago 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ellyn & Mick )
Ellyn and Mick were perfect workawayers in many ways. Respectful, diligent, positive, genuinely lovely people who complemented each other superbly thus making a great team, hard working and good fun to have around.
They helped us with the pressing matter of digging trenches, fixing fencing to posts ( Ellyn took the lead on this and was excellent),… read more
They helped us with the pressing matter of digging trenches, fixing fencing to posts ( Ellyn took the lead on this and was excellent),… read more
(Excelente)
3 ago 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Ellyn & Mick ) para el anfitrión
John and Nic were a blast. The work was hard at times but always worth it! We built a fence, did lawn work, and watering. The cooking was amazing and always plenty of wine and coffee.
The animals (cats, dogs, and chickens) made it very lively. The land was absolutely beautiful. We had a few fun day trips and attended the local festival.
Thank… read more
The animals (cats, dogs, and chickens) made it very lively. The land was absolutely beautiful. We had a few fun day trips and attended the local festival.
Thank… read more
15 jul 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jaqueline & Andre)
We were very grateful that Jackie and Dre agreed to look after our farm and animals for us so that we could take a well earned rest. It was not the original plan but one that we discussed together before their arrival. We returned to a cleaner than ever house, dog and cats that had been truly loved and cared for and watered crops! For this we are… read more
(Excelente)
12 jul 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Jaqueline & Andre) para el anfitrión
We stayed at Nic and John’s for almost 3 weeks from end of June until beginning of July for our very first Workaway experience and it was amazing!
We would usually wake up early in the morning and help John taking care of the land - basically weeding, trimming, watering, gardening and sometimes painting. Nothing hard and very relaxing!
We also… read more
We would usually wake up early in the morning and help John taking care of the land - basically weeding, trimming, watering, gardening and sometimes painting. Nothing hard and very relaxing!
We also… read more
30 may 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lola & Ian)
It was a privilege hosting Ian and Lola. Early to rise and keen to help out, we benefited from Ian's experience in farming. A competent chain saw operator, plus he now gets his Auger Diploma after drilling 80 holes to enable us to sink some fence posts. Lola is ace on the weed whacker/ strimmer / wizzer depending upon where you are from. Lola's… read more
(Excelente)
21 may 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Lola & Ian) para el anfitrión
We stayed 2 weeks with John, Nicole, their lovely dog Leica and their cats and chickens. To us this felt like a proper down-to-earth workaway experience with cups of tea between and glasses of wine after work and many stories and laughter. John and Nicole did workaway as volunteers before and know how to appreciate the help they get with their… read more
21 feb 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Elise & Adam)
It was a joy hosting Elise and Adam in a hat was for us, slightly different circumstances, given Nicole was away. They immediately fitted in, showed excellent teamwork ethics and flawlessly bought into what and how we do things.
All the tasks we had planned were completed swiftly and competently, allowing us a fantastic day together in the Serra… read more
All the tasks we had planned were completed swiftly and competently, allowing us a fantastic day together in the Serra… read more
(Excelente)
15 feb 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Elise & Adam) para el anfitrión
We stayed with John (Nicole unfortunately was out of town at the time) for almost a week in December and had a blast! From Porto we took an easy 1 1/2 train ride to the nearest station, with guidance from John, who picked us up at the train station. We kept busy working on the vineyard, moving wood, weeding and even knocking down a couple trees.… read more
8 oct 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Ben & Jasha) para el anfitrión
Working for John and Nicole was a very positive first workaway experience for us. We worked with John on a variety of projects, which included the following: hacking gorse in the forest, cutting down trees (Ben loved using the chainsaw and I had great fun driving the tractor), putting slate pillar posts in the ground to support the young olive… read more
7 oct 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ben & Jasha)
Ben and Jasha were a real joy to host. Although they had limited experience in the kind of tasks we completed, they relished the experience. Courteous, amenable and fun, the two weeks flew by. Very tidy around the house and always keen to assist. They collaborated with the grape harvest, the felling of trees, clearing the forest floor, installing… read more
(Excelente)
25 ago 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Bo & Tom)
Bo and Tom broke the mould where it comes to the workaday experience. Bags of initiative, tons of energy and a professionalism that made them irresistible. Their work hard play hard ethic fitted perfectly to life on the Quinta. Life is simply fun around these characters and without a doubt we look forward to meeting them again somewhere! It was… read more
(Excelente)
24 ago 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Bo & Tom) para el anfitrión
Staying with John and Nicole was a lot of fun. The welcome was already spot on and it only got better. They took good care of us while we were on and off work. To start, the meals were fantastic and we had nice coffeebreaks during work. The work itself was varied and very satisfying. For example we painted and fixed the chicken house, cleared the… read more
9 ago 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Stella Sigrid & Zacharias Dyna) para el anfitrión
We had a fantastic week helping John and Nicole. The work was varied and included trimming vines, reinforcing their fence, bottling wine, and tree sculpting, during which our hosts (and their pets) kept us company. Between work were a generous amount of coffeebreaks (not yet patented) and delicious meals on the BBQ. The evenings with John and… read more
4 ago 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Stella Sigrid & Zacharias Dyna)
Zacharias and Stella were an absolute privilege to host. They are both conscientious and excellent fun! Their social side is very charming and their spontaneity was a real bonus. Work tasks were always completed with enthusiasm. It takes a while to stop missing them when they leave!
(Excelente)
30 may 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Ilona) para el anfitrión
Staying with John and Nicole was an incredible experience. I truly enjoyed the work we did with the vines, the horta, the forest and the strimming, but it was the dinners we had by the fire in the evenings that truly left me missing here. John and Nicole made me feel welcome from the start and I really loved hearing their stories and experiences.… read more
30 may 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ilona)
What a wonderful experience it was having Ilona around for two weeks. A lovely human being and a very good worker too! Queen of the Strimmer!
Missing you around the place and would seriously love to have you back!
Love from Nicole and John x
Missing you around the place and would seriously love to have you back!
Love from Nicole and John x
(Excelente)
15 dic 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Austin)
We had a wonderful time hosting Austin, who soon morphed into friend, then family! We rode out a big storm and powercuts together, chased off suitors for our dog Laica who was on heat together , who then escaped, so we dropped breakfast to search together. "Normal" days were a pleasure working alongside Austin who worked diligently and was a… read more
(Excelente)
14 dic 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Austin) para el anfitrión
I stayed with John and Nicole at their quinta for 10 days at the beginning of December. I had a fantastic time staying with them in their bungalow. Most of the work we were doing was clipping unwanted roots off of the vines near where they had been grafted. We were also in the process of burning a massive pile of debris which had been cleared from… read more
16 nov 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Holly & Craig)
Thank you Holly and Graig for your hard work, you had to clear the land of olives branches to granite and old wood, clean a room in the cheesfactory and keep me company.....Graig makes the best fires and kept us warm in our bungalow, we did olive picking and pressing and ended up with 46.5 ltrs of beautiful olive oil. I really enjoyed your company… read more
(Excelente)
12 nov 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Holly & Craig) para el anfitrión
We loved our 10 days at John & Nicole's. Our stay coincided with the annual olive harvest so most of the work was related to that - picking and sorting olives, chopping wood etc. John and Nicole made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived and we would have happily stayed longer if we hadn't had other commitments. If we have the… read more
27 oct 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marek & Monika)
It was a pleasure hosting Marek and Monika. They possess enthusiasm and a great work ethic when completing tasks around the farm. Sometimes it was difficult to get Monika to stop!!!
They are very proactive and show great common sense especially in overcoming obstacles, making work fun!
Together we completed many little projects and they leave us… read more
They are very proactive and show great common sense especially in overcoming obstacles, making work fun!
Together we completed many little projects and they leave us… read more
(Excelente)
26 oct 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Marek & Monika) para el anfitrión
John and Nicole are very friendly, open-minded and kind people.
We spent two lovely weeks helping them on their farm. They have created a gorgeous place and keep on improving it. We appreciate that every day we could do something else, helping in the vegetable garden, making a fence, clearing a field or forest and finally we made a rustic-style… read more
We spent two lovely weeks helping them on their farm. They have created a gorgeous place and keep on improving it. We appreciate that every day we could do something else, helping in the vegetable garden, making a fence, clearing a field or forest and finally we made a rustic-style… read more
4 sept 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hannah & Clay)
Thank you Hannah and Clay for a very enjoyable ten days hosting you. You are a very lovely couple and bought into the Quinta and our lifestyles magnificently. It was a total pleasure having you around, we enjoyed working with you and had a super vegetarian blast with you. We are very glad you enjoyed yourselves and you are welcome back anytime!
(Excelente)
4 sept 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Hannah & Clay) para el anfitrión
We had the most incredible time and we LOVED spending time with John and Nicole. We stayed for ten days and during that time we weeded vineyards and gardens, cleared a grotto, built a fence and cleared trees. While John and Nicole's vineyard wasn't producing wine during our stay, they arranged for us to go to a nearby vineyard and participate in… read more
5 abr 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (David & Tiare) para el anfitrión
We had an absolutely amazing time with John and Nic. They are such warm and inviting people and were really keen to get us involved in anything that interested us. We stayed for almost 2 weeks and loved every moment working around the property. There was always jobs to be done but we had more than enough time to enjoy ourselves. I would love to… read more
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