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Multilingual family of four (parents and two boys, 6 and 7) developing a permaculture homestead in a coastal Portuguese town.
We're creating a food forest, raising ducks and geese, and homeschooling with a Montessori-inspired approach. We're learning as we go and seeking long-term residents to join our journey and help shape our growing community.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Enjoy a beautiful coastal permaculture homestead in central Portugal. You'll be immersed in nature, with the ocean less than 1km away and surrounded by mountains and woods.
While here, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to our ongoing permaculture project
- Learn about food forests, gardening, woodworking, irrigation, and animal care
- Experience multilingual living (Portuguese, Romanian, English)
- Participate in homeschooling activities with a Montessori-inspired approach
- Engage in community living, sharing daily activities
- Explore the potential for developing an intentional community
We value cultural exchange and are eager to learn from you. Bring your unique interests, skills, and ideas to contribute to our evolving project!
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
Focus for the autumn and winter:
- Prepare veggie garden beds for the growing season: cleaning, composting, mulching and sowing
- Chop, shred, move, and apply biomass throughout the garden
- Planting, propagation, weeding, and general upkeep of our 3-year-old food forest
Construction and DIY projects: building garden structures, improving outdoor spaces, and working on various homestead improvements.
Childcare and education: families with homeschooled children of similar age to our boys are especially welcome to share the journey and collaborate if and when it makes sense to do so.
Animal care: assisting with our ducks and geese, potentially helping to establish new livestock projects.
Sustainable living projects: contributing to renewable energy systems, water management, and eco-friendly practices.
You should be able to speak English or Romanian or Portuguese.
We value a willingness to learn, adaptability, and a positive attitude. While skills in permaculture, carpentry, gardening, or teaching are beneficial, they're not required. We're excited to share knowledge and learn from our volunteers as we work together to create a thriving, sustainable community.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Portugués: Fluido
Romanian: Fluido
Alemán: Principiante
Francés: PrincipianteEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
We speak English, Portuguese and Romanian at home. We also know Spanish. What about you?
Alojamiento
Comfortable apartment with a lovely view over the garden. There's an open kitchen/living room, a bathroom, a bedroom, a storage room and a separate laundry room. There is great insulation and an active ventilation system. Everything is electric and powered by solar energy. A small playground and outdoor kitchen are also at your disposal.
You can use your own kitchen and the outdoor one to cook your own meals.
For longer stays, we'd like to get into the habit of having regular meals together.
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Welcome to our coastal permaculture homestead in central Portugal!
Our 1-hectare property features a 3-year-old food forest with swales, ponds, and veggie gardens. We're home to ducks and geese, with abundant local wildlife including birds, insects, squirrels, and rabbits.
This opportunity is ideal for young families interested in permaculture, sustainable living, and community building. We offer two independent guest apartments and space for motorhomes, all powered by renewable energy.
For those interested in longer-term engagement, we have a second 2-hectare plot nearby. We're envisioning this as a future co-housing or intentional community project. Long-term residents can help shape this vision and potentially establish their own on-site businesses. Whether your passion is sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, education, or holistic wellness, there's room for your ideas. We also have a large bell tent perfect for hosting workshops, retreats, or community events. If you're looking to contribute to a growing eco-community and turn sustainable living dreams into reality, this could be your opportunity.
In your free time, you can enjoy:
- Beaches less than 1km away
- Excellent surfing spots (Nazaré, Peniche, Ericeira) nearby
- Hiking in the surrounding mountains and woods
- Bird watching and nature observation
- Exploring local attractions like dinosaur footprints, natural reserves, and caves
Nearby amenities include:
- Train station with connections to larger cities
- Mini supermarket, coffee shop, post office, and playgrounds within walking distance
- Larger amenities (pharmacy, restaurants, bars) accessible by bike or car
There are bicycles available for you to use. We're also well-equipped with gardening, woodworking, and electronics tools
Join us in shaping a collaborative community focused on sustainable living and family-friendly experiences!
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Fiber internet connection and high quality WiFi coverage throughout the property.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
There is a large parking area that you can use, as well as a guest WC with shower. There is a barbecue area with pizza oven and grill at your disposal as well as a small playground.
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Comentarios (2)
Stan and Sophie work super well together and their skills were very useful, particularly in building a home for the current and future domestic birds at our place. The final result is a robust, modular and practical design that allows for a very… read more
We were hesitant about letting anybody work unsupervised in our garden, but Maxine and David quickly showed that they are competent, careful, and trustworthy.
They are very flexible and quickly adjusted to our rhythms. Their skills… read more
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Stan and Sophie work super well together and their skills were very useful, particularly in building a home for the current and future domestic birds at our place. The final result is a robust, modular and practical design that allows for a very… read more
We were hesitant about letting anybody work unsupervised in our garden, but Maxine and David quickly showed that they are competent, careful, and trustworthy.
They are very flexible and quickly adjusted to our rhythms. Their skills… read more
