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Join our summer tribe and take part in contributing to our vision in Gonçalo, Portugal

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  2025 

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  • Descripción

    Descripción

    Hi, and welcome to my workaway profile!


    I am Luca, 44 yo mixed race, half Italian half Philippino.
    In the past 4 years, since moving to Portugal, I have been learning, and I still am, how to craft a new lifestyle, after getting myself a 5ha magical piece of land, hidden in a small valley, between the mountains of the Serra de Estrela in central Portugal. I live surrounded by plenty of native forests, now recovering from some devastating fires back in 2022.

    I grew up and studied in Rome, and after living in Dublin, London, Bali, and extensively traveling in Europe and Asia, I tuned into a strong call to leave the increasing toxicity of the cities, so I searched, found, and bought this farm, and I am slowly creating my dream place.

    I am drawn to nature, her knowledge and teachings, focused on discovering what I truly want and enjoy from life. So far has bee a wonderful journey to learn how to be self-reliant and engage in practices that will set up free from a society who wants us depending on their services and goods.

    I enjoy solving problems while minimizing the creation of them : )
    I craft my days between several projects, wether they are within the perimeter of the farm or outside.
    I am passionate about electronic music and not only, and this brings me to collaborate with local creatives, giving birth to alternative culture events. So feeding the fire of art expression and creative output is something I thrive for.
    Most recent addition to my hobbies is a wood turning lathe, and a set of tools for wood carving, and plenty, plenty of ideas that slowly materialize.

    I live with 5 other wonderful creatures, two dogs Soul and Serra, and the sweetest three cats called Tommy Luna and Sienna, plus 3 fluffy unamed chickens.

    If you are curious you can check us out on Instagram, ask me for the link .


    - Who are we looking for -

    You must be independent and mature, well organized and proactive. I work full days and weeks, hence not always can allow time to hang out, but this said, I value the importance to connect with volunteers, and find the time to spend together, whether is a walk, a meal or excursions to friends or neighbours for a meal and a drink.

    I expect you to be clean and tidy, honest, hardworking, and genuinely interested in helping and learning. This is also the mindset you will be welcome with once you are here.

    I will geniuinly go the extra mile for the right person, but I won't tolerate those who take the mickey and who are only looking for a free holiday. If you have some experience with work away/volunteering you will surely understand! :)

    I live in a remote area, 900 meters up a beautiful mountain: Gonçalo is only a few km away, and the next city, Guarda, is 35 min drive.

    Belmonte, another little town is also near. Having your own transport is best, but not essential as we often meet friends who also host other volunteers, so there will be occasions to socialize. We regularly go to Guarda, often stop for a coffee or a beer, and you are welcome to join the ride : )

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Proyectos artísticos
    Práctica de idiomas
    Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
    Enseñanza
    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Cuidado de animales
    Ayuda en una granja
    Cocinar para toda la familia
    Ayuda doméstica
    Mantenimiento general
    Ayuda informática
    Cuidado de casas
  • Intereses

    Intereses

    Videografía
    Eventos y sociedad
    Vegetariano o vegano
    Sostenibilidad
    Cultura
    Autodesarrollo
    Agricultura
    Cuidado de plantas
    Música
    Bricolaje y manualidades
    Libros
    Arte y diseño
    Fotografía
    Jardinería
    Cocina y alimentación
    Arquitectura
    Carpintería
    Animales
    Yoga / bienestar
    Naturaleza
    Acampada
    Montaña
    Baile
    Actividades al aire libre
    Senderismo
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    There will be plenty of occasion where I can share what we learned, both theorically and practically.
    I like to give space to your skills and creativity to as long as you would like to give it a go, there will be enough room to take initiative and express yours!

    Expect anything related to sustainable living, gardening and plants, foraging, building, DIY, fermentation, food processing and preservation, arts and crafts, music and djing and who knows what else! The list is long and ever growing.

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    5 hours - 5 days a week (food + accommodation in exchange)

    Food garden
    - plant seedlings, plants and trees, this is ongoing until end of April.
    - weeding watering, and general land management all throughout summer.

    Building (there is a long list of building projects)
    - vermicompost toilets, outdoor showers and WC, bar/kitchenette, gates.
    - improve accessibility around the land, maintaining paths and building new staircases/steps
    - outdoor kitchen within a pergola structure.

    Land (according to experience and time of the year)
    After the wildfires, our most recent mission is to help the land recover well and quickly, this involves:
    - clearing the land from dry and burned wood
    - gathering fire wood for the winter months
    - cutting/pruning trees
    - landscaping
    - general land management

    Note:
    1. Tasks depend on seasons.
    2. Regarding hours and days, what works best is morning shifts, 7-12 or 8-13.
    3. Market day is Sautrday, unless special occasions happen, so we can top up during the week.


    Extra note : )

    Please make sure you are in a good physical and mental space before offering your help.
    I do my best in scheduling jobs in the shade when we can and when we have.
    And also, if you are going through a breakup, couple challenges or are not in your bestest shape, please do apply, but make me aware of your challenging moment.

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas hablados
    Inglés: Fluido
    Italiano: Fluido
    Portugués: Intermedio

    Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
    I am happy to share my knowledge of Italian and fluent English a my modest Portuguese.

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    - Our set up -

    I have been volunteering all around the world, so I truly understand the importance of providing a space that is clean and comfortable for you to enjoy your stay. And that is what you will receive.

    The project is still at it's early stage, but I can guarantee you:

    - Beautiful and remote spots with breathtaking views where to pitch your tent (I will provide tents, beddings, mattresses)
    - Spots where to park your van
    - A caravan with a fridge and a double bed. (when available)
    - Compost toilet and a solar passive shower. You will take care of your compost toilet regularly.


    - Meals -
    You will be able to organise all your meals, from breakfast to dinner. There will be occasions where we can share a meal over a weekend, or head out for a Pizza and a beer in the closest village, or visiting friends.

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    Surroundings

    Lots of trails and river beaches
    Nearest river beach: 13 min drive
    Manteigas and lots of sightseeing possibilities: 30 min by car
    Guarda: 20 min by car
    Belmonte: 20 min by car
    Village with a few cafes and small supermarkets 10 min drive

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    Yes!

  • Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Yes, we can have campervans and motorhomes on our land.

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Más de dos

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 957562533293

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Comentarios (11)



Fotos

La imagen representa un entorno natural sereno con personas bañándose en un río, rodeadas de grandes rocas y exuberante vegetación, evocando una sensación de tranquilidad y relajación.
Dos perros sentados en una gran roca, uno encima del otro, con un sereno cielo azul y árboles de fondo, evocando una sensación de compañía y tranquilidad.
La imagen representa un sereno paisaje montañoso con un banco de madera, una estructura de madera rota y un vasto valle a sus pies, envuelto en nubes.
La imagen representa un entorno sereno al aire libre al atardecer, con una mesa con luz, una sombrilla y una casa de piedra, rodeada de árboles y una vibrante puesta de sol.
La imagen muestra un gato blanco en medio de un frondoso arbusto con hojas verdes y pequeños frutos, sobre un fondo de árboles y un cielo luminoso.
La imagen muestra una estructura rústica al aire libre con tejado metálico, vigas de madera y suelo de grava, rodeada de un entorno natural con árboles y rocas.
La imagen representa un sereno entorno al aire libre al atardecer, con un patio cubierto y gente reunida bajo él, rodeada de árboles y un lejano paisaje iluminado por la luna.
La imagen representa un entorno sereno al aire libre con una estructura de madera, posiblemente un puesto de comida o un refugio, rodeado de frondosos árboles y una caravana al fondo en un día soleado.
La imagen representa una fotografía paisajística de un patio con muro de contención, con un muro de piedra, un trozo de césped y una valla de madera, sobre un fondo natural.
La imagen representa una serena escena de una hamaca suspendida entre dos árboles en un bosque, con un tronco cubierto de musgo y exuberante vegetación a su alrededor.
La imagen representa un entorno sereno al aire libre, con un exuberante césped verde y una tranquila masa de agua, que evoca una sensación de paz y belleza natural. La escena es idílica y relajante.
La imagen representa una serena escena de un gato blanco de pie sobre una roca en un exuberante jardín, rodeado de vibrante vegetación y delicadas flores blancas.

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