Stay in northern Portugal and help us in all kind of works in a farm.

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My name is Susana. Me and my family found this lovely farm in 2008. Since then we are reconstructing it and making it work to be self-sustainable. My brother and my sister in law are agriculture engeneers and we love nature. We also have a rural cottage.

This rustic country house, made of schist rock is surrounded by fields with a great variety of trees. Among them you can find oak, chestnut, walnut and olive trees. While you enjoy a peaceful stay, you can go for a walk on amazing trails and listen the chirping of birds and the murmuring of water pounds. You can explore brooks with little waterfalls, a fish pond, and even a small fluvial beach. You also can observe the farm animals which are confined in protected areas. Besides all this you could enjoy the magnificent views laying on this typical intense green of "Minho".
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Compañía para ancianos
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda con ordenadores/Internet
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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¿Que es esto?
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
You can learn about agriculture, tourism, portuguese language and culture, etc..
Ayuda
February: prune blueberry bushes; watering them ( as this year is not raining) and fertilize them.

We need help to take care of fruit trees, horses, sheep, cows, ducks, geese, chikens. Cleaning the river, the streams, the small lake, planting and harvesting, garden, vegetable garden, etc.
We also need help building rebuilding and cleaning.

We want to meet new people new cultures and practice languages.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Portugués: Fluido
Este 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
THE HOUSE: there is a kitchen, dining and living-room with a fireplace, and a social WC; a bedroom with a double bed: - a bedroom with two twin beds. This room has a door directly to the exterior.
All the bedrooms have windows and private bathrooms.
Algo más...
CABECEIRAS DE BASTO" is a country village located in one of the most beautiful regions of North of Portugal. It is famous for its XVII century Monastery of "S. Miguel".
This region is known for its enchanting forests and majestic mountains (Cabreira, Barroso, Alvao). These mountains give birth to several twisting rivers, along which you can find lagoons and pleasant sandy beaches of fresh water. You can also find the beautiful "Ermal" Dam, and the breathtaking "Fisgas de Ermelo" Falls.
This region is also known for its rich history, beautiful monuments, ancestral traditions, quality of local produces and welcoming and friendly people. The gastronomy is excellent, standing out the famous "Posta Barrosa" (special steak grilled on coal).
All of these should be enough reasons to make worth your visit.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
Podría aceptar mascotas
You have to be responsible and take care for them because we have other animals and pets.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
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Horas esperadas
5hours, 5 days a week

Fotos

clean hooves

some fun

calf birth

shorn wool

yard

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Comentarios escritos sobre este anfitrión (47)

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Precisión del perfil:
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Intercambio cultural:
(5.0)

Comunicación:
(5.0)

10/06/2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Jan & Katerina) para el anfitrión

Susana And Francesco host us like family members. They show us around their daily routine with animals and let us make it independently. We learn so much about how to treat with their animals. All species were small bread, we admire nine super cute newborn pigs. We clean stables, repair leak water plumbing, solve short circuits after rain, try to… read more

(Excelente )

25/12/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Fabien & Selma) para el anfitrión

Hello people of the Quinta!

We stayed 5 weeks in this lovely place with our own independant place.
The place is nearby to Guimares and Braga so you can visit this two beautiful city , we have our own car but you can catch a bus to go.

We used to take care of the animals (sheeps, pigs, goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, donkey & horses) ,… read more

(Excelente )

01/09/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Federico) para el anfitrión

Olá!

My first workaway experience was great.
I enjoyed the hours spent with the animals, surrounded by nature. Susana and her family are very friendly, warm and willing to teach all the necessary work to be done on the farm. Meals are always eaten together and the food is really good. I also got to learn a little bit of Portuguese.

In addition,… read more

(Excelente )

20/07/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maria & Torsten)

Toto and Maria are really great people!!!
Both are very helpfull, friendly, sense of houmor, responsable and warming.
Even when something new happened they were there to support. They helped us in the house, with the animals and in the fields (planting, cutting grass, picking blueberries, etc). They have no problems with all kind of work.
They… read more

(Excelente )

27/06/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Maria & Torsten) para el anfitrión

We stayed at the Quinta for 2 weeks and it was an amazing time! We expected farm work with a place to sleep and we got so much more: New friends, lots of laughter, so many birthday parties (where we were all included), lovely animals that stole our hearts, we learned a lot about agriculture and caring for animals, about the portugese culture and… read more

(Excelente )

29/04/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Lea) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Renato, Susana + Ana last year in August. Staying on the farm was such a wonderful experience. They were generous with their time and made sure to include me in their day to day activities - we swam at the river beach, picked blackberries, moved ponies up in the mountains (what a view!) and bought fruit and veg at the local market.… read more

(Excelente )

29/11/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alessandra )

What to say about Alessandra???
Only good things!
She is very responsable and organised and easy going person. A very calm Italian girl always willing to help and extremely funny! Very very very kind with the animals.
She is already a friend that we visited and already came to visit us and we hope that this can happen again! You are always… read more

(Excelente )

14/08/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Alessandra ) para el anfitrión

This was my fisrt 'workaway experience' and i LOVE it!
Renato, Susana, Ana and the rest of the crew (including the animals) make me feel so comfortable and I'm really thankful for the laugh, knowlodge and experiences that we shared. Taking care of the animals, cooking together, have nice walking in the middle of the nature and saw the wild horses… read more

(Excelente )

02/11/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Julieta & Christian ) para el anfitrión

We stayed for a week with Renato and his lovely family. It was a week with great variety of work and we got to have an authentic experience of life in a portuguese farm. Beautiful surroundings and hård work aswell, life in the countryside is not only flowers, bees and butterflies (right, Renato?)! :D
Thank you so much for making us feel like a… read more

(Excelente )

11/08/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (hazal)

Olá!
We had a really good experience with Hazal.
She is very responsable and organised with a great sense of humor which makes working with her quite pleasant.
She is a very versatile person, since she can both perform her tasks well at home and outdoor with the animals, gardeding and in agricultural work.
She is a great option for any… read more

(Excelente )

02/08/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (hazal) para el anfitrión

I spent almost 3 weeks with Renato, Ana and their family. It was such a nice experience for me, I was so happy to have return from Susana when she said I can join their farm to help. It was my aim before returning from Portugal have some experience with portuguese family in a farm. So it was perfectly what I was waiting for :) The job basicly… read more

(Excelente )

06/03/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Parsa) para el anfitrión

Very nice family, very nice village, very late reply from my side.
Stayed here one rainy month in February.
Than you Renato and Ana!

(Excelente )

04/01/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Reggy) para el anfitrión

My first workaway experience and it was great!
What a lovely family it is, Renato, Anna, Lara and Helena, they opened their doors for me and the hospitalithy was very great.
I learned a lot about animals, Renato explained a lot of things, also about culture and history of Portugal.
I stayed with christmas and new year and they toon me to their… read more

(Excelente )

14/12/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Emilie) para el anfitrión

I had a great time during my stay 2 1/2 week stay at the quinta. This family is a real gem, here you will really have an authentic Portuguese experience, surrounded by beautiful nature, and the cutest animals.

And not to mention the people! Renato, Ana, and their sweet (and full of energy!) girls Lara and Helena, Susana & João who came to the… read more

(Excelente )

31/08/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Darren) para el anfitrión

I spent a great week with Renato, Susana, Anna and Juao and of course the family and animals :). I took care of the feeding of the animals and helped install an irrigation system for the blueberries (All 400 bushes!).

I wanted to experience the contrast that the North of Portugal has to offer compared to the South and i loved it here. Much cooler… read more

(Excelente )

05/05/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Varvara) para el anfitrión

My staying here nice and full of fun. I became a bit more skillfull with animal care and understanding of Portuguese language. The work was vary, the food delicious, the people just marvellous. It was really enriching to have spent some time with a Portuguese family, exploring habits, traditions and meals.
I really appreciate openness and… read more

(Excelente )

08/03/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Victoria) para el anfitrión

Great family to stay with! I spent just under 3 weeks with Renato and Ana and their family, and they were all great fun to be around. My initial contact was with Susana, and she was very warm and welcoming. An average day included feeding the ducks/chickens/sheep/goats/cats/dogs, taking the goats out to field, some raking and weeding, occasionally… read more

(Excelente )

11/02/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Bob & Anne)

Anne and Bob were fantastic and very helpful!
They have both 2 great characteristics: very responsable and very funny! Everything was ok with them here. We had to travel and they took care of all the tasks.
Bob sing and plays very well and his songs are lovely! Thanks for performing for us!
Hope you are capable to drive now as you started… read more

(Excelente )

25/10/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Bob & Anne) para el anfitrión

Wooow where to start?

We absolutely enjoyed are stay at the Quinta with Susana, Renato, Ana, Helena, Lara, Joaoaoaoaoaoa and all the other familymembers we met.
We loved staying with a Portugese family. Very different from expats. We really got a chance to experience the Portugese farming lifestyle. With great Portugese food and great Portugese… read more

(Excelente )

19/01/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Anna & Simon) para el anfitrión

A very nice workawaying experience in this welcoming family!! Ana Renato and Suzanna invit us to spend Christmas in their family: such a great experience, now we know the real Portuguese Christmas ;-)
The work: picking olive, feed animals, woods, cleaning water,... and work :-D
We really appreciate these three weeks in the familly!
Cinq you for… read more

(Excelente )

03/01/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Robyn & Ryan) para el anfitrión

We had a very genuine, special time at the farm with Renato, Anna, Lara, and Helena. We spent around 2 weeks with the family and we certainly felt a part of it the entire time. It's tough to describe what a peaceful feeling being at the farm with Renato brings out, but its something we sincerely suggest finding out for yourself. The days are full,… read more

(Excelente )

09/12/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Lorena & Abdon) para el anfitrión

Hello! We have spent almost two week with Renato and Ana. It(he) has been marvellous! The place is magnific and the relacción with the hosts marvellous. Sincerely advisable. We have felt like in família. An embrace to the whole family. See you soon friends

(Excelente )

21/11/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Candela) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Renato and Ana at their home and it was a lovely experience. The Quinta is a natural gorgeous place, beautifuly surrounded by mountains. I spent most of the time working with Renato, and I must say he is a very funny guy, generous, responsable and patient. He showed me all the tasks and explain everything, and I felt he trusted me to… read more

(Excelente )

02/11/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Zuzana) para el anfitrión

This was our first workaway so we were quite curious about this new life experience. What can we say about these great people that hasn't been said yet? There are not so many things but we also want to express our positive opinion about Renato and his family. We had a great time! Renato is an amazing host and all the family is utterly adorable! We… read more

(Excelente )

26/09/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Dominika) para el anfitrión

Renato, Ana and their family were most wonderful hosts! Their home is an ideal place for someone who likes nature, animals, and astonishing natural surroundings. There was plenty of work to do around the farm, but it was never too demanding or too difficult. With Renato’s company it was impossible to get bored; with his sense of humor he’s able to… read more

(Excelente )

05/07/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Sophie) para el anfitrión

What a great way to start off my Workaway 'career'! As soon as I got in contact with Susana I felt welcomed and at ease. Although I wasn't able to meet her during my stay on the farm, she was very helpful and friendly, particularly when I was organising my transport to the farm. Renato and Ana (and their gorgeous daughters and wider family) were… read more

(Excelente )

30/06/2016

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Daniela)

Daniela is a amazing person.
She helped us in everything. She is really friendly and absolutly funny.
We spend a lot of time talking, laughing, playing, joking and working of course.
She did all the skills without any problem and all the time with a smile in her face.

Thank you so much for everything and i hope see you soon. The door of our… read more

(Excelente )

14/04/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Daniela) para el anfitrión

I highly recommend the quinta to those who love animals, nature and to work with both!

Renato is an easy going, patient and amicable host with a good sense of humor who provides you with your own responsibilities and intelligent conversations in this picturesque and peaceful place on earth.

The warm welcome of Susanna and her family let me feel… read more

(Excelente )

03/06/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Joanna & Chris) para el anfitrión

We spent two weeks on Renato and Ana' s farm in the northern hills of Portugal. We had lots of tasks the day was varied. We spent our time inbetween feeding and moving chickens, goats, cows, sheep, and horses about the farm, as well as weeding and putting manure around blueberry bushes. Renato works very hard spreading his time between the… read more

(Muy Bien )

29/03/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Domitille & Guillaume) para el anfitrión

A very nice first workawaying experience in this welcoming family : loads of consideration, fun, discussions, advices, good meals, kind animals and pleasant atmosphere... we recommend !

(Excelente )

13/02/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Kinga & Alberto) para el anfitrión

Ana, Renato and their lovely daughters Lara and Helena are wonderful hosts! We spent two weeks with them. Their place is beautiful and perfect to disconnect and to be in touch with nature. You feel comfortable from the very beginning. We had a very good time and we enjoyed a lot with their fantastic sense of humour.
They involved us in their… read more

(Excelente )

12/02/2016

Dejado por el workawayer (Jan-Jaap & Mirjam) para el anfitrión

What a nice place was this and what a great way to end our journey in Portugal! If you are still doubting to come to this place: don't, pack your stuff, go and be ready to get dirty! We had so much fun working with Renato and staying at their place with Ana, Lara and Helena (and ofcourse meeting their family). We enjoyed every minute of the day… read more

(Excelente )

24/09/2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Cyril) para el anfitrión

Waw, what can I say that hasn't been said in the previous comment!!
It was my first work away experience, and I got very lucky to help Renato's family at their farm. I couldn't ask for more than being inside a portuguese family where family means everything. Every week end, Susana would come over with her parent or the parent of Ana, and spend… read more

(Excelente )

29/07/2015

Dejado por el workawayer (João Gabriel) para el anfitrión

Family. That's the best word to describe my stay.
Ever since the first contact with Susana I felt totally comfortable with the idea of workawaying with the family.

I first spoke to Renato in person when he picked me up at the station and took us (me and the English volunteer that was there) to one of the best restaurants in the world - believe… read more me, if you're going to volunteer with them, and like meat, ask about the Nariz do Mundo Restaurant!
After that two-or-three-hour lunch we went to the farm and they showed me around. It was getting late that day so we watched a movie by the fireplace. Simple as that I was welcomed :)

The next day started early with the main activity that was feeding the animals. And how I miss those sheep, cows, horses, chickens and goats! They were part of my days for the month that I stayed in the farm. I'd say good morning and good night everyday to them as they were getting comfortable with my presence.
There were also dogs and cats that would be around us all the time!

We also had to get wood for the fireplace in the house (which was really fun using the axe and the electric saw!), we built a canal by digging the ground with pickaxes and shovels, rebuilt a fence that some cows had taken down, emptied the manure from the barns, planted trees and took care of sick and injured animals.

Renato is a good farmer and teacher who became a good friend! He didn't expect me to know everything, and he had patience to explain and show how things should be done. He had the tools and the safety equipment required for what we had to do and if we needed anything he didn't have, he would get it (he lent me clothes and boots I could wear to work and bought me new gloves and masks every week and even sunblock).

The family was big and lovely! I couldn't have expected a warmer treatment! Specially during the weekends the house was always full of people and we would spend hours at the dinner table eating, drinking, telling stories and laughing. There were never bad times! We would all be together as a family and that's how they were always making me feel - part of the family.

And here I have to state something about Portuguese people: They know how to have quality time with others and they probably have the best cuisine in the world - luckily Brazil was discovered by them!
It puts a smile on my face to remember everybody together cooking, setting the table, getting some bread and wine... And don't get me started on desserts... You have to try it to know what I'm talking about!

I had a private room and bathroom that I could have mistaken for a hotel room! It was really nice and comfortable.
Anytime I needed to go to the village they would either drive me or - as I liked to do - I'd walk for about 40 minutes to get there.
And whenever I was feeling tired or needing some me-time they would totally understand it and let me rest, go to the village, stay in my room or do whatever I needed, respecting my space.

We did some road trips to neighbouring cities too and spent a day in an adventure park once.

Bottom line, I can't stress more how thankful and lucky I was for staying with them, because not only I got to know the people, culture, food, places, the work in a farm... I also made friends for life :)

(Excelente )

07/07/2015

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Teun & Evi)

Well, as my name is not mentioned in your great feedback, i don´t know if i'm one of the friends you have in this family! ahahahahah!
But I have to say the truth that you are really good people! This couple is very kind, polite, funny and hard workers! Sam is a lovely baby with her sweet and powerfull voice! Teun and Eve take her with them and do… read more

(Excelente )

21/06/2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Teun & Evi) para el anfitrión

We didn't know quite what to expect, but what a great time this has been! If you are looking for a true Portugees farm experience, this is the place. I know people say it often, but realy, we were treated as family. We have a little daughter (Sam) and they all were so nice with her. Amelia and Alice were like grandmothers to her. We also had the… read more

(Excelente )

11/05/2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Yvette) para el anfitrión

Thank you so much Renato, Ana Luisa, Lara, Susana and the rest of the family for this lifetime experience!
Renato, thank you for sharing your daily life and for everything I learned from you about the farm, I'm truly amazed by your skills and knowledge.. and not only in farmwork, but also all the nice stories you told about the history of… read more

(Excelente )

06/03/2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Richard) para el anfitrión

Great area of Portugal, friendly family to stay with. Renato is especially knowledgeable of local things to see and do and many other places. Only thing was that work days on the farm would frequently overrun 5 hours, although a variety of tasks kept things interesting.

(Muy Bien )

12/01/2015

Dejado por el workawayer (Gaëlle & Mia) para el anfitrión

We had a great time staying with Renato, Ana and Lara !!! The weather and the region was beautiful. Renato is very welcoming and funny, always telling some jokes about his last workawayers. The job with the animals was nice and we always had some time to visit the region, go horse ridding, eat delicious food or just relax in the swimming pool! Too… read more

(Excelente )

15/12/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Lenka) para el anfitrión

I stayed on farm for three weeks and it was really interesting experience for me. I enjoyed the work, the food, the amazing people of this family. You have to come to meet them. Lot of fun, lot of stories and gorgeous countryside. Thanks a lot for everything. Take care and hopefully will see you again ;-)

(Excelente )

05/12/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Genevieve) para el anfitrión

My stay with Renato, Ana and Susana was fantastic. They are such wonderful, warm, friendly people.

It was so much fun working with the animals, planting blueberries and raspberries, and driving through the mountains - it's a truly beautiful area surrounding the farm and the town. And I learned so much!

I'll miss these guys a lot, they made… read more

(Excelente )

23/10/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Marjolein) para el anfitrión

Renato was my funniest host so far. I stayed the whole month of June, when the weather was nice (most of the time), all the plants where green and blossoming and the animals were getting babies. During the week Renato, another unforgettable workawayer and I formed a funny team and would mainly take care of the animals(and there are a lot) or do… read more

(Excelente )

13/06/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Aylin) para el anfitrión

I stayed two weeks at the farm and I enjoyed it a lot. Susana, Renato, Ana and the rest of the family are really generous and nice people. Thank you for all the deep conversations, but also for the many moments you made me laugh! They speak english very well but I also could learn some portuguese because they helped me all the time! I would… read more

(Excelente )

24/05/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Ellika) para el anfitrión

This was my first workaway experience and I could not have made a better choice. Renato, Susana and their whole wonderful family were very inviting and I really felt at home for the whole stay.

We (myself and another workawayer) spent most of the time with just Renato on the farm during the week with visits from family at the weekends. The… read more

(Excelente )

01/04/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Ross) para el anfitrión

It is my last day on the farm today and im truely sad to be leaving but i leave having had an amazing experience with equally amazing people who i truely hope to keep in touch with.

From working with the animals, to travelling through the mountains and going on beautiful walks. This place has deffinatly been worthwhile and i would highly… read more

(Excelente )

29/03/2014

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Charlotte & Petra)

Lotte and Petra are absolutely fantastic people!
They helped us in everything! They are really hard workers!
We spend great time with them and the others workawayers that were here at the same time. We had a very good experience with both!
We have been talking, laughing, singing, playing, working, learning from each other cultures and… read more

(Excelente )

17/03/2014

Dejado por el workawayer (Charlotte & Petra) para el anfitrión

We had a great time on the Quinta. The Quinta is a very nice place in a hillside with little streams for irrigation all over.
With Renato, Susana and their Family we got to know very generous, welcoming and funny people. We had a great time together - and very good portugese food every day!
We enjoyed a lot the daily work with the animals and our… read more

(Excelente )

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