Eat fruit, fresh from the trees, explore arts, spend time in nature and more in Fava Laranja, Central Portugal

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  Description

  Hello, Two Humans (Alex and Daisy, a married couple), Two Cats (Hux 'n' George) and a dog who adores everyone (Fava) are trying to get veg growing again, continuing in a sustainable way to improve on previous attempts
  
  
  There is an expanse of vineyards behind the house and walking in the opposite direction can take you through forest trails to reach the local reservoir/lake (ideal for swimming). (This can also be accessed more rapidly using modern transport techniques)

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Films et télé

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Ferme

  

  Culture

  

  Photographie

  

  Jardinage

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Livres

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

  Randonnée

  

  Danse

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Camping
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Both of us love meeting new people, learning about different cultures, attitudes and customs. Food is one of the ways we share, food can embody culture and the meal is ideal for getting to know one another. Having both lived abroad, we're used to the richness other cultures can offer.
  
  We are artists, craftspeople and working on the growing veg better. Daisy is an established ceramacist and Alex is a musician, teacher, woodworker and general problem solver. All we learn from your stay with us will be embodied in the art we produce.
  
  We can allocate some time for you to learn some ceramics if that interests you.
  We can teach you about the local flora and fauna - for instance a wild form of lavender grows here and smells delicious.
  
  We can lend you a bike to get around and, when convenient, (usually) offer lifts into Tomar which has connections to the rest of Portugal.
  
  There are walks in every direction from the house and cafes and restaurants nearby (there is a Bar/Restaurant 30seconds away) opposite the house and studio is a winery
  
  We hope to share our knowledge and learn novel techniques for veg growing and look forward to working with you.

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  Aide

  Mostly it is garden tasks, helping to move piles of cuttings etc.
  
  With many tasks Alex or Daisy will be able to do it alongside you and teach you new skills.
  
  We need help, digging, planting, reorganising our veg garden and getting ready for the summer ahead.
  
  It's going to be tasks like, clear the weeds in this strip of land and put them in the compost. Expect requests to loosen soil, cut branches and plant seedlings.
  
  If you're an expert veg grower, we are happy to share tips and learn from you.
  If you're a beginner, you can learn by doing
  If you're planning to run your own veg patch/allotment/productive living space, this will give you a taste of the realities of it.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Portugais: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire
  Welsh: Débutant
  Italien: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  You'll be staying in a small cottage separate from the house with a bedroom (double bed), bathroom and kitchenette/living room with a table and chairs for 4 and a the sofa functions as a sofa-bed. We will stock your fridge and pantry so let us know of any dietary restrictions at least a week before you stay. We provide vegetarian food in a shared meal on the first and last evenings of your stay (you are not required to attend , but we have found it's usually fun. The rest of the time you will be able to prepare your own meals with the provided ingredients - please get in touch with any doubts or questions about this
  
  We have a decent plot of land and , a cottage for you to stay in or space for you to park a campervan/put up a tent. There is a bathroom with hot shower etc. with outdoor access.

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  Autres infos...

  This is a great workaway for a couple or individual seeking tranquility, nature, walks and hopefully some sun. Help us grow our veg and you can help us test the hammocks

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Good internet speed

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There is a hot shower and toilet block with outside access

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  We have a dog, our dog likes almost all dogs

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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