Join an off-grid community permaculture farm in the beautiful São João Da Serra, Portugal

Infos

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  Description

  Hi, I’m Sebastian.
  
  I recently took over this beautiful 3-hectare quinta in the Magic Mountains of central Portugal, continuing its story while gradually shaping it into a place of regeneration, simplicity, and connection.
  
  The land rests in a powerful landscape with clean mountain water, the crystal-clear Teixeira River just a short walk away, and a landscape full of potential. While the soil is currently in a phase of recovery after years of neglect, it is slowly coming back to life through regenerative practices and patient stewardship. Every season brings new signs of resilience and renewal.
  
  My vision is to create a small, heart-centered sanctuary rooted in permaculture and regenerative practices. I’m exploring approaches such as syntropic agroforestry, learning how ecosystems thrive through cooperation rather than control. The goal isn’t just to cultivate food, but to restore healthy soil, increase biodiversity, and create an abundant landscape that supports both people and wildlife.
  
  This is intentionally a small-scale project. I’m looking for just a few self-aware, responsible people at a time—individuals who enjoy taking initiative, caring for shared spaces, and contributing with respect and presence. It’s less about numbers and more about creating the right atmosphere.
  
  Over time, I hope to develop spaces for gathering, meditation, creativity, and quiet reflection—places where stone, soil, and intention come together naturally.
  
  Life here is simple: slow mornings, shared meals, hands in the earth, swims in the river, and evenings under the stars. Along our private stretch of river, social nudity is accepted for those who are comfortable with it, while everyone’s personal boundaries and preferences are always respected.
  
  For those interested in staying longer, there is also the possibility of a long-term stay in a caravan on the property, depending on availability and whether it feels like a good mutual fit.
  
  I’m still learning every day, and the land continues to teach me patience, humility, and devotion. This project is as much about restoring the ecosystem as it is about rediscovering a slower, more intentional way of living.
  
  If you feel inspired by regenerative living and would like to help co-create something grounded, beautiful, and meaningful, perhaps our paths are meant to cross.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Astronomie

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Vie en van

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Animaux

  

  Sports d'équipe

  

  Randonnée

  

  Camping

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Technologie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Musique

  

  Photographie

  

  Jardinage

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Volunteers will learn skills around growing food & foraging edible plants on the land, simple traditional irrigation systems, simple forest management with focus on reintroduction of native species. My aim will be to show you around this beautiful area, to stunning river swimming spots and view points. The area is rich in a diverse expat community who are regularly hosting meet ups, festivals and gatherings. You will have opportunities to connect with like minded individuals.

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  Aide

  We are learning every day and would love some help with the project as there is lots to do:
  
  - Caring for the land
  - Growing and caring for plants for food and medicine
  - Expanding the irrigation system
  - Land clearing for fire protection and introduction of more beneficial species
  - Eco construction and diy tasks of existing stone structures, using materials on the land eg. eucalyptus.
  - Traditional building techniques including clay
  
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  - Growing and caring for plants for food and medicine
  - Cooking
  - General diy on the land
  - Reforesting the land for native species
  
  Specific skills such as carpentry, building etc would be great but not needed. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and share your ideas will be so welcome.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Hollandais: Courant
  Allemand: Intermédiaire
  Espagnol: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I am a native dutch speaker who would like to learn European Portugese.
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  Hébergement

  Accomodation will be either inside a dry and recently re-roofed building or on the land in tents (depending on bed availability), or bring your campervan and park up.
  
  Please note conditions are basic, there are two outdoor (covered) compost toilets and volunteers must channel their inner Wim Hoff as currently the shower is outside and cold but pure from spring water. However there is a wood fired outdoor bath, should a nice relaxing bath be needed.
  
  There is a shared communal kitchen and lounge area where you can make food, make a hot drink and chill out. The space has some instruments such as guitar.
  
  In exchange for your help you will be provided with 3 meals daily, 7 days a week (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and everyone will share cooking duties. If you cook this will be taken off your daily help hours.
  
  Meals are simple, healthy and nutritious veggie dishes, using as many fresh produce from the farm as seasonally possible.

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  Autres infos...

  The farm is around 25 minutres from Oliveira de frades, 30 minutes from São pedro du sul (easy bus connections from Porto) and 1h20 from Porto.
  
  On your time off there are hiking trails, river swimming spots, and a village close by which has a café and a pretty town square.

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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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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  Steffie

  Charly

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