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About Us
Welcome to Quinta =, a unique guesthouse and retreat space nestled in the green hills of Monchique, Portugal.
Our home is a lovingly restored 19th-century manor house surrounded by nature, fruit trees, gardens, and plenty of peaceful corners to relax. On the property you'll find a natural eco-pool, a sunny vintage deck, citrus groves, berry bushes, aloe plants, a small vineyard, cozy cabins, and beautiful old stone structures that tell stories from another time.
We're just a 10-minute walk from the charming village center of Monchique, with its narrow cobblestone streets, cafés, and local markets. Yet it feels like you're right in the middle of nature, surrounded by green hills, birdsong, and starry skies.
During the summer months, Quinta transforms into a lively family holiday destination, welcoming families from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other countries. Throughout the year we also host yoga retreats, sound healing trainings, workshops, and gatherings for people from all over the world.
We are a family-run business and work together as a small international team. Everyone has their own responsibilities and contributes to creating a welcoming experience for our guests.
Team members have their own camp site area and plenty of free time to enjoy the Algarve, explore the mountains and beaches, or simply relax by the pool.
What You Can Expect
- Paid Workaway position
- Accommodation & Meals provided
- Working in an international environment
- Plenty of free time to explore the Algarve
- Experience in hospitality, tourism, retreat hosting, and guest services
- Beautiful mountain location only 35 minutes from the beaches of the Algarve
- A relaxed but professional working atmosphere
-There is wifi in the Quinta.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Petits travaux d'entretien
Aide informatique/internet
Centres d’intérêt
Dev. durable
Animaux
Menuiserie
Musique
Yoga / bien-être
Montagne
Danse
Plage
Activités en plein air
Sports nautiques
Randonnée
Cyclisme
Sports d'aventure
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
we (a young team of different people) living in the middle of Monchique, but back to Nature. You will learn what it means "running a retreat place / guesthouse / eco project"
Projets impliquant des enfants
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Minimum stay: 1 month
As our Family Weeks run throughout the summer and each position involves responsibility, training, and teamwork, we are unfortunately unable to accept short-term applications. We are looking for team members who can stay for a minimum of one month. Longer stays are welcome and preferred.
Currently Open Positions
- Kids Camp Leader (German speaker required)
- Yoga Teacher & Guest Support
- Breakfast Team Member (August)
Kids Camp Leader (German speaker required)
You enjoy spending time with children and creating memorable holiday experiences. Activities may include outdoor games, treasure hunts, arts and crafts, nature adventures, family events, and creative workshops.
Fluent German is essential, as most of our children are German-speaking. Previous experience working with children is highly desirable, whether through education, childcare, youth work, outdoor education, teaching, animation, or similar fields. A background in pedagogy, social work, childcare, education, or related areas is a big plus.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is responsible, energetic, creative, and genuinely enjoys spending time with children.
We especially welcome applications from two friends or a couple, as our Kids Camp is always led by a team of two people working closely together.
Yoga Teacher & Guest Support
Love teaching yoga and spending your summer in Portugal?
We're looking for a yoga teacher to offer daily classes for our guests and help our team with dinner service four evenings per week. Tasks during dinner are simple and include helping in the kitchen, serving guests, and supporting the smooth running of our shared family dinners.
A warm, welcoming personality and a genuine love for working with people are just as important as your yoga experience.
Breakfast Team Member (August)
Help prepare and serve breakfast, keep the buffet area organized, assist guests, and create a warm and relaxed start to the day. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys hospitality, works independently, and likes early mornings.
This position is also well suited for two friends or a couple applying together, as breakfast service is covered by a team of two.
Accommodation + Meals + Payment 5€ per hour (minimum wage)
If you feel connected to what we do and would like to spend some time with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Tell us a little about yourself, your experience, and why you think you'd be a great fit for our team.
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
You may expect to stay in our tent. You can also come with your own Van, tent,...
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Monchique is one of the most beautiful mountain regions of the Algarve. In your free time, you can explore hiking trails, visit local cafés and markets, discover traditional Portuguese villages, or simply relax by the eco-pool.
The famous south coast beaches and surf spots on the west coast can be reached within 45–60 minutes by car.
Public Transport is also available
The area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, surfing, swimming, and exploring nature.
The center of Monchique is just a 10-minute walk away and offers supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies, and all essential services.
Public transport in the Algarve is limited, so having your own car is a big advantage if you want to explore the region extensively. However, many volunteers enjoy spending most of their time locally, combining mountain life with occasional beach trips.
We host an international mix of guests, retreat participants, and volunteers throughout the year, making it easy to meet people from different countries and backgrounds.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Starlink
Espace pour garer des vans
Any size of Van can park at ours.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Mes animaux
Lotta or Lotti
Our beloved family dog Lotta, she is 4 years young, with us since she was a puppy. A beagle labrador mix
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And from the beginning it was clear, here are two globetrotters who live completely independently on our property and are at our side with all tasks that arise, with words and deeds.
Nicolle worked in the kitchen. In the first week, she… read more
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And from the beginning it was clear, here are two globetrotters who live completely independently on our property and are at our side with all tasks that arise, with words and deeds.
Nicolle worked in the kitchen. In the first week, she… read more
We worked und the kitchen and got help wherever needed. Next to that we were allowed to participate on the yoga sessions and any other workshops when we had time.
Thank you for your friendly being.
We… read more
thank you for welcoming us so spontaneously. We really enjoyed our stay. We met so many lovely open-minded people and even got the chance to join the retreat at the time. Especially the sound journeys from Frank were a unique experience, we'll really take with us.
We got there when a nutrition retreat started and were… read more
I got to know really great people there.
The working hours are very fair and you can always contribute your ideas.
The quinta is fantastically beautiful. It looks like a fairy tale!
The owners, Frank and Janine are great! Super friendly, understanding, funny, honest and warm. And of course the kids too! ♥ I… read more
Frank and Janine are really nice and the place is so stunning.
I had my first and great experience here as chef for three weeks.
Thanks janine and frank for… read more
Thankyou so much for hosting me at the Quinta. I spent a lovely two weeks here - it has a very peaceful, grounding energy even though it is a thriving guesthouse. My duty was to help out with the breakfast in the morning, which was always fun (: There was lots of guests coming and going during my stay so I met some… read more
It was the end of the season so the job was really easy but still interesting. There were always something to do to help and I enjoyed every tasks I had to do, I even had the chance to do art painting in the bathrooms to decorate!
Janine, Frank and the staff members were… read more
