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Join us off-grid slowly trying to transform neglected land into a traditional family farmstead near Abrantesm, Portugal

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  • Activité récente: 12 mars 2024

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, we are a couple who loves traditional farms and a well sustained and healthy ecosystem, so we bought some land that was occupied with non native plants and eucalyptus and have been slowly trying to transform it into a traditional family farm with native plants and wildlife. We have a pet horse and chicken, turkeys, dogs, cats, and probably soon a donkey, sheep and goats to help keep the shrubs controlled.
    We are also trying to rebuild the old houses and barns present at the farm, as time and abandonment let them become in need of work.

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Pratique d’une langue
    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    S’occuper des animaux
    Aide dans une ferme
    Entretien général
  • Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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

    Objectifs de l’ONU
    Pas de pauvreté
    Faim «zéro»
    Bonne santé et bien-être
    Éducation de qualité
    Égalité entre les sexes
    Eau propre et assainissement
    Énergie propre et d'un coût abordable
    Travail décent et croissance économique
    Industrie, innovation et infrastructure
    Inégalités réduites
    Villes et communautés durables
    Consommation et production responsables
    Mesures relatives à la lutte contre les changements climatiques
    Vie aquatique
    Vie terrestre
    Paix, justice et institutions efficaces
    Partenariats pour la réalisation des objectifs
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    We are both average English speakers, he has a degree in anthropology and science of religions, and I have a degree in law and science of religions, we used to have a touring agency specialized in historical and religious (spiritual) tours, we can discuss spiritual and religious origins and meanings, and traditions still practiced today. We do not force any of our views on anyone, we just study the subject and present our and others theories.
    If we can (time and money are available) we will be more than happy to travel a bit throughout the country to show you things of your interest.

  • Aide

    Aide

    Right now the main help is to plant 1200 plants of arbutus unedo (strawberry trees) where the eucalyptus used to be. If you prefer to help restore the roofs or the chicken coop, that's welcome too. We also need to put up a fence around the property, the horse has been roaming the village as if he owns the world, and it's a bit dangerous because he has crossed some roads already. Basically, we are a 40 year old couple with way to much to do for just the two of us.

  • Langues parlées

    Portugais: Courant
    Anglais: Intermédiaire
    Espagnol: Débutant
    Français: Débutant

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    We have two options here, the old houses are livable, specially during the summer, but do not have running water, if you wish to be aline this is the best option.
    Second option is to stay with us at our wood cottage, is small but comfortable, it was two bedrooms so one can be for you, it has two single beds that can be joined, a closet and some shelves. The cottage has running water and all common things.

    We do not have electricity right now, we have a generator that we turn on as needed. Cellphone coverage depends on the weather.

    The meals cans be taken with us, we are omnivores, if you are vegetarian or vegan we can buy the food but you'll prepare it yourself for your own good, ahahaha.

    We prefer non smokers or at least not inside the house.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    We are near Abrantes, not much to do or see around here, lots of nature, silence, space. We can take you to the city if needed.
    There are castles and churches close by, also some museums, during the summer there's usually small village parties.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Plus de 2

  • ...

    Nombre d'heures attendues

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week, we are a bit old, so of it is too hot or we are too tired we just take the day off, the same is expected of our helpers.

N° de référence hôte : 539472166915

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