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Description
German family living on Sao Miguel with 6 cats, surrounded by beaches and vulcanoes. Moved here to ensure healthy eventide for our mothers and stayed after their passing on. Quinta consists of two houses (barrier-free) and big garden. Min. stay 2 weeks. Helper should speak some English, have drivers license (gear shift) and should be skilled in craftsmanship for minor maintenance works and help with painting and renovating. An entire house with kitchen for self-catering will be provided.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bricolage et construction
Aide à la maison
Centres d’intérêt
Animaux
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You can learn German, exchange the Portuguese language, about Azorean culture, flora&fauna on a subtropical island in the Atlantic. Learn surfing, big game fishing, go for a hike, horse ride or do Yoga in your leisure time.
Aide
We are currently renovating the houses and need help with that. No major requirements, just some help with mostly painting, some carpenteering and gardening.
Langues
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Portugais: IntermédiaireCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
We are interested to improve our Portuguese. French or Spanish would be fun as well.
Hébergement
Own house on the Quinta, incl. 3 bedrooms (accessible by wheelchair, bathroom for handicapped). The house if fully equipped for self-catering. A bicycle can be provided.
Autres infos...
Our Quinta is centrally located on the island. Beaches to surf can be reached within 10 min., vulcanic hotsprings within 40 min. A bicycle for private use is provided.
We are pet esp. cat lovers just in case you have an allergy.
We have a flexible schedule for work pinned in the room, which can be discussed ahead.
We only have one car which is not for use by the Workawayer, else we have a bus station in 10 min. walking distance or you can hire a rental car.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
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N° de référence hôte : 618769127689
Feedback (10)
15 mars 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Annet69)
Thanks for everything, Annet 👍
We couldn’t find anyone more patient for our Alzheimer lady!
Annet was super sweet and never lost patience while playing games or going for a walk in the garden with our ladies and cats 😊.
She also had no problem with cleaning the house and was always in a good mood - although she went through difficult times...… read more
We couldn’t find anyone more patient for our Alzheimer lady!
Annet was super sweet and never lost patience while playing games or going for a walk in the garden with our ladies and cats 😊.
She also had no problem with cleaning the house and was always in a good mood - although she went through difficult times...… read more
(Excellent
)
5 mars 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Annet69) pour l'hôte
I ve had great time on Azores at São Miguel.
The work here is very nice. Walking with the moms, playing games, sometimes we watch photo s together. When the moms are tired and are sleeping a litlle bit more I ve helped with cleaning the house, car ect.....But there is also plenty time to explore the Island and really…... it is almost… read more
The work here is very nice. Walking with the moms, playing games, sometimes we watch photo s together. When the moms are tired and are sleeping a litlle bit more I ve helped with cleaning the house, car ect.....But there is also plenty time to explore the Island and really…... it is almost… read more
9 déc. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matthias)
Matthias is an amazingly friendly young man. We thank him sooo much for for his joyful company - he really made the moms happy (picking fruits, playing Boule, going for a walk with the ladies and the cats, painting and helping them with x-mas post and decoration).
He is very sensitive with elderlies and never looses patience!
Also, he is super… read more
He is very sensitive with elderlies and never looses patience!
Also, he is super… read more
(Excellent
)
8 déc. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Matthias) pour l'hôte
I had a lot of fun in the Quinta of Mona and Ralf. They're very open and communicate well. Arriving, getting from and to the airport. They make sure you get a real feel of living on the island. The 2 old ladies are a hell of fun! Sometimes in better mood then others but in general very kind and cute. Also a good place to crick up your German! I… read more
16 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ann-Kathrin)
Ann-Kathrin is a very polite and open minded helper, always in a good mood!
You can tell that she is an experienced traveler, always being respectful and careful, esp. regarding her own safety.
Our ladies enjoyed her big smiles playing games and walking in the garden - and her helpful manner when they felt down in the heat. Her medical knowledge… read more
You can tell that she is an experienced traveler, always being respectful and careful, esp. regarding her own safety.
Our ladies enjoyed her big smiles playing games and walking in the garden - and her helpful manner when they felt down in the heat. Her medical knowledge… read more
(Excellent
)
14 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Ann-Kathrin) pour l'hôte
First of all the biggest thank you I can give!! I spend 3 weeks with Mona and Ralf and I couldn’t have been more lucky! Since the first evening they treated me like family. They’re helpful, funny and kindhearted and I enjoyed every single second with them. I was helping taking care of 2 elderly ladies - Louise and Hildegard (mainly Hildegard). We… read more
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15 mars 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Annet69)
Thanks for everything, Annet 👍
We couldn’t find anyone more patient for our Alzheimer lady!
Annet was super sweet and never lost patience while playing games or going for a walk in the garden with our ladies and cats 😊.
She also had no problem with cleaning the house and was always in a good mood - although she went through difficult times...… read more
We couldn’t find anyone more patient for our Alzheimer lady!
Annet was super sweet and never lost patience while playing games or going for a walk in the garden with our ladies and cats 😊.
She also had no problem with cleaning the house and was always in a good mood - although she went through difficult times...… read more
(Excellent)
5 mars 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Annet69) pour l'hôte
I ve had great time on Azores at São Miguel.
The work here is very nice. Walking with the moms, playing games, sometimes we watch photo s together. When the moms are tired and are sleeping a litlle bit more I ve helped with cleaning the house, car ect.....But there is also plenty time to explore the Island and really…... it is almost… read more
The work here is very nice. Walking with the moms, playing games, sometimes we watch photo s together. When the moms are tired and are sleeping a litlle bit more I ve helped with cleaning the house, car ect.....But there is also plenty time to explore the Island and really…... it is almost… read more
9 déc. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Matthias)
Matthias is an amazingly friendly young man. We thank him sooo much for for his joyful company - he really made the moms happy (picking fruits, playing Boule, going for a walk with the ladies and the cats, painting and helping them with x-mas post and decoration).
He is very sensitive with elderlies and never looses patience!
Also, he is super… read more
He is very sensitive with elderlies and never looses patience!
Also, he is super… read more
(Excellent)
8 déc. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Matthias) pour l'hôte
I had a lot of fun in the Quinta of Mona and Ralf. They're very open and communicate well. Arriving, getting from and to the airport. They make sure you get a real feel of living on the island. The 2 old ladies are a hell of fun! Sometimes in better mood then others but in general very kind and cute. Also a good place to crick up your German! I… read more
16 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ann-Kathrin)
Ann-Kathrin is a very polite and open minded helper, always in a good mood!
You can tell that she is an experienced traveler, always being respectful and careful, esp. regarding her own safety.
Our ladies enjoyed her big smiles playing games and walking in the garden - and her helpful manner when they felt down in the heat. Her medical knowledge… read more
You can tell that she is an experienced traveler, always being respectful and careful, esp. regarding her own safety.
Our ladies enjoyed her big smiles playing games and walking in the garden - and her helpful manner when they felt down in the heat. Her medical knowledge… read more
(Excellent)
14 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Ann-Kathrin) pour l'hôte
First of all the biggest thank you I can give!! I spend 3 weeks with Mona and Ralf and I couldn’t have been more lucky! Since the first evening they treated me like family. They’re helpful, funny and kindhearted and I enjoyed every single second with them. I was helping taking care of 2 elderly ladies - Louise and Hildegard (mainly Hildegard). We… read more
11 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Alison) pour l'hôte
Mona and Ralf are great hosts, very generous with time, bike, and car. Mona is a fantastic and creative cook – meals were always a treat. The house is comfortable (other than being chilly in the off-season, at least for me) and there's a huge garden; the available bedroom and bathroom had everything I needed. The time with the ladies is easy. If… read more
14 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alison)
Alison, we thank you soo much for taking care of our moms with such sensitivity and patience - always keeping them moving, never giving up - so important for us all! We really appreciated that spirit, eps. regarding healthy day routines and also teaching me how to properly swim and work out for a better and relaxing sleep! We already miss that… read more
(Excellent)
23 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Marion) pour l'hôte
I spend around 2 month in the Quinta from Mona and Ralf. And i could not find a better host. From the beginning i was a part of the familie. My job was taking care of the 2 older ladies and keeping an eye of what they are doing and motivate them for some activities like walking in the big park that belongs to the house, playing some games just… read more
18 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marion)
Marion stayed at our Quinta for two months and was a true companion for all of us. With her heart of gold she always found a way to motivate our moms and made them smile.
She has a lot of patience and motivation to turn every hour into quality time :blush:.
We are immensely grateful for her support and hope she one day returns to our beautiful… read more
She has a lot of patience and motivation to turn every hour into quality time :blush:.
We are immensely grateful for her support and hope she one day returns to our beautiful… read more
(Excellent)
10 déc. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nianco)
Wir haben Brigitte als netten, freundlichen und sehr kompetenten Menschen kennen gelernt. Sie arbeitete immer selbständig und gewissenhaft und ihr Umgang mit den Damen war immer sehr liebevoll und herzlich. Wir freuen uns schon auf ihren nächsten Besuch bei uns
(Excellent)
7 déc. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Nianco) pour l'hôte
Zurück aus dem Paradies
Liebevolle, empathische Menschen und außergewöhnliche Katzen bereicherten in diesen Wochen mein Leben.
Es war mein erster Workaway Einsatz und sicher nicht mein letzter.
Mona, Ralf vielen Dank für alles.
Viel Glück weiterhin und gute Erfahrungen wünsche ich von Herzen
Liebevolle, empathische Menschen und außergewöhnliche Katzen bereicherten in diesen Wochen mein Leben.
Es war mein erster Workaway Einsatz und sicher nicht mein letzter.
Mona, Ralf vielen Dank für alles.
Viel Glück weiterhin und gute Erfahrungen wünsche ich von Herzen
1 nov. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nine)
Super nice and warm hearted lady! Our moms had so much fun with Nine, still asking when she will be coming back.
Nine is a very wise, sensitive and patient lady, always positive and full of creative ideas how to spend fun time with our moms.
We hope she will return one day and wish her all the best for her travelling future.
We miss you, Nine!
Nine is a very wise, sensitive and patient lady, always positive and full of creative ideas how to spend fun time with our moms.
We hope she will return one day and wish her all the best for her travelling future.
We miss you, Nine!
(Excellent)
29 juil. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Isabel) pour l'hôte
I spent 4 weeks with Mona, Ralf and Luise and had a really amazing time! It felt much more like visiting family than a work experience. Mona and Ralf are such an amazing couple, super warmhearted, generous and funny people with a lot of interesting stories to tell. I really enjoyed every single day that I spent with them. The work they are asking… read more
13 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Isabel)
Isabel is a highly intelligent and sensitive social worker and we were lucky to have her enriching our small Quinta with brain and body work because, yes - she is also a wonderful Yoga teacher!
Also, she knows a lot about nutrition and healthy food and therefore spoiled us with gourmet cuisine - obrigada!
We send her our warmest regards and wish… read more
Also, she knows a lot about nutrition and healthy food and therefore spoiled us with gourmet cuisine - obrigada!
We send her our warmest regards and wish… read more
(Excellent)
6 févr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ariuhde)
We want to thank Ari for being such a sunshine and wonderful help during a difficult time here, me recovering from an operation, my mom being a “cabeça de ferro”...
Ralf and me can highly recommend her good spirit helping with all challenges in the garden, the house, and esp. her social skills and patience with elderly care.
Hope to see her again… read more
Ralf and me can highly recommend her good spirit helping with all challenges in the garden, the house, and esp. her social skills and patience with elderly care.
Hope to see her again… read more
(Excellent)
4 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Yukari) pour l'hôte
I really thank you to Ralf, Mona, their lovely moms and cats. It was one of my best days and they all made my stay special.
Mona and Ralf are great great host. They always helped me and made sure if everything is OK.
I very much enjoyed the time we spent together, they even took me to beaches, horse riding, lakes, hot springs, special lunch and… read more
Mona and Ralf are great great host. They always helped me and made sure if everything is OK.
I very much enjoyed the time we spent together, they even took me to beaches, horse riding, lakes, hot springs, special lunch and… read more
25 juin 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yukari)
We were so lucky to have Yukari here, always with a smile, lots of patience and understanding for the moms, also for our cats :blush:, just easy going! She is not only great with elderly care (for example tube feeding of a partially paralyzed lady and help with personal hygiene), but also helped in the garden, besides other daily tasks in kitchen… read more
(Très bien)
28 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Ivonne & Dennis) pour l'hôte
We spend three weeks at the nice Quinta with Mona, Ralph and the ladies.
The work with the two women was very pleasant. They both are cuties. Also we had enough leisure time to discover the island. At last we fell in love with one of the cats :-) We had a great time there and felt more like a part of the family as an employee. We can highly… read more
The work with the two women was very pleasant. They both are cuties. Also we had enough leisure time to discover the island. At last we fell in love with one of the cats :-) We had a great time there and felt more like a part of the family as an employee. We can highly… read more
20 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ivonne & Dennis)
Great couple! Yvonne & Dennis were an outstanding support, nearly indepently working with all our jobs on the Quinta and esp. with our old ladies. Really nice and hard working people, always welcome back!
(Excellent)
1 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Sina) pour l'hôte
I had my first workaway experiences at the Quinta of Mona and Ralf. It was a great first experience. Both welcomed me in a kind way, told me a lot about the island and let me feel like a would be a part of the family. The work with their moms was good at all time and they always made sure, I`m okay with the work. I planed to stay 4 weeks, but… read more
17 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sina)
We are very happy to host Sina at our Quinta and can strongly recommend her kindness, strenght and patience, even when encountering difficult situations with our old moms.
Her uncomplicated and honest way to support us with almost everything on our Quinta is highly appreciated.
We wish her all the best for her next travels and hope to see her… read more
Her uncomplicated and honest way to support us with almost everything on our Quinta is highly appreciated.
We wish her all the best for her next travels and hope to see her… read more
(Excellent)
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