Help revive a garden oasis and explore your creativity in the heart of Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

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  Description

  I live in Vila Nova de Gaia, in a small urban oasis — a peaceful green space right in the city centre.
  
  The property has around 3000m², with an old house, a beautiful garden, a small vegetable patch, and some annexes with garages.
  I share the Quinta with two lovely dogs — one older and very calm, and a German Shepherd who is shy and tends to bark at people she doesn’t know at first, but she’s gentle once she gets used to you.
  They are part of the family and usually stay around the garden, so helpers should feel comfortable being around dogs.
  
  My children are now grown up — three are mostly away, and only my 13-year-old daughter lives at home. I work long hours (mostly from home) and would really appreciate help restoring the garden and vegetable area, and with small maintenance tasks.
  
  I may not always be available to supervise every task closely, so I truly value creativity, independence, and initiative.
  You’ll have freedom to organise your work and suggest improvements, always with my validation and guidance when needed.
  I appreciate people who enjoy taking ownership of small projects and making things better with care and good ideas.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Home sitting
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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

  This is also a good opportunity to practice autonomy and project thinking — you’ll have space to use your creativity and initiative in real tasks that make a visible difference in the garden and house.

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  Aide

  Restoring and replanting the garden and vegetable patch
  
  General maintenance and organization
  
  Painting or light DIY tasks if needed

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Portugais: Courant

  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 stay in the annex, a private and comfortable space with its own bathroom and small kitchen area.
  Wi-Fi and all basic amenities are included.

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  Autres infos...

  Ideal for two friends or a couple who enjoy being outdoors and working with their hands.
  Minimum stay: 2–4 weeks (maximum around 2 months). It’s important that you’re comfortable working independently — I’ll always be available for questions and direction, but I appreciate helpers who can plan, decide and act responsibly on their own when needed.
  You’ll have plenty of free time to explore Porto, the beaches of Gaia, and local nature trails.
  
  The Quinta is a peaceful, green retreat in the middle of the city — perfect for people who appreciate simplicity, nature, and meaningful work.
  There are also two dogs living here — a sweet older lady and a shy German Shepherd who may bark at first but quickly relaxes once she recognises someone.
  They’re friendly and used to people, but it’s important that Workawayers like animals and are patient during the first introductions.

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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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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  Vicky

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