Join us in the forest of Alentejo, Portugal

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  Description

  Permaculture project with idea and space to create an eco-village.
  
  The quinta is located in Alto Alentejo 2 km from Portalegre. Fifteen hectares with magical forests and a beautiful valley provided by seventeen sources and several mines with healthy water where three people live permanently: Alex, coming from healthcare, Isabel, a communication manager and Michel, a carpenter who is the founder of the project. There is also one dog, five cats, five chickens and seven sheeps.
  
  The project is now in the phase when it’s open so that more people can live here. Because parts of the ruins are ready for occupancy, there is space for people who want to stay longer, which can bring new and stronger dynamics throughout the year, not like before, when there was only a lot going on in the summer months.
  
  So far there is already a beautiful gardens going on and numerous species of plants, shrubs and trees which deliver us plenty of food. We are happy when someone shows enthusiasm for the garden because this is a central part of the project, demanding constant care. We can provide knowledge and guidance but we are also very interested in learning from more experienced and knowledgeable people.
  
  Happy when you are not shy about working hard and willing to make your two hands dirty. In this case, you will have plenty of opportunities to learn about sustainable living while contributing to the daily tasks and bringing the project further.
  
  In the coming months the plans are so far paving with natural stones, doing construction jobs in and outside the house, in the pizza oven building there is still clay work to do and we want to build an outdoor warm bath.
  
  Please bring:
  Biological soap and cosmetics,...... and peaceful energy ;)
  
  Attachment:
  And now to the initial project of building a small ecovillage.
  When Michel bought this wonderful land in 2016 that was after his permaculture course. He knew because of the size of the project, there would be a lot of work that could not be done alone. And that there was space and development opportunities for more people here
  Now this idea is still open and more present then ever.
  But how do you find the people who suit you? Therefore this little appendix here …
  The idea of ​​how this can work together is that we agree on a few basic life goals. Beyond that there is plenty of space for private life. More like a village life with community projects such as maintenance, gardens and animals.
  - Ecology: we would rather address people who share ecological values ​​without becoming too ideological (e.g. we have a tractor and other small machines that make noise although we are convinced of the basic ideas of permaculture. At the beginning, the project was more uncompromising . Michel tried to get support from volunteer work, but he didn’t get the job done and besides, you cannot ask too much of the volunteer work, that comes very close to exploitation).
  
  - Valid: it would be optimal if you are financially secure when you get here, but beyond that, with a little bit of savings for the start, you can start a small company, e.g. Brew beer, collect chestnuts and market them, or other agricultural products or whatever ... ..
  - Living: the house offers space for 2 more couples (you live as a neighbor on rent). That would be legal, easy and fast to regulate.
  What could also be possible is a treehouse, a yurt or other shelter, self-financed and built.
  
  Hope the text here finds resonance and something emerges ...
  
  - Another perhaps important thing, from our experiences from shared flats and the volunteers who have already been here. We live in a world that is becoming more and more complex, there are so many big and small differences, due to our different experiences and ideas that we have about this world. This should be a place of exchange in many respects, crafts, art, music and philosophy.
  That means closed worldviews are alien to us.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Here at 700 meters in a beautiful part of the national park with a large biodiversity, you will find healthy air and spring water, no intensive agriculture and no heavy industry in the area. Great to regenerate and to ground yourself.
  In addition, there is the beautiful town of Portalegre not far from us.
  Anyway, in summer we take life easy here in the Alentejo when it gets really hot. We are close to beautiful lakes and waterfalls, where we often meet friends
  There are regularly parties with music and good food here or on friends places.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  The work involved in the project is very diverse. From the wilderness that prevailed here before the land was bought, we try to create a small self-sufficient farm with the knowledge of permaculture.
  
  The help we suggest is 4 hours, 5 days a week. We start in the morning with a small meeting where everything can be planned and discussed. There are some priorities, but we are open to creativity in the implementation and happy when people can bring in their knowledge.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: 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

  There are 2 rooms in the large house that dates back to the 17th century. Life like in the middle ages only with more comfort and sleeping options for 5 people.
  
  Now for more people who want to come, we set up in the warm season the new yurt on a platform in the oak trees that gives 2 more sleeping possibilities. There is also a caravan where up to two people can sleep.
  
  We will be providing bedding and tents for the Workawayers, you dont need to bring your own tent.
  
  There is a communal kitchen with a common room and there is also a hot shower.

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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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