Join a creative permaculture and eco project in Castelo Branco, Portugal

Infos

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  Description

  This is not just any permaculture project.
  
  We are intentionally creating a safe community space. Primarily for the self, where we must all begin. Secondary, in relationship with all things, people, places and planet.
  
  In this space, we integrate;
  Permaculture (design and development of a permanent and sustainable agricultural system),
  Mindfulness (body and mind awareness)
  Metaphysics (philosophy of why things are the way they are)
  
  For the benefit of
  Supporting souls to recover from the disconnect they experience following *grief and **trauma.
  
  *Grief
  Is the experience of a loss of something familiar.
  E.g. bereavement of a person or pet or loss of a home or job.
  
  **Trauma
  Is simply what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.
  E.g. Not the cause of the blow to the head, but the effect of the consequences of the blow to the head like concussion, memory loss, time off, physical change and psychological changes.
  
  In short, this project is about healing ourselves and our planet.
  
  We are open to long term stays but are not able to offer visas.
  
  I am a non denominational Reverend of Metaphysics, talking therapist and medicine woman. I offer and teach Permaculture, Humanure, Reiki and Energy medicine. You can find my free online course on Udemy, The Conscious Composter. I ask all volunteers to complete the course before they visit. I have mentored communities globally teaching both basic permaculture design and Composting.
  
  There will be animals here and they roam freely working the land so all visiting animals must be neutered and socialised so we can maintain the balance.
  
  There is a van park for campers on our lowest terrace. We also have a camping spaces for those wishing to camp on the top terrace. Tents and bedding can be provided.
  
  Because we are a Permaculture project there is no room for discrimination of any kind. It is a place for all people from all walks of life and belief systems to come together and live by the ethics, People care, Earth care and Fair share.
  People with disabilities are welcome, as are families and couples and those with animals. We are all unique individuals with something to give. Vegans and Meat eaters are equally welcome and we will prepare and cook accordingly.
  
  Every one is entitled to their opinions but no one has any right to force it on others and will be expected to work alongside each other for the greater good of mother earth.
  
  We are looking for people who wish to learn and share their skills to build a better place for all to share.
  Nothing should be a chore here. We both believe that happier people are way more productive. Anyone who stays must agree to take responsibility for themselves and their actions.
  
  We work in daylight hours. I sleep with the sun.
  
  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube to find out more.
  
  If you wish to get closer to nature, lower your carbon footprint and learn to tread lighter on our planet then you may apply for a place. Applicants must provide references and meet on video interviews to see how we get along before you will be offered a place.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  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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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Here you will meet people from many walks of life from locals to people from other countries. They follow many different religions and cultures.
  
  You can learn to reconnect to your true self and become more aware of the importance of consent and boundries.
  
  You will learn off grid skills and various permaculture methods.
  
  You will learn holistic animal husbandry methods and how animals integrate with humans and the planet.
  
  You will learn to reconnect to nature and communication skills when you don't have a phone 24/7 due to intermittent signal.
  
  You will learn basic herbs and holistic health. How to eat and cook better.
  
  You will learn how to use our planets resources more responsibly including how to achieve less waste.

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  Aide

  *We need help with the following:
  
  Planting
  Plant ID & recording
  Veg beds
  Creating medicine Garden
  Creating food forest
  Care of fruit trees
  Land management
  Fencing
  Improving water set up
  Improving solar set up
  Building an eco pod
  Making various new animal homes
  Building
  Recycle art
  Recycling and zero waste
  Sewing & upcycling old clothes
  Animal care
  Cooking
  Dehydrating & preserving
  Cleaning
  
  *All who say yes:
  
  Recieve Humanure composting training free including ebook.
  
  Free core values session
  
  *All must agree to live according to the co-commitments;
  
  *Community Co-commitments ;
  
  I agree that I have read and fully agree to live according to the following 7 Co-commitments;
  
  *I am dedicated to developing and being an active part of a stable and sustainable community. I will whenever I am able, take part in discussions and voting so that I can honestly and respectfully listen, share and contribute my experience, skill set and perspective for the highest good of all.
  
  *I will live by the permaculture principles of Earth care, People care and Fair share where I value and respect all living and non living things. This includes having a humanure community composting system, not using chemicals, practising the 5 R's, sharing the excess and supporting each others safety and growth.
  
  *I understand that for me to live my best life that it is important to prioritise myself and am fully committed to working on my health and wellbeing holistically (mind, body and spirit), which means I retain my full autonomy and am dedicated to living authentically in all aspects of my life. Including how I express myself honestly and interact with others.
  
  *I commit to taking full responsibility for all areas of my life and allow myself and others to make their own choices and take total responsibility for them. We are all human and have the right to get things wrong. I will also accept responsibility for my children, vulnerable adults, pets and guests who are in my care.
  
  *I believe in true equality for all. Regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion, politics, disability, race and education treat all and work on accepting all as my equal. I will also work on letting go of my judgements of myself and others. Because we all have the right to have freedom of choice, where we can live safely and explore our own life choices or belief systems in our own space and time.
  
  *I understand while I stay and utilise the therapy space that prices for my services and workshops will be on an ethical based community sliding scale so accessible for all. When I offer a workshop, I take the full amount for my service unless it is a pre-agreed part as my role as a community member and part of my service to community. If I sell my goods in the community shop, then I will give 10 percent of the sales price back to community.
  
  *People must work 20 hours per week.
  There are many jobs to be done and we will give jobs depending on skills and experience.
  There is no job you can't say "No" to.
  We expect people to try their best and contribute in a positive way.
  People will be expected to wash pots when it's their turn.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Débutant

  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

  Detailed description of accommodation:
  
  All offgrid - limited power and internet point in tiny home
  
  I hope you will bring practical clothing and decent footwear. Most things are outdoors and we are offgrid.
  
  We have a van park suitable for campervans We also have a back field where people can pitch a tent / yurt.
  
  We have a 4.2m canvas Geodome with a double bed. This has a double duvet and king size fleece blanket.
  
  There is a two man tent with two inflatable roll mats and two mummy sleeping bags.
  
  Chemical free soap, shampoo, conditioner, hand cream and laundry liquid are available on request.
  
  There is a limited amount of towels available.
  
  Laundry is done once a week on a Monday morning.
  
  Food is a help yourself to breakfast, porridge cooked most days and we make lunch and a main meal.
  
  Most dietary requirements can be catered for with enough notice.
  
  The kitchen area is in the tiny house
  
  There's a compost toilet.

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  Autres infos...

  It's 1km to nearest village where there is many shops, cafes, restaurant's, bars.
  
  There's a go cart racing track about ten minutes away
  
  Castelo Branco is a massive city with alot of everything in. Historical, sport, art you name it, it's in Castelo Branco .
  
  Trains and buses from Castelo Branco and buses from local village. The closest train station is Lardosa.
  
  ** We can collect you for free from any of these pick up points in Castelo Branco, Lousa and Lardosa please make sure you check times and dates with us to save waiting **
  
  We are an hour's drive from Spain or the Estrella mountains

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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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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  The signal here is best with MEO and we have areas here with good signal. We do have a shared internet here and your hours of work can be chosen by you so can work around your schedule. It can be intermittent at times, mainly in bad weather.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We can accommodate small and medium sized campers and have space for 4 on the camping field.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Peaceful socialised pets welcome

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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