Enjoy an off-grid mountain view from our home in Travancinha, Central Portugal

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  Description

  We are William, Laure and we have 2 little boys: 4;5 year old Rafa and 4 month old baby Boris. We are originally from Belgium, but moved to Central Portugal 6 years ago to live off-grid. We live on 2 hectares of land ("a quinta") in a valley next to a tiny village, called Travancinha. We look out onto the Serra da Estrela mountains and enjoy the freedom of living outdoors as much as we can.
  
  Will works in traditional timberframe building and Laure has a background in pattern - and clothing making. But we both spend most of our time raising our family while building, gardening and landscaping. Except for our family house, the quinta holds a small outhouse with a covered kitchen porch and a natural swimming pond.
  We share this valley with lovely neighbours of all ages and from different corners of the world, who enjoy the same type of outdoors alternative lifestyle as we do, and there is a fast-growing community in our area with ever more markets , concerts, jams, yoga , breathwork and many other activities going on.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Culture

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Ferme

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Jardinage

  

  Musique

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Art et design

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Animaux

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Sports d'aventure

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Randonnée

  

  Danse

  

  Fitness

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Camping
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Helping out on our quinta is a good way to get acquainted with an alternative way of living. If you are curious to know what it is like to live off grid in nature and the joys and challenges of setting up a self-sustainable household, this is a good way to explore that. There are many people from all nationalities, ages and walks of life choosing to carve their own path in this area, and you can get a sense of what this growing community is like. We live right at the foot of the mountains Serra da Estrela where you can go for many beautiful hikes. There s a lot of streams and river beaches around for swimming and relaxing.

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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

  We are looking for a person or duo to support us with caring for our children during summer holiday. (july-sept).
  More specifically looking for someone who wants to spend time with our 4,5 year old boy Rafa (play in the garden, mud, sand water, going for a swim in the pool or at the river...but also arts and crafts, or simple daily things like going to the shop) because I will often have my hands full with baby Boris. But now and again, it might be that we agree you care for the baby so that I can devote my attention to Rafa or work in the garden. I do not have a fixed schedule in mind,but not looking for fulltime support, let's let is grow organically (but to give some guideline would aim at half a day support (Rafa/baby/garden) about 4 days a week and maybe occasionally babysit an evening so we might go out, remains to be seen :))
  It is relevant to mention that Rafa is a boy with special needs. He was born with a genetic anomaly so he is different and needs more attention, patience and a different kind of play than a neurotypical 4 year old. He is sweet, sunny and sociable. We are looking for someone (or a duo) who is responsible, patient, has a driver's licence and can be fully trusted. You do not necessarily need special training or experience to hang out with/care for Rafa, but a big heart, sense of responsibility and playfulness and some patience are a pre-requisite. (If you speak Dutch/Flemish or Portuguese, that is a plus but English is fine too)
  
  There is lots going on in our valley and in our area over summer, festivals, yoga etc...and beautiful hikes and swimming spots for you to explore.
  
  If you feel called, reach out and let's have a chat to see if we match and to answer all your additional questions.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Hollandais: Courant
  Français: Intermédiaire
  Allemand: Débutant
  Chinois (mandarin): Débutant

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  Hébergement

  You can stay in the little caravan or welcome to bring your own van/tent. Potentially we might have a bell tent available as well.
  There is plenty space to pitch a tent, or choose a pretty parking spot for your van.
  
  Excellent wifi and plenty solar electricity available.
  Cold water and compost toilet.
  Natural swimming pool with mountain view available.
  We also have a tent available if anyone prefers to camp out.

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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

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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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 ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

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