Help a family with gardening and DIY project in Coimbra and Center, Portugal

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  Description

  We are Jorden & Kim, and together with our 3 children (Aiden - 8; Oliver - 6 & Louana - 3 years old) we moved from the Netherlands to Central Portugal 2 years ago. We are close to Arganil and are in the middle of the mountains with lots of trees, stones and water. We are a couple of minutes away from the small local town with a school and small cafe.
  
  The first 2 years have been about settling in, becoming part of the local community and building the house into a comfortable space for us as a family as well as for friends and family. This year is all about helping the land to refind its balance, and to start bringing back life. And we need your help doing so!
  
  Our place contains 18.000 m2 of land divided over 4 terraces. It holds some old oak-trees, chestnuts and a few olive trees. It has plenty of water and a year-round stream of water on the lower edge.
  
  We are training as Firekeepers, based on the traditions that originate from the native Americans. This is teaching us how we connect with ourselves, with nature and with all life. We try to cooperate with the land in this way. By connecting with nature, it helps us to find the answers to our questions and helps us grow from all experiences in life.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  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
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  You will be able to tap into the life of a young family that is on a big adventure. We have our roots in the Netherlands, but have seen many places in the world. Half of Kim’s family originates from Suriname. We love to learn from you, your culture and we look forward to sharing our time together with good meals, good conversations and laughter!
  
  We mentioned we are training in the Firekeeper Academy. If you are interested, we can explore together with you how your nature connection works through you. And how we apply this wisdom in working together with nature to bring back life to the Quinta. Together we learn and grow.

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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 in start-up mode, so there are a lot of things to do. You will be a pioneer in getting the land back on its feet! There is a variety of things to do, depending on your experience, interests, season and time:
  
  - Maintenance of the land by trimming, cutting and pruning
  - Maintain and improve organic vegetable garden / create new growing beds
  - Structural improvements: Build fencing & animal shelter (for chickens, goats, ducks), greenhouse, watering system.
  - DYI: building shed for the tractor or covers for firewood, creating communal places/firepit/ campsites.
  - Inspire and improve our place as a place for future WorkAwayers!

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Hollandais: Courant
  Allemand: Intermédiaire
  Portugais: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  We would love to learn better Portuguese!
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  Hébergement

  You can choose:
  - We have a comfortable room with two single beds on the top floor of the house.
  - If you like nature, you can camp outside in a big, heavy and comfortable tent. Or bring your own camper, caravan or tent and find yourself a nice spot on the land!
  
  We have an outside kitchen and wehave a pool as well, where you can cool off and lounge after the work is done. Or dip in the nearby lake (30 minute hike) or stream at the border of the land.

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  Autres infos...

  The Flixbus or train can bring you from Porto/Lisbon/Spain to Coimbra, and from there a bus is going towards Arganil. We can pick you up from the bus station. There is a local bus going a couple of times a day to Arganil, the nearest town. In walking distance there is the local town of Pombeiro da Beira, which has a cafe and a small shop.
  
  A lot of opportunities for long hikes, swimming in the lake or relaxing on one of the many river beaches in the area (a lot of options within a 20 minutes drive). There is a big community in the Arganil/Coja area that hosts various cultural, spiritual and creative activities.

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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

  We have stable Wifi through 4G and there is a work space upstairs with an extra screen and keyboard/mouse.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There are many spots on the land you can park your motorhome or caravan. Electricity is not available everywhere, unless you bring a long long extension cord :) You can use the facilities in the house if you want.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  As long as they are well trained and are used to being arround kids!

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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