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Description
We are an off-grid regenerative farm and forest project, located on 90 Hectares of mostly forested hills, in SW Alentejo. Our aim is to to live in balance with nature, and to grow food and transform it into nutrient-dense super foods for sale. We also sell cork from our trees. We provide a supportive space for us and for others to practise meditation, Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga and Martial Arts, and for connecting deeply with nature.
We are restoring the forest, improving soils, increasing biodiversity and increasing the water-holding capacity of the land to halt the ongoing aridification.
Projects:
-Maintaining agro-forestry areas with a lot of fruit and nut trees with biodiverse planting incorporating annual and perennial vegetable crops.
-Transforming eucalyptus monoculture areas to mixed timber biodiverse forest, with a view towards developing a wood business transforming eucalyptus timber into high quality furniture.
-Regenerative management of cork oak forest to increase biodiversity and health of the forest and ourselves!
- We often have building projects on the go, using natural and local materials wherever possible.
Our diet is mostly vegan and organic, free from junk food, and based on fruit and vegetables.
We are a no smoking and no alcohol environment.
We are looking for volunteers who can be responsible, and who value the peace and quiet we offer here. We appreciate open and honest communication.
It is the perfect place for someone who also wishes to deepen their own meditation, or who is really interested in learning or practising some Martial Arts or Qigong in their spare time. If meditation is not something you are interested in, it is probably not the place for you!
We are 1-3 adults. A 9 year old and a 4 year old are often around. -
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage d'entretien
Projets DIY créatifs
Aide dans une ferme
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Petits travaux d'entretien
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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
Between us we have experience in systems design, off-grid living, building in wood and mud, computer software, running businesses, body-mind-spirit practises, health and diet, aromatic and medicinal plants, natural gardening, permaculture, distilling wild herbs, flower essences.
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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
Depending on the time of year.....
LAND
Gardening, planting out, weeding, watering, seed saving, propagation.
Strimming, clearing land.
We always need help with forestry - clearing land, pruning trees, processing wood (chopping or chipping!).
OTHER
Harvesting and processing fruits.
Clearing things out, moving things around.
Digging steps
Occasional child care.
Plant-based vegan food preperation.
Help with harvesting and distilling wild herbs.
General maintenance - fixing things, oiling wood, maintaining paths, -
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Portugais: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Italien: Débutant -
Hébergement
A small caravan in the forest is the winter accommodation. It has a tiny wood stove to keep it warm and cosy. We provide sheets, pillows and pillow cases, and some blankets. It can get chilly at night, so if you have a warm sleeping bag do bring it, however if you do not have one, we can lend you more bedding. It is important to us that you are comfortable.
The mini-dome (as seen in the photos) may also be available if there are no other guests.
There are various tent options for the warmer months, located in the shade of the cork oak trees.
There are shared hot showers and compost toilet. And a shared outdoor kitchen.
There is also space for your own live-in vehicle.
We usually provide a shared organic vegan meal in the early evening which you will sometimes help to prepare. Breakfast and lunch you will prepare for yourself with the food available.
At certain times you may also be responsible for making your own dinner, we can adjust work hours to accommodate this. -
Autres infos...
We are 15 minutes from the train station and can pick-up. We are 25 minutes from the nearest town.
There are lots of other communities and alternative projects in the area, with occasional local markets and get-togethers. We are walking / cycling distance from two villages, one of which has a popular cafe/restaurant which is a nice place to go and hang out and relax and get a sense of the local alternative community.
We are 50 minutes drive from the wild beaches of the Atlantic Coast and we accoasionally arrange trips there.
If you are nearby and wish to come for a day or two to see if a longer stay would be good, that usually works well. -
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 ?
Deux
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Mes animaux
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We helped out with chores in the garden and on the food forest that is being developed in the property.
Clare took good care of us making sure we had enough food to cook with. The food is … read more
They were very helpful, working mainly in the gardens weeding, caring for trees, transplanting..
They approached all jobs calmly, responsibly and with care, were able to communicate clearly if they had any doubt about the job.
It was a pleasure to meet them, and … read more
They are … read more
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We helped out with chores in the garden and on the food forest that is being developed in the property.
Clare took good care of us making sure we had enough food to cook with. The food is … read more
They were very helpful, working mainly in the gardens weeding, caring for trees, transplanting..
They approached all jobs calmly, responsibly and with care, were able to communicate clearly if they had any doubt about the job.
It was a pleasure to meet them, and … read more
They are … read more
In general he has a calm, friendly and relaxed presence, is a clear communicator, has a professional and mature attitude to work, and is always willing to help with any task.
He showed up with his own tools and designed and built an enclosure for the outdoor … read more
The atmosphere was calm, peaceful and indeed perfect for meditation and … read more
She also did some cleaning in the kitchen area - and left it in a very good state. She also played with our 6 year old resident.
Ramona … read more
Wishing her and … read more
He was always ready to offer a hand in the kitchen, and produced a few good meals.
He is quite a quiet person, happy to spend time on his own, … read more
