Join an off-grid community permaculture farm in the beautiful São João Da Serra, Portugal

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  Descrição

  Hi, I’m Sebastian.
  
  I recently took over this beautiful 3-hectare quinta in the Magic Mountains of central Portugal, continuing its story while gradually shaping it into a place of regeneration, simplicity, and connection.
  
  The land rests in a powerful landscape with clean mountain water, the crystal-clear Teixeira River just a short walk away, and a landscape full of potential. While the soil is currently in a phase of recovery after years of neglect, it is slowly coming back to life through regenerative practices and patient stewardship. Every season brings new signs of resilience and renewal.
  
  My vision is to create a small, heart-centered sanctuary rooted in permaculture and regenerative practices. I’m exploring approaches such as syntropic agroforestry, learning how ecosystems thrive through cooperation rather than control. The goal isn’t just to cultivate food, but to restore healthy soil, increase biodiversity, and create an abundant landscape that supports both people and wildlife.
  
  This is intentionally a small-scale project. I’m looking for just a few self-aware, responsible people at a time—individuals who enjoy taking initiative, caring for shared spaces, and contributing with respect and presence. It’s less about numbers and more about creating the right atmosphere.
  
  Over time, I hope to develop spaces for gathering, meditation, creativity, and quiet reflection—places where stone, soil, and intention come together naturally.
  
  Life here is simple: slow mornings, shared meals, hands in the earth, swims in the river, and evenings under the stars. Along our private stretch of river, social nudity is accepted for those who are comfortable with it, while everyone’s personal boundaries and preferences are always respected.
  
  For those interested in staying longer, there is also the possibility of a long-term stay in a caravan on the property, depending on availability and whether it feels like a good mutual fit.
  
  I’m still learning every day, and the land continues to teach me patience, humility, and devotion. This project is as much about restoring the ecosystem as it is about rediscovering a slower, more intentional way of living.
  
  If you feel inspired by regenerative living and would like to help co-create something grounded, beautiful, and meaningful, perhaps our paths are meant to cross.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem geral

  Projetos DIY criativos

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral

  Cuidar de casas e pets
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  Interesses

  

  Astronomia

  

  Eventos e social

  

  Mascotes

  

  Vida na estrada

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Animais

  

  Esportes de equipe

  

  Caminhada

  

  Camping

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Tecnologia

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Fazenda

  

  Música

  

  Fotografia

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Montanhas
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  Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

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  O que é isso?
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  Volunteers will learn skills around growing food & foraging edible plants on the land, simple traditional irrigation systems, simple forest management with focus on reintroduction of native species. My aim will be to show you around this beautiful area, to stunning river swimming spots and view points. The area is rich in a diverse expat community who are regularly hosting meet ups, festivals and gatherings. You will have opportunities to connect with like minded individuals.

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  Ajuda

  We are learning every day and would love some help with the project as there is lots to do:
  
  - Caring for the land
  - Growing and caring for plants for food and medicine
  - Expanding the irrigation system
  - Land clearing for fire protection and introduction of more beneficial species
  - Eco construction and diy tasks of existing stone structures, using materials on the land eg. eucalyptus.
  - Traditional building techniques including clay
  
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  - Growing and caring for plants for food and medicine
  - Cooking
  - General diy on the land
  - Reforesting the land for native species
  
  Specific skills such as carpentry, building etc would be great but not needed. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and share your ideas will be so welcome.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Inglês: Fluente
  Holandês: Fluente
  Alemão: Intermediário
  Espanhol: Iniciante

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  I am a native dutch speaker who would like to learn European Portugese.
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  Acomodação

  Accomodation will be either inside a dry and recently re-roofed building or on the land in tents (depending on bed availability), or bring your campervan and park up.
  
  Please note conditions are basic, there are two outdoor (covered) compost toilets and volunteers must channel their inner Wim Hoff as currently the shower is outside and cold but pure from spring water. However there is a wood fired outdoor bath, should a nice relaxing bath be needed.
  
  There is a shared communal kitchen and lounge area where you can make food, make a hot drink and chill out. The space has some instruments such as guitar.
  
  In exchange for your help you will be provided with 3 meals daily, 7 days a week (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and everyone will share cooking duties. If you cook this will be taken off your daily help hours.
  
  Meals are simple, healthy and nutritious veggie dishes, using as many fresh produce from the farm as seasonally possible.

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  Algo mais...

  The farm is around 25 minutres from Oliveira de frades, 30 minutes from São pedro du sul (easy bus connections from Porto) and 1h20 from Porto.
  
  On your time off there are hiking trails, river swimming spots, and a village close by which has a café and a pretty town square.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

  Steffie

  Charly

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