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My name is Steve, english and 57 yrs old. I have bought a quinta/farm in the mountains of Central Portugal in a protected nature reserve close to the river Zezere. My father had a peach farm in Cyprus when I was younger so I have been waiting to do this project for a long time. I searched over France and Greece for the right land and Portugal really is nice. Every month the environment changes and it's quite exciting. I started in Jan 2007. I have no family of my own.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Ajuda em fazenda
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Manutenção geral
Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
Travellers will benefit through meeting my neighbours and friends.
Ajuda
The land has olive trees (three groves) Breeze blocks to be cemented in along field fencing. Medronho tree pruning. Painting/protecting wood. Brushcutting. Forest cleaning.
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Francês: Intermediário
Português: Intermediário
Acomodação
A double bed in an old house.
Algo mais...
I eat everything and would like to learn and eat vegetarian if you are vegetarian. The coach arrives in Oleiros which is about 17 kms away from my farm and I'm happy to pick you up in my truck. There is a washroom with toilet, sink and shower. Running water; hot and cold.
Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
2
Horas previstas
5HRS A DAY, Weekends off.
Nº de ref. de anfitrião: 6249722744b8
Comentário (14)
18 mai. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Callum) para o anfitrião
I absolutely loved my time at Steve’s. He was kind and generous and made me feel right at home. I stayed here for two weeks and did a number of different activities. It was great getting to meet the neighbors and experiencing the markets. Where you have great food and better company. It was a great cultural experience and something I would… read more
9 mai. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Callum)
Callum did very well. He was always keen and did his best. We managed to remove a large area of rubble taking around 6 truck loads. Doors and staircase wood was painted. Ridge tiles replaced and leak delt with. Medronho branches pruned. Deceased pine tree branches burnt and logs stacked. Finally part of a veg terrace wall was built to keep wild… read more
(Excelente
)
31 dez. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jack & Jacqueline) para o anfitrião
Thank you Steve for kindly having us at your piece of Portuguese paradise.
We felt trusted to do the jobs we were allocated and were never pushed into doing anything. We met many nice people and enjoyed the peace of a beautiful place. Steve is a very gentle person and we very much enjoyed our time with him, also he was always very thankful to us… read more
We felt trusted to do the jobs we were allocated and were never pushed into doing anything. We met many nice people and enjoyed the peace of a beautiful place. Steve is a very gentle person and we very much enjoyed our time with him, also he was always very thankful to us… read more
3 dez. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jack & Jacqueline)
I was very fortunate to have two wonderful Workawayers. Jack and Jacqueline did everything I had asked and we all managed to make good progress here over the 10 days or so. Jack rendered an old house wall with render and made some wooden window shelves for me. Many logs were chopped up and Jack did most of the Vegan food meals as he enjoys… read more
(Excelente
)
28 nov. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marek & Monika)
Marek and Monica are very nice people. They were good Ambassadores for their country Poland. They did the hours and worked hard. They made some evening meals and always cleaned up afterwards. They left the house they stayed in clean and tidy too. I wish them all the best and wish them good luck hitch hiking!
(Excelente
)
25 nov. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marek & Monika) para o anfitrião
We enjoyed every day of our 3-week-long stay at Steve's place. His well-maintained quinta is located among the forest and in the mountains, far from the city. We liked our accommodation in a roustic small house made of wood and stone. Enough space for us and fun with making fire every evening in traditional log burner. We shared meals together,… read more
Comentário
18 mai. 2019
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Callum) para o anfitrião
I absolutely loved my time at Steve’s. He was kind and generous and made me feel right at home. I stayed here for two weeks and did a number of different activities. It was great getting to meet the neighbors and experiencing the markets. Where you have great food and better company. It was a great cultural experience and something I would… read more
9 mai. 2019
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Callum)
Callum did very well. He was always keen and did his best. We managed to remove a large area of rubble taking around 6 truck loads. Doors and staircase wood was painted. Ridge tiles replaced and leak delt with. Medronho branches pruned. Deceased pine tree branches burnt and logs stacked. Finally part of a veg terrace wall was built to keep wild… read more
(Excelente
)
31 dez. 2018
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jack & Jacqueline) para o anfitrião
Thank you Steve for kindly having us at your piece of Portuguese paradise.
We felt trusted to do the jobs we were allocated and were never pushed into doing anything. We met many nice people and enjoyed the peace of a beautiful place. Steve is a very gentle person and we very much enjoyed our time with him, also he was always very thankful to us… read more
We felt trusted to do the jobs we were allocated and were never pushed into doing anything. We met many nice people and enjoyed the peace of a beautiful place. Steve is a very gentle person and we very much enjoyed our time with him, also he was always very thankful to us… read more
3 dez. 2018
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jack & Jacqueline)
I was very fortunate to have two wonderful Workawayers. Jack and Jacqueline did everything I had asked and we all managed to make good progress here over the 10 days or so. Jack rendered an old house wall with render and made some wooden window shelves for me. Many logs were chopped up and Jack did most of the Vegan food meals as he enjoys… read more
(Excelente
)
28 nov. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marek & Monika)
Marek and Monica are very nice people. They were good Ambassadores for their country Poland. They did the hours and worked hard. They made some evening meals and always cleaned up afterwards. They left the house they stayed in clean and tidy too. I wish them all the best and wish them good luck hitch hiking!
(Excelente
)
25 nov. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marek & Monika) para o anfitrião
We enjoyed every day of our 3-week-long stay at Steve's place. His well-maintained quinta is located among the forest and in the mountains, far from the city. We liked our accommodation in a roustic small house made of wood and stone. Enough space for us and fun with making fire every evening in traditional log burner. We shared meals together,… read more
6 jul. 2017
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Devaki) para o anfitrião
I stayed at Steve's Quinta for 3 weeks and I really enjoyed it. I herewith also would like to thank Steve veey much for his hospitality and the good times (relaxing, swimming, visiting nearby villages and working of course).
4 jul. 2017
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Devaki)
Davaki stayed with me for three weeks. I am very grateful to her as she did all the jobs I needed doing. She is a very conscientious person, very polite and thoughtful. I am a little sad that she has left today onto her next host adventure and I wish her well with her new Portuguese life. Good Luck Davaki!
(Excelente
)
9 dez. 2015
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alain) para o anfitrião
merci Steve
je suis resté une vingtaine de jours chez toi et j'ai beaucoup apprécié ton accueil et ta disponibilité, le contrat tacite signé entre nous a été pleinement respecté
à bientôt
je suis resté une vingtaine de jours chez toi et j'ai beaucoup apprécié ton accueil et ta disponibilité, le contrat tacite signé entre nous a été pleinement respecté
à bientôt
22 nov. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Amanda) para o anfitrião
This was our first workaway and experience and we learned a lot from working on Steve's farm. We are grateful for Steve's hospitality and it was great meeting his friends and neighbors. Working on the farm was a fascinating way to see Portugal. Thanks Steve!
12 nov. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Amanda)
Amanda, Hilary and Lainey stayed at my farm for 12 nights. It was sad to say goodbye for me. They worked as a team doing everything that I asked. They worked hard helping me clean he forest of brush which was challenging. The rain did not help sometimes too. They painted, cooked and washed up. They were always polite and grateful for everything. I… read more
(Muito Bom
)
28 out. 2014
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Robert) para o anfitrião
My first workaway experience on Steve's farm has been a good one! I stayed with him for about 5 weeks and learned some skills and things about how to do certain things on a Quinta like his. The work could be challenging at times, but there were also less hard jobs such as pruning the vines and picking medronhio with his portuguese friends. Steve… read more
22 out. 2014
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Robert)
Robert has done very well here. It was his first workaway experience and he did his very best. He rotorvated a field which was pretty hard work. It was not easy and he did not give up. He helped me clear forest of brush and the cut logs which also was hard work. He stayed over a month and did other jobs like pruning vines, helping me make the… read more
(Muito Bom
)
8 dez. 2012
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ruiri)
Ruiri spent 17 nights at my farm. He told me that he spent many years in the construction business in the USA and is looking to buy a property in Portugal to retire in.
He did good work fixing my pine doors that had expanded from the damp winter conditions and putting door handles on for me. He also helped with the olive picking and pruning… read more
He did good work fixing my pine doors that had expanded from the damp winter conditions and putting door handles on for me. He also helped with the olive picking and pruning… read more
(Bom
)
6 dez. 2012
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ruiri) para o anfitrião
this was my first workaday experience and i learnt a lot,picking olives in the sun was my favourite part.steve did his best to introduce me to life in central portugal,i met his friends and neighbours,he helped me get online with my laptop and get gas for my camping ring.his quinta is in fantastic part of portugal and he showed me around the… read more
28 jul. 2012
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Luke) para o anfitrião
I regret not planning to stay in portugal longer! Steve and his friends are amazing people. If you want to really be indulged in beautiful nature, feel a different sense of acheivment, have good food, drink and conversation then this is the place. Thanks so much steve for making my first time in portugal a positive one.
26 jul. 2012
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Luke)
Luke stayed for just under one week here and worked hard at the jobs. This involved digging in a water pipe, helping dig out my neighbours potatoes, strimming in the olive groves and helping construct an animal stone shelter. A good worker and I hope Luke enjoys the rest of the World!
(Excelente
)
19 jul. 2012
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Peter)
Peter and his brother Chris came from New York to stay but left after a couple of nights. Peter did not feel too good and decided to return home. They tried their best here and I wish them well for the future.
(Bom
)
18 jul. 2012
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Peter) para o anfitrião
Although we only stayed for a few days, my brother and I really enjoyed the visit. It's inspiring to see how much work has gone into building his farm from scratch, and there are a lot of different activities to be done. We also visited the local town and got to meet a local farmer and his wife who treated us to homemade wine and cheese, who are… read more
2 mar. 2012
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Poppie & Jordi )
Very good helpers and good ambassadors to their country! Jordi worked planting vines and erecting fencing which was pretty hard work. Poppie helped clear a forest moving out brush and piling up logs. Again hard work. I would recommend them to any host.
(Excelente
)
26 jan. 2012
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Angelika)
Excellent worker! Angelika worked hard and well within the team. The work was not easy and she never gave up. A very calm, thoughtful and interesting person and I hope she has finished her knitting. Not sure what she was making but it was long!
(Excelente
)
15 jun. 2011
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Geoffrey)
Geoff is a pleasant chap to have around. He was well mannered and did the daily work exactly as asked. I wish him well with his Portuguese trip.
(Excelente
)
13 jun. 2011
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Geoffrey) para o anfitrião
Steve goes out of his way to make you feel at home. I saw a lot of the surrounding countryside and mingled with the locals. The work is not difficult, and I even learned a couple gardening and construction skills. I recommend it to every workawayer passing through Portugal, especially since it is off the tourist track and offers a genuine… read more
14 mar. 2011
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Thomas & Linda)
I was very lucky to meet Thomas and Linda. They are both young and very positive people. They were my first German helpers, stayed for 4 weeks and I was very pleased with the help they gave me. They adapted well, did the hours and I am pleased they came away happy with the experience they had here. Any host will be lucky to have them. All the best… read more
(Excelente
)
12 mar. 2011
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Thomas & Linda) para o anfitrião
Helping Steve make small steps to his dreams is one of the most inspiring things you can do. Firstly, the work we have done was between challenging and annoying, because we had to handle big piles of rotten wood and stingy bushes during a land clearing and further things. For example the "pointing" of some walls or repairing a stone wall. We had… read more
15 fev. 2011
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Rhys)
Rhys and his girlfriend Lucy were very good workers. Rhys worked on building a stone wall which he put alot of effort into while Lucy helped me on the land doing various jobs like shifting soil, clearing brambles. Lucy is pretty strong and I was pretty surprised. Rhys wanted to return and finish the wall and I'm looking forward to seeing the final… read more
(Muito Bom
)
31 dez. 2010
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Rhys) para o anfitrião
Steve's Quinta is in beautiful place in the mountains with stunning views. I really liked the ideas he has for the place. Steve is a good host and has integrated himself into the culture, picking olives with a Portuguese family and having lunch and dinner with them is an experience i will not forget. I felt i experienced more of Portugal in the… read more
12 jan. 2011
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lee)
Lee was fun to have around. She also bonded well with other helpers I had at the same time. She would do what was asked and has a positive outlook on life. Good luck on your travels Lee and with future hosts.
(Excelente
)
20 dez. 2010
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Lee) para o anfitrião
I almost can't believe that the time to say goodbye is here. It really snuck up on me and I am ill-prepared!! It has been an AMAZING time here - thank you Steve. I leave with the fondest of memories and the hope that I will visit again soon. You have been an incredible host, even on those days that you weren't your usual, jolly self (but we know… read more
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