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We are a Portuguese couple with experience on permaculture and self-sufficient-living that in 2015 got 15ha of abundant land in a beautiful valley and an amazing community at the highest mountains inside the biggest natural park of our country.
Rita is a health-food enthusiast and loves to work with different kinds of art-craft. She likes to explore Medicinal plants, Food preservation and fermentation, Hygiene products and teaching Forest School. Walking in the nature, singing with friends and doing yoga are some of the other things she enjoys.
Gonçalo is a nature lover with a passion for Permaculture and Natural Farming. Studied Organic Agronomy and has been practicing it since 2008, with the help of volunteers, interns and apprentices. He enjoys sharing and to make music with friends.
Unfortunately in 2017 a massive fire went over this beautiful valley but in the same year we were blessed with our first home-birth daughter Dana. Lukcly, in 2020 Rui, Rita's brother, decided to join us to broad is farming knwoledge and improve is carpentry skills. In 2021 we were double blessed with the home birth of our twin sons, Aziz and Arsu. In 2022 the valley burned again in the Summer, we managed to save all the animals and structures . With us lives also 2 female dogs and 2 female cats besides many wild animals. We have weakly Working groups with neighbors and Forest School activities happening. Monthly also Jam session with neighbors...
Until now, with the help of lots of amazing people we build two yurts, a greenhouse dome, recovered a ruin for a kitchen and build a rootcelar with eartbags and a workshop with a greenroof. For the visitors we build a small kitchen, toilet, shower next to a Caravan with woodburner. Also done a stable for the farm animals with roundwood. Made a vegetable garden with huegel beds a small food forest and planted many trees and bushes. We have the help of horse,goat, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks and bees to regenerate pasture where we plant trees and shrubs in order to convert it to an poly-crop system. Some small earth works like dams and swalles have also been made in other to extend the already existing ancient irritating system.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Farmstay help
Interests
Sailing / Boating
Team sports
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Water sports
Beach
Sustainability
Self development
Farming
History
Cooking & food
Art & design
Animals
Books
Carpentry
DIY & crafts
Gardening
Music
Plant care
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Cycling
Camping
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In north Portugal we have strong culture of family agriculture that is still practiced by beautiful old people and some young new amazing neighbors. You will meet some of those and can get to visit them to chill-out or help on farming maintenance in exchange for services, products or money and learn some knowledge or skills with joy!
Projects involving children
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Help
We always need help maintaining the vegetable garden and food forest, building simple structures with roundwood and recicled materials, harvesting herbs, vegetables, fruits and processing them, farming maintenance (cutting and caring fire-wood, moving electric fences of the farm animals, cleaning the stable), enjoying live, sharing experiences and much more ....
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
Caravan, with woodburner, and Kitchen, dry toilet and hot shower.
We can only provide a veggie box of whats available from our garden and 6 eggs per week. So you will have to buy most of your food and gas to cook and keep the water hot.
There's also a natural pool in the stream and according to the season, mushrooms, edible and aromatic plants, berries, acorns and chestnuts.
Minimum time of stay : 2months
Minimum age : 21 years
What else ...
We are at north-central Portugal, in a mountain with two glacial valleys, a lot of water on lakes, rivers and streams, that you can follow to find abandoned farming and shepherd houses surrounded by wilderness. There's tow villages close to us: Linhares da Beira (+/- 5km), an historical place with a military castle, a local association, a craft-shop, a cosy bar, a gourmet restaurant and two hotels ; Figueiró da Serra (+/- 2km), with more vivacity has tow local associations, a grocery-shop, tow bars and a hotel with restaurant. We have a car that we use often to bring needs from outside but there's also a bus passing in Figueiró da Serra every day at 9am that goes to the closest town (Gouveia +/- 20km) and comes back at 5pm.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You have to bring your own internet connection.
Space for parking camper vans
We only have 1 flat space to park Campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Can accept dogs if they are not good chicken hunters!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 193522987647
Feedback (41)
10 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Manuel) for host
Entrei neste projecto com todas as garras pela oportunidade por eles oferecida com o intuito de poder construir que é o que mais me fascina, ISO 9001 em que lido desde os 16 anos de idade e que fez parte do meu aprendizado em diversas áreas em que trabalhei não serviu de muito pois as coisas têm de ser acima de tudo funcionais e não perfeitas, é… read more
13 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentin)
Valentim is a very social, positive and enthusiastic person. Did amazing work in all the farm tasks, always willing to help more, very good also at babysitting and an excellent baker! We wish he could come back!
(Excellent
)
10 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Valentin) for host
Staying at Gonçalo and Rita's farm was awesome! The place is beautiful, near Serra de Estrela National Park, and though it's kinda isolated, it wasn't a problem at all. Every night you can see Milky Way on the sky!
Rita and Gonçalo's have three kids - Dana and two twin boys Azis and Arsu - and hanging out with them was amazing! The community… read more
Rita and Gonçalo's have three kids - Dana and two twin boys Azis and Arsu - and hanging out with them was amazing! The community… read more
13 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan)
Stef is a very emphatic person, responsible and respectful. He helped with will in all the farm tasks and played with our daughter. We hope to have his visit again
(Excellent
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29 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stefan) for host
At Goncalos and Ritas farm I had a wonderful stay. We mostly worked in the morning which was best since it was still super hot. The work itself was smooth and easy to do, even tho you may not used to so much physical work, I appreciated that Goncalo give me a free day extra if needed. He is not pushing or ask for something a person is not able to… read more
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10 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Manuel) for host
Entrei neste projecto com todas as garras pela oportunidade por eles oferecida com o intuito de poder construir que é o que mais me fascina, ISO 9001 em que lido desde os 16 anos de idade e que fez parte do meu aprendizado em diversas áreas em que trabalhei não serviu de muito pois as coisas têm de ser acima de tudo funcionais e não perfeitas, é… read more
13 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentin)
Valentim is a very social, positive and enthusiastic person. Did amazing work in all the farm tasks, always willing to help more, very good also at babysitting and an excellent baker! We wish he could come back!
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Valentin) for host
Staying at Gonçalo and Rita's farm was awesome! The place is beautiful, near Serra de Estrela National Park, and though it's kinda isolated, it wasn't a problem at all. Every night you can see Milky Way on the sky!
Rita and Gonçalo's have three kids - Dana and two twin boys Azis and Arsu - and hanging out with them was amazing! The community… read more
Rita and Gonçalo's have three kids - Dana and two twin boys Azis and Arsu - and hanging out with them was amazing! The community… read more
13 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan)
Stef is a very emphatic person, responsible and respectful. He helped with will in all the farm tasks and played with our daughter. We hope to have his visit again
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stefan) for host
At Goncalos and Ritas farm I had a wonderful stay. We mostly worked in the morning which was best since it was still super hot. The work itself was smooth and easy to do, even tho you may not used to so much physical work, I appreciated that Goncalo give me a free day extra if needed. He is not pushing or ask for something a person is not able to… read more
20 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Pim & Sera) for host
We just had a great 2.5 weeks with Goncalo, Rita and Dana. This was our first workaway and permaculture experience and we couldn't have found a better place to end up. Together with other volunteers (what made the experience even better) we worked on the food forest, vegetable beds, the herb gardens and helped by making Sauerkraut and new grazing… read more
4 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Felipe) for host
I was with this extraordinary family in November 2021 and I say it was by far one of the best experiences in life.
I will never forget the hospitality and lifestyle in synergy with nature.
A hug for Dana, Rita, Rui, Gonçalo and the Twins.
Thank you very much
I will never forget the hospitality and lifestyle in synergy with nature.
A hug for Dana, Rita, Rui, Gonçalo and the Twins.
Thank you very much
2 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marianne) for host
This place is amazing for its beauty, for the family that is really in connexion with nature and what it can bring, and for the neighbors that are welcoming and in the spirit of share. I had a lot of time to enjoy and discover the area around, the abandonned shepherd houses and the moutains in the afternoons and weekend. There is some things that… read more
14 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Jason) for host
This is my second time staying with Rita and Goncalo and it was amazing to see how much they've grown as a family and farm. I adored my time here and found it to (once again) be an extremely therapeutic trip. The natural beauty of the farm is breathtaking and you can tell how much they care for the land. Their family is beautiful. Hopefully I'll… read more
1 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (George) for host
Thanks Gonçalo Rita, Rui and Dana for a lovely experience on your farm! Wonderful example of an organic farm with so much going on and so much to learn with animals, loads of vegetables and cob building too.
I really enjoyed the work there, we mostly did cob walls for the new bathroom.
Thank you Rui for always smiling and being friendly… read more
I really enjoyed the work there, we mostly did cob walls for the new bathroom.
Thank you Rui for always smiling and being friendly… read more
17 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Shirley & Mehmet) for host
Info notice: Exchange was cancelled at last minute
14 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marcin) for host
I'm very satisfied from my time there. It's a perfect place to reconnect with nature. Lot of plants, colorful flowers, butterflies, and variety of animals. I loved my waking with the beautiful sounds of the birds. The valley and the Serra de Estrella mountains are wild and amazing. I learn a lot in Permaculture with help of informative Goncalo. He… read more
5 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Janne)
Janne is a girl full of positive energy that will brighten your days! Very respectful, responsible and willing to help and learn. She adapted very well to our rough conditions in the mountains and made the best use of her time.
We are very grateful for meeting this kind brave girl and wish her all the best!
We are very grateful for meeting this kind brave girl and wish her all the best!
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Janne) for host
I’ve stayed with Rita, Gonçalo and Dana for three months.
They own a huge and amazing property where you can experience the permaculture principles in real life. It is a place where you are able to connect with nature and connect with yourself. You will start to realize what truly matters in life while going back to basics. It is a bit of a… read more
They own a huge and amazing property where you can experience the permaculture principles in real life. It is a place where you are able to connect with nature and connect with yourself. You will start to realize what truly matters in life while going back to basics. It is a bit of a… read more
5 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Alvaro)
Álvaro is a very kind and bright person. Always responsible, respectful and willing to help and learn. He has been researching and exploring Permaculture for a while and has also good experience to share. Everyone enjoyed very good sharing moments with this amazing soul. We wish you all the best and hope to see soon neighbor!
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alvaro) for host
Thanks a lot to Rita, Gonçalo and the little Dana. It has been a beautiful experience in Quinta. It's the perfect place to learn about permaculture and connect with nature. The work is varied and conditioned by the weather at this time of year, sometimes outdoor in the garden, takin wood or bioconstruction, and sometimes indoor: making kimchi… read more
5 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria & Pawel)
Unfortunately this wonderful couple could only stay for 10 days with us. But, we are very grateful to meet you and share life with you this few days.
They are very respectful and responsible people, always willing to help and share what they know. If you need help with building and daily farm tasks you will be very lucky to have them!
They are very respectful and responsible people, always willing to help and share what they know. If you need help with building and daily farm tasks you will be very lucky to have them!
(Excellent)
27 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Maria & Pawel) for host
Gonçalo & Rita have a self sustainable approach on their wonderful property. They have a lot of wisdom, are very welcoming and you can ask them anything. Their daugther Dana challenges you on enjoying life and drop off your concerns to just enjoy the pure moment.
Work includes gardenwork in their huge veggigarden, prozzessing food and help them… read more
Work includes gardenwork in their huge veggigarden, prozzessing food and help them… read more
5 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)
Robin is not only a great hands-on worker but also a very kind and open person. Everyone enjoyed is presence and supportive personality. If you can host this guy, your lucky!
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host
Staying with Rita, Gonzalo and Dana was a great experience. Every morning Dana would greet you with a big smile and a lot of positive energy, a great way to start the day.
Gonzalo and Rita are very knowledgeable about permaculture, farming, building and all things nature. They are hard working and genuinely nice people running a wonderful place… read more
Gonzalo and Rita are very knowledgeable about permaculture, farming, building and all things nature. They are hard working and genuinely nice people running a wonderful place… read more
5 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Cláudia and Balu stayed with us for 2 weeks and adapted very well. Always very friendly, responsible and willing to learn she helped in every task with a smile.
It was a pleasure to have you with us and we hope to have your visit again.
It was a pleasure to have you with us and we hope to have your visit again.
(Excellent)
12 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host
This was my first workaway experience and couldnt ask for a better one!
I stayed with Gonçalo, Rita and Dana for 2 weeks. And how huge was this experience. Emotionally and physically. If you want peace, nature and good vibes, this is the place. Gonçalo masters the knowledge in permaculture, Rita is the best chef and also has a wide knwoledge about… read more
I stayed with Gonçalo, Rita and Dana for 2 weeks. And how huge was this experience. Emotionally and physically. If you want peace, nature and good vibes, this is the place. Gonçalo masters the knowledge in permaculture, Rita is the best chef and also has a wide knwoledge about… read more
28 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Guido) for host
Gonzalo and Rita live in a gorgeous Green area with a Beautiful permaculture Farm and lots of animals. A perfect place to live mindfully and in tune with nature. Although we could sense that Gonzalo and Rita are good people, we have some feedback that would make this a better place for volunteers.
* Because they had other volunteers over during… read more
* Because they had other volunteers over during… read more
21 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
What a great workaway experience!
Rita and Goncalo are lovely and warm-hearted people that share their little paradise with volunteers. Thank you for that guys!
Living outside and being close to nature was a wonderful experience for me. I couldn‘t get enough of the view over the surrounding mountains.
Moreover, I learned a lot through the work… read more
Rita and Goncalo are lovely and warm-hearted people that share their little paradise with volunteers. Thank you for that guys!
Living outside and being close to nature was a wonderful experience for me. I couldn‘t get enough of the view over the surrounding mountains.
Moreover, I learned a lot through the work… read more
3 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Pia)
It was a pleasure to have Pia with us helping and sharing. She helped in all the tasks with focus, willing to do her best and learning. We enjoyed not only her help but mostly her resilience and openes to evolve. Our daughter loved her presence and patience. We all hope to meet you soon again!
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Pia) for host
I spent 7 weeks in this place full of warmth & lively vibes!
If you want to re-connect with nature & nature within yourself, feel your mind soften, your body strengthen with each new day of work & unlock this joyful feeling that you just want to sing out & dance out & share, then this place is for you.
Rather simple living conditions made me… read more
If you want to re-connect with nature & nature within yourself, feel your mind soften, your body strengthen with each new day of work & unlock this joyful feeling that you just want to sing out & dance out & share, then this place is for you.
Rather simple living conditions made me… read more
2 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mariane) for host
Goncalo, Rita and their daughter are lovely! I enjoyed a lot to be there with them, learning and sorround by animals and nature! Magic place. Thank you guys for my stay!
22 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Djordy) for host
I stayed with Goncolo and Rita for 2.5 weeks mid November and I enjoyed every bit of it. They are super generous warm hearted people. We worked 5 days a week from 8.30-12.00 and from 15.00/17.00 our tasks were mainly working in the garden, harvesting, maintaining, making kimchi and fermenting vegetables. We also did some tree planing and we moved… read more
6 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Virgile & Yaël)
Virgile, Yael and Nina brought a happy fresh energy with them and helped a lot. It was a pleasure to host this young courageous and responsable people and we hope to meet them again soon!
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Virgile & Yaël) for host
Damn it was really nice guys if you wan't to travel, learn about permaculture, enjoy living in nature (sometimes wild) or even work hard in a farm this is your place!
Humble and social life, chilling and enlightening life, to much to say, go and discover by yourself !
Humble and social life, chilling and enlightening life, to much to say, go and discover by yourself !
6 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maddie)
It was a pleasure to meet Maddie and have her company and help. Always willing to help and learn she adapted very well in our ruff conditions and made the best of it. Hope we meet again soon! Wish you all the best.
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maddie) for host
Rita and Goncalo’s place is absolutely beautiful. I stayed for just over 3 weeks and had the best time. The work is varied which keeps it interesting. They are both so knowledgeable about permaculture and all things nature! They are happy to explain anything if you ask and they are very chilled friendly people. Their child Dana is amazing and so… read more
6 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna and Jason are very nice and responsable people. They adapted very well to our ruff conditions and brought a happy joy and fresh energy to us. You will not regret to accept their help and company!
(Very good)
30 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Staying with Goncalo and Rita was an amazing experience. They are such kind, generous and welcoming people and we loved getting to know their family. The land is stunning and the work was always engaging. In addition, both Goncalo and Rita have so much knowledge to share and are always willing to teach workawayers. It was definitely an experience… read more
6 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Katrina)
It was a pleasure to have the company and help Katrina. Very responsable and willing to learn she was always ready to do and understand tasks. Plus she played and nurtured our 2 year child, which was also a great help. We wish her all the best and hope to meet her another time.
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Katrina) for host
I miss Dana! and Romã! And of course Rita and Gonçalo. I learned so much here - about permaculture and gardening, about the local plants and animals, about how to preserve fresh ingredients. I want to thank you again for this experience, waking up with the mountain view and going to bed with a sky full of stars was so enriching. Hanging out with… read more
30 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashley)
Ashley stayed with us for just 2 weeks but helped so much! very proactive and always willing to understand and try new things, it was a pleasure to have her company. Wish we can meet again in a close future
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ashley) for host
Rita & Gonçalo are great hosts and their property is like a little slice of paradise. I really enjoyed the relaxed 3hrs/day model of the summer because I had all afternoon to explore the area which is beautiful. Working in the garden with their 2 year old daughter was adorable and getting to know their community of friends and neighbours felt… read more
30 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Helena)
This two beautiful sols from Finland helped very well but broth so much fun and amusement!! It was a joy to meet you girls, wish you all the best and many cucumbers!
(Excellent)
7 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Helena) for host
We (me and Kamilla/vanimo) stayed with Rita, Gonçalo & lovely Dana for almost 2 weeks in the beginning of the summer. It was our first workaway and it was such an amazing experience with the breathtaking, peaceful mountains and hospitable people around. Rita and Gonçalo are very knowledgeable, patient and humorous people. We really enjoyed the… read more
23 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Paulina)
Paulina was our first volunteer this year and stayed with us for 4 weeks. It was a pleasure to have her company and help during that time. Very responsible, calm and always willing to help and share her wisdom. She is very good with children. Together we prepared the herb garden, did sowings in the nursery, moved electric fences, planted trees and… read more
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Paulina) for host
It really was a pleasure to stay with Goncalo, Rita & Dana! They are warmly and open minded people, always up to having good and meaningful conversation, giving advice and answering all your questions. They shared their time, work and daily life with me, so i recieved a lot of knowledge about permaculture, plants, bulidings, animals, the… read more
22 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Bonnie & Lee)
It was a pleasure to have Bonnie with us. Always helpful, responsible and willing to learn and share experiences with everyone she made us very greatfull for her company. We hope to meet you again soon and wish you all the best in your adventures.
(Excellent)
28 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Bonnie & Lee) for host
I absolutely loved my time at this workaway, helping out on Gonçalo and Rita's organic farm, getting to know them, their adorable little girl Dana and of course Roma, their dog who I fell in love with, and all the other animals. Their good friend André was a great link between the volunteers and the hosts and was great company too. Gonçalo and… read more
4 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Kelsey)
Unfortunately wen Kelsey and Dan joined us it was very cold and we were not capable it of providing them a proper shelter with wood-burner. Even tough they managed to hold on in a camping tent for 3 days, helping us and trying to learn the more they could. It was a pleasure to have their company and we hope to meet them again soon.
(Very good)
2 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Kelsey) for host
Goncalo, Rita, and Dana are a lovely little family and their concept is pure. They live in a beautiful place and they are very accommodating and knowledgeable.
Our stay at their farm was unfortunately cut short due to the weather conditions. We were not fully prepared for sleeping in a tent, with nightly lows of 1 degrees, however, our hosts did… read more
Our stay at their farm was unfortunately cut short due to the weather conditions. We were not fully prepared for sleeping in a tent, with nightly lows of 1 degrees, however, our hosts did… read more
4 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nora & Samuel)
This beautiful couple was very shy in the first days but always very responsible and efficient at fulfilling all their task. They adapted very well to our ruff conditions and managed to make the best out of their experience with us. We admire this young couple, wish them all the best and hope to have their visit again.
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nora & Samuel) for host
We had a wonderful harmonic week at the farm of Rita and Gonçalo and their cute daughter Dana. In the beginning we didn't really knew what expects us there but than Gonçalo picked us up from Gouveia and we drove through a wonderful landscape to their outlying farm and felt so lucky that we found this place.
We helped them with moving electric… read more
We helped them with moving electric… read more
4 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Riekje)
It was a pleasure to have help and company from this artist. Always interested, responsible and willing to do her best and share her wisdom Riekje is a awakened person that will make your life better. We hope to have her visit again in a close future.
(Very good)
7 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Riekje) for host
I stayed at Rita ans Gonçalo for ten days and I had a wonderfull time. Their land is beautiful, lush and green and I greatly admire them for what they have established. It was a serene and quiet place where I feel like I have learned a lot about myself. It was hard at the beginning to get used to the short workdays, but once i started to see it as… read more
28 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gretl & Umayya)
Gretl & Umayya, stayed for a week in August and it was a pleasure to have this 2 very responsible and sweet souls with us. They engaged in all the task with a lot of curiosity and focus and adapted very well to the hard life in the mountains. We hope to have them again with us in a close future.
(Very good)
28 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gretl & Umayya) for host
We stayed one week with Rita and Gonçalo. In the beginning it took us some time to find our place. However, we enjoyed the independence and trust that they gave us. In the end, we found it a very fun and enriching experience thanks to the variety of tasks we did and how they would share their knowledge with us. They are well organised and have… read more
24 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
I stayed there only for some days but i will keep it in good memory! The place is amazing and Goncalo was very attentiv to my suggestions and wishes. They are really open and up for develloping. Goncalo was very helpful and open, also shared some of his own experiences, which i really appreciated. He told the workawayers good things to do around… read more
14 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cheyanne & Nicolas)
Chey stayed with for 3 weeks and broth a lot o joy to us with her laughs and positive-energy. Always willing to help on all tasks with interest and responsibility she was a strong add to the team. Thank you so much for your support, we wish you all the best in you journey, blessed with love and health. Hope to see you again one day in a near… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cheyanne & Nicolas) for host
I stayed with Rita and Gonçalo for 3 weeks and am really happy with my experience! They are patient, passionate, kind souls that are always happy to engage. I felt like I learnt a lot about permaculture and, sustainable and healthy living from not only the work but with talking to both of them. I feel more confident in the garden now and also have… read more
1 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Xenia)
Xenia stayed with us for only 12 days but broth with her a very calm and responsible energy. Always interested and focused in all the task we had she gave us precious help and joyful conversations. Hope to meet you once again and wishing you enlighten journeys.
(Very good)
27 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Xenia) for host
Thank you so much Rita & Goncalo, I really enjoyed spending time at your beautiful land. I learned a lot about living on a farm, thank you for taking time to explain everything :) We did some roadworks, moving fences, picking leaves, making sauerkraut and some other things. I enjoyed the work and the leisure time with you, sweet Dana and the… read more
1 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryna)
Ryna only stayed with us for a week but it was very good to have her company and positive vibes. She helped us always with enthusiasm and curiosity in all the task we had to fulfill. It was a pleasure having you with us, hope next time you can stay for longer...
(Very good)
28 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ryna) for host
I honestly really enjoyed my time helping at Rita and Gonçalo's farm. I only stayed a couple of days but in the short time that I was there I learned a lot and it really felt like paradise on earth. I can definitely recommend volunteering here. Also, myself and the other volunteers agreed that this place has a healing and peacefull energy, so if… read more
7 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthijs & Sephora)
Sephora and Matthijs stayed with us for 4 weeks helping in implementing the summer veg garden and a food forest; moving the electric fences of the farm animals; harvesting hay; cleaning the stable; making kimchi, soaps and crafts; harvesting cherrys and processing them. Always enthusiatic about all the tasks and willing to understand and share… read more
(Excellent)
12 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabio)
Fabio stayed with us for almost 5 days, always very willing to help on everything we had to do and curious to know why. Together we made a Hugel-bed, sown, mulched and planted; fixed a stone wall and cute fire-wood. It was very good to have the company of this very responsible and intelligent young man.
Hope to have you visiting us again!
Hope to have you visiting us again!
(Very good)
12 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Fabio) for host
Unfortunately I could only stay a few days with Gonçalo and Rita in May due to some issues I had to solve in Lisbon. They are great people with very inspiring experiences, and Gonçalo knows a lot about farming and permaculture. The farm is beautiful and very peaceful. I also had the opportunity to meet some neighbors, which form a very interesting… read more
6 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jules)
Jules stayed with us for around 3 weeks and helped mostly on finishing the stable for the sheep and horse, managing the animals and moving their electric fences, and maintaining the vegetable garden (he has a lot of experience with vegetables). Always very calm and willing to help this very respectfull men tuned very well with our way of living.… read more
(Very good)
18 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marc & Luraya) for host
Staying at Gonçalo and Rita's place was like being with friends. They are both very relaxed, easy going and welcoming from the very beginning. There is always a lot to do at their farm and they both know how to care for a balanced work schedule and variation of tasks, ranging from building a shelter, animal care, fruit picking, food preservation,… read more
4 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc & Luraya)
Marc stayed with us for around 3 weeks and helped mostly on building a structure on roundwood for the farm stable. Actually it was mostly me helping him, since i could not have done this construction without his expertise. Always very calm, focused and full of positive mood he also helped on all the other activities of our daily life. Hope he… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Luraya)
Lu stayed with us for around 3 weeks wille we spent a very nice time together. She is a happy and kind soul, allways ready to help on anything needed like: Harvesting fruits, vegetables and seeds; Drying fruits; Cleaning; cooking and backing cakes; making labels and helping on the preparations and sales of our products at a local market; Cleared… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Luraya) for host
staying with rita and gonçalo was wonderful!!
sooo inspiring to see how much can be done in a short time!! such a beautiful and deliscious veggie garden, from which they shared everything! THANK YOU!
they are very flexible on working hours and always considered that we were doing well! I really enjoyed the time on the farm and if winter wouldn't… read more
sooo inspiring to see how much can be done in a short time!! such a beautiful and deliscious veggie garden, from which they shared everything! THANK YOU!
they are very flexible on working hours and always considered that we were doing well! I really enjoyed the time on the farm and if winter wouldn't… read more
20 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (João) for host
I stayed just over a week with Gonçalo and it was my first expereence on workaway, and it was an awsome expereence in he s amazing piece of land, quiet and peacefull surended by nature with a river and natural pool! I was greatfull to help and learn alot about all sorts of plants, trees, animal care and much more, Gonçalo really had the pacience… read more
19 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (João)
João stayed with me around a week and helped a lot finishing some details around the house, working with stones, sand and lime; managing animals and moving their shelters and electric fences; setting up a shade for the tree nursery; weeding and planting some vegetables. He is a very talented artist and also made some beautiful paintings and stone… read more
(Very good)
23 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka & Kamil) for host
We spent 3 weeks in Rita and Gonçalo's place. Their land is beautiful - quiet valley, with river, outside of civilization and not isolated in the same time. They are part of a great neighbourhood of alternativly thinking, mainly foreign people. Few times we took part in gatherings and parties.
We slept in a caravan, there was always enough of… read more
We slept in a caravan, there was always enough of… read more
20 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnieszka & Kamil)
Aga&Kamil stayed with us for around 3 weeks and worked hard on bush cutting for fire prevention, moving electric fences of farm animals (horse, sheeps and chikens) and harvesting and threshing rye. Kamil also helped building wooden movable shades for animals (horse and sheeps) and Aga cooked very good meals.
It was a pleasure to have the company… read more
It was a pleasure to have the company… read more
(Very good)
