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Help with DIY tasks and gardening for an upcoming off-grid community in Ceira, Portugal

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    An independent forum for freethinkers to work on their passions and grow roots in an off-grid sustainable project that works with the land living as One.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Self development
    Farming
    Charity work
    Sustainability
    Pets
    Technology
    Events & social
    Writing
    Photography
    Plant care
    Music
    Hitchhiking
    Gardening
    History
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Astronomy
    Blogging
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
    Adventure sports
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our farm is based on strong Portugueze roots, in Vale de Açor you can learn ancient traditions and experience the local communal lifestyle.
    We love to receive travellers, pilgrims and entrepreneurs from all over the world so that the learning flows both ways.

  • Help

    Help

    Our land was abandoned for many years,

    We are restoring a ruin where residents and volunteers will be living, cooking and chilling.
    At the moment, we are to install new windows, fix the walls and floors, and building furniture.

    Plus, we are cleaning the land so we can start planting fruits and vegetables, as well as getting some farm animals in here.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Portuguese: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate
    Italian: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private bedroom
    Shared bedroom
    Tent / Tent space

    Shared washroom, kitchen, workshop, 2 hectares of land

    3 meals will be provided
    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    We love to do barbecues and eating all together at the end of the day.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Many off-grid projects nearby worth the visit,
    Coimbra, the cultural capital of Portugal, is just 15 minutes away
    Around our farm there are several natural spots great for hiking, swimming and seeing wildlife.
    Pizza parties, sports, educational activities, etc.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We are slowly improving our internet and energy situation. We have 8 solar panels but need to invest on a new battery, and we'll be installing Starlink this Autumn.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    The access to the farm can be tricky for some camper vans, although we have enough space to park in the land.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have a beautiful Portugueze Shepherd dog named Mira, she is very kind and social with other dogs, but cats tend to be scared of her.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 598389966317

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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush field of tall grasses and wildflowers, with a dense forest in the background under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a rustic, weathered yellow building with a black roof, situated on a hillside amidst trees and foliage, with a dirt road in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a bridge, trees, and a cloudy sky, with a focus on the natural beauty of the scene.

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