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Description
Rural properties with tough access or steep terrain in the Azores were abandoned as subsistence farming declined and maintaining these lands became financially unviable. Because of this, invasive species like longose and reeds have taken over the Azorean landscape.
Me and my dad (locals) have been working on such a property since 2018, which is located next to fresh springs, a beautiful waterfall, ancient watermills, a secluded beach, and plenty of hiking trails and creeks to explore.
Join us, and our dog Thor, in our quest to restore the nature and cultural history of this unique place and to establish a homestead !
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
As a local, I can introduce you to Azorean customs and traditions. There will be town or family events you can join to get a firsthand experience of our cuisine and culture. Plus, our property is near a popular hiking trail, so you'll have plenty of chances to meet other travelers from all over!
I speak English, Portuguese, Spanish, and a bit of French. I've lived in the Azores for most of my life, but I've also spent time abroad for studies and work in the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, and the US.
Help
There are tasks for everyone, depending on abilities and preferences.
- Clearing dense bush of invasive species
- Weeding, trimming, hedging
- Planting endemic species
- Permaculture
- Disposing of organic matter (by composting or controlled fire)
- Maintaining the vineyards (and eating the grapes)
- Splitting rocks using shims and electric hammer
- Building dry stone steps and small walls
- Natural construction
- Cleaning and cooking
- Fishing
Technology:
- Video making (I have a drone and GoPro) and editing (I have footage from previous workaways to turn into youtube videos and need help ! )
Arts:
- Making a panel out of a large pile of painted (glazed) ceramic pieces I am accumulating
- Doing experiments with creek clay and sand
- Collecting driftwood and rocks from the creek and sea to make decorations/tools
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis 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
We have 2 cabins with 2 beds each, plus many comfortable and dry green spaces to set up tents (tents and sleeping bags are provided).
The persons staying in the cabins will share their room, while each tent is individual.
We have electricity, internet, running water and a community area with a stone oven, gas stove and fully equipped kitchen.
Workawayers will be provided food for all 3 meals each day, but the role of cooking the food will rotate between the hosts and the workawayers to promote cultural exchange.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
In addition to working on the land, I am a PhD student in Belgium and will be working remotely during the summer. At the location, we have electrity and internet (15Mb/s) and I have computer screens. So it is a suitable place for laptop digital nomads, as there is not much desk space availiable or dedicated places for the purpose.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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The place is super beautiful, we leaned a lot of things working and we also had a lot of fun.
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The place is super beautiful, we leaned a lot of things working and we also had a lot of fun.
