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We are Tess and Josh
We live in the middle of nature
We build wooden houses and natural accommodation in the forest from natural building materials.
Here you can enjoy absolute silence. No cars, no noise (as long as we're not working)
Josh: I've been living in nature for over 20 years,
Forest, nature and art is my motto. I am dedicated to woodworking and developing the land together with Tess. I run a sawmill and love crafting with natural materials.
Tess: as a photographer and horse trainer, I have settled here in Portugal and live in the woods with Josh and we are realizing our visions.
We want to bring young and old closer to nature. To learn to live with it.
You are welcome to come and enjoy the full nature in the heart of alentejo.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Videography
DIY & crafts
Carpentry
Art & design
Water sports
Team sports
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In this area you will get to know the quiet and serene life of the people of Altentejan. The rural location with its beautiful views makes it a wonderful place to calm down, enjoy nature and take in the view. A great place to meditate, start the day with a yoga exercise or simply hike through the mountains and enjoy the silence.
Get to know "a vida dos alentejanos" here
Help
Our projects include woodwork. This can also include planning and implementing your own creative projects, which can either be used for the community or possibly taken home as a souvenir.
As we mostly use resources that nature gives freely, so to speak, this also includes collecting berries (medronho). Stones, cork and clay.
Another important part is gardening/land maintenance.
Creating new beds, caring for the plants and trees. Keeping the land fireproof and much more.
As a rule, you can decide for yourself what work you want to do and when you want to start.
You don't have to be a complete professional in these areas. A good mood and motivation are enough.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
English: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
There are a variety of accommodation options. We have 8 sleeping places (motorhomes and converted campers), tent pitches and van parking.
Food... You won't go hungry here, good food is guaranteed.
How we cook depends on how many people are visiting.
What else ...
In the highly appreciated free time, various activities can be undertaken, such as excursions to the beach (about 20 mins by car), reservoir or delightful towns in the region,
Welcome to Alentejo!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have parking areas for your van, camper or caravan, with electricity and water connection. You have access to the shared bathroom and the community kitchen (outside kitchen)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Ich wollte mich noch mal ausdrücklich für eure Gastfreundschaft bedanken und für das ganze drumherum. Ihr habt euch so viel mühe gegeben mir eine schöne Zeit bei euch zu machen.
Das hat auf jedenfall geklappt. Ob es vom Bahnhof abgeholt werden oder das tolle Essen. Es war… read more
Josh was accommodating and friendly, I truly had a wonderful time.
The work was not difficult, I enjoyed experimenting with cooking as well.
The sunrises were spectacular and every Friday night there was a local jam night where I got to interact with the… read more
Josh is a very nice man and the woodwork here was suprisingly fun. Learned it all here, no previous experience but it wasn't too hard to learn.
stayed here for a week and really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, especially with the amazing panoramic view you have from the deck above the dinning area.
On fridays… read more
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Ich wollte mich noch mal ausdrücklich für eure Gastfreundschaft bedanken und für das ganze drumherum. Ihr habt euch so viel mühe gegeben mir eine schöne Zeit bei euch zu machen.
Das hat auf jedenfall geklappt. Ob es vom Bahnhof abgeholt werden oder das tolle Essen. Es war… read more
Josh was accommodating and friendly, I truly had a wonderful time.
The work was not difficult, I enjoyed experimenting with cooking as well.
The sunrises were spectacular and every Friday night there was a local jam night where I got to interact with the… read more
Josh is a very nice man and the woodwork here was suprisingly fun. Learned it all here, no previous experience but it wasn't too hard to learn.
stayed here for a week and really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, especially with the amazing panoramic view you have from the deck above the dinning area.
On fridays… read more
Josh hat uns sehr viel von der Gegend gezeigt wir sind ans Meer oder zum Santa Clara See...
Außerdem haben wir die wohl beste Pizza in Portugal gegessen :D
Die Arbeit hat mir Spaß gemacht, meistens haben wir Morgens für ein paar Stunden gearbeitet… read more
