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We... we are a family of 3 (2 children and Myself + Poxissi the cat + Zeitona the dog).
Attention : situation has changed. Please contact for details
Our land is still at a very early stage, the aim is to bring life, art and culture to this land, but also to the surrounding localities.
There is a huge potential set in an incredible scenery.
...however... nothing happens on its own... and we need help, input, output, cool_ab_orations, advice, skills, networks and friendships to flourish.
More info to follow : )
I have been on your side of the fence>>>and yes bio_organic all the way...solar power fountain water off grid eco futuristic *️️️️️️️️️️
I am an artist in-betweenTypes of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playElderly CompanionshipCreating/ Cooking family mealsGeneral MaintenanceFarmstay helpHelp with Eco ProjectsHelp around the houseAnimal CareLanguage practiceArt ProjectsTeachingCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Immediately what springs to mind is the fact that the area is of an extreme and wild beauty, so visiting the area and its surrounding attractions, getting to know the local traditions, interacting with the local population as well as with the extensive amount of foreigners that also live around and who visit the large communities that exist within a 15km radio (these iclude Germans, English, French, Dutch, Spanish, Indian... you name it!).
Furthermore there are lakes, rivers, beaches, mountains, outdoor activities; but also other people who moved from the big cities and are experiencing farm life, off-grid and alternative living.
The cultural and personal exchange can be so extensive that it will be hard to pin-point, but learning how to grow organic food, experiencing off grid daily routines, composting (both food and human residues), learning/teaching languages, experiencing life as a local, developing an arts project (come on!...we have the space and the tools : ), praticing/teaching yoga or other sports (I am into bodysurf --- and the ocean), meditation and self development as there are big spiritual centers nearby but just being in nature and living off the land is very self empowering all together. One of us is also involved with major music events which may lead to other collaborations and networking possibilities... and so on ... and so on ... there is so much an exchange can provide we could be here for hours on end...Projects involving children
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Help
A bit of everything depending on skills, time available, season, and will power!!!
As mentioned previously our land is still coming to life. Eventually the home will be finished and the art residencies will be able to start. There is also the objective of setting up a cultural center in the nearest village (...but that will come...everything at the right time).
In terms of help needed at the moment: garden + vegetable garden (needs to start happening asap), building/repairing/plastering walls out of sustainable material (earth, sand, lime), some carpentry jobs such as erecting fences using local and recycled wood, some small water systems jobs, going shopping (that's always an immense task ;), small roof building (redoing an old pig's house), making steps out of earth and stone, clean the whel (that should be wet and fun!), streaming bushes and herbs, helping with the cooking and if inclined playing with the children, teaching a foreign language/a skill, conceptually and strategically developing a project (this could mean also applying for grants and funds (so if your thing is more to move your brains rather than your physical body...we also need assistance in those regards, trimming/pruning trees and collecting fruits (at the moment there are about only 4 trees to pick fruit from :( hence another bit of help needed is to do with planting trees/reforestation, several other small, medium and major size jobs odd jobs
We are also great enthusiasts of land art, therefore we'd like to invite everyone that visits (in case they wish to) to create a piece of artwork to remain on the land...
Get in touch, and come and have a look!Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis 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
May vary (depending on time of year and availability) but we can provide:
> camping tent
> motor home (fully equipped with power, double bed, dining table, kitchen and sink facilities)
> room
Being new to this means we are also a little flexible and will be happy to further discuss things more in detail.
Food will be provided for the 2 main meals, breakfast and snacks at your own will. Coffee and tea on tap... ; )What else ...
Time off is at your own will... a range of experiences are available in the surroundings (see above)
Can also join for group activities, or on you own. Local transport is scarce so preferably w drivers license (car can be provided, reserved the right to refuse depending on experience). Or lifts can be arranged. Bicycles can be provided, also horses nearby.
There are a series of self-sustainable, eco-focused, or spiritual derived communities within a 15km range (Tamera, Mooji, Permalab, and others). Only about 70km to the south coast of Algarve.
Loads of sunshine all year round (aprox 320 days per year).A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 4-5 days a week
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He welcomed me to his home with open arms and was always generous, flexible, helpful, fun to hang with, a great storyteller AND listener, respected my space and brought always a chef plate to the table :)
the work was always a shared and fun moment.
he also has the cutest animals,
nothing but love for… read more
As soon as I entered the house, I was welcomed and treat as a part of the family. Iv and Miguel have a lot to tell, there is a lot you can learn from both.
Most of the time I didn't had fixed working hours, which worked well for me. We… read more
Very helpful and dedicated, she quickly became a family friend.
We got on with several tasks and her input was always helpful.
We absolutely recommend Marie to other hosts and would definitely welcome her again.
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He welcomed me to his home with open arms and was always generous, flexible, helpful, fun to hang with, a great storyteller AND listener, respected my space and brought always a chef plate to the table :)
the work was always a shared and fun moment.
he also has the cutest animals,
nothing but love for… read more
As soon as I entered the house, I was welcomed and treat as a part of the family. Iv and Miguel have a lot to tell, there is a lot you can learn from both.
Most of the time I didn't had fixed working hours, which worked well for me. We… read more
Very helpful and dedicated, she quickly became a family friend.
We got on with several tasks and her input was always helpful.
We absolutely recommend Marie to other hosts and would definitely welcome her again.