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I am a Dutch 60+, single woman managing a small organic farm with olive trees, fruit trees, vegetable garden and some livestock as 5 goats, 20 chickens.Twice a year I raise some chicks for meat. I have two cats and two dogs. I try to be as self reliant as I can preserving a lot of my produce. I look out at the Gardunha mountain range and I am surrounded by cherry and peach orchards. I live 3 km away from the village which is accessible by sand and gravel roads. My nearest neighbours are a km away. So very tranquil. I have my own solar energy and water source. I try to sell my excess of produce, preserves and eggs on the Saturday market in nearby Alpedrinha.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I like to teach other people about gardening on an eco friendly way and how to preserve the produce. I can also teach you the basics of the Portuguese language.
Help
I could use help with pruning, mowing and general garden work and especially the heavier jobs. Some shelters need to be made for the sheep I like to get for grazing the orchard. I have lots of pallets for that. At the moment I will start harvesting the olives soon in November.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I like learning languages and I am quite basic in several western European languages. I like to get better in hebrew and like to get to know a bit Eastern European languages.Accommodation
I have a spare upstairs bedroom with a double bed and a double sofa bed in the upstairs living room. The upstairs has his own bathroom with a bath. Downstairs is a shower room. Cooked can be in the kitchen in a side building.
What else ...
There are lots of walking routes around my farm. Two villages at 3 km distance with some cafes. I have a small swimming pool to cool down. You will have access to a bicycle. Fundão is 30 min drive away. In the summer months there is a swimming pool in one of the villages. River beaches are a bit further. Access to a car is advisable. I have now a small 2 passenger seat in my pickup.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have satellite internet but it is dependent on the weather.
Space for parking camper vans
I have parking space for Campervans and caravans around 7m length. If you come with your own accommodation, but will use my meals I request 3 hours work a day instead of 5.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week