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mondego river off-grid farm in Povoa de Midoes, Portugal

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are an off-grid farmstead, situated in a valley on 3 hectares of land bordering the Mondego River in Central Portugal. Our power is solar and our water is from the spring, and we are mindful to be as low impact as possible.
    The land is a combination of sandy river beaches, river meadows & terraces containing vines, fruit & olive trees, European & cork oak woodland.

    The area is a beautiful national park, with many attractions and points of interest around such as swimming, fishing, hiking, kayaking, horse-riding and sightseeing. There is a great local community, markets with local produce, workshops etc.

    We are looking for volunteers to come and help with gardening and tending to the fruit trees, forestry, cleaning of the land, general maintenance.
    preferably couples as we do not offer a community of volunteers but a peaceful nature resort.
    we seek workawayers who have some knowledge or skills in land maintenance (not a must), gardening and are physically able(must) to carry out related tasks.
    Please note that you must be a minimum of 21 years old. We do not provide visas, so you must be eligible to stay in Portugal.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

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

    experience the beautiful countryside and river in summer, live in nature, explore local cultural heritage, share your knowledge about gardening and forestry.

    and place for your own creative projects

  • Help

    Help

    skills and knowledge in land maintenance, gardening, forestry, strimming, land cleaning, pruning, tending to fruit trees, prepping garden beds, weeding, cleaning ponds, working with wood

    but basicly you need to have minimal physical abilities and the will to help.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Hebrew: Fluent
    Russian: Fluent
    Portuguese: Intermediate
    Ukrainian: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak fluently few languages and always passionate about learning more

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    there are few options to stay with us:
    We can offer a place for a caravan and/ or camper on our upper wooded shaded terraces, there is an outdoor compost toilet and electricity connection.
    there is an option for in 2 furnished yurts (2 ppl each) on woodland terraces, with outdoors shared bathrooms and showers with hot water, communal kitchen fully equipped.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are a bit out of reach of public transportation and therefore you need a vehicle to be able to get around.
    Please note that we also have guest accommodations and private areas on the property, which are not shared.
    The help we seek is not related to hosting.
    We also have a dog, she is very friendly and likes to meet new friends and play!
    Work expectation is up to 4-5 hours a day 4/5 days a week.

  • 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

    Yes. there is Internet and upon request a space in an office container can be provided.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    there are many shaded terraces. there is also a shed with electrical connection at the disposal of the campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Yes very welcome indeed I have my own 2 very friendly dogs which would love to have company as we do.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    20hours a week. 4/5 hours a day, 4/5 days a week

Host ref number: 913492493319

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