Volunteer to help on 18 year old permaculture project

Brazil

5

It was super nice to spend this 3 weeks in Várzea with Chris, Shawn and the other people that lives in the community. The tasks was super clear, the personal Yurt was nice, they follow what they promised. The farm is wonderful, super good nature vibes. It had a river, dog, cats and some chickens that give some eggs to us. The farm it's very sustainable with argila house, composta bath and some fruits and vegetables growing. Aljezur it's a “hippie” village, good feelings. Chris went with me to the beach when I arrived, and show me the castle. I want to come back in future.

2 months ago

United States

5

My experience at Chris's community was truly inspiring. I enjoyed my own respected space in the mountains in a yurt but had friendly interesting community of music all around me. I was safe as a 18 year old girl alone. Chris is a wonderful teacher and an inspiring learner. He taught me not only about a realistic way of producing a substantial amount of good food from the land around me, but about astrology, the tides, and life in general. Chris is a bank of stories. Wifi was incredible, enough good food, relaxed hours of valuable work, home was warm for winter, Chris took care of me very well.

9 months ago

Denmark

5

The place and the people were very nice, and I liked the tasks I was given :)

10 months ago

Ukraine

4

This was a true escape from the big city – just what I needed. The host was wonderful, the people were kind, and the nature around was simply beautiful :) I was happy to work with my hands and contribute to something meaningful!!

8 months ago

Germany

5

Our time at Chris project was very enjoyable and I learned a lot about the usage of different plants and some of the materials Chris used to built all of the amazing accommodation on his property, like the yurt my girlfriend and I got to sleep in. It was fun to help Chris making things a little more tidy and seeing the results of your work whilst being appreciate for it. He invited us to visit a local market where we got to try delicious olives and we were also invited to spent Thanksgiving with all of the other very welcoming people. All in all it was very nice 😁

about 1 year ago

United States

5

Chris and everyone on the property were so welcoming! the garden is so beautiful and it was lovely being able to work on it!!

about 1 year ago

United States

5

Our experience at the project was 10/10. Chris and Shawn are extremely kind and helpful, as well as everyone else on the property. Such a beautiful valley to spend your time in. We would've absolutely stayed longer if we could've, as it feels more like home everyday. The work days were rewarding and reasonable. It is such a beautifully cultivated community. Thank you so much for having us and sharing your home!

about 1 year ago

Brazil

5

Best first experience ever, everything was amazing. This place is a little paradise in the valley, really hope to be back soon! <3

over 1 year ago

Netherlands

5

I am so grateful for this volunteering experience. the project is such a beautiful and special place and I learned a lot during my three weeks of working there. Thank you, both Chris and Sean, for sharing your knowledge, time, and stories (and for being my chess coaches). I really enjoyed staying in a yurt and cooking in the communal kitchen with fresh ingredients from the garden. The fruit forest Chris planted and maintained over the years is incredible. I would recommend staying longer than a week. It was so valuable getting to know the place and people better. Thank you for having me.

over 1 year ago

Italy

5

This place is great, I loved every day here! Chirs is very nice, kind, helpful and talking with him was fun and interesting! The place is really in nature, you can relax, learn, enjoy animals, plants, insects and it is a good and safe space to meet great people from all over the world. I would definitely recommend it!

over 1 year ago

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