Sintra's Permaculture Paradise! Nature and Community in Portugal!

United States

5

This was the perfect place for anyone who wants to learn about sustainablility and permaculture. Silvia and Orlando were great hosts and teachers. During my time at the communityI got to develop my green thumb, assist in the kitchen, and be immersed in nature and the animals including the cute chickens ;) The river and the waterfall is also very beautiful. I'm very thankful that I got to exist in their community and help out around the project. Muito Obrigada to everyone for a wonderful experience.

about 2 months ago

Germany

5

All in all I had an amazing time inthe community! I helped mostly with building a roof which was a lot of fun. I learned a lot since I never did something similar and with the trust I received I had a real hands on experience :) Silvia and Orlando have a huge knowledge and are really passionate about what they're doing - which is super motivating and inspirational. Once you get to know everyone you'll find out they're very welcome, kind and generous. The place itself and the surroundings are beautiful and you'll really learn what it means to live as a community :)

about 2 months ago

Italy

5

Amazing I recommend to everyone this expirience! The place is amazing and the hosts, Silvia and Orlando, are super nice. They are very welcoming and kind. The tasks are not so hard and are always explained very well. I learn a lot here about gardening and building!! I'm greatful for this expirience, thank you so much☀️

3 months ago

Canada

5

My experience at the communitywas very special. Everything about the place is great. The people are sweet, the scenery is wicked, and the days are always fun. I spent the majority of my working hours building a roof and became quite comfortable with all the tools and the building process. I am very grateful for this experience and would totally recommend it to anyone who is interested. I hope to be back one day. Até jà

3 months ago

Portugal

5

Silvia, Orlando thank you for all your hard work, for teaching me everything about nature and love. The entire experience I felt happy and grateful for the things happening. Ilídio obrigada pela tua amizade e carinho. My fairy's Mati, steaph and kalem thank u for being part of my journey, hope to see you soon. The work done in this school is amazing and it's a great opportunity to learn If u want to learn about lovin nature apply 🫶 bem haja

3 months ago

Latvia

5

This was my first worldpackers experience and I am very happy about it! Silvia and Orlando are wonderful hosts with a lot of knowledge about plants, community living and even music! And after a month living here this place already felt like home<3 It is surrounded in a beautiful nature with a little farm of animals. Also it's very close to the beach and it's pretty cheap to drive there with taxi. I'm grateful for this opportunity to be here and I definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to spend more time in nature!

4 months ago

Aldeia replied

Thank you!!! You are sweet girl! Please never change, just continue to feed you beautiful seed!
Love you

United Kingdom

5

I can recommend to anyone :) Orlando and Silvia are really welcoming. The work was always well explained and reasonable, plus you will learn a lot! As a volunteer you are treated as part of the community from the beginning and also welcomed to join the courses taking place there. Silvia and Orlando are very passionate about permaculture and the project is really inspiring I hope to return soon ❤️

4 months ago

Aldeia replied

Sweet Lucy.
Thank you!
We hope you came back

Ukraine

5

Im so grateful for this experience with Sylvia and Orlando.Thank you so much.its a real school where you can get genuine knowledges during the course but apart of it you can feel how school provides you great understanding of community spirit and what community basically is and you can really feel this spirit in it.also it was a bonus for me having a great organic delicious food and veggies from the garden during the course.this family very generous.on the table you always can get fruits snacks and etc.all the best tothe community✌️

11 months ago

Germany

5

Thank you Sylvia, Orlando and team for this great experience in your community! We immediately felt at home. During our stay we learned a lot about permaculture thanks to your shared knowledge and passion. This was our best volunteering experience so far! As volunteers we felt highly valued, working hours are always respected, self-regulation is important and we liked that tasks varied and are done in teams. We really enjoyed living in the community, and sharing time at the bonfire, game nights, etc with students and other volunteers. Thanks again, you opened a new path for our journey!

11 months ago

Germany

5

Thank you Sylvia, Orlando and team for this great experience in your community! We immediately felt at home. During our stay we learned a lot about permaculture thanks to your shared knowledge and passion. This was our best volunteering experience so far! As volunteers we felt highly valued, working hours are always respected, self-regulation is important and we liked that tasks varied and are done in teams. We really enjoyed living in the community, and sharing time at the bonfire, game nights, etc with you, students and other volunteers. Thanks again, you opened a new path for our journey!

11 months ago

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