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Join Us in the Beautiful Wine Farm at Aljezur, Portugal!

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The experience

Hi, I'm Filippo and I run a small farm and natural wine project in Aljezur.
We strive to be self sustainable, growing our own food and developing our small place little by little.

We have veggie gardens, forest, vineyards and untouched nature. We're always happy to welcome interesting people that want to land a helping hand. You're contribution is super important and brings value to a lifetime project!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The farm is around 3 Ha, with the main house, veggie garden, pine forest and more. It’s a dream place in the countryside just 10 minutes drive from some of the most beautiful beaches Portugal has to offer. The main village, Aljezur can be reached by bicycle or car in just a few minutes. There you will find anything you need (pharmacy, grocery store, farmers market, shops, …).

To run and manage the farm we take inspiration from traditional farm practices, organic farming and permaculture learned through direct experience with local farmers. We are not fanatic on one way of working and we take what we think works good for us from each different philosophy. The core of the project is to design effectively in order to minimise inputs, improving soil quality and generating a balanced system. Efficiency is at the base of every decision.

Activities & Shift

Expect a variety of tasks that adapt to the seasons and your skills.

From gardening and maintaining the veggie patch to small DIY projects like building compost toilets and creating cozy outdoor spaces, there’s plenty to do!

I ask for about 4-5 hours of help per day, leaving you with plenty of free time to relax or explore.

Whether you’re passionate about sustainability or just eager to learn something new, there’s a spot for you here!

Different tasks, depending on the season and skills. There will be help in the vineyards and veggie garden, general land maintenance, small building projects (compost toilets, small structures, wooden decks, ...) and landscaping. Based on your skills and priority of things that need to be done we will find a solution that is best.

Rules

No pets allowed
No open fires