Builders - enjoy community life on a farm & vineyard in Portugal!

Help a sustainable project: 4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

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

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

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

The Experience

Come help out on our 5 acre farm in stunning central Portugal, whilst staying in a beautiful farmhouse! We're looking for volunteers to help us continue to care for this forest sanctuary, using permaculture principles to grow our own food, make our own wine and renovate and maintain the building.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

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a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Get in touch with nature
4 Meeting locals
4 Immersing in the local culture
3 Learning about sustainability
2 Developing environmental awareness
2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 12. Responsible consumption and production
3 15. Life on land
2 7. Affordable and clean energy

Gaelle

Canada

This was my first time using Worldpackers and I couldn't have asked for better. The tasks were very diverse going from cooking, to sewing, building things, and taking care of the animals which allowed me to learn tons while also keeping things interesting. It definitely felt good to slow down while also doing some hikes, swimming, going to the sauna, listening to live music, and even going out to the local vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Nathan was a very welcoming, fun, and flexible host who will definitely be missed. (Also can definitely recommend as a solo female traveler:)

about 1 month ago

Paige

Canada

I had a lovely time at the Quinta. Nathan is a kind, wonderful host and I had a lot of fun spending time with him. The hours are flexible and the tasks change day to day which keeps things interesting. The volunteer space is very cozy! I would also recommend this as a safe place for solo female travellers :) I was able to do weekend trips to Lisbon and Porto, as well as enjoying the town nearby. 10/10 experience, hope to come back again.

about 2 months ago

Ethan

Canada

My time at the Quinta was amazing! We didn't have any guests staying beyond the first couple days so the time consisted of improvement projects for the Quinta. Time beyond that was so relaxing and fun. Nathan is a wonderful host and super flexible, kind and supportive. This was exactly the experience I needed for my first time doing Worldpackers. I learned lots about what it takes to run a farm, gained skills in building, jam making, etc and got to meet the locals in town. Paige and I even made weekend trips to Porto and Lisbon. I highly recommend and will miss my time here :)

about 2 months ago

Olivia

United States

Joining Nathan at the Quinta was the best decision I could have made. I was shown in so many ways it was exactly where I was meant to be, and you will be too. Not only is the space beautiful, unique, and comfortable to stay in, but I was alongside so many great people. Although I was at first worried about it being too secluded I loved getting to experience the small town vibe and had a great balance of nature, connection, and traveling into nearby cities. I really enjoyed everything I was able to help with from cooking, to gardening, to preparing rooms for guests, and taking care of animals.

4 months ago

Ruby

New Zealand

I had a magical month at the farm! The work was varied and fulfilling, I loved spending time with the animals, in the garden and kitchen. Though the busiest man I've ever met, Nathan was always positive, supportive, and communicative. The local community is welcoming, and I formed a Friday tradition of visiting to local vegetarian bar/restaurant for live music. The countryside and nearby rivers are beautiful. This is a perfect place to volunteer if you're keen on slow, intentional living. Thank you Nathan for the opportunity and friendship. I'll be back!

5 months ago

Nathan replied

Thanks Ruby! We loved having you! Enjoy the rest of your travels and hope to see you again soon

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