Farmstay Sao Sebastia de Penha Longa, Portugal

5.0
(14 reviews)14

Post from the pasture: where animals, adventure, and content collide

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Help a sustainable project
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Connect with nature
14 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
14 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Content Writer
Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
Photography
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Social Media
Maintain and update social media channels.
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What you get

2

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.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

I need help to launch better social media including content schedule, basic creation and launching some basic campaigns to help us launch the new brand of Legado Terra - land cleaning and regeneration. This would be ideal for someone with social media experience who also wants to work with animals and live in nature for a few weeks.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Fluent Portuguese
  • Between 21 and 40 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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14 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Get in touch with nature
  • 14 Learning about sustainability
  • 13 Developing environmental awareness
  • 5 Developing social awareness
  • 4 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 14 15. Life on land
  • 11 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 10 13. Climate action
  • 6 5. Gender equality
  • 4 2. Zero hunger
  • 4 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 2 6. Clean water and sanitation

United States

5

I can't recommend this experience enough. The location of the farm is beautiful, the personality and friendliness of Rachel's (currently) 5 dogs and 15 goats are so welcoming, the tasks to be done each done each day are meaningful, and it's a truly rewarding experience. But it's all overshadowed by the amazing quality of the host herself. Rachel is an awesome person, within a few days you will understand this is true by the eye-opening and sometimes therapeutic conversations you will have with her. Her cooking is phenomenal and you will always learn or at least have a good laugh with her. 5/5

25 days ago

United States

5

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the farm. Rachel is an incredibly interesting woman with lots of life experience to share, and her communication style is direct and honest, which was very refreshing. I feel very grateful to have witnessed the resilience and flexibility required to maintain a farm such as this, and the many realities - both harsh and rewarding - that come with owning and caring for animals. If you enjoy a stable routine, creative and independent work, and quiet time to reflect and reconnect (and also goats, dogs, and tasty food), I absolutely recommend this experience. 🐐🌱

27 days ago

Spain

5

This was without a doubt an incredible experience. I learned a lot about land restoration and got the chance to spend time with goats and dogs surrounded by nature. Rachel was an amazing host — strong, caring, and always looking after the volunteers. And her food… absolutely delicious! 🍲 I would highly recommend this volunteer program: working hours are respected, you have a comfortable bed, a hot shower, great meals, and the chance to disconnect and reconnect with nature. Thank you, Rachel. I hope to see you again! 🌿✨

about 2 months ago

United States

5

Rachel was a great host and made us feel very welcome. She was always happy to teach us things and work with us on tasks, and is very dedicated to her project. She speaks very directly and openly, which was nice to have from a host. She's a great cook and really enjoys making food for volunteers. Accomodations are modest but cozy. The farm is remote enough that trips to the store are inconvenient and interactions with others infequent, though Rachel would drive us into town or pick things up for us when she was able to.

about 2 months ago

United States

5

Wow, Rachel is an incredible host!! She is ambitious, knowledgeable, and takes the time to know and care for the volunteers as people. I felt appreciated for the skills I had, and was met with patience for the ones I was learning during my stay (and I learned so much here)! Communication was clear and detailed. I especially loved the opportunity to contribute to such a meaningful project with someone who is so passionate about caring for the land. Rachel, thank you for sharing your home, your knowledge, and your goats with me, I sincerely look forward to watching your project grow!

about 2 months ago

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