Holistic Center Castro Laboreiro, Portugal

4.5
(10 reviews)10

🌿 Help with garden & animal at a Peaceful Retreat

Connect with nature
9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
8 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

4h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
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
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Come and live a unique experience in a retreat project surrounded by nature 🌿 participate in the daily routines of the vegetable garden 🌱 and connect with a more conscious and peaceful lifestyle. ✨ Help care for the horses with love and respect 🐎,A perfect opportunity for those seeking to learn in practice, contribute to a sustainable project and experience days of exchange, presence and connection with the earth and animals 🌍💚

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Portuguese
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Holistic Center

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 9 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Meeting international travelers
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture
  • 4 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 3 Learning about sustainability
Maya

Israel

5

I had a really lovely time here, the area is beautiful and quiet and the conditions great. Anabela is a very kind and generous host, created a warm and welcoming atmosphere and always made sure i was okay and had everything i needed. I found the work mostly easy and the hours fair with a lot of free time in the afternoons.

23 days ago

Leni

Germany

5

I had a wonderful experience volunteering with Anabela. She is a kind, welcoming person and directly made me feel at home. I could also join the beautiful hikes and in my free time I often went to the river to swim. Not to forget, the food she made was delicious! The work was easy - in the morning I prepared breakfast for the guest, watered the plants and fed the horses. Then I helped preparing the table for lunch and dinner and sometimes there were some extra things to do like painting the gates. Cuddeling the cats was also part of my daily routine! I can really recommend volunteering here!

about 1 month ago

Jacinta

Mexico

5

My experience at the Center was incredible! The house is beautifully located in Peneda-Gerês National Park, surrounded by the Center, with a cozy and comfortable room. I loved meeting the other volunteers and guests, and sharing all our meals together created a wonderful atmosphere. We could also enjoy Anabela's morning yoga classes and amazing hikes. The tasks are simple and flexible, with plenty of free time to enjoy the Center, the river, and explore the park. Anabela is kind, caring, sweet, and truly passionate about what she does. I would definitely recommend the Center!

about 2 months ago

olga

Sweden

5

I spent five relaxing weeks with Anabela. The room is so nice and the food is tasty, the work was easy, mostly helping out around meals when there are guests and otherwise general maintainance which is autonomous and flexible. The place is very tranquil and remote, but you can go to the village to have a drink or buy snacks. You get to join the yoga and hikes and I spent many hours at the close by river. Anabela isn't the most extensive communicator so I tried to be proactive and ask about any uncertainties, but she is so kind and wants you to enjoy your stay. Im missing the cats n solitude!🍃

about 2 months ago

Sophia

Australia

5

Anabela is one of the most kind-hearted and welcoming people I've ever met. I had the best time volunteering for her and being around her beautiful animals. I was able to join her yoga classes and hikes in the national park, she really is an amazing yoga teacher and hiking guide.
She also makes delicious, healthy food and her property is absolutely beautiful with incredible mountain views. Anabela is so generous, caring and knowledgeable and it was really inspiring to see how she built her company from the ground up. I 100% recommend volunteering for her, it was such a special experience.

3 months ago

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