Farmstay Sao Sebastia de Penha Longa, Portugal

5.0
(25 reviews)25

WILDFIRE RECOVERY - Repair Fencing Destroyed

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
24 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
25 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
24 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Needs help immediately
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.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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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.
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
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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.
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Availability

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Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

ON 23 September, a wildfire burned through the farm for 4 days destroying hundreds of meters of fencing You will be dedicated to cresting fence posts and msking fence repairs - this is critical to securing the goats

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 22 and 45 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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25 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 25 Get in touch with nature
  • 24 Learning about sustainability
  • 21 Developing environmental awareness
  • 11 Meeting international travelers
  • 11 Practicing English
  • 8 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 24 15. Life on land
  • 19 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 16 13. Climate action
  • 9 2. Zero hunger
  • 9 5. Gender equality
  • 8 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 6 6. Clean water and sanitation
David

Croatia

5

I have been on the farm for 3 weeks and it met my expectations and exceeded them. The farm itself is excatly what I wanted to experience from "farm life", althought I didn't know what to really expect. There are 18 beautiful goats, each with different and unique personalities and you learn very much about them, their habits and way of life. The dogs are really friendly and the food was delicious. Rachel the host is really amazing woman and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn so much from her. The tasks were clear and very well communicated.
I would reccomend it to everyone.

about 2 months ago

Gabriella

Brazil

5

To stay in Rachel's farm is to be in touch with nature on its rawest and purest form. The location is beautiful, the views to Douro valley are breathtaking and the goats are simply the most gorgeous and intelligent beings! I learned so much from them. The food (as you can confirm in other reviews) is something out of this world!! Always yummy and nutritious.
Sharing these 2 weeks with Rachel has taught me so many important lessons about womanhood, humanity, sustainability, world, politics. She's an incredible kind human. I feel lucky to have crossed paths with her and her project.

about 2 months ago

Ecem

Turkey

5

My time at farm with Rachel was truly special. Rachel is an incredible host, our conversations went far beyond small talk and I learnd so much from her perspective on life, land and community. She has a way of making you feel like part of something meaningful. The food deserves every bit of praise you will read in other reviwes :D Honestly it exceeded my expectations. I already miss the farm (especially Hanz). Thank you Rachel, for everything🤍

3 months ago

Tuo

China

5

Like landlady Rachel said, accommodation is basic, but you'll get used to it. Highly recommend! Every morning you herd sheep up the hill and down by 11am. Sitting with them listening to them munching grass is perfect ASMR.
There are two sets of twin lambs—the boy twins are my absolute favourites! Their wool is so soft, they'll lean against you, and each has a unique personality. Volunteering here means checking and treating them for illnesses. It's deeply rewarding but emotional; your heart breaks when they get sick, though it teaches you about the cycles of nature.

4 months ago

Alexander

Germany

5

I had an amazing time! The food we got, the view we had, and the work we did all came together to create a well-rounded adventure. I'd absolutely visit a second time. The only thing to be aware of in advance is that if you're over 1.80 m tall, you might hit your head on the doorframe. If you're on the fence about going, go! You will have an unforgettable experience.

7 months ago

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