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United Kingdom
Absolute privilege to have been welcomed as part of a community by Chris, Seán and co at Varzea da Gonçala. Plenty to do and plenty to see. Cheers!!!
6 months ago
Korea, South
Chris is an amazing person with good heart. He has welcomed me with open arms and always made me feel good during my stay. It was my first time volunteering and it was definitely a great start. My stay was short but I have learned a lot from him. Thank you Chris and Shawn for the humbling experience and showing me the “Tranquilo” life. I wish them both all the best and eternal happiness.
7 months ago
Germany
I really enjoyed my time there and wish I could have stayed longer! The place and the landscape are beautiful. Chris is a very nice host who also took us to the beach and to Lagos. The work was quite physical, but I enjoyed it a lot. He also told us a lot about the place. The yurt was very cozy with the fire and we got groceries so we could cook our own food. I loved the atmosphere and had a lot of fun :)
9 months ago
Argentina
It was a very nice experience, especially for a week. The tasks were simple and clear, and after finishing work we had the whole afternoon free, as well as our days off, which gave plenty of time to explore or simply relax. Living there really allows you to connect deeply with nature — so much that I even had a few spiders keeping me company at night! 😊 It's definitely an authentic countryside experience. Chris, Sean, and everyone living there were very kind and welcoming. They even lent me a bicycle so I could go to the beach, which I really appreciated. Thank you for the experience!
7 months ago
Brazil
It was super nice to spend this 3 weeks in Várzea with Chris, Shawn and the other people that lives in the community. The tasks was super clear, the personal Yurt was nice, they follow what they promised. The farm is wonderful, super good nature vibes. It had a river, dog, cats and some chickens that give some eggs to us. The farm it's very sustainable with argila house, composta bath and some fruits and vegetables growing. Aljezur it's a “hippie” village, good feelings. Chris went with me to the beach when I arrived, and show me the castle. I want to come back in future.
11 months ago
United States
My experience at Chris's community was truly inspiring. I enjoyed my own respected space in the mountains in a yurt but had friendly interesting community of music all around me. I was safe as a 18 year old girl alone. Chris is a wonderful teacher and an inspiring learner. He taught me not only about a realistic way of producing a substantial amount of good food from the land around me, but about astrology, the tides, and life in general. Chris is a bank of stories. Wifi was incredible, enough good food, relaxed hours of valuable work, home was warm for winter, Chris took care of me very well.
over 1 year ago
Denmark
The place and the people were very nice, and I liked the tasks I was given :)
over 1 year ago
Ukraine
This was a true escape from the big city – just what I needed. The host was wonderful, the people were kind, and the nature around was simply beautiful :) I was happy to work with my hands and contribute to something meaningful!!
over 1 year ago
Germany
Our time at Chris project was very enjoyable and I learned a lot about the usage of different plants and some of the materials Chris used to built all of the amazing accommodation on his property, like the yurt my girlfriend and I got to sleep in. It was fun to help Chris making things a little more tidy and seeing the results of your work whilst being appreciate for it. He invited us to visit a local market where we got to try delicious olives and we were also invited to spent Thanksgiving with all of the other very welcoming people. All in all it was very nice 😁
almost 2 years ago
United States
Chris and everyone on the property were so welcoming! the garden is so beautiful and it was lovely being able to work on it!!
almost 2 years ago
