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Help us with our permaculture project in the Algarve Mountains!

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The experience

Hi Guys, we are Steve and Darline and are working on Casa Shen. For the past 3 years we built up a portuguese ruin and transformed it into a beatiful living space. We need your help to build garden areas and planting food. If you fancy being part of the creation of a place dedicated to helping others heal and connect and want to learn about Energy, Meditation and more you are very welcome, just have an open mind and willingness to work.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: € 12 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: Do you want to learn Qigong, Meditation or Martial Arts (internal and external)? Steve offers Qigong classes twice a day, 5 times a week for a 75€ fee per week. you will also be invited to group meditations and for those who need help with energy blockages there will be the opportunity to participate in one on one sessions with Steve. These sessions are heavily discounted and usually 20€ per session.


What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

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


Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner German

Between 19 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

We start each day early with a Shaolin QiGong warm up and Qigong session at the top of the mountain. Then a quick breakfast and work begins. The work of the day always depends on the weather and what needs to be prioritised at the moment. Generally we will work from 9 until 1pm and then stop for lunch. All meals will be prepared by the hosts. We are striclty vegan and try to keep a clean diet to maximise the Qi (energy). In the evening there will be another Qigong session to wind down.


Activities & Shift

5 hours 5 days a week


Rules

Have a Beginner Mindset
Bring love to the project.
Stay concious.
Be the best version of yourself.
Help others.
Respect eachother and nature.