Evin Germany

This was my first WWOOF experience and I stayed here for 6 weeks at Quinta do Outeiro. From day one, Silvana and Marcelo made me feel like part of the family rather than just a volunteer, it genuinely felt like living with siblings. Silvana is incredibly warm, attentive and kind. She always made sure that I enjoyed the tasks and that the workload was a good fit for me. Even though I didn’t work directly with Marcelo that much because he was busy with the bigger construction projects, he is incredibly funny and always checked in to make sure I felt at home. Their welcoming attitude made me feel comfortable instantly. My main responsibilities included harvesting all kinds of fresh fruits, making lots of homemade jam and taking care of the animals every morning and evening. Later in the day, I would also manage the watering of the garden, often doing it together with Silvana. Another huge highlight for me was spending time with their two dogs, Gyna and Lou. They are extremely well-behaved but also very playful, which made going for walks with them so much fun! The daily life was very relaxed as well. Most of the time either Silvana or I cooked or we prepared meals together, enjoying great food and conversations. On my days off, I explored the stunning Douro Valley. I went hiking and was even allowed to use the car from time to time to visit the amazing places Silvana mentions in the description. If you are looking for an authentic, warm and unforgettable WWOOF experience in P...

Zahra Morocco

The farm is in a beautiful place, in the middle of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park. Ana and André are very passionate and lovely people. They work hard to restore the ecosystems of their region and to keep and relearn the traditional knowledge of pastoralism. We spent a lot of time talking and sharing our experiences. They were always happy to share what they know around à good meal or in the field. The beauty of the place also comes from the fact that it is quite isolated. You can go for nice walks around the farm, but having a car is a big advantage if you want to be more independent and enjoy the rivers nearby on your days off. I had a great time on their farm and really enjoyed spending time with them.

Anna United Kingdom

Laurent was a lovely host, I had a great experience. The farm is beautiful, the atmosphere very calm, and it was a pleasure to eat very good meals whilst being welcomed into the family

Fleur Belgium

Onze eerste Wwoof ervaring als gezin was een bijzonder avontuur. We kwamen terecht op het paradijselijke land van Margriet, Simon en hun drie kinderen. Margriet heette ons zeer hartelijk welkom en was een zeer attente en warme gastvrouw. Simon deelde gepassioneerd zijn visie over hun natuurlijke, liefdevol bewerkte project tussen de bergtoppen. We kregen al snel door hoe bijzonder deze plek is en hoeveel werk het heeft gekost om het op te bouwen en in stand te houden. We hielpen twee weken mee met gevarieerde taken: water geven aan fruitbomen (een meditatieve start van de dag), boontjes inmaken, zieke bomen verwijderen, onkruid wieden, boomwortels vrijmaken en snoeien. Wouter heeft een aantal keer voor iedereen gekookt met de overvloed aan producten van het land en ook hebben we geholpen met het waterzuiverings-bassin in wording. Ook onze pubers kregen steeds aangepaste taken. Het contact met de kinderen was steeds fijn en warm en het was mooi om te zien dat ze hun eigen grenzen mochten aangeven en dat ook deden. Om twee weken met een onbekend gezin samen te leven en te werken was wel intenser dan we vooraf hadden gedacht en bij een volgende ervaring zouden we wellicht meer communicatie vooraf zoeken. De yurt, vijgenboom en hangmat boden rust, en de waterval vlakbij was perfect om af te koelen. Een vrije dag gebruikte ik voor een adembenemende wandeling in het Gardunha-gebergte. We wensen Margriet, Simon en de kinderen alle goeds bij het voortzetten van hun levenswerk!!

Anne Ireland

This was mine and my partners first WWOOFing experience. We loved our time at Ana and Andres. They are both bursting with knowledge and are very passionate about the work they do, it was really nice to be a part of it. If you want to escape into nature, this is the place to go. Everywhere you look is beautiful, and the stars at night are so vibrant. We also ate some great food! We did alot of work in the vegetable garden, also protecting the baby trees, clearing debris from the land. My partner has alot of experience as a tradesman so he did electrical work and carpentry including building a chicken coop and adding to the front porch. We stayed in their caravan which we found very comfortable. It gets a bit chilly at night so an extra layer or blanket was needed. Also, their beautiful dogs are protective of the sheep, so they bark alot at night time. I had earplugs so it wasn't a problem. They are very gentle and friendly dogs. We had a rental car which I was very glad about. It is about 40mins drive to the nearest town and swimming spot. Super remote but if you want to spend alot of time in nature then its not a problem without a car. There is alot of beautiful mountain to explore by foot! Our toilet was a dry toilet outdoors, and we also had access to the indoor toilet. Its very different to conventional toilets but we did not mind at all. We wish Ana and Andre the very best with their project, they are very hardworking people and deserve to thrive. We would love...