Loural Village
Relating ecology, permaculture, collective intelligence, alternative pedagogies and training in integrative therapies.
What is Loural EcoVillage Portugal?
Loural EcoVillage Portugal is a transdisciplinary research and experimentation center for the evolution of new forms of therapy and collective intelligence. We are developing an activity oriented towards training and the practice of integrative medicine and well-being.
On our 35 hectares of land in the mountains, we propose to protect and improve the ecosystem by practising responsible agriculture and we are working towards being as much as possible autonomous regarding food and energy.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE WWOOFER:
- Work 5 hours per day, 6 days a week
- Stay for at least 4 weeks
- Physically in shape
- Responsible
- Willingness to learn and develop together
- 18 yrs or older
- Personal health insurance
You will be asked to sign the Wwoofer Agreement (as provided by Wwoof Portugal)
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Accommodation in a Glamping tent with real beds and mattress, provided by us onsite.
- Vegetarian food
- Wi-Fi access
- Sharing of experiences
- Direct contact with life in countryside
We regularly have quite exciting works ongoing!
TASKS - WHAT WE NEED HELP WITH :
In the garden :
- Creation of a new vegetable permaculture garden
- Transformation of the old Permaculture veg garden into a forest garden
- Tree trimming and cutting
- Wood chopping
- Watering young trees
- Spraying young trees with neem oil, stinging nettle tea, etc
- Composting trees or berry bushes
- Gardening
- Forestry
- Planting seedlings
- Watering seedlings
- Weeding of beds
- Cutting grass/ferns and use it for mulching
Outdoor work:
- Maintenance work, machinery, electricity, etc
- River cleaning and arranging
- Assisting in activities related to hosting retreats
- Projects (depending of the time of year you come we might have quite a few projects going on which you could be a part of)
Stone work:
- Old dry stone steps repair
- Old dry stone wall repair
- River bed repair
- Creation of small river dam for a mini natural pool
Practical work:
- Kitchen help and cooking
- Cleaning work
FOR AN INITIAL CONTACT - PLEASE INCLUDE :
- Name
- Age
- Contact information (e.g. mobile phone, e-mail, other)
- Dates you would be available (start and end dates)
- Photo of yourself
- Why Loural appeals to you
- What skills and knowledge you could offer **
- What you would most enjoy doing
- Whether you have a tent or will need a bed in the house
- Dietary constraints
- References of past experiences as a Wwoofer or in relevant jobs
** Any skills or experience you may bring with you are a welcome bonus, certainly not an expectation.
WHAT TO BRING:
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Sturdy boots and work clothes
- Swim gear
- Sun protection/hat
- Rain gear+boots - as we can also work outside when it rains!
OTHER:
For your mobility, you can bring your own car if you have one. We Share cooking with the residents and other Wwoofers
Please keep your space clean; at the end of your stay you will do a thorough clean for the next Wwoofer.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Forestry
Wild foraging
Flower farming
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Traditional crafts
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Holistic management
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
35
Hectares
|
86.5
Acres
