Bom dia! 🌿
Conscious world travelers with a massively positive attitude — that’s us!
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to become part of Quinta das Riquezas, our home, our guesthouse, our gardens and our way of life in the beautiful center of Portugal.
After a lot of dreaming, planning and hard work, we welcomed our first guests in July. Now the focus has shifted from creating the Quinta to running, caring for and enjoying it.
We are looking for people who enjoy being outdoors, working with their hands, taking initiative and helping create a warm and welcoming place for our guests.
Our preference is for people who want to stay a little longer, with a minimum stay of 3 weeks. We can host a maximum of 2 volunteers at a time, so you really become part of our little team.
Become part of Quinta das Riquezas
For the time you are with us, you become part of Quinta das Riquezas.
This is our home, our business, our gardens and our way of life. Together we create a place where guests can slow down, enjoy nature and experience genuine hospitality.
We believe the best places are created by people who care — care for each other, our guests, the animals, the gardens and all the little details that make a difference.
Whether we are preparing breakfast, taking care of the garden, preparing rooms for new guests, preserving the harvest or sharing a meal after a day's work, everyone contributes.
We don't expect perfection. What we do appreciate is initiative, respect, positivity and a willingness to help wherever needed.
In return, we hope you feel at home, learn new things, enjoy Quinta das Riquezas and leave with great memories.
What will you be doing?
You will help us with the day-to-day care of Quinta das Riquezas.
The work we have to offer is mainly a combination of:
🌿 Garden work and taking care of our land
🧹 Housekeeping and preparing rooms and common areas for our guests
🍓 Food preserving & preparation — making jams, drying fruit and herbs, preparing homemade lemonades, preserving seasonal produce and finding creative ways to make the most of what our garden provides
🔧 General maintenance around the Quinta
🐝 Helping take care of the animals, gardens and outdoor spaces
🏡 Helping wherever needed to keep the guesthouse running smoothly
Our preference goes to volunteers who have experience in gardening and/or working with garden machines, and people who are comfortable working independently.
You don't need to be an expert in everything. We are looking for people who are practical, reliable and happy to get involved.
If you have a green thumb, enjoy working with fresh produce and preserving food, love keeping things clean and organized, have experience with garden machinery or simply have a natural talent for fixing and maintaining things, we would love to hear from you.
And if you can convince us otherwise… we are always open to surprises! 😉
Working together
We work as a team and share the tasks that need to be done.
The rhythm of the work depends on the guesthouse, the weather, the garden and what is happening at the Quinta. Some days will be busier than others, while other days give us more time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
We value people who can work independently, take initiative and see what needs to be done, but we also enjoy working together.
Most importantly, we want the balance between contributing, learning, having fun and enjoying the Quinta to feel natural for everyone.
Life at the Quinta
We want your stay to be about much more than work.
We eat together, share stories and ideas, make music, relax and enjoy life. We live with our two dogs, chickens and bees, and we can host a maximum of two volunteers at a time.
So yes, you will be part of our little team — and hopefully part of our family atmosphere too.
We also encourage you to bring a friend!
We live close to a beautiful river and mountains, with plenty of opportunities for swimming, wakeboarding, hiking and trail walking. And after some hard work, there is nothing better than some serious relaxation. We have a natural swimming pool, sauna and pool bar waiting for you. Hard work and great moments of relaxation — we believe in both.
Food
We generally eat plant-based food, although having a piece of meat now and then is absolutely fine. We prepare a fresh, healthy and nutritious lunch and dinner every day. Breakfast is yours to prepare yourself, so you can start your day exactly the way you like.
And yes — we have Starlink super-fast internet, so you can stay connected when you want to.
Getting here
It is important that you are able to come to the Quinta using your own transport or arrange your own transportation to and from the property. You can fly to Lisbon and take a bus to Tomar. From Tomar, you will need to arrange your own way to the Quinta.
Please take this into consideration when planning your trip.
Who are we looking for? Most of all, we are looking for people with a great personality and a positive attitude.
We appreciate volunteers who are:
Independent and proactive
Happy to get their hands dirty
Respectful of our home and way of life
Comfortable with physical work
Curious and willing to learn
Flexible when plans change
Interested in nature, gardening and sustainable living
Happy to contribute to the team
Able to enjoy both hard work and relaxation
Tell us about yourself
The more you share with us about yourself, the easier it becomes for us to decide if we are a good match.
We would love to know:
What is your motivation to come to Quinta das Riquezas?
What skills and experience can you contribute?
What would you like to learn while you are here?
And please tell us a little about yourself, your previous experiences and what kind of volunteer experience you are looking for.
Come and have a look
Our guesthouse is now open, and we would love for you to get an idea of the place before you come.
You can also check our website, Instagram or Facebook for a sneak preview of life at Quinta das Riquezas.
We are no longer building the dream.
We are living it. 🌿
And we would love to share part of that experience with you.
Tchau-Tchau,
Pieter & Marcella
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Beekeeping
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Bakery
Food justice / sovereignty
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Biodynamic agriculture
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Self-sufficiency property
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