Jess United States

Our stay at Quinta do Cavaco was truly memorable. From the moment we arrived, Graça welcomed us with warmth and genuine care. She is a wonderful host—kind, attentive, and thoughtful—always making sure we were comfortable and well fed. Her hospitality felt personal and heartfelt, creating an immediate sense of home. The land itself is absolutely magical. With waterfalls, ponds, caves, and natural springs, Quinta do Cavaco feels alive and deeply grounding. There’s a quiet, mystical energy that invites you to slow down and reconnect. At night, the sky is breathtaking, filled with stars so bright it feels like you could reach out and touch them. The accommodations are comfortable yet rustic, with an authentic Portuguese aesthetic that reflects the history of the land. The bed was very comfortable, and having access to a washing machine made longer stays easy. Even when Graça was away, she ensured there were adequate food options available. We loved being involved in daily life—caring for the animals, fixing fences, chopping wood, and helping with small household repairs. Quinta do Cavaco is more than a place to stay; it’s an experience. We left feeling nourished, rested, and grateful, and would happily recommend it to anyone seeking peace and connection in the Portuguese countryside.

Karla Denmark

I spent 5 weeks at Quinta Travancinha in October-November as my first ever Wwoofing experience and I’m very grateful that I did:) The Quinta is located in the most beautiful landscape with soft hills surrounded by quarts crystals, mossy rocks, ruins and a river with a small waterfall. I worked from morning till noon and the work was quite varied, I mainly helped with establishing the subtropical food forest, laying clay floor and feeding the chickens which felt rewarding and meaningful. I didn’t have any previous experience with neither the subtropical food forest or clay floor but it was quite simple to learn and went like clockwork once you knew the basics. Aeshwa has a lot of knowledge and thoughts about the different processes that he is eager to share with you if only you’re curious! I felt it was a really nice balance between work and free time and I had plenty of time to relax and explore in the afternoons and weekends; Exploring, connecting and immersing myself in nature! For the time I spent here, it truly felt like a home. Everyone I met here, volunteers and residents, were genuinely nice and loving people who wanted the best for you and were accomodating and attentive to your needs! It was a very enriching experience for me and I learned a lot about myself in the process. I feel lucky about the people that I met on my way, whom I made beautiful memories with that I’ll treasure for a long time🧡

Ursula Switzerland

I can sincerely say that I spent a very versatile month (December 2025) at Quinta Travancinha. My personal experiences were equally varied and enriching as were my encounters with residents, guests and co-volunteers. Quinta Travancinha might seem a very remote and faraway location at first view. In fact, it appeared to me like a fairy-tale place because of the tremendous beauty of its countryside which is no wonder since the quinta is set in a region with deep Celtic roots. I have to admit that it took me some time to adapt to the intense energy of the countryside as well as to the diversity of the community I encountered at Quinta Travancinha. Having no idea of syntropical farming at first, I took my time finding my place with this organic gardening method whereas I always found an open ear for my questions. I was blessed to meet an intergenerational, international group of humans that are striving to support each other in each one's individual journey. Looking back at my time at Quinta Travancinha I am deeply grateful for experiencing the “tribe’s goal” which is (I am quoting): To live in community, be surprised by what every new day brings and live in harmony with the stunning soul connecting nature.

Hakan Portugal

Miyoko was a wonderful host during my WWOOFing period. I became part of a very large family consisting of 3 dogs, 2 cats, 5 chickens, and 1 rooster. I still enjoy visiting Miyoko and Monica (Mama).

Friedrich Germany

Hallo! Wir waren zu viert bei Susanne und hatten eine mega schöne Zeit. Wir hatten eine eigene kleine Unterkunft in der es an nichts fehlte. Unter der Woche haben wir Susanne dann ein wenig im Garten bei den Orangen oder anderen Arbeiten geholfen und dann gab es auch schon leckeres Mittagessen. Die ganze Area rund um Susannes Farm ist sehr schön, man kann also viel entdecken. Susanne war immer sehr herzlich zu uns und wir haben auch einmal gemeinsam mit ihren Freunden gegrillt. Das war auch ein sehr nettes Event. Da wir also eine super Zeit bei Susanne hatten, können wir es nur weiterempfehlen!!