About Our Permaculture Farm
On our permaculture farm, we respect and utilize the interconnections between living beings and their environment. We work mindfully with resources, using them efficiently to achieve the best possible results.
We have already cleared large parts of our land and restored our three small lakes to create an ideal space for farming. Our goal is to cultivate a variety of fruit trees and establish several market garden fields. Additionally, we are developing a self-cleaning natural pond system to sustainably supply the farm with water.
Our Approach & Certifications
Philipp has completed a permaculture certificate course recognized by the University of Agricultural and Environmental Education in Austria and is passionate about sharing his knowledge. Petra and Tino, both experts in soil improvement and sustainable farming, are also part of our team and equally committed to sharing their experience.
How You Can Help
We are looking for volunteers to assist with:
• Clearing and preparing the land for farming
• Planting and watering fruit trees
• Caring for small vegetable gardens
• Materials for making biochar
Our Farming Philosophy
We follow permaculture principles and plant only what we love to eat, learning and improving as we go.
Accommodation & Facilities
• Stay in a caravan equipped with a mattress and bed sheets, your own tent or van.
• Warm solar-powered showers available
• A fully equipped farm kitchen for vegetable processing and self-catering
Other Amenities
• Internet access available
Current project: 04.03.2026
We build raised beds from existing acacia trunks and Euro pallets. We have had excellent results with these beds. The soil here in the Algarve is either very sandy or very loamy and clayey. This is not the ideal soil for many plants. We therefore use a proven mixture of chicken and horse manure to fill the raised beds. We make biochar from the lushly growing acacia trees to complement the soil. This mixture allows us to double the yield on average.
Update 13 April 2026: Our new tomato and pepper greenhouse is now in its second year of operation. We grow the tomatoes ourselves, using varieties that are in some cases very old. We will be able to harvest the first fruits from around mid-May. The taste of a tomato ripened in the Portuguese sun is simply sensational. A great deal of the sun’s energy shines through into the greenhouse, giving the fruit an incomparable flavour. We are always happy to share our harvest with our guests and WWOOFers when the harvest season brings us a bountiful yield.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Fruit or nut farming
Poultry farming
Pig farming
Forestry
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Bakery
Methods or systems
Biological pest control
Biodynamic agriculture
Permaculture
Host type
Production farm
Certified organic
4
Hectares
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9.9
Acres
