Small 6 hec Lemon Farm in the hills of Monchique (Marmelete). It has allot of animals and gardens.

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Small 6 hec Lemon Farm in the hills of Monchique (Marmelete). It has allot of animals and gardens.
Small 6 hec Lemon Farm in the hills of Monchique (Marmelete). It has allot of animals and gardens. Small 6 hec Lemon Farm in the hills of Monchique (Marmelete). It has allot of animals and gardens.
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We have a small lemon farm and have some animals and big gardens. At the moment there are 3 families co-living on the farm. 2 families with children living in the co-living house and another community house is shared among guests and other volunteers (with no children). We run a forest home-school group and do project work. This project mainly works from Tuesdays to Fridays with around 50 children performing diverse activities on the land. During that time 7 teachers and 4 parents are present on the day to help and guide the kids in their project -based- activities. Gardening (winter and summer garden) Looking after children (activities and project work) Caring and maintenance of animals (goats, sheep, pigs, chicken, guinea pigs, rabbits, horses). Construction (natural materials) Catering for guests If they wish, people can join in the morning routines, such as meditation and yoga, then have a communal breakfast in the community house, Option 1: at 09.00 start their day with the chosen activities listed, until 13.00 when there is a ready cooked communal lunch. Afternoons are free. They can join in the karate or yoga program at 17.00. Option 2: start at 14.00 with their chosen activities and therefore have the mornings free. Home-school Support project runs from 09.00 to 16.00 from Tuesdays to Fridays. Weekends: are free, but the catering is not provided (everyone cooks their own food) Children are welcome, although only if there is space in the co-living house. Due to our water shortage we can only accept people to help over the academic year, so during school holidays we are closed.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Pig farming
Horse or donkey farming
Sheep or goat farming
Raising of other farm animals
Forestry
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Traditional crafts
Green Building
Renewable energy production
Methods or systems
Animal drafting
Biodynamic agriculture
Holistic management
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
Certified organic
6 Hectares | 14.8 Acres
Accommodation
2 WWOOFers
Bedroom
Campsite
Children accepted
Pets not accepted
Meals
Vegetarian
Vegan
Length of stay
1-2 weeks
Stella
Stella
Member since 2022
Languages spoken: English, German, Portuguese
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Jennifer
Jennifer
United States • June 2026
I had a wonderful first time WWOOF experience here with my 5th grade daughter. The property has abundant growth and beauty. There were several other volunteers with us in a community house when we were there, so we shared the various tasks needed to be done. Stella was great about offering a variety of work, and was open to our specific interests. The work ranged from helping with the children in the forest school, to cleaning, planting, construction, cooking, harvesting, feeding the animals, etc. There was plenty for us to learn about! It’s an amazing community and very peaceful place, and we were welcome to join in the yoga and karate offered. Lunch was communal, breakfast and dinner on our own but supplies provided, just weekdays. Stella was very clear with information, especially prearrival questions I had. Farm is relatively remote and unpaved road a bit to get there- something to consider if without a car. I wish we could’ve stayed a bit longer- would definitely recommend at least a week, to be able to get settled and make the most of the experience.
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Jörg
Jörg
Germany • May 2026
We had a wonderful time at the Inner Peace Forest Retreat! First and foremost, this is thanks to Stella and Gordon’s incredibly generous and kind-hearted nature. Despite all the hustle and bustle caused by the rotating volunteers, the heavy workload, and the school, both of them constantly radiate calm and serenity. This is truly, and without exaggeration, something we want to incorporate into our lives as a great source of inspiration. We felt very welcome as a family and experienced so much. Especially for children, it is a place with many possibilities The fact that everything is accessible and shared—from yoga and meditation in the dojo to the baths and kitchen shared with the school—is a great asset and can at the same time be a challenge for people who need private spaces. We wish Stella and Gordon all the best, thank them very much, and also hope they have plenty of volunteers to handle the diverse range of tasks and perhaps even manage the little details—just as Stella always hopes.
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Lisa
Lisa
Germany • May 2026
Wir alle lieben diesen Ort sehr. Stella, die Menschen hier und ihr Projekt hat uns sehr gut gefallen und alle Aufgaben die wir als WwooferInnen erledigt haben, waren so sinnerfüllt, dass wir immer Freude daran hatten. Der ganze Ort strahlt Ruhe, Energie und Frieden aus. Vielen herzlichen Dank, dass wir hier sein durften. Die Kinder schmieden schon Pläne wann wir wieder kommen...
Kiki
Kiki
Netherlands • February 2026
Our first wwoofer expirience at Stella’s place. We where here during the period of storms. So it was a bit different than normaly. But we had a great time, learned a lot. She makes you feel very welcome and Stella and her husband are both very warm, kind, loving and relaxed. Hard workers, and calm. You get the change to work, learn and get to inner peace. Hope to come back with. Much love and peace.
Bella
Bella
Netherlands • February 2026
What an amazing place with beautiful people! I’m truly grateful for the experience of staying at Stella and Gordon’s place for a month, where I not only learned a lot from the various tasks on the land and with the animals but also from the meditation, Tai Chi, yoga and conversations with all the nice people there. A place where you can find your own rhythm, have your own nice place to sleep, learn from the surrounding and connect if you want to with the various people around, and enjoy some beautiful nights under the stars after a hot sauna. Thanks a lot for the experience! Will definitely be back!
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Nina
Nina
United States • January 2026
My time wwoofing with Stella was overall very positive, and I am thankful to her for the stay. The land is beautiful and there is lots of company between other wwoofers and permanent residents. When I became sick for a week, Stella allowed me the day off of work. I believe this shows that she cares for her wwoofers as people before farm workers, which is greatly appreciate. A few things I wish I had known before starting: (1) the farm can be hard to find. If you are coming by foot as I was, I would highly recommend arriving hours before nightfall and confirming the exact coordinates prior to arriving. I gave myself about an hour and a half to find the place before it got dark, which did not turn out to be enough. After some difficulty, Stella kindly picked me up. (2) There is a very small town about 1.3 hours walk from the farm (Marmelete) and a larger town about 3.5 hours walk (Monchique). It may be best load up on necessities before you arrive. In my experience, I found that there is very little food available during the weekend/the days off. I also had trouble getting medicine when needed. Overall, I had a bit of trouble getting to know Stella (likely due to becoming sick early on and how busy she is with the school children) but it was still a very nice experience. Would recommend.
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