Family builds green future
Porto
Hello! I live with my partner and two children in the north of Portugal. We've recently emigrated from the city, and our project is still in its early stages. We're working towards building our green future and could use some help.
We're busy planting, building, and gathering knowledge to create a welcoming environment for both people and nature. Our interests include ecological vegetable gardening, fermenting, herbs, and much more.
Right now, we're working on setting up a vegetable garden, herb garden, an animal area (for ducks), a natural pond/stream, and caring for some trees and plants on our land. In the spring of 2026 we'll probably start with the renovation of the old ruins.
Location
We live on the edge of a small village with two cafés just a few minutes’ walk away. There you can grab a sandwich, an ice cream, or a drink. There's a bus to the train station, and from there it's about an hour to Porto. A larger village is 3 minutes by car or a 15-minute walk away, where you'll find small supermarkets, bakeries, a butcher, pharmacy, and more. We usually do our main grocery shopping twice a week in the city by car.
Accommodation
We offer a yurt, a caravan, and tents. Before your arrival, we’ll let you know which spot is available and where you'll be sleeping. Of course, you’re also welcome to bring your own campervan or tent.
Meals
We’ll share at least one meal a day, most likely dinner. The other meals will be provided for you to prepare yourself.
Facilities
This project is still in its early days, so don’t expect luxury. But if you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll feel right at home. We have an outdoor shower, a dry compost toilet, a washing machine, an outdoor kitchen, and Wi-Fi. Everything very primitive, you must like the camping life. If not, this is not your spot.
The Work
We're not a business, this is something we do out of passion and curiosity, and we’re keen to gain new experiences. We love learning and experimenting together with our WOOFers. So don’t expect a formal training program, but more of a hands-on, try-it-out environment where your ideas and input are very welcome. Most tasks are done together—many hands make light work, as the Dutch say. We also really enjoy the social aspect and often end the day around the campfire.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Raising of other farm animals
Green Building
Methods or systems
Permaculture
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
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Hectares
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1.5
Acres
Elizabeth
Member since 2025
Languages spoken:
Dutch, English
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Response rate: 83%
Response time: typically within 2 days
Porto
Porto
Reviews
Lisa
Germany
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May 2026
We briefly immersed ourselves in this beautiful place and enjoyed the warmth, hospitality, and openness of these kind people. Heartfelt thanks for this experience and the lovely time shared there together!
Robin
Belgium
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October 2025
The farm of Quinta das pennas is such a wonderful place!! Liza and Tim are amazing people and have a really good sense of humor. The atmosphere at the Quinta is also great, lots of laughs, nice moments and hart warming conversations. If you have the chance to pass here you should definitely consider it!!
Thank you so much for these lovely days!
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Emily
United States
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August 2025
I had such a wonderful month with Liza and her family. They made me feel so welcomed and included, and made my experience so special. I couldn't think of a better introduction to WWOOFing or better people to work/live with. Recommend to anyone wanting to spend more time outside, learn some dutch and be a part of a wonderful family!
Sophia
Germany
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August 2025
We had a great time with Liza and Tim! They are really friendly and sociable and we worked together with them all the time. We stayed for a week and shared lunch, dinner and a lot of good company and talks! Our tasks included cutting greens and shredding them, cleaning up the old stables, looking after the ducks and one small cat and building a yurt- we learned a lot in that week! We liked the peace and quiet surroundings, the view and especially the waterbassin a lot and would definitely come again soon!
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