Off-grid Farm in Rural Alentejo
A community in development based on 115 hectares of rolling pasture hills, animals, Eucalyptus, mixed forest with cork and stone oaks, medronho, ponds,lakes and a river
Pioneering Stage
we aim toward practising a sustainable way of life, living in tune with nature and sharing a community lifestyle with like-minded people who want to become part of the project long-term.
About Us
We are a small family, living and working on the land for 2 years now.
There are two more long term team members living on-site and between us, we have 3 children.
There are 8 horses, two dogs, 4 ducks and 7 chickens.
Depending on the season, we usually host between 5 and 15 volunteers who help us turn this place into the amazing land it can be.
The Land
When this land was bought, It consisted of mainly eucalyptus monoculture, overgrown or eroded areas, overgrazed pastures and a few ruins.
Much has happened already in the last couple of years!
So far accomplished
-Out of the 10 ruins 2 have been restored and another two are near completion
-2 living cabins with beds, heating and solar energy
-1 mobile house with two bedrooms
-1 co-working space has been started
-3 sets of boreholes, water tanks, solar-powered pumps and irrigation
-2 sets of solar power systems for electricity
-a water retention system that includes dirt roads, trenches, 3 lakes and 6 ponds
-some of the land has been cleared and many of the native trees such as cork oak, stone oak and the strawberry tree are now thriving
Joining Us
We are not just seeking support from volunteers but are also looking for people and families who share our Vision and Values and who are interested in becoming part of the project in the long run.
Volunteering or renting, both are good options to get to know each other.
Membership & Visitors
- Current members: 6
- Open to new members
- Open to visitors
We are not just seeking support with the work on the land but are also looking for people and families who share our Vision and Values and who are interested in becoming part of the project in the long run.
Volunteering or renting, both are good options to get to know each other.
Work with Us
We always appreciate the generosity and involvement of people like you, helping towards turning Monte do Aniche into the wonderful place it can be.
We want to provide you with the correct and appropriate information pertaining to your support, so don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions.
Rent
Short and long-term options
Renting a pitch to park up or set your tent, a yurt, mobile house or fully furnished Alentejo style house, there are a few different options for you to stay on the land
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Hello
We are a Swedish family of four traveling to explore the world, strengthen our family bonds and show our kids an alternative ways to live and take care of both earth and each other. We have heard about your place and would like to contribute by volunteering. We think that workning together is a great way to get to know new interesting people.
Me and my wife have two daughters aged 6 and 3 years old. Our plan is to see a friend in Lisbon for a week and then travel south to stay at some place like yours for about 5-6 weeks. We are looking for a place that can offer food and housing in return for work. We would also prefer if there is other kids around but this is no deal breaker.
✨ Our family ✨
🐺 Olof Dimdag, 40 y.o. (M)
🐬 Johanna Dimdag, 39 y.o. (F)
🐒 Maja Dimdag, 6 y.o. (F)
🐣 Clara Dimdag, 3 y.o. (F)
Dates for volunteering
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𝗔𝗽𝗿 𝟮𝟴 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮
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My fist question is if your offer a possibility to come as a famliy? And if you have questions, please let me know! ☝️ [email protected]
Have a great day! 🤗 🌈 ✨