Welcome to Casalinho e Escabelado

We´re looking for help with a fairly new project, started summer 2008. Having managed a smallholding in central Portugal for several years, we've recently bought a larger quinta which is in need of much love and attention. The land comprises agricultural and forestry land, all of which we intend to make productive over the coming months. We currently have cats, dogs, chickens, pigeons, rabbits and goats. Volunteers will have the opportunity to milk goats and make cheese if they´d like to.

Current projects include renovating the house, installing renewable energy, installing irrigation systems, starting new vegetable gardens, planting native trees, building animal shelters, clearing forest, and, well, just about everything else!! There's no shortage of different things to do, and lots of variety. Both skilled and unskilled help welcomed, experience isn´t required. We ask that guests stay for a minimum of two weeks, and longer stays are very welcome.

We´re located in a beautiful pe