Quinta Alada

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Retreat Center looking 4 a Sister to Cook for Individual Retreats

Cooking

Montemor o Novo, Portugal

Retreat Center looking for Carpenter

Building & Repairing

Montemor o Novo, Portugal

Reviews

4.0
(7 reviews)7

Staff & Host

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

Germany

2

It was an interesting and exhausting experience. The first few days we were on our own as volunteers, not knowing how to feed the animals. even though Mafalda has to deal with a very difficult situation, we were still very neglected and had to deal with it. There are only compost toilets and in the time we were there there was no yoga retreat. that's why we didn't cook but only worked in the garden. Communication was bad and everything was always very spontaneous. Also the retreat ist located in the middle of nowhere and without a car it is difficult to explore the city.

7 months ago

Germany

2

We were in Quinta Alada at a really bad time. Mafalda let us alone on the property for several days with responsibility for the animals without any detailed instructions. Communication was very poor and nothing changed even after conversations. Mafalda still tried and she is a good person with a good heart. The place is very lonely, but designed by love. There were no retreats during our stay, I would recommend asking about this in advance. The time was tough for me. In Mafalda's situation it was not the right decision to take volunteers. I think under normal circumstances its a great place.

7 months ago

Czech Republic

5

It was our first Worldpackers experience and we thouroughly enjoyed it. During our stay, there weren't any retreats so we mostly helped around (gardening, working on project - a spiral, cooking for them - they cooked sometimes as well though:), feeding animals and other). Pedro and Mafalda were welcoming and very kind and fun). We felt appreciated and loved🍀🌱🦋💙

10 months ago

Italy

5

This was my first worldpackers experience and I couldn’t have asked for more. Quinta alada it’s a magical place, perfect if you are looking for relax lots of yoga and a healthy life style. The tasks are really easy , form gardening to cooking to just help around where it’s needed. The owners , Mafalda and Pedro, made me feel welcomed and comfortable since the first day and they are great company .

11 months ago

Quinta replied

Penélope is a wonderfull person! Very happy , active, always ready to help , creative, very social and with a good sense of humor. She is also very mature for her age. We are missing her already and we hope that she comes back soon.
She cooks amazing!!!! Exotic style 😋

Chile

5

Fue una experiencia realmente increíble, de muchas emociones, llegué desde Chile sola directo a mi primer voluntariado aquí.
Malfalda y Pedro son muy amables, siempre están pendiente si necesitas algo.
Si te gusta la paz y naturaleza este lugar es para ti, esta muy alejado de todo.
Recomendaría coordinar bien la llegada pues cuesta comunicarse y encontrar el lugar. Las tareas pueden ser un poco pesadas por el calor en esta fecha, pero Mafalda siempre está preocupada del bienestar de los voluntarios y todo con buena comunicación anda bien!
Obrigada!!!

11 months ago

Quinta replied

Sandra is very good person, good heart and very helpful.
She cooks very good latin dishes.