Off-Grid Farm Stay for Long-Term Living in Alentejo, Portugal
A Different Kind of Life is Possible
What if your daily life was rooted in nature? Where work, rest, and rhythm follow the seasons, and where you don’t just visit the land - but belong to it?
At A Quinta da Lage, we offer a long-term off-grid farm stay for those who seek more than a holiday. Whether you're transitioning into a simpler lifestyle, craving time to reflect, or eager to learn about regenerative farming, this is a place to settle in, slow down, and reconnect.
Not for a week. Not for a weekend. But for real.
What is a Long-Term Off-Grid Farm Stay?
It’s not glamping. It’s not a resort. It’s rare. It’s a living, breathing ecosystem - where humans, animals, plants, and ideas co-exist in mutual care.
Our long-term farm stay is designed for people who want to spend one to six months (or more) immersed in farm life. You’ll live off-grid, share space with like-minded individuals, and actively contribute to a regenerative landscape in one of Portugal’s most peaceful regions.
You can come to rest. Or to work. Or both. But you will leave changed.
Why Alentejo?
Alentejo is one of Portugal’s most untouched and authentic regions. Located between Lisbon and the Algarve, it offers expansive landscapes, cork oak forests, rolling hills, and a slow, grounded way of life.
Our farm lies just outside the village of São Luís, near the Mira River valley and the wild Atlantic coast. Here, you are close to the Rota Vicentina, Caminho Português, surf beaches, forest hikes, and peaceful silence under starry skies.
It’s rural. It’s raw. And it’s real.
Your Farm Stay Experience
Your Living Space
We offer a range of off-grid accommodation options:
Tiny Houses, built with natural materials
Shared eco-housing with kitchen and communal areas
Yurt and treehouse for a wilder, simpler stay
All spaces are solar-powered, water-conscious, and part of our broader permaculture design. You’ll experience compost toilets, outdoor/indoor solar showers, and the joys of simple living.
Your Daily Flow
Life on the farm balances individual freedom with community contribution. There’s no fixed program, but here’s what a typical week might include:
Working in the gardens or food forest
Helping with natural building projects
Sharing meals from the farm to the table
Attending a permaculture workshop, yoga class or pizza night
Enjoying solo walks, writing, or remote work time
You choose your level of involvement. Some guests come to learn. Others come to heal, reflect, or work remotely in a peaceful, natural setting.
Regenerative Living in Action
Permaculture Systems
Our gardens are based on regenerative agriculture: food forests, companion planting, keyline design, and no-dig beds. You’ll see firsthand how healthy soil and conscious design can change an entire landscape.
You’re welcome to get your hands dirty - or simply observe and learn.
Water and Energy
We rely on solar panels and underground spring water. Greywater is filtered naturally. Compost toilets turn waste into fertility. Here, water use becomes intentional, and power isn’t infinite. It’s a practical, embodied lesson in sustainability.
Building and Craft
Throughout the year, we work on various natural building projects. From lime plastering to timber framing, you can join in and learn age-old techniques with modern applications. No previous experience needed - just curiosity and care.
Who is This For?
Our long-term off-grid farm stay is open to people from all walks of life. You don’t need to be an expert in sustainability or farming. But you do need to be open-minded, respectful, and ready to live with less noise and more presence.
This stay is ideal for:
Solo travelers or couples seeking meaningful slow living
Digital nomads looking for a grounded work-life balance
Burnout recovery seekers ready for a slower pace
People exploring lifestyle change, homesteading, or co-living life
Volunteers or students wanting to deepen practical knowledge
We welcome diversity and are eco-conscious, and family-aware (please contact us for options with children).
How Long Can You Stay?
We ask for a minimum stay of one month, with options to extend. Some guests stay three months. Some stay for a year. Some decide to never leave.
Your commitment allows you to become part of the land and community. You’ll build friendships, rhythms, and perhaps even new dreams.
What’s Included?
Depending on your accommodation and length of stay, your contribution includes:
Fully equipped off-grid housing
Access to all shared spaces (kitchen, co-working, yoga deck, main hall)
Involvement in community meals and events
Option to join learning workshops (farming, building, communication)
Starlink WiFi in communal areas (yes, you can still work online)
We also offer structured residency programs for those who want to deepen their learning in permaculture, natural building, or regenerative facilitation.
Real Stories
“I stayed for three months intending to just take a break after quitting my job. I ended up finding clarity, connection, and a whole new way of being. I helped in the garden, learned how to cook from scratch, and finally slept deeply for the first time in years.”
— Eva, guest from Berlin
“What surprised me most was the feeling of belonging. Everyone was different, but we were all searching for the same thing: meaning. The land brought us together.”
— Thomas, remote worker and guest from Canada
Your Impact
When you stay at A Quinta da Lage, you don’t just rest - you contribute. Your stay supports:
Soil restoration
Reforestation
Community projects
Educational programs
Every hand, heart, and harvest matters. This is slow change, built together.
How to Apply
Interested in staying?
We like to get to know our guests before arrival, so we ask everyone to fill in a short application form. It helps us understand your intention, needs, and the best fit in terms of accommodation and timing.
Once accepted, we’ll send you available dates, pricing, and practical tips to prepare for your off-grid stay.
Apply now to experience a long-term off-grid farm stay in Alentejo, Portugal.
Live in rhythm with the land. Work with your hands. Rest your mind.
A different kind of life is waiting.