"A lively self-sustainable homestead, where we grow our own food,
care for our animals, and live in harmony with nature."
Welcome to Monchique Homestead
Nestled in the beautiful Serra de Monchique in the Algarve, our self-sufficient homestead is driven by sustainable farming and permaculture principles. We grow our own food, care for our chickens and goats, and embrace a lifestyle rooted in organic, self-sufficient living. Our thriving vegetable garden yields fresh produce year-round, while our happy animals provide farm-fresh eggs, milk, and homemade cheese. With years of hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and homestead management, we’re eager to share our permaculture techniques and farming knowledge with you.
Learn From Our Blog
Find practical gardening tips, eco-friendly farming techniques, and homestead management advice.
Our blog covers organic vegetable gardening, sustainable goat keeping, and self-sufficient living.
Find your inspiration and create a thriving, self-sufficient homestead.
Join Our Courses
Whether you're new to vegetable gardening, eager to deepen your organic gardening skills, or interested in traditional homesteading practices, our courses will guide you through the essentials.
Learn about companion planting, organic soil enrichment, and creating a thriving, resilient garden.
Or dive into the art of cheese making and turn fresh milk into delicious homemade cheeses.
Stay With Us
Experience the beauty of the Algarve from our cozy cottage, surrounded by nature, fresh air, and the peaceful charm of our working farm.
Book your holiday at our organic farm.
Blogs
Take 2: How to recognise good soil
Soil is the basis for gardening. When the soil in your vegetable garden is healthy you will have good results in your garden. Healthy soil What is healthy soil like?…
Start your vegetable garden in only three weeks time.
What could you do to become more self sustainable? Well, start your own vegetable garden. These are not easy times, things are not as they used to be and nobody…
What Feeding Goats Costs
Do you want to buy goats for your homestead or small scale farm? Do you wonder if it would be worth doing so and what it would cost you to…
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