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We are a meditation centre and off-grid land regeneration project, located on 34 Hectares of mostly forested hills, in SW Alentejo. Our aim is to to live in balance with nature, and to provide a supportive space for us and for others to practise meditation, Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga and Martial Arts, and for connecting deeply with nature.
We have begun the work of restoring the forest, improving soils, increasing biodiversity and increasing the water-holding capacity of the land to halt the ongoing aridification. We aim to increase our food production by creating a food forest in the valley. We have various building projects on the go, using natural and local materials whereever possible.
Our diet is mostly vegan and organic, free from junkfood, and based on fruit and vegetables. We are a no smoking and no alcohol environment.
We are looking for volunteers who can be responsible and who appreciate the peace and quiet we offer here. We appreciate open and honest communication.
It is the perfect place for someone who also wishes to deepen their own meditation, or who is really interested in learning or practising some Martial Arts or Qigong in their spare time. If meditation is not something you are interested in, it is probably not the place for you!
We are four adults, a six year old child, and 8 month baby, although we are not all here all of the time.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Aide dans une ferme
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Between us we have experience in systems design, off-grid living, building in wood and mud, computer software, running businesses, body-mind-spirit practises, health and diet, aromatic and medicinal plants, natural gardening, permaculture, distilling wild herbs.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
Depending on the time of year.....
LAND
Gardening, planting out, weeding, watering, seed saving, propagation.
Strimming, clearing land.
We always need help with forestry - clearing land, pruning trees, processing wood (chopping or chipping!). Someone with experience in coppicing, pruning fruit trees, chainsaw help would be useful.
BUILDING
We have some great natural building projects on-going, that you may have chance to help with.
We have a full set of carpentry tools and machines including a lathe, and also getting into making furniture.
OTHER POTENTIAL TASKS
Improving greywater and rainwater collection systems and water storage.
Occasional child care.
Help with translation from English into Portuguese or Spanish for our websites.
Plant-based vegan food preperation
Help with harvesting and distilling wild herbs
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Portugais: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Italien: Débutant
Hébergement
A small caravan in the forest is the winter accommodation. We provide sheets, pillows and pillow cases, and some blankets. It can get chilly at night, so if you have a warm sleeping bag do bring it, however if you do not have one, we can lend you more bedding. It is important to us that you are comfortable.
There are various tent options for the warmer months, located in the shade of the cork oak trees.
There are shared hot showers and compost toilets. And a shared outdoor kitchen.
There is also space for your own live-in vehicle.
We provide a shared organic vegan meal in the early evening which you will sometimes help to prepare. Breakfast and lunch you will usually prepare for yourself with the food available.
Autres infos...
We are 15 minutes from the train station and can pick-up for a cost of 10€. We are 25 minutes from the nearest town.
There are lots of other communities and alternative projects in the area, with occasional local markets and get-togethers.
We are 50 minutes drive from the wild beaches of the Atlantic Coast and there will be opportunities to got there.
If you are nearby and wish to come for a day or two to see if a longer stay would be good, that usually works well.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The atmosphere was calm, peaceful and indeed perfect for meditation and… read more
She also did some cleaning in the kitchen area - and left it in a very good state. She also played with our 6 year old resident.
Ramona… read more
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The atmosphere was calm, peaceful and indeed perfect for meditation and… read more
She also did some cleaning in the kitchen area - and left it in a very good state. She also played with our 6 year old resident.
Ramona… read more
Wishing her and… read more
He was always ready to offer a hand in the kitchen, and produced a few good meals.
He is quite a quiet person, happy to spend time on his own,… read more
