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DEVELOPMENT

PRIORITIES

​Our primary focus was to expand the hosting and living capacity to accommodate guests. The first year was dedicated to several key activities:

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House Renovation

Two houses underwent renovation to provide comfortable accommodations for residents and visitors.

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Land Clearing

Several areas in the land were cleared to create small garden areas, outdoors hang-out spaces, and serve as storage for hay, tools and machinery. 

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Construction of a Wooden A-Frame

This structure was built as a trial-sample, serving the community as a model of a fast-building, simple one unity housing.

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Swimming Pond

A large swimming pond was created, providing a recreational and leisure space for residents and guests.

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Agricultural Exploration:

We started to observe the changing seasons, understanding the soil's qualities, planting seeds, and harvesting small quantities from the land, which yielded olives, figs, pomegranates, and wild grapes. Efforts were also made to nurture orange trees with the hope of future fruit-bearing.

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Architectural Plan

Researching and choosing a team of experienced architects to develop a plan for housing and community facilities.

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Challenges and Learning

Living in a construction site brought about both physical and emotional intensity. Dealing with Portuguese bureaucracy and learning patience were part of the learning curve for the initial caretakers.

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As a community...

We are growing organically, continuously learning from trial and error, with priorities continually evolving as internal and external changes guide us.

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SO FAR... COMPLETIONS

​Renovation of Casa Cali

Our main community house

Presently, we have 4 bedrooms, one bathroom, one toilet, a large kitchen, dining room, and lounge-group room with a lovely (and efficient) fireplace, outdoors deck.

Total approx. 200 m2

 

Renovation of Casa Sol

Our guest house, with 2 bedrooms, living room, bathroom and kitchen, soon a front wooden deck with space to lounge and relax…

Total approx. 100 m2

 

Amenities for enjoyment

A hot tub (wood powered) and infrared sauna, a ceremonial Tipi, and Bell tent (7 mt)

 

Infrastructure for water

New water tank, one borehole, 3 open wells, river Vascão defining the south border of the property, man-made large swimming pond already filled with spring and rain water full year around, new well, sceptic tank, swimming pond

 

Permaculture consultation and design

We have a plan ready to be implemented, including design of fruit forest and vegetable gardens, as well as planting more trees adapted to location conditions.

 

Darkroom Dome

The foundation for a Super-Adobe dome (3m diameter) has been done, the project should be completed before the end of 2023.

 

Architectural plan

The initial plan has been completed and sent to the necessary government channels for pre-approval of approved 8 residents houses (80m2), 2 guest houses (40m2), open space large room (120 m2), Spa facilities and the infra-structure necessary to support this development.

 

Note

We have completed the basic renovations, and architectural plans in process of approval for building licenses.

Maintenance is covered with a monthly fee paid by shareholders. 

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INTO THE FUTURE....

We have a few project on the line, and will follow up according to resources and timing.

 

Ayurveda Spa for Body-Heart-Soul

We have all equipment needed for Ayurveda specific therapies, as well as a steam box and infrared sauna.

Plan includes two session rooms, bathroom, lounge, haman, wood sauna.

Estimated cost – 30 000 - 40 000 €

 

Natural Pool on the back behind Casa Cali

Estimated cost  20 000 – 30 000 € 

 

Permaculture Project Implementation

Consultation, assessment and design has been completed by a professional permaculture consultant, and fully paid.

The next step is to work with a professional permaculture gardener to implement and care for the development of the land.

Estimated cost – 6 000 - 14 400 €/yearly, depending on agreements with interested people

 

Vegetable & Fruit Trees

Trees, seeds, tools, other materials necessary to create a vibrant vegetable and fruit garden as well as reforestation areas

We are researching government financial support programs for reforestation.

Estimated cost 10 000 - 16 000 €

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Beautiful garden features 

For relaxation and pleasure around the land

Estimated cost open

 

Purchase of company vehicle

For transportation of materials, plants, and other necessities

Estimated cost 6 000-10 000 €

 

Completion of darkroom dome

6 people working for 10 days

Estimated cost 1000-2 400€

 

Architectural plan’s completion

Final request for permission to build

Amount to be divided by all shareholders

 

Renovation of workshop room

Creation of an additional guest bedroom and bathroom, at Casa Cali

Estimated cost 14 000€

 

Excavation of a second pond

Located near the future houses

Estimated cost 10 000 €

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WE ARE READY...

To invite like-minded individuals to join us, if you feel enlivened by our proposal and core intention.​

Our focus is on preserving and learning from the Earth while fostering a space

for exploration in love, aliveness, silence, creativity, and sustainability.

If you are ready to join in co-creation, grounded in visionary aspiration and financial

stability, understanding the commitment, deep heart, and sense of humor required for this venture, please, get in touch with us, and come for a visit.

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