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.
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.