We are a small family of young dreamers:

*Diane, our witch, the visionary who acquired the land, initiated the dream, and keeps it alive.
*marc, the dwarf, mistress of the garden and co-owner who helps expand the dream.
*Youen/Omali, booboo, architect and project manager who brings the vision to life.
*Sam, energetic expert of handstands, builder of walls helping us on all manual fronts with a smile.
*Léonie, our cherished witch-herbalist whose nurturing touch brings life to everything she grows.
*Damien, neuroscience electrician, the one who powers up our ideas with his technical genius.
*Mathieu, the raw earth geek, shaping our world with sustainable, natural materials and methods.
*Sofia, the magic coordinator, weaving everything together and keeping the flow of energy and plans in sync.
*We also have Tito, Zuju Lula and Tao who actively do their part of cuddles.

Current volunteers:

* Peter, newest add to the family - bringing art, fun facts, and joyful inspiration to the bunch.

We’ve gathered from different corners of the world to create our little haven, and anyone who feels drawn to our initiative is warmly invited to join.

We nurture kindness within and around us, focusing more on the journey than the destination—if we enjoy the process, quality will organically follow!

We are all individuals who never quite fit the mold, so we are building our own! Our vision is to turn this land into a safe, sustainable haven that is only getting started!

We aim to create a comfortable community and a living space; we like to call it a sanctuary, especially for neurodivergent individuals, but also for anyone who resonates with the environment and feels the need to disconnect. We regularly welcome those experiencing burnout, providing a peaceful refuge where one can relax and recharge.

We are not just looking for individuals to complete tasks; in collaboration with us, you will help in laying the foundation for a community where cooperation, empathy, and a shared commitment to creating positive change are the main focus.

In everything we do, we aim to foster autonomy, resilience and diversity within our place in the world. Our approach to designing spaces and systems is rooted in the principles of permaculture and bioclimatic architecture, tailored to fit the unique environment around us. The project is entirely shaped by its context, and our process is primarily about listening to the land, to each other and giving rather than taking.

We live together in a beautiful paradise of 2.5 hectares filled with trees, old stones, and water that needs plenty of love, care, and hard work. In our space you will find:

- 60 fruit trees that produce fruit all year round (oranges, lemons, apples, pears, figs, plums, etc.)
- Abundant garden with lots of veggies for our everyday cooking.
- 2 hectares along a pretty river where you can swim all year round.
- 15 minutes from Braga train station and 45 minutes from Porto airport.
- 1100m² of buildings to renovate.

Since our launch in 2022 we have already >

- planted 150 trees (fruit, timber)
- created 150m² of permaculture gardens
- created 2 ponds
- renovated nearly 200m² of buildings
- built a sauna!
- set up a communal kitchen, a wood workshop, a laundry room and 5 bedrooms
- installed a processing workshop and a mushroom laboratory.
- built an A-frame house
- built a low-tech dryer, bat boxes, a cold frame...
- newly installed greenhouse that allows us to have veggies year round!
- built our Cafe, a co-working station with beautiful showers and a soon to be finished kitchen

Upcoming projects spring and summer 2026:

- Yakisugi burnt wood cladding
- Clay plaster workshop
- Cafe kitchen

There will also be additional individual and group everyday tasks coming up as time goes, there is always something and a lot to do all around :)

Looking forward to hearing from people who resonate with our project and want to contribute to our petite community.