Future Eco CoHousing between Ericeira & Caldas da Rainha Portugal

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Spanish
  • Home-sharing
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2026

What we do

Our Origin & VisionWe are a conscious family pack of five—Alci, Lara, our young daughter Selva, Mango (our dog ), and Nana (our cat )—driven by a profound call to return to the land and live in deep harmony with nature. After years of individual paths in ecology, spiritual teachings, and art, we are ready to seed a regenerative, self-sufficient eco-haven in Central Portugal. We believe that true sustainability blends earth regeneration with inner human growth and deep respect for all living beings. We are not just looking for land; we are looking for a soul-family to co-invest, co-buy, and co-create a thriving ecosystem from scratch.
Our Pillars & Principles

  • Earth Care (Regeneration): We apply Permaculture Design (PDC) and Syntropic Agroforestry to heal the soil. Having previously managed a 4-hectare food forest in Catalonia, we know how to turn land into an abundant edible landscape.
  • Inner Care (Mindfulness): Guided by Lara’s background as a Vedanta and Yoga teacher, we prioritize self-knowledge, spiritual alignment, and conscious parenting to foster a peaceful daily life.
  • All-Beings Respect: Our animal companions are core family members. We build spaces where children, plants, and animals co-exist in safety and balance.
  • Creative Expression: We use art, bioconstruction, and professional photography to document our journey and celebrate community living.

What We Aspire To TogetherOur ultimate goal is to build a vibrant, off-grid community where children can grow up wild and safe, and where every member contributes their unique gifts. We envision an abundant space featuring collaborative housing, shared spaces for workshops and wellness, and a thriving syntropic forest that feeds us.
If you want to co-buy land in Portugal and partner with an active family that brings the practical, agricultural, and holistic skills to make it real—let’s join forces. Together, we can turn a piece of land into a sanctuary.

  • Purpose
  • Home-sharing
  • Languages
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Italian
  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Activities
  • Ecological Restoration
  • Permaculture

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2026
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2027
  • Started living together
  • Open to new members
  • Not open to visitors
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How to join

How to Join Our Journey.
We are looking for conscious, proactive families who want to pool funds (with a minimum budget of €50k+ per family) to co-buy a house to renovate with land in Central Portugal. If you resonate with our lifestyle—combining permaculture, syntropic farming, bioconstruction, and holistic wellness (Yoga/Vedanta)—and you want to co-create an abundant eco-community from scratch, we would love to meet you!Here are the steps to connect and join our project:
Step 1: The Initial ConnectionSend us an email or a message here on GEN introducing your family. Please tell us briefly about your background, what skills or energy you want to bring to the community, and confirm your alignment with our goal of co-purchasing and renovating a property together.
Step 2: Video Call & AlignmentWe will schedule an online video call to get to know each other, share our visions, discuss the legal structures for co-buying land in Portugal, and see if our energies and family dynamics match.
Step 3: The Gathering (In-Person Meetup)Before making any financial or land-purchase decisions, we believe it is vital to meet in person, share food, and spend time together (including our children and animals) to build true community trust.If you are ready to invest, step into a self-sufficient lifestyle, and co-create a beautiful sanctuary, please reach out to us today. Let’s make this dream a physical reality!

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  • Portugal

Future Eco CoHousing between Ericeira & Caldas da Rainha Portugal

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With Beatrice Briggs, IIFAC – Euro 585/ 615 Six days of training with Beatrice Briggs, founder and director of IIFAC – International Institute for Facilitation and Change (www.iifac.org). Learn how to organize meetings in a creative, efficient and satisfying way, how to recognize and manage conflicts as they emerge, and how to bring more partecipation and success to your organisation, commitee or firm. Consensus decision making helps groups to impove their communication skills, improves the dialogue among members and avoids polarizations that often lead to destructive behaviours and negative outcomes. The complete training is divided into three modules. Each module will be an interactive mix of lectures, exercises, group sharing, case studies and Q & A sessions. Morning and afternoon coffee breaks, lodging and meals are included. Friday, May 16 (starting at 18:00) – Sunday, May 18 (ending at 16:00) Module 1: The Leader as Facilitator: the basis for the effective meeting management. Open to all. No previous experience required Monday, May 19 (starting at 09:00) – Tuesday, May 20 (ending at 18:00) Module 2: From Conflict to Cooperation: the roots of the conflict and the path to the joint action. Requires participation in Module 1 or evidence of prior training and experience in group facilitation Wednesday, May 21 (starting at 09:00) – Thursday, May 22 (ending at 18:00) Module 3: Effective decision-making: exploring of the dynamics of “Who decides” and “How we decide.” Requires participation in Parts 1 and 2 or evidence of prior experience with group facilitation. – Internationally recognized standards. The course contents are based on the competencies identified by the International Association of Facilitators – Certified instructor. Beatrice Briggs is a certified © professional facilitator by the International Association of Facilitators who has led participatory processes in the US, Canada, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and 26 countries i

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