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NATURALMENTE - Holistic Living

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About the Communities

  • Forming
  • Ecological
  • Rural

Founding year

  • 2012

What we do

NATURALMENTE is a HOLISTIC LIVING RETREAT
in the Heart of Algarve – Portugal
Focused on a NATURAL HEALTHY way of LIVING
Hosting RETREATS & EVENTS with the purpose of EVOLUTION in CONSCIOUSNESS
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We are located in a beautiful, peaceful valley, between the mountains, where you can find harmony with NATURE and connect with the SPIRIT.
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We welcome GUESTS and VOLUNTEERS who feel in tune with our principles & Healthy Lifestyle
and eventually, you can join us and become RESIDENT,
Living a MEANINGFUL LIFE Together
while doing what one Loves
in Harmony with NATURE and All Beings
. . .
Welcome to JOIN US us,
Living together in a HOLISTIC HEALTHY Lifestyle
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(read more)
We encourage AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS,
based on RESPECT and HONESTY,
and CONSTRUCTIVE, COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION
Where everyone is RESPONSIBLE & CARING
in a PARTICIPATIVE role
for CONTRIBUTING for a HARMONIOUS LIFE together
Encouraging everyone for AWAKENING our ESSENCE
and achieving our HIGHEST POTENTIAL,
in a NATURAL, HEALTHY way of LIVING …
Together in a LEARNING TEAM,
and in INTER-CONNECTION with other Sustainable Projects…
Inspiring our COLLECTIVE EVOLUTION …
for the CO-CREATION of a BETTER WORLD
GRATEFULLY, in ONENESS with ALL the UNIVERSE
LOKA SAMASTHA SUKHINO BHAVANTU
May All the Beings in All the Worlds Be Happy…
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we are opening for VOLUNTEERS
that feel in tune with our principles , and agree with the Healthy Lifestyle as we propose
to help preparing the space for events,
general maintenance,
and permaculture garden tasks
(you can see the conditions on our site (page – Joining us
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we are looking for people motivated to co-create a sustainable healthy living project with us,
and contribute in the co-creation of a harmonious and meaningful life together, and eventual becoming residents and join us long term
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WHAT WE OFFER
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Living in a place integrated in an extensive natural environment,
where you can feel connected and part of a collective vision
and live a Healthy and meaningful way of living.
We provide a space for evolution and growth
where you can learn more skills and experience
and where we encourage Authentic and Harmonious Relationships
Naturalmente is a great place to re-connect with our Essence – connected with Nature and All the Universe
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Facilities we have already available
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– Main House with a big kitchen & comfortable Lounge,
– Large Panoramic room for Events & Activities – (up to 40 people events)
– Gym equipment & Fitness Space
– A terrace with a water reservoir that can be used as a pool
(natural pure running water, with fish and healing algae)
– Natural pure water supply,
(great and delightful to drink – Pure & Revitalizing)
– Plenty of Nature – Beautiful, peaceful countryside land,
where you can Relax and Recharge
Extensive permaculture forest garden – around 200 fruit trees in early stages of development
Events & Activities
Participation in some activities & events, for free, or with a big discount
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conditions
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– vegetarian/vegan
– no drugs or alcool
– minimum 1 month
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JOINING US
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if you have a skill we are needing, we offer meals and accomodation, in exchange for 4h work 5 days a week
if not but still want to join us, you can come as guest (30e ) or Naturalmente life experience (10e + 4h work) and if we like your work, after 1 month you can stay for free
(all details and conditions on our website
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if you’re interested, please visit our website, to check our conditions, and fill in the questionnaire there (page joining us)
Thanks
hugs and welcome
wahari & Naturalmente team
https://Naturalmente-Retreat.com

Our Mission

NATURALMENTE is a Holistic Living Retreat
in Algarve-Portugal, focused on a natural healthy way of living
Hosting Retreats and Activities for the Evolution and Expansion of Consciousness
Welcome to Join us, Living a MEANINGFUL LIFE Together, in a Holistic Healthy Lifestyle
We Encourage AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS,
based on RESPECT and HONESTY ,
and CONSTRUCTIVE, COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATION
Where everyone is RESPONSIBLE & CARING
in a PARTICIPATIVE role
for CONTRIBUTING for a harmonious LIFE together
Encouraging everyone for AWAKENING our ESSENCE
and achieving our HIGHEST POTENTIAL,
in a NATURAL, HEALTHY way of LIVING …
Together in a LEARNING TEAM,
and in INTER-CONNECTION with other Sustainable Projects…
Inspiring our COLLECTIVE EVOLUTION …
for the CO-CREATION of a BETTER WORLD
GRATEFULLY, in COMMUNION with ALL the UNIVERSE
LOKA SAMASTHA SUKHINO BHAVANTU
May All the Beings in All the Worlds Be Happy…

  • Purpose
  • Ecological
  • Community type
  • Ecovillage
  • Sustainability practices
  • Permaculture design
  • Activities
  • Farming
  • Education
  • Experiences
  • Networking
  • Others

Commemorative dates

  • January 1, 2012
  • Started planning
  • January 1, 2013
  • Started living together
  • 0 Total member
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
Total
8

How to join

There is an opportunity for growth and progression
– Depending on the level of responsibility, alignment, and commitment you would like to pursue
– VOLUNTEER / NATURALMENTE LIFE EXPERIENCE
This is the learning and integrating phase to see if we are in alignment and can live & work together in harmony
-RESIDENT
if we feel in tune and you like to commit long term you’re very welcome to become a resident with us
-COORDINATOR
After gaining trust and experience, one can be assigned a responsibility role in an area that one likes and chooses to coordinate
e.g. Garden, Kitchen, Maintenance, Computer work, etc.
-HOSTING an EVENT (and having an income eventually)
We offer the possibility for you to bring an activity and practice your skills amongst us until you gain the confidence and experience to host your own event
There is the opportunity to earn money from the events that you host
– CORE TEAM / MEMBER of the ASSOCIATION
Once becoming a resident and eventually a member of the core team, you may have the opportunity to have an important role in contributing your ideas and being part of creating this vision together
Eventually you can be earning an income with us, while doing what you love, co-creating a meaningful life together
-BUYING LAND TOGETHER
After being Resident with us for at least a year, and if we feel in tune, we have the possibility of buying land together, in another sub-vision of the project
In this situation, the decision making amongst the owners of the same land is in consensus

Basic expectations or agreements for members

please visit site:
http://naturalmente-retreat.com
(and fill in brief questionnaire (in the tab ” joining us”)

Primary decision-making authority

  • Single Leader or Founding Couple

One person or partnership has ultimate authority.

Decision-making process

  • Leadership Decides

A single person, couple, or small group makes most major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Founder/Leader-led

Primary authority rests with the community’s founder(s) or designated leader(s).

Economic model

  • Partial Income-Sharing

Members contribute a percentage of income to community funds.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation

Additional economic information

Join fee: $0
Regular fees: $0
Labor: Yes (20 hrs/week)

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Large Scale Kitchen, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Gym or sports area, Internet

Frequency of communal meals

  • Approximately all meals

Significant food acquisition practices

  • Locally sourced

Dietary type

  • Vegetarian Only

Dietary restriction

  • These restrictions are throughout the community

Community activities and engagement

  • Transition Town (post-petroleum and off-grid communities.)
  • School, Educational Institute or Experience
  • Volunteer, Internship, or Apprenticeship, or WWOOF’ing
  • Organization, Resource, or Network
  • WWOOF'ing, Guest Farming
  • Festivals, Conferences, Events

Substance use culture

  • Substance use is prohibited in the community

Age demographics

  • Mixed adults (few or no children)

Property status

  • Privately owned

Property owner

  • By several individuals through an LLC or a Tenancy In Common agreement

Setting

  • Rural

Countryside locations with significant distance from urban centers.

Community type

  • Ecovillage

    Integrated communities designed around ecological principles with sustainable living practices.

Sustainability approach

  • Permaculture design

Land practices in our community

  • The community practices permaculture

Self-produced energy

  • 33 - 66%

Energy sources used

  • Photovoltaic Solar

Self-produced food

  • Up to 33%

Local, organic, or fair trade food

  • 33 - 66%

Food systems

  • Community garden
  • Land area size
    12 hectares

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Location

  • Algarve, Portugal

NATURALMENTE - Holistic Living

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Beautiful 3+ Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome in Established West Emerald CoHousing, Seattle

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Looking for Founding Members to Join us

We are looking for someone who lives in Oregon or would like to live in Oregon who wants to help us clean up our new far, property and start building some off grid housing, compost toilets, fireplaces for cooking and building the farm out. We have about 10 acres and several barns, power on site for small wall tents for campers, solar panels we can setup and sooo soo much more to do.  Ideally this person would be around our age, late 20’s -early 30’s, family friendly as we have a daughter and family out sometimes. We are not looking for “anarchist” who see the glass half full and wants to ‘burn down the system’ as we farm and sell to the public, we rely on the system to pay our bills… that is really the only caveat. No hard drugs and no hard political opinions as we prefer to focus on our back-to-the-land culture, not the problem we cannot control outside the farm.  You tired of the noise and want some solitude? To get your hands dirty and build a farm from the ground up with a bunch of like minded people. All I want to do is feed people and have fun while we do it. I don’t want to try and fix the world, just rebuild the one directly around us into an oasis that we can enjoy each and everyday while keeping our moral compass pointing north. Some things to know – We do smoke pot. We like electronic and bass music sometimes and organize festivals and renegades, we still like to have fun, but when on farm, you would never know. We are super easy to be around and just want some friends who can enjoy this farm opportunity and make the most of it with us.  Kids are OK! Pets on a per person basis. Rent is negotiable ($100-300/month) with work trade being mandatory at 4 hours per week. Anything beyond that goes towards rent. Please reach out if interested or have any questions.    Kindest Regards, DJ & Reagan 
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