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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)
(p.s. – Replies only by email
in**@******************at.com
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

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Worktrade Opportunities on Big Island Hawaii

We are continuing our work-trade program at Bridge Hawaii for the right people on this beautiful 86-acre land located along the Hāmākua Coast. Ideally, we want to host those individuals who can help with the garden and who can support with build projects for up to a 3 month stay. This work-trade would include lodging, food staples, community kitchen, running hot water showers, off-grid electricity, and laundry. There is access to high speed wi-fi. We often have a car that can be reserved. We also have full bar signal strength with Verizon cellphone service. We have about 2 acres of permaculture garden that needs to be cared for including; weeding, planting, picking up mulch, some tree trimming, ect. We are currently in a building stage on the land. We have a few current grant projects we are working on and some build projects that are underway. We are an intentional community with about 8 permanent residents. There are rescue dairy cows, mini cows, mini donkeys, horses, a donkey, cats, dogs, and active bee hives. We are a drug and alcohol “free” space. A glass of wine or beer with dinner is fine, but absolutely no day drinking or parties. We have a meditation temple and many waterfall pools that are wonderful for swimming. Close to some of the nicest beaches on island. We have snorkeling gear and a kayak. Since this is an animal sanctuary, we limit the consumption of meat on the land. Fish, eggs, honey, and dairy are fine. Let me know if you’re interested by sending an email or text for our application. Maomi (801) 623-0738 ma***@*****************ii.com
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3 months ago

House for Sale at Valley Oaks Village Chico, CA

Welcome to 1997 Wild Oak Lane in Chico, CA— a beautifully maintained 4 bedroom/3 bathroom 1,620 SqFt home nestled in an established Cohousing community. Step inside to discover a spacious open floor plan, which bamboo flooring, and generous natural lighting. The downstairs offers a bedroom, and bathroom off the main living room. The spacious dining room and kitchen has quartz countertop overlay and will lead you out to a bonus 11×12 fully enclosed porch. The upstairs provides laundry hookups, 2 additional bedrooms, including a large loft, and a bathroom with a jacuzzi tub.. The spacious main bedroom features an en suite bathroom and ample closet space. The back patio has low maintenance patio pavers, a new 6’x8′ shed along with a 220V Level 2 EV charger. See listing on Zillow.com COHOUSING DESCRIPTION – chicocohousing.org Valley Oaks Village was designed using the Cohousing model, built in 1996 with 28 homes on about 5 acres. We have numerous shared amenities, such as a large community building (“Common House”) with a kitchen, multipurpose dining room, lounge with wood stove, guest rooms, rec room, laundry, as well as a pool and sauna. Other shared amenities include a workshop/arts and crafts room, bike sheds, large grassy lawn, playground, pond, gardens and orchards. The neighborhood was designed to promote interactions between residents with picturesque pathways, benches and gathering areas. Valley Oaks Village is right next to Bidwell Park and Big Chico Creek with its running, hiking, horseback riding and park trails with a bike path to either downtown and Chico State University or upper Bidwell Park. Price- $470,000
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2 weeks ago

Turn-key commune opportunity on 30 acres in beautiful rural Minnesota (~$500-550k)

Hi everyone! Our founding group of queer women is transitioning ownership of our rural Minnesota homestead, and we’re looking for new stewards to keep it running as an intentional community! Let me give you a tiny window into what to expect: Picture yourself stepping out of the overwhelming corporate chaos of the city, into an idyllic little slice of a slower life – there’s a certain look of relief we tend to see on our visitors’ faces. When you enter, the path is surrounded by vibrant flowers in every color that come back every year. To your left is a stone path to the organic gardens, growing easily without much effort. Straight ahead are the barns and pathways to the fields – you might pass by the occasional honeybee or butterfly. To the right is a large farmhouse, behind which there is a mossy forested area where you’ll find a conversation circle fashioned out of old logs and stones, and a small sitting platform up in the trees.    The Highlights: 30 Acres: Forest, pond, creek, permaculture gardens (Hügelkultur), native plants, perennial flowers and future fruit trees, and ~1 acre dry-farmed. 9-Bedroom Farmhouse: ~4,000 sq ft across 3 levels. Solid heating, great bones, in good shape, quiet layout. Outbuildings: Garage, woodshop barn, event barn, quonset storage, a silo, plus honeybees & resident farm cat! Location: Quiet and peaceful. Remote with off-the-grid features like a well and pending solar installation, yet under 10 mins to hospital/town. Zero flood/fire risk, and a wonderfully welcoming, queer-friendly local network.   Ideal for an established group of 2+ people ready to take on a relatively large farmhouse and property. We are open to an outright purchase or a gradual transition/shared-ownership arrangements with existing members. -> Full details, photos, and contact info here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ONZk-TUYQg3Xzh5Q7yl14PPeuwl5NYXu9ZDTgFGT4sY/edit?usp=sharing   Feel free to message me or share with anyone looking for land!  
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