Alma com Alma

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We are a group of souls dedicated to the international regenerative movement and permanent improvement of the natural environment and human cooperation.

Alma com Alma is an Association of people that have the call to live a life that gives more than what it takes. People that gather to understand how to live a more balanced life, eventually off-grid, in close contact with Nature, for Nature and from Nature. Alma com Alma is anchored to an ecological retreat farm in Aljezur that hosts those seeking for a close encounter with the elements of Nature.

Based on a 45 hectare land, Alma com Alma is a laboratory of Agroecology and Human rooting. We investigate, experiment and build knowledge that eventually inspire and reeducate our associates for a regenerative life for a thriving Nature.

VISION

We have a vision of a Planet that holds a balanced coexistence between all beings. An existence in which humans are living in harmony with the natural elements and connected to their natural source of happiness. A connection that is based on love, understanding, abundance and simplicity.

MISSION

We understand that the relation between Humans and Nature is profoundly unbalanced but there are ways out. 

From this insight, our mission is to develop and share knowledge that will inspire and enable people to have a regenerative, prosperous and meaningful life, that will bring back the individual and collective balance. 

We believe this route is based on the understanding of the wholeness and of the collective-individual and spiritual-material relations, in which personal self-consciousness, ancestral knowledge and community agro-ecological practices are well integrated.

We want to achieve our objectives by holding a space that is in permanent change, integrating diversity and generating the reality we want to live in, a place that holds the good example and inspires people.

VALUES

Inspired in our Permaculture practice, our values resonate and so:

We care for the Planet
We care for the People
We want to share knowledge


If you vibrate in this words and call, and want to contribute to an enrich experience, participate in our daily routines, than we might be a good match in this sacred geometry.

We live in a farm that has wild forest, agricultural land and a community of people focused on living closer to their natural source. We are reeducating ourselves to live a regenerative life. Everyday we learn something new out of our process of experimentation to make everything more simple. In this process, we have several areas of teaching & learning on the job, in which our members can participate. People should be expected to be treated with care, everyone has the potential to become Family. Forestry, Food gardening and animal care. We are located in a 45 hectare land with all five zones of a Permaculture Farm. We have food gardens to be nurtured, wild and productive forests to be managed under the permaculture guidelines and several farm animals to be cared for. Community living We are a permanent group of at least 10 people working and helping on the Association activities. Cooking, cleaning and general community living is a central experience for those that want to come for a longer period of time that involves staying at least one month. Everyone that comes to participate in the Association has the amazing opportunity to meet people from all over the world, enjoy the natural landscape of the farm and explore the world-class coast and beaches of Southwest Portugal. Courses and Retreats. We hold several courses and retreats, organised by ourselves or in partnership. Affiliates can help out in the organisation and management of these events or they can propose to create one for the association. Natural Building and off-grid general maintenance. We are totally off-grid, in terms of water and electricity. This means we are independent from any company supplying these basic commodities. All our constructions are natural buildings or involve the usage of ecological and sustainable materials. Affiliates can come to join in rehabilitation, construction or maintenance events, some of this in the form of formal courses or just in the course of the Association daily activity. We are weekly organised by areas and tasks, so we all can flow with good speed and grace ;) *** Help needed to regenerate the Forest from October to April and create wild fire prevention barriers!🪓 🌱💫 *** Looking for help in October - November : Mamma sitting, food gardens, animal care and cooking for our amazing team !!!! ✨❤️ *** For the winter, November - April, we are also looking for carpenters, masons, painters and wood sculptors, to help with renovation and new natural construction buildings 🪚🧱🪵


Reviews

5.0
(10 reviews)10

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

Italy

5

I had an amazing time in Quinta Alma. I will be always grateful to all the team for the love and energy that allowed us to create a beautiful atmosphere. The place is like heaven and Mario, Johana and Javi are very kind.
The only thing I have to say is about the meals, we didn't have a "proper" dinner. We had access to the lunch leftovers but sometimes it wasn't enough for everybody so we had to buy food at supermarket.
Thank you Quinta <3

3 months ago


Joana replied

Martina, it was a real pleasure to have you with us and your presence was very inspiring! Thank you for that and for your feedback, that allows us to clarify a couple of things.
You comment regarding the food comes a but surprising, mainly because you were mostly helping in the cooking team and in charge of bringing the ingredients for the others to have dinner in the small kitchen. As you know, our community provides ingredients for 3 balanced simple meals per day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. We cook lunch for everyone and we do our best to provide the basic ingredients for everyone to cook a balanced nutricional but simple breakfast and dinner. We dont offer everything that everyone would want according to their own personal tastes. We have a clear understanding of what is a proper meal and anything that anyone might want to add, they are invited to bring. Again, we offer a balanced, nutricional and simple diet. We understand the feeling of a great lunch when we are preparing it and that people might feel very happy with this food, then lacking behind at dinner when they are the ones that are invited to cook for themselves.

Peru

5

Mi experiencia en Quinta Alma superó mis expectativas. Disfruté de conectar con personas muy buenas de distintas partes del mundo, explorar la granja y sus alrededores, y también aprender muchos tips en la cocina. Recomiendo esta experiencia muchísimo.

5 months ago

Argentina

5

Mi experiencia con Joana y Mario en Quinta Alma fue increíble! Desde el momento en que llegué, su actitud empática y acogedora hizo que me sintiera como en casa. Cumplieron con todo lo acordado en las tareas previamente pactadas, especialmente mientras trabajaba en la cocina. Fue una experiencia enriquecedora donde no solo aprendí nuevas habilidades culinarias, sino que también tuve la oportunidad de conocer gente maravillosa y conectar profundamente con la naturaleza que rodea su lugar

9 months ago

United Kingdom

4

Quinta Alma is in a beautiful area in nature and it was amazing for meeting people from around the world. The hosts were welcoming & kind. There was some tension with some volunteers due to communication issues from both sides. The work depends on your team, I loved working in the kitchen & the roomcare team was also good but the hours were more variable. Getting around could be a challenge when you couldn’t get a lift, but it’s part of the experience and I was never bored. Overall, I had a good time here exploring the area with beautiful people. Thank you Quinta 🫶

about 1 year ago

Italy

5

An amazing experience in a magic place in the nature.
I’ve meet a lot of kind people.
Mario and Joana are so courteous.
We was around fifteen volunteers and we had incredible moments.
I loved the energy of this experience

about 1 year ago


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