Anyone that is interested in lending a hand building a Moon Coccoon here in Portugal get in touch!
We are starting to build this 2.1 hectares into a permaculture based eco-village.
There is room for the right people to stay on with us and become part of the project.
Self sustainability is the target …
There is not much accomodation yet so you will need a campervan/tent etc.
travellingmercedes@hotmail.com
Hi,
are you planning on building an earth bag dome, as shown in the video? Would like to hear more about this.
Thanks
Magnus
Hi Magnus..
Yes,, We have already started to build a Moon Coccoon very similar to the one shown in this video…
So far the foundation is almost ready for the first course.
We are hoping to attract some volunteers that would like to learn the correct way to construct it in return for the help..
There is also room here for permanent volunteers if they have the same ideals.
There are other constructions on our land that we have built and building in the shape of borders, an african keyhole garden, and more things planned for natural energy using this type of construction.
The only limits are your imagination..
Once built,, We will be running tutorial workshops for this and other subjects.,,
Thanks for your reply to my post Magnus..
Love and light, Vince.
Hello, I work for a charity called ecoshelter and we also build the cal earth domes…. I am presently looking to purchase land in portugal to set up a sustainable community….
I was wondering if I could ask you a few questions:
- are these domes not too hot for the heat in portugal?
- what do you chose to render them with in order for it to stay local and eco- friendly-and also appropriate for the climate?
-DO YOU HAVE ANY LINKS FOR AREAS WHICH ARE CHEAP TO BUY LAND But ALSO FERTILE AND WITH PLANNING PERMISSION??- I have only recenty diverted my attention from spain, so I need to start my researching from scratch. …..
Thanks very much
MIss Dreamweaver
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I would be most interested in following your progress, I plan to build using either superadobe or straw bales so would be very interested in your tutorials in the near future. I might not however be able to come to assist with your current project as my partner and I are expecting a child. Please do keep my details so that you can contact me when you do start tutorials.
Hi Miss Dreamweaver..
What can i say.. well done.. We need as many people on the eco projects as we can get..
I have also come to Portugal after learning of the horrors of the spanish red tape for alternative constructions and the vastly inflated prices for anything you can think of..
In fact i traveled for 15 months in a campervan through france,germany,austria,slovenia,croatia,italy,belgium, and spain looking for the right place,, I ended up here in Alpedrinha central Portugal with no regrets at all..
The local mayor saw my plans and within a day i had all the paperwork i needed to proceed.. with zero admin charges.. You could have knocked me down with a feather after what i had been through in Spain..
As for fertility,, this area is served with water from the serra de estrella (mountain of stars) all year round.. Its very lush here, They call it the fruitbowl of Portugal.
If you buy genuine Rustic land, There are no land taxes that i am aware of,, Most pieces of land are already endowed with fruit trees such as cherry,fig,apple,pear,tangerines,pomegranet,
etc, Lots of grapes everywhere.
I have come to know a few local farm owners that would like to sell and can put you in direct contact with them if you wish so avoiding the estate agents, They are a bit sharkey over here the same as spain.
I bought direct and saved thousands of euros..
Here is my facebook page if you want any more info, Please link up with me.. There are some pics on my albums of the land we have here..
http://www.facebook.com/profil.....amp;v=feed
My e-mail is, travellingmercedes@hotmail.com
Be well Miss Dreamweaver.. Love and light, Vince.
Hi wouter mitty
Thanks for your interest in the eco dome project…
I have looked into straw bale building in the past and found that the longivity can be an issue with some of them lasting only 15 years before repairs are needed…
Eco-dome has an expected life more near 400 years so it might be worth having a good ponder between the two…
Here is my facebook link so that you can stay updated as and when we make progress and be a part of the project through your computer for the time being..
Send me a friend request and i will respond.
http://www.facebook.com/profil.....amp;v=feed
Congratulations on your new baby…
Love and light, Vince.
sounds fascinating, I am coming over in April, I have already made plans for most of the week that I will be there, but might be able to spare a day or too to be a general dogs body… i am very interested in sustainable living so hope I could learn a lot from you I will email you to discuss.
Curently in Portugal ,
Interested in helping out .
Green building skills – foundations , cob , lime plaster .
Art and catering skills .Garden skills .
Own camper .
Also looking to set up similar here .
When and where can we visit ?
Hi Mellisa..
Sound like you have some good background that fits nicely into whats happening here..
Here is the link to our facebook page to give you an idea of the land etc…
http://www.facebook.com/profil.....ef=profile
You are quiet welcome to come by at any time as we are here permanently, And theres plenty of room for your camper..
Contact me through facebook for further details..
We are in a village called Alpedrinha,, On the N18 between castello branco and Fundao, Central Portugal…
tel (00351) 925-049-053
Be great to meet you…
Love and light, Vince.
Hi Vince
It’s like a breath of fresh air to find someone else serious about superadobe/earthbag building in Portugal. I’d love to know more about the plans you had to show the local mayor. Were you given the green light to build a temporary or permanent structure?
I don’t do facebook but you have my email address if you prefer.
Take good care of yourself,
yozz
hello vince
are still interested in having helpers/learners for your project?
we would love to come as we are planning something similar
love to hear from you
ruth & al