for Creative and Sustainable Living

Would you like to join a community and eco-village in the making ~

... living on the edge of change – between people and earth, and in the landscape between a high plateau and the River Mira floodplain near the West coast of Alentejo, Portugal.

We seek to live sustainably combining local traditional skills with new technology.  With other like-minded groups and communities we aim to create a footprint of a more sustainable society.  This way of life is helping to create a new culture and civilisation based on understanding how Life works when we cooperate consciously with nature and people – all our neighbours; a way that will continue for future generations.

On this fertile and well-watered land are traditional ‘taipa’ earth dwellings for rebuilding, some new construction possible for houses and low-impact living.  Shared land is also available for growing food, for creative living, for workshops and working holidays.

We are looking for self-reliant people – single, couples and families from Portugal and overseas who want to join a cooperative neighbourhood to live sustainably as an extended family.

For a taipa house and land share you need up to €45,000.  We want people who are prepared to undertake the practical rebuilding work for restoring traditional earth houses.  Training is available from local know-how and as part of our courses, workshops and working holiday experiences.

To find out more please:

×      Contact Jonathan or Jenny at ‘ola@rainbowcommunities.org’, or tel. (00351) 961 252  349,

×      Try out the “Integrated Eco-Village Questionnaire –
sharing your ideas and thoughts are welcomed,

×      Come and visit for a week or try a working holiday –
basic accommodation available or bring a tent.

Future Living Is Living Sustainably Now!