Eco-Construction Course | 7-Day Intensive at Aldeia do Vale
Workshop Overview
- LanguagePortuguese, English
- Duration8
- DifficultyBeginner
- Next Date24/10/2026
What's Included
Included
- Seven full days of intensive instruction.
- Guidance from Orlando Pereira and experienced natural-building professionals.
- Course materials and study resources.
- Practical experience with natural construction techniques.
- Lessons in sustainable design, planning, material selection, and water management.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and daily snacks.
- Access to the communal kitchen 24 hours a day.
- Free camping on site.
- Learning and networking opportunities within the Aldeia do Vale agroecological project.
Not Included
- Camping equipment: Participants must bring their own tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, and other necessary camping gear.
- Transport: Travel to and from Aldeia do Vale is not specified as included.
- Personal expenses: Any personal purchases or additional expenses are not specified as included.
- Accommodation beyond camping: Indoor accommodation is not mentioned as part of the package.
- - Additional activities outside the course: Any extra workshops or activities beyond the seven-day programme are not specified as included.
Location Details
Aldeia do Vale projecto agroecológico, Beco da vinha, Montelavar, Portugal
Bookings close 72 hours before the workshop starts.
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This project began in 2016 and is the environmental hub of CENEA, the Explosive Circuit Association, driven by the desire to provoke significant changes in how we live and view planet Earth.
We are a research center dedicated to regeneration, offering comprehensive training in areas such as permaculture, agroecology, regenerative agriculture, natural building, water landscapes, personal development, and much more.
Located in the municipality of Sintra, near the border with Mafra, in a place called Barreiros, the project encountered a sad and abandoned site marked by the passage of time. However, the peace and beauty found in this place inspired us.
Our Vision:
We believe in a better world! We envision an ecologically balanced and abundant planet, where all forms of life are respected. We believe that to see change, we need to be part of it, and together we can make a difference in the environment around us.
Our Mission:
We aim to create ecologically stable and abundant landscapes, using agroecological techniques and principles to promote the health of the planet and meet human needs (water, food, shelter, and energy). We offer specialized training in agroecology, permaculture, and sustainability. Our goal is not only to disseminate our beliefs but also to build an exemplary space that demonstrates techniques for a more sustainable life.
Our Ethics and Values:
Care for the Earth
Care for People
Fair Share
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FAQ's
The course is suitable for complete beginners who want to learn natural building from scratch, as well as professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of sustainable construction techniques.
The seven-day intensive course takes place at Aldeia do Vale, an agroecological project in the Sintra area, near Mafra, Portugal. The site provides a practical learning environment surrounded by the landscapes of western Portugal.
You will learn about natural building materials and hands-on construction techniques, including stonework, adobe, rammed earth, timber, wattle and daub, lightweight clay, and plaster. The course also covers sustainable design, project planning, water management, rainwater harvesting, ecological sanitation, and drainage.
The €300 fee includes seven full days of instruction, course materials, breakfast, lunch, dinner, daily snacks, access to a kitchen 24 hours a day, and free camping on site. Participants must bring their own camping equipment.
You will gain a foundation in the theory and practice of eco-construction, learn how to select and test natural materials, and develop the skills to design and plan your own sustainable building project. You will also have the opportunity to connect with instructors and other people interested in ecological living.
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What an amazing experience with kind and worldly wise teachers, healthy food made with love and a nourishing environment for learning. Everyone on the planet should be living what is taught here…it’s a game changing, eye opener with the most wonderful group of people i ever met. Thankyou again! Ecocos Go!