Aldeia do Vale projecto agroecológico, Beco da vinha, Montelavar, Portugal
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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
The course is ideal for beginners, gardening enthusiasts, and anyone interested in growing food sustainably. It is also suitable for people who want to improve an existing garden using permaculture and agroecological principles.
You will learn the fundamentals of permaculture, agroecology, soil conservation, water management, garden design, companion planting, and ecological pest and disease management. The course also covers seedling production, biofertilisers, composting, and creating mixed garden beds with straw mulch.
The course combines both. The morning session focuses on theory, including permaculture principles, ecological processes, and garden planning. In the afternoon, you will apply your knowledge through practical activities such as creating mixed beds and learning composting techniques.
Yes. The course includes meals, snacks, tea, coffee, fruit, and study materials to support your learning throughout the day.
Yes. Participants gain access to a digital community where they can exchange ideas, share experiences, and connect with other people who have completed the course.
For the Permaculture Garden Course at Eco Aldeia do Vale, wear comfortable, practical clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. You’ll be learning outdoors and doing hands-on gardening activities.