Quinta do Rio Dao

Qui sommes-nous

The organic farm lies on the upper Dão river. Self-sufficient in spring water and energy. Only a telephone cable comes in from outside.

Herds of donkeys, ponies and sheep, dogs, cats and chickens, as well as wild animals live in the ecological surroundings. Cereals, vegetables, fruits from trees and shrubs as well as countless wild and native plants are biologically cultivated and tended. There are terraced grounds with deciduous woodland and clearings, streams and delightful corners, rocks, pathways and a bay for swimming.

So far there are four of us trying to live a peaceful and environment-friendly life on this spot. We maintain and tend the natural biodiversity of this place (a lot of woodland), use exclusively renewable energy, grow organically (mainly for our own use) and keep various animals under humane conditions.

We would like more contact with like-minded people, and to exchange experience for help. There are ruins on the land which could be rebuilt.

We can offer other net participants accommodation on request. We can also provide up-to-date information on holistic agriculture and forestry.