Visiting / Joining us
- Volunteers - Experience COMMUNITY LIFE Immersion
- LIVING with us - Resident members
- Organizing EVENTS with us
Would you like to join us ?
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- Naturalmente is a place where we focus on living a Healthy sustainable Life, and co-creating, learning and contributing for a harmonious Life together,
- Our aim is to be a Retreat Center where everyone has a participative (active) role in the daily tasks, so everyone is responsible for co-creating and contribuiting with all that is needed for daily life to flow harmoniously and manifesting all that we need for this beautiful project to blossom
...
- We welcome people with iniciative, pro-active,
focused in "how can i contribute", what can i give, how can i make this a better place
Thanks for co-creating this vision together ...
we are working on our roots and core foundations for this project...
so if you want to join us,
in being a pioneer, co-creating a sustainable healthy living project with us,
you're very welcome to join
(you can see the conditions on the page "Joining Us"
(click here)
Visiting options
There
are various visiting options for visitors of Naturalmente. Visitors can visit
for a day,
stay for a longer period, either as volunteering in “Community Life Experience” modality
or as Guests (without task obligations).
One-day visits may include a tour of the project and a healthy lunch.
Guests in
Retreat mode can enjoy all that Naturalmente has to offer, free from any task
obligations.
(This is the best option if you want more time to yourself, without any task
obligation)
Volunteers – in Community Life experience mode are
expected to contribute a daily average
of 5 hours to the project daily (meals and accomodation not included)
Wwoofers - we have 2 places for woofers available, on certain times of the year
(-5h work, , and we offer meals in exchange.
(accomodation not included - - you need to bring tent / caravan)
(if woofers spots are not available, you can still come as volunteer
(where we ask contribution for meals and expenses (5e per meal)
or as guests (without task obligations)
Event Facilitators / Coordinators - we welcome who wants to organize events with us.
(please check our website or contact us for more details).
Thanks for your contribution and Co-Creation…
What
is included
- relaxing / enjoying nature / outdoor areas
Learning Skills
- Permaculture / Sustainability,
- communication and harmonious living tools
- …
Activities
- Yoga , - Chi kung
- Dance / Music Jams
- Fitness / workout,
- …
so please make sure to be available before starting...
Lifestyle in Naturalmente
– Guidelines
(click here to download pdf version)
·Co-creation and Connection
One of Naturalmente principles is Co-creating a Life together,
and learning to live in Harmony and collaborating with each other, in communion
with Nature
· Evolution of consciousness – inspiration and encouragement
and committed to transcend ego and the illusion of separation (maya),
into our natural essence, connected in Oneness with All,
and therefore, shifting from survival and competition, to collaborating with each other,
and contributing for a prosperous living, in harmonious connection with All
· Natural Healthy Living - Naturalmente, as a Healing Retreat Center,
promotes healthy, sustainable living habits, in harmony with nature and nourishing to the Body, Mind and Soul.
So we nurture an environment free of addictive habits,
where we focus on not depending on anything external from us for our well-being and happiness...
and we try to find (and heal) the causes that led us to that dependency...
Therefore, for the purpose of Evolution of consciousness, one of our priorities is to bring awareness and healing to the causes of addictions, and overcome the pattern by revealing what’s the root cause underneath, acknowledging that, and embracing the needs behind, and work on them together
(we might realize an emotion or basic needs being suppressed and covered with the substituting addiction.
Co-creating a safe space for those emotions / needs to be acknowledged and expressed in a constructive way
is an essential step for healing
so in Naturalmente, we don’t use alcohol or recreational drugs,
and we ask you not to bring addictions/unhealthy habits to Naturalmente
we have a healing transition area, where smoking is accepted, (the proposal is to do in a meditation mode, completely aware, in silence and as a transition to heal its causes).
(of course, we can feel free to enjoy everything in Life, and we can check if that really gives us happiness, and if we don’t get trapped in any dependency or addiction...so, for that purpose, and as part of the healing process, we have:...
The "Gremlin day", where it’s possible to enjoy some of the gremlin cravings, on a specific day, fully appreciating the moment, without any guilt...
(of course, always respecting our guidelines... and respecting everyone ...
And because it’s on a specific day, it’s not a habit or unconscious reaction anymore, but a conscious choice.
This is a start to bring awareness and will power to overcome the addictions, and heal their causes…
Healthy Revitalizing Meals
These are vegetarian - natural, healthy and revitalizing,
and prepared in a way that gives priority to keeping most life energy and
nutritional value
The products used in common kitchen are vegan, free of gluten / dairy, sugar,
coffee, or fried/saturated fats.
(And you can trust that there are great delicious alternatives, if
you’re willing try something new)...
All Naturalmente, including personal spaces, accepts only vegetarian.
Boost our immune system
Also,
about Healthy Living, in Naturalmente we focus on Boosting our immune
System, so we don’t feel threatened by any virus, and we treat any
health issue the most natural (and effective) way possible...
(you can check some tips in our booklet – “Boost our Immune System – Naturally”, in our site – multimedia folder)
· Constructive Communication - The context in
Naturalmente is open constructive communication,
based on Authenticity,
Respect, Honesty & Compassion,
where we
co-create a safe space for expressing our feelings and basic needs in a
constructive way.
Naturalmente
is dedicated to Evolution and
Connection. To serve these principles, everyone needs to be willing to
receive (and give) feedback, and participate in resolution circles,
emotional
healing processes, etc,
and willing to meditate before reacting to any feedback,
and therefore shifting from survival and reactivity into Being in Connection,
so
that we can help each other to evolve in harmony with All
Silent Areas – please
respect the silence in the Resident Areas in Naturalmente.
particularly in the resting/ nap periods) and also if someone chooses to be in silent / meditative mode.
(and music is very welcome. We prefer Live music, (instead of recorded). So, Feel invited to bring your instruments,
and let’s make music together.)
· Sustainability - Environment friendly
This is a place for a Living in harmony with Nature, and it includes caring for the resources in a sustainable way.
Only biodegradable cleaning
and washing products are used here!
The waste waters (including washing machine and
showers) go to the garden, where the vegetables for common meals are growing. Therefore, everyone needs to take care for our
food to be clean and healthy.
Healthy environment and Alive connections - Naturalmente values Healthy environment and Alive Human connections. So
we are glad to be in an environment without wifi radiation, and practically no phone signal !
People that care for health & environment and appreciate living without
unhealthy radiations are welcome.
Wifi or wireless connections are not used
neither allowed to be broadcasted at Naturalmente .
There is the possibility of internet using cable connection.
This enables to connect with each other and Nature, enjoying alive connections.
And
to keep the environment free of unhealthy radiations, please keep your
phones off, while in Naturalmente (not just airplane mode, but
completely off.
( the phones can be used outside Naturalmente. There is full phone signal 5mins away drive).
.
Naturism is possible, in Naturalmente, but only in specific areas.
Picking fruits/vegetables - In
Naturalmente there is the great possibility to pick fruits directly from the
trees.
so the invitation is to fully enjoy that moment of connection with nature
(please ask the tree, for picking fruits to eat on that moment, by the tree).
(if you like to take away some with you for later or to store, please
ask before to the owners,
so everyone cares to keep the abundance
also for the other people).
Lakes Area - Children, on the lakes area, can only be with adult supervision.
· Responsible care -
In Naturalmente everyone collaborates in a Responsible
Caring way, for the space and each other... Therefore:
- Please leave the common areas as you would like to find them (or better)
(clean and tidy after using something,
And please ask before taking something for personal use and put back when not needed anymore
and if you see something needs doing, please do it,
or communicate in a circle to be done when suitable.
This way everyone is caring to make the place better, so it's always welcoming and inviting for everyone.
Thanks for caring
· Loving Presence - Here and Now
Naturalmente invitation is for Living fully Present, in the Here & Now, in “Heartfulness”
· And Living Gratefully and in Oneness with All
Welcome Naturalmente
The intention in Naturalmente is to care for a harmonious Living together, in harmony with Nature and each other.
- These are the Guidelines of engagement in Naturalmente...
You’re welcome to
join us if you’re willing to agree...
We are very thankful for your contribution, support and co-creation.
With Deep Gratitude,
Warm hugs and Welcome Naturalmente
Visiting Naturalmente
Questionnaire
Personal details
Name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Date of birth: …………………………………………………………………………………..
Email: …………………………………………………..............................................
Facebook: …………………………………………….............................................
Phone
number: …………………………………….............................................
· 1-a) Have you read and agree with our guidelines (below, and in our site - about us)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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1-b) Do you have any experience working in other
communities/sustainability projects?
(If so, which were most significant to you, and why?)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
1-c) How would you like to contribute to Naturalmente?
Do you have any skills, experience/knowledge you could share at Naturalmente? _______________________________________________
· 2) Preferred date of arrival: …………………………………
· Preferred duration of stay: ………………………………
·
3-a) Will you be coming by public transportation
or using your own car? (or rental car)
…………………………….
(note - public transport doesn't reach Naturalmente
so a ride is needed from Messines (preferably), or Loulé or Faro (airport)
· 3-b) Will you be needing a ride from the bus/train station (Loulé/Messines) or the airport (Faro)? (*Suggested pick-up contribution is 20 e) ………………………………………………
·
4-a) Do you have any addictive patterns that
may come up while at Naturalmente? (For example, smoking, sugar, dairy, processed
food, chemical substances (including medical pharmaceutical products),
recreational substances, coffee, alcohol, internet, mobile phone, etc)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
· 4-b) Are you willing to investigate the root causes of your habits and dependencies while at Naturalmente, and eventually releasing those habits?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
· 6-a) Do you agree with having the meals as we propose in Naturalmente?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
· 6-c) Do you agree to only use nature-friendly, hygiene and cleaning products while at Naturalmente?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………….…………………
Visiting options
There
are various visiting options for visitors of Naturalmente. Visitors can visit
for a day,
stay for a longer period, either as volunteering in “Community Life Experience” modality
or as Guests (without task obligations).
One-day visits may include a tour of the project and a healthy lunch.
Guests in
Retreat mode can enjoy all that Naturalmente has to offer, free from any task
obligations.
(This is the best option if you want more time to yourself, without any task
obligation)
Volunteers – in Community Life experience mode are
expected to
contribute a daily average of 3 hours to the project daily plus eventual community meetings
(meals and accommodation not included)
Wwoofers - we have 2 places for woofers available, at certain times of the year
(-5h work, , and we offer meals in exchange.
(accommodation not included - - you need to bring tent / caravan)
(if woofers spots are not available, you can still come as volunteer
(where we ask contribution for meals and expenses (5e per meal)
or as guests (without task obligations)
Event Facilitators / Coordinators - we welcome who wants to organize events with us
(you can check our website or contact us for more details)
(more details on our website )
Thanks for your contribution and Co-Creation…
What
is included
- relaxing / enjoying nature / outdoor areas
Learning Skills
- Permaculture / Sustainability,
- communication and harmonious living tools
- …
Activities
- Yoga , - Chi kung
- Dance / Music Jams
- Fitness / workout,
- …
· 8-a) In what modality would you like to visit
Naturalmente?
(Please check the appropriate box below, and any extras you'd like to have in the next paragraph)
<> One-day visit
<> Guest - Retreat mode (without assigned tasks)
<> Volunteer
- 3h assigned tasks p/ day (plus eventual community meetings)
(minimum 2 weeks)
<> wwoofer -- 5h assigned tasks p/day
(meals included)
<> (if the wwoofers spots are not available,
- do you still want to come as a volunteer (contributing for your meals and accommodation?)
(then,please check also volunteer option)
<> Event Facilitator / Organizer
(please contact us for details / proposals)
8-b)- Would you like to join us in common meals? (5e each meal, except wwoofers - included) ? ______________________
8-c)- would you need sleep accomodation, or any other extras? (see below)
(note - at the moment we don't have accommodation available,
so you need to bring a tent or caravan)
________________________
8-d) Do you bring a Tent /sleeping bag or Caravan ? ______________________
8-e) So, considering the modality you choose, and any extras you may want,
summing all together with eventually any extra contribution you'd like to donate,
How much is the total (p/ day or p/week) you're willing to give to Naturalmente? ________________________________________________
Note – Contribution is given at arrival in Naturalmente (cash only)
(any extra update is given upon the request)
Special packs
3 days retreat
– connection with nature
70e
4 days retreat
- Silence Retreat
90e
1 week retreat
– community life experience
120e
28 days retreat
- boost immune system
( healthy boost
retreat )
350e
Included in all packs
- Healthy revitalizing meals
-warm showers
- camping space – (for tent or caravan)
- extra option - staying in bedroom or renting a tent)
-common areas – kitchen lounge usage
-plenty of nature to explore and connect
Activities and extra services available (on booking)
- Yoga, chi kung,
- guided meditations
- thematic walks in nature, bird watching, forest immersion, etc
- Permaculture e forest garden - learning tour
- visiting - waterfalls, caves, budhist temple
- Sound healing journey
- Breathwork shamanic journey
- Relaxing / reinvigorating massage
Thank you for filling in our
questionnaire.
(Please have a look at the following pages for some additional information on the project.)
note: - If you-re interested in becoming long term
resident, know more about decision making, or interested in buying land around
naturalmente vision, you can see more details in our “Constitution”
in the Resident member page
https://naturalmente-retreat-center.blogspot.com/p/resident-members.html
What to bring :
· Tent (in the warmer months); caravan/campervan in winter (Oct. – March)
· Sleeping bag
· Mattress
· Pillow
· Blanket(s) (if you have extra to donate for the temazcal/sweat lodge it’s very welcome)
· Flashlight (preferably, with rechargeable batteries)
· Practical (preferably colourful) clothing for outdoor use
· Robust shoes/wellies (if visiting in the winter months)
· Gardening gloves (for garden work)
· Hat
· Meditation pillow
· Yoga mat
· Slippers/flipflops
· Large towel (for practices like yoga)
· Natural hygiene products
· Musical instruments
* If you have blankets at home you don’t need and would like to donate, we can always use them for our sweat-lodge/temazcal ceremonies.
Current project status
Although Naturalmente has a lot to offer for lovers of a way of living in harmony with nature, we do feel the need to manage expectations somewhat.
As a project, Naturalmente is still in its early stages. The main building is currently being renovated, so living conditions at present are still basic..
Currently there are no spare sleeping accommodations available, so please bring a tent, a campervan or caravan.
While many people have passed through and are linked to the project, on this moment we have an average from 1 to 6 volunteers/residents,
so as pioneers we are creating conditions for attracting more people who would like to co-create this vision together
so if you feel in tune, you're very welcome to join
Facilities already available at Naturalmente:
· Main house with common kitchen, indoor warm showers and toilet
· An outdoor compost toilet and showers
- Yoga Lounge / Dance floor (a platform in nature with sand floor, in the shade of the trees)
· Plenty of chill out areas in nature
- A terrace with a water reservoir that can be used as a pool
· A tipi that fits around 16 – 18 people
· An extensive permaculture forest garden (around 200 fruit trees and few garden beds)
- We are already sustainable in water (good to drink, and we are recreating small streams and ponds, great base for the forest garden
· Several sharing circles (most notably, by the “Elder Tree”, an "ancester" carob tree close to the tipi)
· Various musical instruments (welcome to bring also yours, so we can co-create some music together)
- We are constructing a outdoor gym (if you like fitness workout, you are welcome to co-create it together
- Several spots to park your caravan
- Internet (*exclusively using a cable)
- Plenty of nature to explore and enjoy
* In Naturalmente we are happy to be living in an environment free from unhealthy radiations
(so we have no cell phone signal, 5g or wifi connections)
Access
to internet is possible by cable only, in the common lounge. So if you really need, you can
make sure in advance that your phone/computer are able to connect to
internet via standard internet cable)
Thanks
for appreciating the blessing that is to be able to be living in such a
pure natural environment, where we are able to develop other kinds of
connections, like human physical connection, emotional, and also
intuitive connections that can naturally develop if we give space for
those possibilities
Naturalmente daily routine
· • Sunrise Meditation (optional)
• - Morning practice (meditation / yoga / workout (optional)
· • 7h30 - Breakfast
· • 8h15 - morning circle (to decide tasks for the day)
· • 8h30 - Communal tasks
• 13h - 16h - Lunch
& Rest Time
(Silence in the Resident Areas
free time
• 16h00 - Community Circle
• 17h00 - Activities (proposals are welcome)
(eg: Yoga, Chi Kung, Dance, Breathwork, Workout, etc)
• 18h00 - Dinner
• Music jam - around the Sacred Fire ( weekly)
Naturalmente - Location :
Naturalmente is located in the Algarve
(Portugal), near Alte and Benafim (between Loulé and Messines). We will
communicate the exact address with you after we’ve read your questionnaire and
agreed on a visit time and duration.
We look forward to welcoming you at Naturalmente!
Hugs and welcome,
Naturalmente
the 12 core petals (our Base Principles)
Lifestyle in Naturalmente
- our "Guidelines" - (please read before coming)
Who we are (Co-creators - Biographies (Residents & Focalizers)
Creative Visualization Journey
Organizing EVENTS with us
LIVING with us
- Volunteers
- Resident Members