Tell me about your dream. What does it say? How does it sound? Where does it point you to? Who are you and what do you want?
Casa dos Sonhos is the concrete attempt of manifesting answers to the questions above. In 2019 we purchased the first property serving us as a playing field to allow the dream to shape us and the land and let our dreams be shaped by the land.
In the desire to live in deep cooperation with nature and listening to the voice of wilderness, our words and actions are guided by unconditional love, relentless learning and consensual exchange.
Casa dos Sonhos activities, products, workshops and projects are part of an ever evolving dream that we now share together with many others. In the heart of Alentejo, we believe we can be a regenerative presence for nature, our community and for our own selves.
Do you want to step into this dream with us?
Services & Activities
The services and activities that we offer at Casa dos Sonhos have been carefully designed to create safe spaces to get in touch with your full potential and to enhance regeneration of our local community and environment. We believe that internal healing goes hand in hand with outer healing and loving care for all that surrounds us.
Locations
Filled with olive trees, orange groves and cork oak forests, the south of Portugal is a land of ancient traditions dressed in shades of green. Casa dos Sonhos’ activities take place in four locations that mirror both the natural richness and the cultural heritage of our region.
We warmly invite you to discover the special flavour of each of our branches – Arrabacinha, Vimiero, Quinta do Coito Grande and Monte Novo da Serra. Our commitment is always the same: to honour traditional wisdom while introducing contemporary knowledge to foster the regeneration of nature and the local culture.
Get involved
Are you up to realize your dream and be part in the co-creation of Casa dos Sonhos’ regenerative vision?
There are a few different ways to get involved.
Products: Cork
Cork is a versatile material appreciated worldwide by its thermal and acoustic properties. In our oak forest, cork is harvested by skilled workers whose knowledge on cork farming has passed from generation to generation according to the traditions of South Portugal. With precision and respect for nature, a few incisions are made in the trunk of the oak tree so that chunky planks of cork can be extracted at once. The bark regenerates itself completely after a few years and no tree is felled during the process.
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Products: Olives
Most of the organic olives produced in Casa dos Sonhos come from Arrabacinha - a parcel of land where centenary and young olive trees transform 16 hectare terraces into a grayish-green natural canvas. The planned renovation of the ancient mill in the near future will allow us to expand our production while giving the opportunity for local producers to press their own olive oil.
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Products: Distillery
Casa dos Sonhos’ medronho distillery in Monte Novo looks towards the fierce rocky mountains of Monchique. Made from hand-picked wild medronho berries, copper distilled in fire and aged in barrels, our brandy is all about quality: a soulful liquor that honors the spirit and traditions of South Alentejo.
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Products: Gardens
Colorful gardens are an integral part of Casa dos Sonhos landscape in the locations of Arrabacinha, Monte Novo and Quinta do Coito Grande. The gardens are independently run by local farmers who use their knowledge and love for the land to supply high quality vegetables for the community. Regional, seasonal, organic: the veggies coming from Casa dos Sonhos’ gardens are a celebration of mother nature’s abundant generosity.
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Future projects
These are a few directions in which the large dream of Casa dos Sonhos is likely to unfold.