About.
Ananda Valley is a settlement focused on all-round sustainability (environmental, economic and social sustainability) and local development, with a vision of being a model for sustainable 21st century living.
Ananda Kalyani is located in a gorgeous green valley in the centre of Portugal near the beautiful Serra da Estrela Nature Reserve. Over the last years we transformed this lush but abandoned valley into a habitable place.
Our land currently covers 50 hectares comprehensive of wild forests, a beautiful river, several scattered ruins, small springs, wild fruit trees and also 11 hectares of certified organic agriculture land.
Bookings.
Volunteering
The project need people passionate about nature, willing to work with joy and happiness, not scared by people who meditate, are vegetarian or are singing mantra and doing Yoga asanas in the early morning. We are growing, learning and we need people who work with love, not afraid of the weather and are open to make friends from all around the world!
As a volunteer you are here not only to serve your own personal development, but also the development of this beautiful project. Service to the project means participating in all working activities, some boring, some fun, giving the gift of warm and joyful environment.
At the moment our project is not financially sustainable, and we need to ask for a small contribution for at least a while.
For more info contact us here or on
volunteers@anandavalley.org
Key Stats.

Year founded
2015

Size of project site
50 hectares

Languages spoken
- English
- Portuguese
- Italian
- French

People on site
4 - 40

Dry season

Wet season
Living Conditions.
Sleeping
- hammocks
- tent camping
- shared rooms
Vegan Food
- communally cooked meals
- over 80% locally sourced
Internet
- fast: streaming video
Ongoing classes
- meditationdaily
- yogadaily
- permaculture1-2 times per week
- nutrition/cookingmultiple times a day
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