A Corujeira
a land-based project, nestled in a secluded valley in the mountains of northern Portugal
A CORUJEIRA*
*An old Portuguese word that holds two truths: the nest of the owls who share our forest, and a cliffside habitation, a little hard to find.
Two decades ago, wildfires swept through the surrounding hills, stripping the slopes bare and leaving behind stretches of eucalyptus. Since then, a young oak forest has begun to return, carrying the first signs of ecological recovery.
The valley now hosts a living laboratory where art, land care, and community meet. The aim is to explore how human presence can nurture damaged landscapes and help them thrive again.Tucked against the creek is an off-grid sauna beside a medicinal garden, creating a space where personal and ecological wellbeing come together. Regenerative plans focus on replacing eucalyptus with diverse, fire-resistant food forests and designing buildings from local natural resources and reclaimed materials.
A Corujeira invites those who wish to learn, create, and care for the land to be part of this ongoing experiment in regeneration.
Volunteer with Us
A Corujeira is a living project where people and land grow together. Volunteers help plant trees, tend gardens, and build with natural materials, supporting the forest’s recovery and the spaces that hold our community.
In return, you learn hands-on skills in regenerative land care, natural building, and off-grid living, with time for shared meals and moments in the sauna by the waterfall.
We welcome curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn. No experience needed.Send us a short message about yourself and your availability. We will share upcoming opportunities and details for staying at A Corujeira.
Our upcoming event
The Owl’s Nest
Autumn 2025 Pilot Gathering
This Autumn, A Corujeira hosts a small, curated gathering of around twenty people to explore how community, land care, and creative culture can grow together.
Over three days and two nights, we will plant, build, and learn alongside a guest facilitator sharing regenerative land practices. Afternoons will flow into shared meals, conversation, steam sessions, and time to enjoy the land.
We will leave behind a simple, lasting contribution to the forest as a trace of our time here. Participation is by invitation or application, with sliding-scale costs and basic infrastructure provided.
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Support A Corujeira
A Corujeira is a living project dedicated to healing the land and fostering creativity. Every contribution helps plant trees, build with natural and reclaimed materials, and create spaces for community and art to grow.
Your support can fund:
Regeneration of oak forest and transformation of eucalyptus groves
Herbalism gardens and food forests
Natural building projects and off-grid infrastructure
Artist residencies and community gatheringsWe value transparency and will share how contributions are used. Whether you give once or regularly, your help directly strengthens the forest and the community taking care of it.
