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Pledge “korashan”

"I will donate 10 euros to the Korashan Project Appeal but only if 10 other people will do the same (at least 10 people, let's see if we can get 100, or 1,000!)."

— Pure Portugal Ltd

Deadline to sign up by: 5th January 2011
10 people signed up

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Korashan Trust is an unincorporated charitable trust established to support the creation of centres of inspiration and sustainable living, serving as a beacon of hope and faith for everyone. Korashan Trust will establish this centre in the heart of Vale das Lobas in Central Portugal. It will provide a focus to the eco-village, and a means for the members to derive an income from within the community.

We are creating natural lakes for irrigation, reed-bed and dry composting sewerage systems, micro-grid power generation and storage facilities, camping and rentable accommodation for visitors, permanent eco-dwellings, artisan workshops, an organic farmers co-operative, using permaculture designs and food forest landscaping.

However, we now face a major challenge: to secure the payment for the heart of the project, the 16th century manor house, known locally as O Seminario. It will be a sanctuary for peace and inspiration, providing courses and workshops to encourage creative change and healing. As a multi-faith centre, people of all and no religions will be welcome. The programme of courses will run throughout the year, synchronised to the agricultural calendar.

There are permissions for eco-construction now available for 11 of our plots. Eventually there will be at least 40 plots available. If you would like to join this project, land is now available to purchase. Please contact us to arrange a viewing visit.

We have invested over 500,000 euros to acquire the manor house and lands. A final 200,000 euros is needed by the completion date of 12th January 2011. For this inspirational project to become secure, and develop organically without commercial pressures, your donations are needed now!

More info on the Korashan Project:
http://www.valedaslobas.com

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  • I became interested in this project about a year ago, after hearing about it from a friend. Since then I have met Tony and Lizzie the founders, who inspired me to visit Vale Das Lobas in July this year. I spent 4 days being shown the area and given a detailed insight into the vision. I came home to England and immediately invested into the project. This vision has to be realised, we are 2"the ones we have been waiting for"
    glynis keens, 17 months ago. Abusive? Report it!
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Current signatories (Green text = they've done it)

Pure Portugal Ltd, the Pledge Creator, joined by:

  • Jo Mercer
  • andy hill
  • ocean
  • Leo Donkersley
  • David Tanner
  • lizzie Daisley-Smith
  • Paula Peck
  • Roxy Whitfield
  • Ade Whitfield
  • 1 person who did not want to give their name

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