"I did really enjoy my time at the Mount of Oaks!
Emma, Barbara, Marcia and Eric are very lovely, open-minded and sincere people who gave me a warm welcome and made sure I was comfortable. The place itself has a very special atmosphere - very peaceful, quiet, and so amazingly beautiful! I really felt that everything created there is made with love and with an eye for detail. Whether its the compost toilet house with integrated library, the vegetable garden or the yoga- and meditation area. If you are looking for a place to live in nature for a while, find back to your inner peace, relax and in the same time learn lots of new and interesting things about gardening, plants and/or constructing, this is the place to go for you! "

...My time at the Mount of Oaks was truly special. No two days were the same, and what I got out of it is was a reflection of what I put in.
During my time I learnt about and practiced permaculture, sustainability and living in community.

These were not new concepts to me, but offered a real example of how they can be achieved in the most simplest of ways. Whilst I might not be able to replicate these teachings in their exact form in my own life, the core principles of simply living have become a part of my everyday ritual.

I would throughly recommend a visit, or a read of the blog to gain further understanding of the mission of the community. I look forward to one day returning to the land...

My week staying at the Mount of Oaks has been just what I needed; time to rest, read, walk and talk. Spending time in the beautiful Portuguese countryside and a chance to switch off..

I have been welcomed so warmly by the community and the sun! This is a place of love, kindness, hospitality, joy and hard work. The desire of everyone here to live with respect and gratitude for nature, people and animals has been inspiring and life-giving.

I’ve enjoyed a full-moon swim in the pond, a yoga class, walking in the mountains, a thai massage from Emma, delicious food and a very comfortable room shared with Simba the cat!

I’ll be back! 5 STARS!
Thank you!