Vision & Goals
What do we plan to do and
What are our goals?
Lumina Verde is an integrative eco-retreat center in the Algarve that will act as a publicly accessible real laboratory for a sustainable heritage in Portugal. The synergy of medical expertise (Dr. Annika Ollig) and environmental engineering (Dipl. Wirt.-Ing. Martin C. Berger) will create a sustainable lighthouse project that can be felt, experienced and touched.
Our core objectives:
01
Organic farming with soil renaturation, preservation and promotion of biodiversity
02
Building sector transformation: Energetic transformation of the building sector by combining state-of-the-art construction techniques (ultra-light concrete) with traditional Portuguese building materials (combination of recycled concrete, cork, clay, wood, lime)
03
Re-establishment of historical, endangered fruit and vegetable varieties that are particularly adapted to the extreme weather conditions of the Algarve (dry/heat periods) - thus requiring less energy and water for cultivation
04
Creation of a gene bank for historical, seed-resistant seeds with access and dissemination to the local population (no genetic modification)
05
Promotion of year-round tourism through retreat offers, workshops and accommodation for guests in unusual, natural accommodation for approx. 20 guests (tree houses, tiny house concepts, yurts etc.)
06
Vegan restaurant: circular economy by processing products in the vegan restaurant
07
Regional product marketing : Sales outlet integrated into the retreat center for direct marketing of own products as well as products from surrounding local businesses
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Medical expertise: offering evidence-based, reputable preventive healthcare, nutritional advice and cooking courses
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Educational offer through workshops on topics such as establishing self-sufficient energy and water cycles in the home, organic farming and permaculture, health prevention, nutrition, new building techniques, etc.
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Motivating visitors to live and build sustainably through direct experience and „hands-on“ courses
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Creation of a central contact point where knowledge is collected, exchanged, communicated and preserved
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Creating jobs for the local population
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Creating a public place for guests and members of the community to meet and enjoy themselves