A New Cycle Begins: Regenerating Land, Soul and Community

As we step into 2026, I’ve been reflecting on the journey that brought us here.

Recently, I had the honor of sharing the story of Animame with The Story Exchange. We talked about the transition from the fast-paced “hustle culture” to a life rooted in the soil of the Algarve: learning how to regenerate a burnt-out nervous system alongside healing a piece of land.

Our Plans for the Land and the Ocean

This year, Animame is evolving from a project into a living, breathing community hub. Our goal is to bridge the gap between “observing” nature and “being” part of it.

Monthly Open Days

Come get your hands dirty with us in the fields, practicing syntropic farming and land care.

The Work: Hands-on land regeneration

The Reward: Shared meal from the land

When: One Saturday per month

Weekly Movement

Weekly Yoga and Pilates classes right here on the land. Connect with your breath while surrounded by the sounds of the Algarve wild.

Classes: Yoga & Pilates

Setting: On the land

When: Weekly schedule

Expeditions

A full calendar of activities that will take us deep inside the land and deep into the ocean.

Land: Foraging & workshops

Ocean: Open-water swims

When: Throughout the year

Join us.

Whether it’s through a monthly work day, a weekly Pilates session, or building a dome, we can’t wait to see you at Animame this year.

With gratitude and regeneration,

Mariana & the Animame Team


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