During my stay at Ananda Valley I learned a lot. About myself, relationships, group dynamics, boundaries, sustainable living, communication and creativity. I felt really inspired by the conversations I had with everyone of the Ananda Valley Community and I think that I made good friends here which I will see again at some point in …
For me, coming to volunteer at Ananda Valley has meant entering another world. It is a world ofconnection: connection to nature, the environment, the weather, connection to the food we eat, tothe people we meet, to the actions we take every day, and ultimately, connection to ourselves. Thepeople that I’ve met here share the values …
Here, in the aromatic garden, thyme serves as a trusty staple. It thrives under the Portuguese sun and can stand both drought and frost. Despite their small size, the abundance of pink flowers attracts numerous bees and butterflies into the garden. Besides this, the leaves are used for their lovely flavour in many of our …
