Established permaculture farm

Open days

Each month, Keela opens its doors for visitors. You can  join a tour and have a farm to table dinner with produce grown on the farm and much more. 

You are welcome to join for the tour or the dinner, or if you want the full immersive experence you can join for all three. Read below for more information.

Keela Permaculture Farm

Founded in 2016, Keela is a 18-hectare certified organic farm, off-grid retreat centre, and permaculture education centre. 

Click here for more information on what we do at Keela Permaculture Farm

Homesteader Laurence Manchee lives onsite and is a certified educator with the Permaculture Association UK, consultant, public speaker and writer for Permaculture Magazine UK.

Saturday 21st December 2024 Schedule

11am: Arrival and welcome drink

12pm-2pm: Talk with Tristan Coverdale on all things mushrooms, foraging and rare fruit trees

12pm-2pm: Hands on Propagation workshop with Laurence Manchee

2pm: Lunch- Farm to Table Italian Christmas Roast with various roast meats, roast vegetables and a nut roast for vegetarians. Followed by a special christmas dessert from Karina from Olive & Acorns.

4pm: socialize music and drinks

Address

  • Keela Permaculture Farm, Mata Da Rainha, Fundao
  • Directions will be provided when you book (do not follow google maps as it takes you up a bad track)
  • Check google maps

Price

  • €20 for Tour, workshop and dinner
  • €15 for Lunch only
  • €10 for Tour and workshop only
  • Children under 12 free
  • Drinks available

About Keela

Tristan Coverdale

  • Tristan is an expert with more than 30 years of experience in organic farming. An expert in mushroom foraging and lead mushroom walks in the area. He also has an extended selection of rare and exotic fruit trees in his orchards in the region. 
  • Tristan will talk about foraging mushrooms and growing rare fruits in the area.

Plant Propagation

A practical demonstration and experience on 
  • Cuttings
  • Seed planting
  • Division
  • Layering
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  • Workshop hosted by Kimberly Manchee

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