Surplus Permaculture Design

02/27/2026

Standing here, observing.
Understanding why it exists.

how observation, water principles, and community needs shaped its placement and form.

You can see it in how water is slowed,
how it’s spread across the landscape,
how it’s allowed to sink and be stored over time.

This isn’t theory.
It’s what happens when people pay attention long enough to respond well.

Good water design begins with listening
to the land, the flow, and the people it serves.

Where have you seen observation turn into good design?

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02/23/2026

There’s no shortcut to understanding a living system.
It takes time. Attention. And learning from our mistakes.

Plants don’t need clever solutions.
They need us to notice what’s already happening.
They need us to be present.

Good design begins there —
with observation before intervention.

Every mistake is information.
Every season is a teacher.

🌱 What has the land taught you recently?

12/12/2025

Join Lola Byron and the crew from the The Women's Natural Building Collective New Page for their next workshop at A Quinta.

02/26/2025

🌎 Shift your perspective—learn to see nature as a blueprint for designing resilient communities, homes, and food systems.

Join our next pdc at Azula.

Step into a world of sustainability and connection with Azula's Permaculture Design Course. running from the 6th to the 22nd of May in the heart of Soutwest Portugal

01/21/2025

Discover the Magic of Homegrown Fungi!

Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to cultivate your mushrooms at home. Whether you’re a gardener, foodie, or sustainability enthusiast, this workshop will unlock the fascinating world of fungi and give you the skills to produce fresh, delicious mushrooms.

01/16/2025

Remembering moments from past PDCs at Azula……

08/29/2024

Imagine communities as living ecosystems of self-reliance, where food systems don’t just sustain but regenerate the Earth for future generations. Permaculture offers more than just a path to sustainability—it’s a vision for a thriving, interconnected world. By planting a garden, supporting local projects, or inspiring others, you’re helping to co-create a future where regeneration guides every action. Together, let’s cultivate a world where life flourishes in all its forms.” 🌾✨

02/08/2024

Last November, we began a collaboration with the crew at Samo Terra Foundation to create a Food Forest utilising the waste stream (cardboard and food scraps) from the Meadows in the Mountains Festival. ♻️🌱🌳🍎

We started the process by creating Hügelkultur beds that will become the new home for fruit trees, berries and medicinal herbs that will not only be used by the stewards of the land but also by the festival goers.

01/24/2024

“Input-output analysis reveals the intricate reciprocity in nature, a valuable concept rooted in indigenous wisdom and used in permaculture design.

This enlightening concept shows us how everything is interconnected: fallen leaves enrich the soil, our kitchen scraps help our gardens flourish, and these gardens, in turn, provide us with food and well-being. But the cycle doesn’t end there – it extends its nourishing reach into our communities, fostering a network of regeneration.
By understanding and participating in this harmonious exchange, we reinforce our role in a larger ecosystem, where each thoughtful action contributes to a thriving community. A reminder of our responsibility and privilege to nurture and be nurtured by the Earth. 🌿🌍

03/30/2023

One spot became available for the Natural building starting in the 4th of April..

Join Lola and Melo the core crew from The Womens Natural Building Collective and learn the valuable skills and techniques to build your ecological home.🛖🌳

Due to a cancellation we have one spot available now for our Natural Building Course starting next week! Please send us a message if you're interested :) Até proxima semana! 👋