Espirito Dourado is currently in the preparation phase.
On this page you will find information about the current stage of our work.
Working on the yurt
At the very beginning, the place for the yurt looked like this.
And it was a lot of work for the ground preparation.
But we did it!
And the next step could start – the foundation.
The foundation and strong rain water protection was done in September 2023.
After we had completed all the preparations, we received the news that the yurt manufacturer would not be able to meet the planned assembly date in October 2023. A long delay of 8 month followed. But finally, at the end of May 2024 the parts for the construction of the yurt were delivered.
… and we could start with the construction!
Unfortunately, a heavy rain damaged a lot of our work and we spent many days to remove the water out of the floor segments and to dry the isolation.
Each floor segment had to be reopened.
The planned completion date in June 2024 had long since passed and most of us had to start their journey home. But we didn’t give up and resumed our work in September 2024.
A few more months have passed and we are now in the year 2025. The yurt is already looking pretty good, but there are still some steps to be done.
Preparation for the cooking
and dining area
To provide sufficient protection from the sun and rain, a roof will be built over an area of approx. 190m2. In this area, an outdoor kitchen and a dining area with wooden benches and tables for eating and cosy get-togethers are going to be created. The roof will then be used to install solar panels.
Some materials are already there.
Currently, we have a provisional kitchen. In the next step, after the roof has been erected, we will build a larger outdoor kitchen with more space.
But it’s already very cosy. 🙂
Preparation for self-sufficiency
The scaffolding for two greenhouses is already in place. In the next step, we are looking for someone who enjoys growing vegetables, perhaps also has knowledge about permaculture and would like to work with us to drive the project forward.
Preparation for water supply
Water is essential for this project. There is enough underground water and we have a water borehole with a wind turbine to pump the water up. Unfortunately, the wind turbine has broken down and we are looking for someone who can help us with it.
