Soil & Sea

Soil & Sea is a permaculture farm, retreat and community project on São Miguel in the Azores. It runs week-long retreats and one-day workshops, offers permaculture consultancy and sells locally made products. A couple founded it in February 2018, after years spent travelling the world and living in Africa. The project grew out of their connection to the ocean and the soil, and a wish to reconnect people with nature. Time on permaculture farms across Africa and Europe inspired them, and they went looking for a home where they could live the regenerative life they had in mind and share it with others. The work rests on four values: caring for the earth, caring for people, building community and connection, and finding joy in exploring the island's natural wonders. Their mission is to build a trustworthy, authentic example of alternative and regenerative living, with experiences, products and services meant to inform, empower and energise the people who come across them. The founders describe Soil & Sea as a way of life and a source of meaning, not only a business. They aim to have a constructive effect on the planet, the local community and everyone who passes through. Over the years they've built up a community of guests and clients, relationships they call the bedrock of lifelong friendships. They still welcome newcomers who want to become part of the project's ongoing story of sustainable, joyful living rooted in respect for nature.