The Village
VISITING
Coming ashore for a few days, to feel the land, meet the people, and decide nothing at all.
Overview
We're always happy to welcome people who feel curious about Mosaic.
Whether you're simply passing through, wanting to learn about alternative ways of living, or wondering how your path and the one of mosaic could come together, a visit is an opportunity to experience the land, meet the people, and discover the rhythm of everyday life.
A few days here might look like coffee by the lake at first light, hands in the soil of the garden, a long shared dinner, conversations that wander into the night, and the particular quiet of land slowly being brought back to life.
Mosaic is not a retreat centre, a boutique hotel, or a finished community. It is a living village in the making.
Before you come
What you may be stepping into.
Rather than a perfect experience, we hope to offer an honest one. If you leave with a deeper appreciation of what it actually takes to build trust, regenerate land, and create a village together, your visit has already been worthwhile.
Life & rhythm
While you're here
As a guest, your time is entirely your own. There's just one open invitation each week. Everything else is yours to discover at your own pace.
Six days entirely yours · one open invitation
Thursday
Shared Activity & Dinner
You're warmly welcome to join the weekly shared activity and gather around the table with the community.
Accommodation
A library of spaces
Lakes, houses, mobile structures and gathering spaces spread across the land. Hover each one to see what it holds.
Space
Lake 1
Swimming and irrigation reservoir.
Surface
25 m²
Space
Lake 2
Wildlife pond, watering point for animals.
Surface
25 m²
Space
Clay house
Earth-built quiet room.
Surface
30 m²
Space
Main house
Kitchen, living rooms, guest rooms.
Surface
200 m²
Space
Small house
Private apartment.
Surface
40 m²
Space
Wild kitchen
Outdoor seasonal kitchen.
Surface
25 m²
Space
Caravan
Two living caravans on site.
Surface
5 m²
Space
Garage space
Workshop and storage.
Surface
50 m²
Space
Tree house
A perch in the cork oaks.
Surface
4 m²
Space
Circus tent
Gathering, retreats, performances.
Surface
230 m²
Space
Dome
Geodesic studio for workshops.
Surface
50 m²
Space
Seedhouse
Greenhouse and nursery.
Surface
24 m²
Rates
Contribution & Reciprocity
At Mosaic, we don't understand contribution simply as payment. We understand it as reciprocity, which can take many forms: time, practical help, knowledge, care, creativity, responsibility, financial support, and long-term commitment.
People who stay for longer naturally begin to contribute in many of these ways, becoming part of the everyday life of the village. During a short visit there is less opportunity for that wider exchange, so financial contribution becomes the primary way of participating in the reciprocity.
Your contribution is not simply for the room, apartment, or camping space you occupy.
It helps care for nearly 20 hectares of regenerating land, maintain shared infrastructure, water systems, gardens and common spaces, while supporting the many visible and invisible acts of stewardship that allow this place to exist.
It also helps sustain something less tangible: a culture built on care rather than transaction. Many of the conversations, shared meals, welcoming moments, mentoring, and acts of hospitality that give Mosaic its character are not commercial services. They arise because people freely invest their time, attention, and love into this place and into one another.
Thank you for helping sustain not only a place, but the ongoing practice of creating a village together.
How it works
Planning your visit.
No lengthy application. Four simple steps between you and a few days at Mosaic.
- 01
Step 1 of 4
Choose your dates
Browse available spaces and pick a window that suits you. One to six days, no minimum stay beyond a single night.
- 02
Step 2 of 4
A short call
We'd love to hear a little about you and what draws you here. A brief, relaxed call so we can welcome you properly and answer any questions you might have.
- 03
Step 3 of 4
Book your space
Once we've connected, reserve your accommodation directly through our booking page. Simple and straightforward.
- 04
Step 4 of 4
Arrive and settle in
We'll send you practical details before you come: how to get here, what to bring, and who to look for when you arrive. The rest unfolds naturally.
Reservation
Come and see for yourself. Pick a few days that suit you, and we'll have a space ready and a seat at the table.
Stay longer if those days leave you wanting more. That's what co-living is for.
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