Our
Story
Society is becoming more fragmented every year.
Children grow up without steady role models.
Adults are pulled away from home by work.
Elders — once the anchors of community — stand at the margins.
Our answer is to build a regenerative farm that facilitates the cultural conditions that allow humans to thrive: connection, presence, and shared life.
Centered around children, wellbeing and healthy maturation
And..... In nature
Why Now?
Wild Roots is outgrowing its current space. More families are seeking an alternative, and we can only welcome them properly if we can also host them for stays.
To grow with integrity — and to offer the space children and parents truly need — we must move to Herdade do Passo now.
Our Solution
We are developing a community‑based learning environment where education, daily life, and ecological stewardship come together.
Herdade do Passo is a place where children learn through real experiences, adults engage in lifelong learning, and intergenerational knowledge is valued.
Nature functions as an active learning space, supported by local partners and a culture of shared responsibility.
It is a practical model for innovative, inclusive, and sustainable education in rural Europe.
Meet Herdade do Passo.
Why a Farm?
A farm offers more than food production — it becomes a living environment for educational innovation, community learning, and sustainable rural development.
At Herdade do Passo, the farm functions as an open learning ecosystem where people of all ages develop practical, social, and ecological skills.
It provides space for:
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experiential learning in crafts, repair, natural building, and ecological literacy
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a tree nursery supporting regional reforestation and climate resilience
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herbal knowledge and natural health practices
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composting, soil regeneration, and circular economy skills
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nature‑based education for children and youth
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local livelihoods connected to sustainable land management
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community gatherings and cultural participation
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an online learning community that shares methods and results across Europe
The farm becomes a place where sustainability, skills development, and community engagement meet — supporting inclusive learning, rural revitalization, and the transition to more resilient ways of living.
Our Foundation
Our foundation is dedicated to exploring how rural communities can become more resilient, sustainable, and socially cohesive. We focus on developing new models of learning, participation, and land stewardship that strengthen local economies and support climate‑adapted ways of living.
Herdade do Passo is our practical research site — a place where we investigate how education, community life, and ecological regeneration can reinforce one another. It serves as a living demonstration of how rural neighbourhoods can adapt to environmental challenges, create meaningful livelihoods, and build long‑term social and economic resilience.
What we develop here is designed to be shared: methods, tools, and practices that other communities across Europe can apply in their own landscapes.
