The Mosaic framework
Mosaic operates through a clear dual legal structure: a company holds the land and core assets, while an association manages the village’s social and operational life. Within this association, we are developing a DAO-based governance system that goes beyond membership and smart contracts, structuring decision-making and defining an architecture of main and sub-projects. Mosaic is designed not only as a collective container, but as a coherent playground for entrepreneurship and startups—where shared infrastructure and accountable governance support individual initiative and innovation.
Land Stewardship
We’ve learned that if you want to reshape a culture, you have to begin at the foundation.
You can’t grow new roots in soil shaped by control, privatisation, and short-term commitment and expect something truly different to emerge. However compelling the vision, it will bend back into old forms if the ground itself remains unchanged.
We know this because we tried. We watched good intentions slowly erode into old patterns — taking relationships, visions, and livelihoods with them.
So our first invitation is not to an idea or a community, but to the land itself. To commit to the ground beneath your feet.
This commitment is the foundation of every relationship with Mosaic.
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DAO Governance
Governance at Mosaic begins with the recognition that leadership must mature beyond domination or passivity. We are cultivating a form of leadership where feminine and masculine qualities are consciously woven together—clarity and direction held alongside relational intelligence, nourishment, and care. Governance is understood as a relational practice: staying connected to the people, the land, and the living systems that make the project thrive. Structurally, we are experimenting with direct leadership and the gamification of leadership roles, while developing a layered sociocratic decision-making process spanning maintenance, management, strategy, and vision. These layers allow us to formulate clear policies and agreements, some of which are encoded within a blockchain-based governance architecture. Within this structure, land is stewarded collectively, while individuals retain the space to initiate enterprises and projects that grow in coherence with the whole.
Regen Startup
Mosaic Startup is the outward-facing channel of the project—the interface through which what is researched, practiced, and refined inside the village can be transmitted, reproduced, and amplified in the wider world. It weaves together competencies such as water landscape and regeneration design, village planning, facilitation and mediation, conscious relating, bodywork, and event architecture, while also serving as a receptive container for new members and their skills.
If you feel resonance and carry a concrete idea, skill, or project that could root into this field, we invite you to send us a clear proposal.
We are actively seeking collaborations with individuals and organizations ready to build something tangible and coherent together.
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2014 — Foundation of Permalab
Permalab was founded in September 2014 by two initiators with the support of five financial contributors. The project began as an experimental laboratory exploring regenerative land stewardship, relational culture, and new forms of community life.
Focus
- Establishing the vision and initial organisational structure
- Exploring the ecological potential of the land
Activities
- Land assessment and development report for the downland
- Initial design exploration for water landscape systems
- Establishment of the founding vision and community invitation
- Early relational and transformational practice influenced by Possibility Management and Expand the Box
2014 — Foundation of Permalab
Permalab was founded in September 2014 by two initiators with the support of five financial contributors. The project began as an experimental laboratory exploring regenerative land stewardship, relational culture, and new forms of community life.
Focus
- Establishing the vision and initial organisational structure
- Exploring the ecological potential of the land
Activities
- Land assessment and development report for the downland
- Initial design exploration for water landscape systems
- Establishment of the founding vision and community invitation
- Early relational and transformational practice influenced by Possibility Management and Expand the Box
2015 — Establishing the Base
The first full year was dedicated mainly to physical groundwork and creating the first shared spaces. Many different people passed through the project as it began attracting early collaborators and visitors.
Land & Infrastructure
- Clearing large areas of blackberry and overgrowth
- Opening pathways across the land
- Renovation of the main house
- Construction of the first water retention lake
- Planting several hundred trees
- Construction of a wooden geodesic dome
Workshops & Learning Spaces
- Theta Healing
- Co-parenting and presence practice
- Early relational workshops
- First small gatherings and retreats
2015 — Establishing the Base
The first full year was dedicated mainly to physical groundwork and creating the first shared spaces. Many different people passed through the project as it began attracting early collaborators and visitors.
Land & Infrastructure
- Clearing large areas of blackberry and overgrowth
- Opening pathways across the land
- Renovation of the main house
- Construction of the first water retention lake
- Planting several hundred trees
- Construction of a wooden geodesic dome
Workshops & Learning Spaces
- Theta Healing
- Co-parenting and presence practice
- Early relational workshops
- First small gatherings and retreats
2016 — Expanding the Learning Field
The project began hosting a broader range of workshops and learning spaces. Connections with communities from Berlin increased, bringing a stronger flow of facilitators and participants.
Land & Infrastructure
- Continued tree planting
- Garden development
- Maintenance and improvement of shared spaces
Workshops & Practices
- Sociocracy and governance workshops
- Permaculture education
- Relational and communication practices
- Shadow work and self-development workshops
- Conscious dance and celebration gatherings
2016 — Expanding the Learning Field
The project began hosting a broader range of workshops and learning spaces. Connections with communities from Berlin increased, bringing a stronger flow of facilitators and participants.
Land & Infrastructure
- Continued tree planting
- Garden development
- Maintenance and improvement of shared spaces
Workshops & Practices
- Sociocracy and governance workshops
- Permaculture education
- Relational and communication practices
- Shadow work and self-development workshops
- Conscious dance and celebration gatherings
2017 — Ecological Systems and Deeper Practice
Ecological design systems on the land expanded while the social field of the project deepened. The themes of conscious relating and personal development became more visible.
Land & Infrastructure
- Clay building workshops
- Establishment of swales and water pathways
- Expansion of gardens and communal infrastructure
Workshops & Practices
- Feminine & masculine leadership
- Tantra and conscious sexuality
- Shibari workshops
- Byron Katie work
- Family constellation workshops (annual practice begins)
- Relational inquiry and communication practices
2017 — Ecological Systems and Deeper Practice
Ecological design systems on the land expanded while the social field of the project deepened. The themes of conscious relating and personal development became more visible.
Land & Infrastructure
- Clay building workshops
- Establishment of swales and water pathways
- Expansion of gardens and communal infrastructure
Workshops & Practices
- Feminine & masculine leadership
- Tantra and conscious sexuality
- Shibari workshops
- Byron Katie work
- Family constellation workshops (annual practice begins)
- Relational inquiry and communication practices
2018 — Consolidation and Community Life
The project entered a period of intense communal living and experimentation. Infrastructure continued to grow while relational dynamics became an important part of the learning process.
Land & Infrastructure
- Construction of the circus structure
- Further opening of the downland
- Continued tree planting
- Garden expansion
Workshops & Practices
- Meditation retreats
- Family constellation workshops
- Relational inquiry and conscious communication
- Community integration practices
2018 — Consolidation and Community Life
The project entered a period of intense communal living and experimentation. Infrastructure continued to grow while relational dynamics became an important part of the learning process.
Land & Infrastructure
- Construction of the circus structure
- Further opening of the downland
- Continued tree planting
- Garden expansion
Workshops & Practices
- Meditation retreats
- Family constellation workshops
- Relational inquiry and conscious communication
- Community integration practices
2019 — Healing and Land Development
Healing and embodiment practices became more present in the educational offerings. The garden areas were further developed to prepare for more serious food production.
Land & Infrastructure
- Further development of food gardens
- Continued tree planting and land regeneration
Workshops & Practices
- Breathwork workshops
- Ayurvedic health practices
- Relational workshops
- Family constellations
- Conscious movement and embodiment practices
2019 — Healing and Land Development
Healing and embodiment practices became more present in the educational offerings. The garden areas were further developed to prepare for more serious food production.
Land & Infrastructure
- Further development of food gardens
- Continued tree planting and land regeneration
Workshops & Practices
- Breathwork workshops
- Ayurvedic health practices
- Relational workshops
- Family constellations
- Conscious movement and embodiment practices
2020 — Resilience Under Global Disruption
During the pandemic the project shifted into a quieter rhythm with more local Portuguese participation. Meditation, gardening, and daily life practices became central.
Land & Infrastructure
- Planning of the second water system
- Expansion of gardens
- Continued tree planting
Community Activities
- Meditation practice
- Gardening and food production
- Community celebrations at the reopening of gatherings
Workshops
- Relational workshops
- Family constellations
2020 — Resilience Under Global Disruption
During the pandemic the project shifted into a quieter rhythm with more local Portuguese participation. Meditation, gardening, and daily life practices became central.
Land & Infrastructure
- Planning of the second water system
- Expansion of gardens
- Continued tree planting
Community Activities
- Meditation practice
- Gardening and food production
- Community celebrations at the reopening of gatherings
Workshops
- Relational workshops
- Family constellations
2021 — Major Ecological Infrastructure and Structural Transition
A major ecological expansion took place while the organisational structure of the project was also transformed. Both lands were transitioned into a company structure.
Land & Infrastructure
- Construction of the second large lake
- Establishment of syntropic agroforestry
- Installation of ~1 km irrigation system
- Renovation of buildings
- Expansion of food production
Workshops
- Breath work training
- Wheel of consent
- Trauma informed organisation workshop
2021 — Major Ecological Infrastructure and Structural Transition
A major ecological expansion took place while the organisational structure of the project was also transformed. Both lands were transitioned into a company structure.
Land & Infrastructure
- Construction of the second large lake
- Establishment of syntropic agroforestry
- Installation of ~1 km irrigation system
- Renovation of buildings
- Expansion of food production
Workshops
- Breath work training
- Wheel of consent
- Trauma informed organisation workshop
2022 — Collapse and Emotional Integration
Renovation plans began but were interrupted by the exit of a new partner and misalignment within the team. After a structural collapse mid-year, the focus shifted toward emotional repair and integration rather than expansion.
Land & Infrastructure
- Continued food production
- Maintenance of gardens and land
Workshops & Practices
- Trauma-informed healing workshops
- Breathwork workshops
- Wheel of Consent practices
- Family constellations
- Relational repair practices
2022 — Collapse and Emotional Integration
Renovation plans began but were interrupted by the exit of a new partner and misalignment within the team. After a structural collapse mid-year, the focus shifted toward emotional repair and integration rather than expansion.
Land & Infrastructure
- Continued food production
- Maintenance of gardens and land
Workshops & Practices
- Trauma-informed healing workshops
- Breathwork workshops
- Wheel of Consent practices
- Family constellations
- Relational repair practices
2023 — Reconstruction and Reorganisation
The project began rebuilding its internal structure and governance systems. The focus was on stabilising the organisation rather than rapid growth.
Infrastructure & Organisation
- Digitalisation of project systems
- Development of governance and agreements
- Introduction of more professional engagement models
- Land maintenance and renovation work
Workshops & Practices
- Family constellations
- Relational workshops
- Governance and communication practices
2023 — Reconstruction and Reorganisation
The project began rebuilding its internal structure and governance systems. The focus was on stabilising the organisation rather than rapid growth.
Infrastructure & Organisation
- Digitalisation of project systems
- Development of governance and agreements
- Introduction of more professional engagement models
- Land maintenance and renovation work
Workshops & Practices
- Family constellations
- Relational workshops
- Governance and communication practices
2024 — Structuring and Preparation for Renewal
Structural work intensified and the organisational foundation became clearer. By the end of the year there was a growing sense of potential rebirth.
Infrastructure & Organisation
- Development of legal structures
- Land trust research
- Digital governance systems
- Team formation and organisational design
Workshops & Practices
- Relational practice spaces
- Family constellation workshops
- Community dialogue processes
2024 — Structuring and Preparation for Renewal
Structural work intensified and the organisational foundation became clearer. By the end of the year there was a growing sense of potential rebirth.
Infrastructure & Organisation
- Development of legal structures
- Land trust research
- Digital governance systems
- Team formation and organisational design
Workshops & Practices
- Relational practice spaces
- Family constellation workshops
- Community dialogue processes
2025 — Structural Work Under Pressure
A team of five people worked intensively on financial models, agreements, and development strategies. Much of the work happened online while negotiations with a former partner created additional pressure.
Infrastructure & Organisation
- Development of financial and governance models
- Design of onboarding agreements
- Strategic planning for project development
Challenges
- Limited physical presence on the land
- Pressure from ongoing negotiations
2025 — Structural Work Under Pressure
A team of five people worked intensively on financial models, agreements, and development strategies. Much of the work happened online while negotiations with a former partner created additional pressure.
Infrastructure & Organisation
- Development of financial and governance models
- Design of onboarding agreements
- Strategic planning for project development
Challenges
- Limited physical presence on the land
- Pressure from ongoing negotiations
2026 — Re-Alignment and New Core Team
A new group of people began gathering with stronger alignment around purpose and presence. The project is simplifying previous structures and designing a healthier onboarding process.
Organisation
- Formation of a core team of 6–8 people
- Simplification of governance frameworks
- Redesign of onboarding processes
- Continued negotiation to stabilise the legal and financial structure
Focus
- Conscious relating
- Shared responsibility
- Sustainable long-term stewardship of the land
2026 — Re-Alignment and New Core Team
A new group of people began gathering with stronger alignment around purpose and presence. The project is simplifying previous structures and designing a healthier onboarding process.
Organisation
- Formation of a core team of 6–8 people
- Simplification of governance frameworks
- Redesign of onboarding processes
- Continued negotiation to stabilise the legal and financial structure
Focus
- Conscious relating
- Shared responsibility
- Sustainable long-term stewardship of the land