Impact of Mosaic
Mosaic understands impact as something that emerges through sustained practice rather than isolated results. It is shaped over time—through land stewardship, lived learning, and the development of organisational forms that can hold complexity, tension, and care. What follows are the main fields where this impact is intentionally cultivated.
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