Restoration of Our Abandoned Farm in Spain [Plans for the Future]

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This article is an overview of our plans for the future for the restoration of our abandoned farm in Spain.

With this article you will understand what we are intended to do on the Eridu Life project in the coming years.

Restoration of Our Abandoned Farm in Spain

Introduction

Welcome to Eridu Life! Join us as we embark on an exciting journey to restore an abandoned farm in Spain, transforming it into a self-sustaining paradise using permaculture principles. This article outlines our future plans for the Eridu Life project and the steps we’ll take to achieve our dream.

Aerial Footage and Initial Overview

While we currently lack a drone for aerial footage, we’ll use satellite images from “Sigpac” and Google Earth to provide a comprehensive overview of our Finca. These images will help illustrate our ambitious plans for the property.

IBC Totes & Rain Roof: Establishing Water Supply

Water is essential for life, and our first project focuses on installing a rainwater harvesting system. We’ll use IBC totes and a rain roof to collect and store rainwater. Initially, we’ll have a 2,000-liter storage capacity, which we plan to expand to over 20,000 liters.

Caravan & Temporary Living Arrangements

Restoring the stone house will take time, so we’ll place a caravan on the Finca to serve as our temporary home. We’ll also build a roof and install a rainwater harvesting system using IBC totes to ensure we have a reliable water supply during the renovation.

Creating a Sustainable Ecosystem: Vegetables, Chickens, & Bees

Once settled, we’ll prepare the land for a vegetable garden to grow our own food. We’ll introduce chickens, bees, and possibly goats, creating a self-sustaining micro-ecosystem following permaculture principles.

Solar System & Workshop: Powering Our Project

Initially, we’ll rely on a portable solar power system. As we progress, we’ll construct a more robust solar setup and a workshop, providing electricity and workspace for the stone house restoration.

Comprehensive Rainwater System: Utilizing the Land’s Geography

The farm’s geography requires extensive work to establish a running water system. We’ll restore a 5,000-liter cistern and use the stone house’s 60m2 roof for water collection. New elements, such as IBC totes, gutters, and plumbing, will be integrated into the system.

Flexi Cistern & Long-term Water Storage

Given the long-term nature of this project, the water system will be built in stages. One of the final components will be a flexible cistern with a capacity of at least 20,000 liters. This will allow us to collect rainwater, well water, or water from a truck.

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Conclusion

In this overview, we’ve shared our ambitious plans for the Eridu Life project. As Winston Churchill wisely said, “No plan survives first contact with the enemy,” so we’ll adapt as necessary. We hope you enjoyed the satellite imagery demonstration of our future projects.

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