Sanctuary journal

Project updates

Every step of the sanctuary is documented here — the land that heals, the waters that return, the community that grows.

Timeline

The path of the Sanctuary

From choosing the land to the official opening — every stage in the birth of Casa Das Águas Sagradas.

  1. April 2025

    Land purchase

    The dream finds its home in Monchique. The land is chosen to give birth to the Sanctuary.

  2. May–June 2025

    Designing the vision

    The architectural program is defined and the contract with the architect is signed. The vision begins to take shape.

  3. June–July 2025

    Stage 1 (40 days)

    Architectural project · Accessibility · Thermal study. The vision is officially presented to the Municipal Council.

  4. August–October 2025

    Stage 2 (60 days)

    Full engineering of the Sanctuary: structure, water and sewage networks, acoustics, thermal study, ITED, HVAC, electrical, fire safety. The energetic and physical body of the Sanctuary is designed.

  5. October 2025

    Stage 3 (10 days)

    Contracts · Insurance · Health & Safety Plan · Waste management. Legal and technical preparation to start construction.

  6. November 2025

    Construction begins

    Earthworks · Foundations · Site preparation. The vision becomes matter. The earth breathes.

  7. December 2025

    Water implementation

    Water connection · Drainage · Sewage. The water element finds its course within the Sanctuary.

  8. January 2026

    Light implementation

    Electrical connection · Installation of energy points. Light reaches the project. Energy begins to flow.

  9. February–March 2026

    Infrastructure to welcome people

    Bathrooms · Showers · Service areas · Welcome spaces. The Sanctuary opens its arms to the community.

  10. 2026

    Stage 4 (20 days)

    Final finishes · Certifications · IMI records. Use license and official opening of the Sanctuary.

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