A few years ago, we considered utilizing the sheep wool that some neighbors were throwing away because it was no longer commercially viable. In this workshop, we discussed the importance of native sheep breeds, their role in biomass control, and regenerative agriculture initiatives. We also discussed the importance of utilizing local resources, and one as valuable as wool, and its many uses (in agriculture, green building, or textiles), depending on the type of wool we have.
We will offer a workshop on how to introduce you to the artisanal processing of wool, from fleece to yarn for weaving or a piece of felt.
Shared village house
Casa Pousadoira has been a rural tourism business with an associated organic garden since 1995. We have always been committed to conducting our business under sustainable parameters. We participate in the recovery of native varieties such as Callobre wheat, harvested here near our village, and the Blanco Lexítimo grape variety in Betanzos. We participate in the Galician Seed Network, organizing meetings for
seed exchange, and promoting the conservation and cultivation of native varieties, such as Betanzos onions and cabbage, Santiago black tomatoes, Couto peppers, etc.
In 2011, we created the Pousadoira Resilience Center in association with the rural house. From there, we've promoted workshops on activities related to sustainability and resilience, such as green building, organic farming, medicinal plants, and wool processing.
We have always promoted local consumption and collaboration with our neighboring farmers and artisans.
Approximately 60 to 70% of the food we eat at home comes from our organic garden, depending on the time of year.
5% of the trip's value will be used for projects supported by the Ecoagrotourism Foundation.
Casa Pousadoira is certified by Ceres Ecotur/Ecolabel Eceat International
