After a year of growth, learning, reflecting and building—it's time to gather
again.

The Citizen's 

<h1>Citizen's Gathering 2026</h1>After a year of growth, learning, reflecting and building—it's time to gather again.The Citizen's Gathering is where our community comes together to connect, align, and shape our future. Whether you're a current token holder or considering joining us, this is your invitation to experience TDF as a citizen and help weave the culture of our regenerative village.<h2>The Gathering</h2>September 12 – 18, 2026Traditional Dream Factory, Alentejo, Portugal<h3>Who should come?</h3>✅ Current TDF Citizens✅ Current $TDF token holders✅ Future Citizens (people engaged with the project and wishing to explore the possibility of becoming a citizen)✅ Home seekers - People looking to put down roots with our longer term co-housing opportunity✅ Newbies who feel aligned with our model and want to learn more about how to become a token holder &amp; citizen<h3>Why Come?</h3>Over one week, we gather to:🍄 ConnectMove beyond online interactions. Break bread together. Build real relationships with the people shaping this village. Whether you've been with us from day one or you're just discovering TDF, this is where belonging begins.🤓 Project ReviewWalk the land. See what's been built. Understand where we are and where we're heading. From the mushroom farm to the restaurant build-out to co-housing planning, get a transparent, on-the-ground understanding of our progress, challenges, and what's coming next.👁 Governance &amp; Decision-MakingMaking space to review this years proposals and reflect on what has been changed and decided. Learning sessions to support more engagment in the governance model.🌈 Culture BuildingWhat does intentional community actually mean? Explore our values, rituals, and ways of being together. Help shape the culture we're creating through workshops, discussions, and shared experiences. This is where we explore who we are and who we want to be.🙏 Trust and Transparency&nbsp;Building community is hard! And we are not shy to share our challanges. We invite intentional spaces for real talk and vunrebility from our citizens, community and team. Let's talk about concerns, fears and frustrations with facilitation to hold the space.🕺 Play &amp; RegenerationRemember why we're here: to build a place where humans and land regenerate together. Balance the work with joy. Swim in the biopool. Sit under the stars. Laugh with your people. Sweat in the Suana. Get your hands in the earth with collective land actions.<h2>What to Expect</h2>Daily RhythmFarm-to-table meals cooked with ingredients from our regenerative systems. Skill-shares and workshops. Governance sessions. Moments for rest, exploration, and connection. Evening fires, sharing circles and celebration.Citizen Only Spaces There can be some sessions for citizens only to explore more vunrable topics.Communal Cooking and Shared Responsibilities Join a kitchen shift and dance to funky tunes whilst chopping veg and chatting with fellow citizens. We need supporting hand for dishes and helping things run smoothly throughout the week.Who's OrganisingThis gathering is co-created by our community, with facilitation from the TDF core team and citizens. It's for citizens, by citizens.This is not a passive retreat. You'll be part of something real. Bring your ideas, your questions, your full self.<h2>Practical Info</h2>CostFree for citizens!€99 per adult guest ticket. Kids are free up to 16!What's included in your ticket price<ul><li>All gathering sessions and workshops (except citizen only sessions)</li><li>Access to the land and facilities inc sauna, yoga deck and play areas.</li></ul>Accommodation OptionsStay in our glamping tents, your van or bring your own camping gear. We also have gear you can rent (please email ahead of time to ask and reserve what you need). Book with tokens or euros.FoodAdd our meal package (€20) that includes 2 big meals a day - Breakfast &amp; Lunch and fruit snacksCoffee in the morning and teas from our tea barWe will also run our cafe where you can buy additional hot drinks and cakes &amp; snacks in the afternoonsPlease note - we do not allow personal cooking in the communal kitchen or camp stoves on the land. Please book the food package unless you have a fully equiped kitchen inside a van to cook your own meals.How to RegisterBuy your ticket through this pageStaying LongerIf you are a citizen you can book additional days outside of this event to stay longer. You can extend your stay by book addional nights seperate to this event. Stays outside of events and residencies are not available for non citizens.Volunteer We are always looking for support for our events so if you wish to join as a volunteer you can apply from September 1st - 29th for 1 month volunteering and you will get to experience everything happening on the ground with no tikcet cost. Please apply through our voluteering page.Questions?Contact: space @traditionaldreamfactory.com<h2>A Moment to Consider</h2>This gathering is an invitation to step into citizenship. Not as a transaction, but as a commitment to a community building regenerative futures together.If you're ready to connect, learn, participate, and belong—we're ready for you.See you in September.

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Citizen's Gathering 2026

Luna Somatic 

Bring your home to TDF 🚐&nbsp;we have spaces in the land that are flat, with shade and with electricity. Perfect for your home on the road. No grey water systems available (it is not allowed to dispose of these in the land). Compost toilets and showers are shared.

Van Parking Space

Wake up to the view of oak trees 🌳&nbsp;Bring your own gear.We recommend a tent, a camping mattress, a sleeping bag and a pillow.If it is winter, make sure your gear is warm and waterproof. Compost toilets and showers are shared.If you can nor bring your own gear we have spare camping tents and accessories to rent.Please email space@traditionaldreamfactory to reserve what you need before your arrival. Bring €20 for your deposit and additional cash for rental chargebased on what you borrow. €10-20 euro's for tents/mattress/ matt.

Camping

Get cosy in a glamping tent for you, and two or three more folks. It’s spacious and comfortable - don’t worry, they are 5m in diameter.The tents are set up on platforms on our land. Compost toilets and hot showers are shared.Book for one and we will allocate you with other bookings, or book as 3-4 people together and you will be allocated your own tent to share.Tents are set up with single beds, bedding and blankets for extra cosyness! We also provide a towel for your stay.Please bring an extra one for the sauna if you can! .

Shared Glamping 

Get cosy in your own glamping tent on the land emerged in nature 🥰They are 4m in diameter so you will have space. You’ll get a double mattress with warm blankets and fluffy rugs.This set up is for two people only, and as a double unless you request a twin.If you are 3+ then you can book a shared glamping.Compost toilets and hot showers are shared and on the land.We provide towels with your booking but please bring extra for the sauna if you can!

Private Glamping

For volunteers only! Our dorm is in the old chicken factory building. A simple but cosy space with dorm beds and desk space.We provide bedding and a towel for your stay but please bring an extra one for the sauna if you can!Please let us know if you do not want to be in a mixed gendered space and we will try to accommodate.Compost toilets and hot showers are shared on the land.

Volunteer dorm

Our small glamping tents are designed for one person — 3m widea comfortable mattress, storage for your things, and just the right amount of space to feel at home.During the rainy season, the tents are set up inside our factory building, where you'll have access to electricity.In the warmer months, they move outside onto the land, where it's off-grid with no electricity supply.

Small Glamping

Elevated cabin built between two cork oaks, accessed via a wooden walkway.Private deck with table and chairs.<ul><li>Sleeps 2 (1 double bed) but you can request extra matress for children</li><li>Private wash basin</li><li>Dresser and open storage</li><li>Electric lighting and sockets</li><li>Wood construction, insulated</li><li>Shared bathroom facilities (nearest at [50 meters])</li><li>Access to sauna, market garden, and communal event space</li><li>No car access to the unit, short walk from parking</li></ul>Good for couples wanting privacy, or a family with small children with easy access to shared community spaces.

Tree House 

Your own room in the team house in centre of the community.This room has a single to double convertible bed and space for storage and a writing desk.

Team House Room

A spacious loft with a double bed for 2 people, with lounge and desk downstairs.

Citizen's Gathering 2026

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