08.10.2025.
From a Humble Storage to an Off-Grid Basecamp
Intro
What started as a metal container to store tools has grown into the beating heart of our reforestation mission — our forest Basecamp.
Today, it’s more than just a base — it’s our home in the wild
Powered by solar energy and supported by an emergency generator, our basecamp runs entirely off-grid. A mountain stream provides us with fresh drinking water, filtered right on site. This year, we also built our very first veggie garden — a small but vibrant space that will soon reward us with fresh produce.
In the heart of the woods, comfort still matters. Our dry toilets make daily life here easy and sustainable — turning 💩 into nutrients that help our trees grow. And for those staying a bit longer, we’ve added hot showers, so volunteers and visiting teams can enjoy a little luxury after a long day on the mountain.
We stay connected with the world through Starlink, allowing us to work remotely from the heart of the Mountain. Thanks to this setup, different teams — from Regen to Media — can collaborate seamlessly, share ideas in real time, and stay united in our mission.
Just next to the Basecamp we have added a geodesic dome, a unique space where we host team-building retreats, workshops, and gatherings for companies who join our reforestation efforts. Surrounded by nature, it’s a daily reminder of why we’re here: to regenerate this land and help ecosystems recover.
If you’d like your team to experience a meaningful and impactful team-building retreat, get in touch with us at: regen@silveiratech.pt
Symbol of Resilience
Earlier this year, a wildfire passed through our land, testing everything we’ve built. Our Basecamp stood strong. Its design — minimal, practical, and surrounded by cleared buffer zones — helped protect it. It’s now not just a workspace, but a symbol of resilience and what regeneration truly means.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Silveira Tech basecamp run off-grid?
The basecamp is powered by solar panels with an emergency generator backup. Drinking water comes from a mountain stream filtered on site. Internet connectivity runs via Starlink satellite, enabling remote work from the heart of the mountains. Sanitation uses dry composting toilets that convert waste into nutrients for the surrounding land.
Does Starlink work reliably in mountain terrain?
In our experience at Serra da Lousã, yes — with the right dish placement to ensure unobstructed sky view. Starlink has been reliable enough for multiple teams to collaborate in real time, share media, and manage project coordination from the basecamp. It has been the single most impactful piece of infrastructure for enabling remote work on the land.
Can companies book the geodesic dome for retreats?
Yes. The geodesic dome adjacent to the basecamp is available for team-building retreats, workshops, and company gatherings focused on sustainability and regeneration. Get in touch at regen@silveiratech.pt for availability and details.
How did the basecamp survive the 2025 wildfire?
The basecamp’s design — minimal footprint, practical materials, and cleared buffer zones around the structure — helped protect it when the August 2025 wildfire swept through the land. The adjacent agroforest, which had replaced a eucalyptus monoculture, also slowed the fire’s advance. 95% of the surrounding land burned; the basecamp and its immediate area were preserved.
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