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One Year in Mallorca
A little over a year ago, I took the big step and settled in Mallorca so I could devote myself fully to the Son Selva project. Although I've also spent a lot of time on the island over the past three years, it feels different to me. There's no other home anymore. I haven't regretted this decision for a second. I feel comfortable here and am looking forward to the future. The past year brought some ups and downs: Packed and loaded Since I had already organized transport from S
Scarlet Allen
Jul 17, 20253 min read


The big move to mallorca
The time has come: After ten years in Basel, I am finally ready to take the big step and leave my old home behind. The migration slowly...
Scarlet Allen
Apr 5, 20243 min read


happy year one!
Year one Last year on September 15th I was finally able to sign the deed to buy this piece of land. As most of you know, this was a...
Scarlet Allen
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Sixty new trees!
We did it! The last few months we have done everything to prepare the plot for the new planting. Ideally, in the mediterranean climate,...
Scarlet Allen
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Follow the path
The theft After an enchanting first night on the property, the first setback came promptly: my tent and all its contents were stolen....
Scarlet Allen
Feb 13, 20233 min read


From wilderness to forest garden
Let's get to it! Most of the property that I bought last fall consists of an old almond orchard. Unfortunately, this has been neglected...
Scarlet Allen
Feb 1, 20233 min read


I finally bought the property!
My patience has been tested to the max this past couple of months. I knew that buying land can be difficult and that spanish bureaucracy...
Scarlet Allen
Sep 16, 20223 min read


Starting the architectural planning process
In March there was finally some movement in the contract process. We have now received permission to join the two plots together. This is...
Scarlet Allen
Apr 12, 20222 min read


Becoming local
Wow, I'm sitting in my new apartment in Portocolom and looking out to sea. Sure, the step to be here more often to get the permaculture...
Scarlet Allen
Oct 13, 20213 min read


I found a piece of land!
On june 25th 2021 I said yes to a derelict piece of land on the east coast of Mallorca. This was the hardest decision I ever made. But...
Scarlet Allen
Jun 27, 20215 min read


Return from the island
I was able to spend a little more than three months on the island of my choice: Mallorca. It was exciting and relaxing at the same time....
Scarlet Allen
Apr 22, 20214 min read


How to find the perfect property
So I've been in Mallorca for almost two months now. I spend most of my days with a couple of hours of remote work and a couple of hours...
Scarlet Allen
Feb 20, 20214 min read


The first big step
In search of utopia 2020 was an extraordinary year for all of us. I personally had some ups and downs, mostly it made me question the...
Scarlet Allen
Jan 3, 20212 min read


Beginning with the property search
In the next years I‘m planning to open up a permaculture retreat in mallorca. The idea is to host workshops, permaculture design courses,...
Scarlet Allen
Jul 14, 20202 min read


The six year plan
As many of you might already know, I‘m planning to to start a permaculture project in mallorca in the future. To reach my goal I started...
Scarlet Allen
Jun 17, 20202 min read


I made my permaculture design certificate
Permaculture Principles, Permaculture Design Certificate, Kul Kul Farm Bali
Scarlet Allen
Oct 31, 20183 min read
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