Ananda Kalyani
The Valley of Bliss
Integrative Development Project and Spiritually Based Community in Central Portugal.
“Every one of us carries within the hidden memory of that first sunrise, and even beyond it into the darkness of antiquity. We are, by means of this primordial memory, intimately connected to all forms of life.”
Shrii Shrii Anandamurti
Welcome to the Valley of Bliss
We are Ananda Kalyani, a vibrant, aspiring integrative development project and spiritually based community in central Portugal. Surrounded by beautiful nature, we work and live together to become a better model of a more resilient, self-reliant, and holistically regenerative way of life. We organize retreats and courses, host events and provide a space for visiting and volunteering with us. Explore more about our project values below.
Upcoming Events
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Visit Us
Spend a day, a weekend, or even a whole week with us—whatever feels right. You’ll have space to rest, recharge, and join in our daily spiritual practices. Take a look below to see the different of accommodation.
Volunteer
Become a volunteer in our project. Whether you’re here for a short while or a longer stay, volunteering is a chance to connect more deeply—with the land, the community, and yourself.
Join Events
Join us for one of our upcoming events, retreats, or courses. These are opportunities to learn, grow, and connect—while experiencing our way of life firsthand. Explore what’s coming up in the months ahead.
What our visitors say
The river is beautiful and the new hostel is super cosy!
I want to go back!
1st Bouquet – Our First Community Kiirtan EP
We are delighted to share with you “1st Bouquet,” the first kiirtan EP created by members of the Ananda Kalyani community. This collection of devotional chants is a heartfelt expression of our collective practice—born from shared spaces of silence, singing, and surrender. Each track carries the essence of our community spirit, where the mantra Baba Nam Kevalam becomes a living vibration connecting us to something greater.
Recorded right here in our beautiful valley, 1st Bouquet is an invitation to listen, to feel, and to join us—wherever you are—in the flow of love and devotion.
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