Team
Vale das Lobas
Anthony Graham Conway
CEO and Co-Founder
30 years experience as a homeopath, psychotherapist, environmentalist and teacher, with a profound understanding of the root causes of modern illnesses, and the possible remedies.

Elizabeth Mae Smith
Inspirer and Co-Founder
Yoga, meditation and natural medicine practitioner and teacher. Artist and writer, currently completing “My Soul is Pink” – a book that charts the founding of Vale das Lobas as a personal journey of self discovery.

Skippy
Guide
In mythology, the hound is a messenger between the realms, a gate keeper for the souls journey, and a guide who selflessly points the way for others.

Dino Schmitz
Director
More than 10 years of experience in distribution, supply chain and operations management; extensive knowledge of project management; experience in leadership positions; broad language skills.

Céu Sanches
Communications
Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian, Céu is a member of the marketing team, helping to bring the message to the local and international community.

Patricia Marques
Fiscalização
Patricia is a civil engineer with much experience in the construction industry. She performs her role as Fiscalização with humour and professionalism, keeping the building projects running smoothly.

Marco Lopes
Landscape Gardening
Marco moved “back home” to the region after 15 years abroad to take up a post in Vale das Lobas. He works in agriculture, ecology management, landscaping and construction.

Rafael López Noguera
Natural Building
Rafa is an expert in Sustainable Construction, with a profound knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the use of natural materials.

Sn. Adelino
Construction
Sn. Adelino owns a construction company based in Sobral Pichorro, and his dedication ensures that we can provide employment for local craftsmen and women.

Rui Araújo
Chapel Restoration
Norestauro and Capitellum are the company names for Sn. Rui’s sacred arts and carpentry enterprises in Braga. They are master craftsmen in chapel restoration.

Dr Antonio Silva
Finance
Dr Silva has considerable experience with the management of tourism and agriculture investments, and is involved in co-ordinating with the regional and central government.

José da Cruz
Logistics & Transport
Snr José da Cruz is an olive and vine grower, farmer, and village elder. He and his family provide generous local support, in logistics and co-ordinating with the village community.

Andrew Kennard
Accounts
Institute of Chartered Accountants in UK (ACA); Portuguese Statutory Auditor (ROC); and Portuguese Association of Accounting Technicians (OCC).