The Program will be revealed as it is confirmed.
This year there will be sessions in Portuguese and English, without live translation.
We will meet the plants that are mostly used to give support in the various aspects of a women´s life.
From the first menstruation to pregnancy, birth, breast feeding, caring of children, mature age and menopause.
Plantas like nettles, geranium, roses, chamomile, california popy, vitex, evening primrose, rose petals, fennel and artemisiaWe will be sharing plant cu-ngs of geranium, vitex and artemisia and discussing how we can take care of these plants in our gardens and how we can transform the in useful remedies in our kitchens or apothecaries.
General view of herbalism applied on small and large animals, presentation of some clinical cases from my own practice and an explanation how we should prepare the most used herbal preparations on animals.
Neste workshop vamos redescobrir as urtigas, uma planta silvestre muitas vezes negligenciada, porém repleta de potencial gastronómico e nutricional.
Vamos explorar algumas possibilidades culinárias e assim incentivar a uma maior soberania alimentar, valorizar os recursos locais, acessíveis e sustentáveis, promovendo uma relação mais íntima e responsável com a natureza.
This workshop invites you to a unique experience that combines plants and art through Botanical Printing, also known as Ecoprint.
In this organic printing method, pigments from flowers and leaves are used as natural colourants. During the activity, we’ll explore some of the most common local dye plants and learn how to transfer their colours, shapes, textures and scents to different surfaces.
We’ll learn about the traditional Hapa-Zome technique – a Japanese art of botanical printing on fabric and paper. This simple but powerful method is a way of capturing the ephemeral beauty of nature and integrating it into our daily lives, creating sustainable pieces of art that are deeply connected to nature. Main contents of the workshop:
– Introduction to Botanical Printing and its principles;
– Recognition and selection of local dye plants;
– Types of natural fibres suitable for printing;
– Preparation of materials and tools; – Application of the Hapa-Zome technique;
– Care for washing and preserving ecoprints.
This workshop is an invitation to connect with the world of plants in an artistic and uncomplicated way, celebrating their beauty and power, encouraging sustainable, ethical and conscious forms of art and fashion production.
Nesta oficina, cada criança vai recolher e prensar amostras de plantas e flores, criando o seu próprio herbário. Assim, aprendem de forma divertida sobre a diversidade vegetal e a importância de preservar o património natural.
Anne will discuss the benefits of taking a constitutional approach to the herbal treatment of children using an Ayurvedic perspective. Once we understand a person’s constitution, we can advise the use of herbs, diet and lifestyle that is appropriate to each individual and thereby enhance their overall health and wellbeing. In her treatment protocols, Anne will concentrate on locally available plants and their use for a variety of childhood ailments.
Caminhada com identificação de plantas
From alcohol to water, vinegar and glycerine, all these ingredients can be useful when you want to make a herbal extract.
However, if there's one thing that I feel has helped me evolve in my practice of home herbalism, it's realising that not everyone brings me the same thing in the final preparation. From minerals to mucilages, we'll look at the different forms of extraction, realising what each one can give us.
At the end, we'll do a joint preparation (to be decided) with the traditional method, so that we can better understand how simple and wonderful it can be to have our own herbal extractions.
During this meeting, we will delve into the fascinating universe of plants applied to postpartum care, exploring how medicinal plants can be allies in recovery and well-being.
Some clinical cases will be presented, highlighting the therapeutic benefits obtained through the use of protocols based on naturopathy. We will analyze how each plant was chosen, considering its different properties, as well as looking at their application in infusions, oils, compresses and baths.
Scientific evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of these practices will be discussed, reinforcing the central role of medicinal plants in supporting the physical and emotional recovery of women in the postpartum period.
Collage is a composition made using materials of different textures, or not, superimposed or placed side by side to create a motif or image.
It's a technique that can bring us a lot of answers, cleansing and awareness.
Ancestrali'Arte is a creative laboratory in the shape of a circle that aims to help you make your own creation from a photograph of an ancestor.
Channelling, rooting, creating and manifesting the voice that pulses in your womb. Art has this principle: to be an antidote, to bring reflection and to broaden our consciousness.
Nesta oficina, cada criança vai recolher e prensar amostras de plantas e flores, criando o seu próprio herbário.
Assim, aprendem de forma divertida sobre a diversidade vegetal e a importância de preservar o património natural.
Let’s explore some of the over 500 roles that the liver plays in healthy human physiology – how it is a key organ to support in any herbal protocol, and some specific liver loving herbs that can easily be found here in Portugal.
Olivia loves the liver so so so much and promises to make this a fascinating and inspiring workshop on an often overlooked organ.
Caminhada com identificação de plantas
In this activity we will prepare and follow the entire process of handmade distillation in a copper alembic, from the harvest to the therapeutic and holistic properties of the plants.
In this immersive activity, we will explore the effectiveness of natural products in personal care routines, highlighting the use of ingredients such as medicinal plants, botanical extracts, oils and vegetable butters.
We will better understand how these elements turn soaps, deodorants, moisturizing creams and solid and liquid shampoos into effective and sustainable products for our daily well-being.
Some scientific studies will be presented that prove the quality, safety and therapeutic benefits of these products, with special emphasis on the essential role of medicinal plants. And we’ll put theory into practice by learning how to create two natural products: a deodorant and a liquid shampoo, using simple formulas and high-quality ingredients.
Vou introduzir os participantes ao mundo das flores comestíveis e juntos vamos entender suas propriedades medicinais e fazer algumas receitas simples que eles podem ter em casa como elixirs de sabor e saúde.
Neste workshop vamos descobrir a magia da fotografia artesanal, ao explorar a técnica de cianotipia, um dos primeiros processos fotográficos da história.
Usando papéis especialmente preparados e plantas naturais, cada participante criará composições únicas que serão expostas aos raios u.v. do sol e posteriormente reveladas, obtendo uma impressão das plantas em tons de azul intenso.
Durante a atividade, iremos analisar:
Vamos mergulhar juntos na poesia azul da cianotipia!
Nesta atividade lúdica, será explorado o papel do Fogo, Terra, Ar e Água no crescimento e na beleza das flores e plantas.
As crianças aprendem como cada um dos elemento contribui para o crescimento das diferentes partes das plantas e as suas influências no corpo humano.
Maureen will present a case history of suspected Amanita poisoning. How this was ruled out as a differential diagnosis and how constitutional treatment solved a long standing health problem.
Caminhada de reconhecimento de árvores e ervas medicinais, plantas aromáticas e flores comestíveis. Seus usos e importância na manutenção da biodiversidade.
In this activity we will prepare and follow the entire process of handmade distillation in a copper alembic, from the harvest to the therapeutic and holistic properties of the plants.
In this immersive activity we will explore the effectiveness of natural products in personal care routines, highlighting the use of ingredients such as medicinal plants, botanical extracts, oils and vegetable butters.
We will gain a better understanding of how these elements turn soaps, deodorants, moisturising creams and solid and liquid shampoos into effective and sustainable products for our daily well-being. Some scientific studies will be presented that prove the quality, safety and therapeutic benefits of these products, with special emphasis on the essential role of medicinal plants. And we'll put theory into practice by learning how to create two natural products: a deodorant and a liquid shampoo, using simple formulas and high-quality ingredients.
Neste workshop vamos descobrir o fascinante mundo dos alimentos fermentados e aprender esta técnica ancestral utilizando ervas selvagens comestíveis.
Uma oficina que promove a soberania alimentar, a nossa saúde e a saúde do planeta.
Arte e criatividade ao serviço da sustentabilidade – abordando o processo químico da saponificação em conjunto com a exploração criativa da utilização e preparação dos ingredientes e a forma mais elevada de honrar a utilização das plantas no processo de transformação.
Nesta atividade lúdica, será explorado o papel do Fogo, Terra, Ar e Água no crescimento e na beleza das flores e plantas.
As crianças aprendem como cada um dos elemento contribui para o crescimento das diferentes partes das plantas e as suas influências no corpo humano.
In this experiential workshop we will explore the use of the information gained from taking the pulses on the wrist and correlating this with the persons tongue to gain an understanding of their state of health. From this we can develop the first priorities in treatment.
This workshop is for student through to experienced practitioners so that we can all learn and contribute. Otherwise as the San people say about tracking, “a person alone is always right”.
Germany’s Bard Goethe lay down his method of reading “Nature’s Holy Open Secret” and Rudolf Steiner was able to take this further to share this world view of studying Natural Phenomena.
This will be a hands on experiential practical experience working with one plant in detail. Please bring a drawing pad and your favourite art materials to help you dive deep into your meeting with a plant ally.
Iremos conhecer as plantas medicinais que crescem espontaneamente na Herdade do Freixo do Meio e suas aplicações medicinais.
During this meeting, we'll delve into the fascinating universe of plants applied to postpartum care, exploring how medicinal plants can be an ally in recovery and well-being.
Some clinical cases will be presented, highlighting the therapeutic benefits obtained with the use of protocols based on naturopathy.
We'll analyse how each plant was chosen, considering its different properties, as well as looking at its application in infusions, oils, compresses and baths.
Scientific evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of these practices will be discussed, reinforcing the central role of medicinal plants in supporting women's physical and emotional recovery in the postpartum period.
Join clinical herbalist and community educator Olivia Fite in exploring the power and versatility of these common, yet indispensable, herbs.
Anyone who has a species of calendula, chamomile, and artemisia will have all they need to help heal a multitude of common ailments.
These three plants are also ones that everyone can and should be growing in their gardens and balconies. In this session you will have the chance to bond with the plants by deep-diving into their traditional uses and how they communicate their actions energetically.
You will learn about how calendula, chamomile and various artemisias can heal humans in spiritual, physical, and practical ways. You will have the opportunity to learn directly from the plants through tasting, smelling and feeling.
By the end of this session you will feel confident in starting your at home apothecary and making multiple types of remedies solely from these three aromatic bitter buddies!
Workshop consiste na aplicação prática das seguintes técnicas: Lastra, moldagem em volume e rolinhos. No final de cada workshop cada um dos participantes cria a sua “bolota” decorativa ou utilitária com o suporte de uma destas técnicas a escolher.
Através de histórias e descobertas no terreno, as crianças são convidadas a viajar até à Pré-história para conhecer o povoado antigo existente no Montado do Freixo do Meio. Uma oportunidade para despertar a curiosidade e valorizar o passado.
Together we explore grief as the rich soil from where new seeds can emerge. In an industrialized society where our connection to cycles and mourning has been lost, we allow ourselves to touch the collective wounds that have been silenced, and from there thrive again.
We will journey through plants, recipes and rituals that can support us during challenging moments, honouring and tending grief once again, and from there regenerating a garden vibrant of colors, fruits and medicines!
Using successful herbal treatment strategies from clinical practice, Maureen will guide us through herbs for treating conditions like ovarian cysts, vaginal bacteriosis, candida and HPV infection as well as general support for changes such as vaginal dryness and low libido.
This will be a hands on workshop using the laboratory of our sense of taste as we meet a variety of Venusian herbs to try as teas and tinctures as well as indulging in the deliciously sensual essential oils!
Iremos conhecer as plantas medicinais que crescem espontaneamente na Herdade do Freixo do Meio e suas aplicações medicinais.
Aromaterapia Clinica Integrativa
Like the work of bees (active pollinators), this workshop aims to create a DOME of POLLINISATION, a geometric structure to be inhabited by forty triangles illustrated with the surprising bio-diversity of Herdade do Freixo do Meio.
Each participant will be part of the collective installation with their illustration drawn with bambo nibs and natural paints from plants, on cotton canvas waterproofed with beeswax. Over the course of the workshop, we'll begin to create a Pollinator Dome that will serve as a wildlife shelter during Herbfest.
Através de histórias e descobertas no terreno, as crianças são convidadas a viajar até à Pré-história para conhecer o povoado antigo existente no Montado do Freixo do Meio. Uma oportunidade para despertar a curiosidade e valorizar o passado.
This talk offers an introduction to the ancient art of plant alchemy. Participants will gain insight into the process of creating an alchemical preparation folowing the traditional steps of spagiric art, while exploring its symbolic connection to personal development and self-discovery.
The presentation emphasizes how the principles of alchemy can inspire self-observation techniques that are valuable in everyday life, even for those not directly involved in alchemical practice.
The session will begin and end with a brief meditation, accompanied by the sounds of native flutes, providing a reflective space to internalize and process the shared knowledge and experience.
On this field trip, participants will learn about the influence of the phases and movements of the moon and planets on the different spontaneous species found in the Freixo do Meio Montado.
Rita will explain how the medicinal constituents can be enhanced, softened or directed according to the time of harvest, the part of the plant harvested and the intended purpose.
This ancestral knowledge, valued and proven by Biodynamic Agriculture, is a valuable tool for all herbalist-gatherers who want to improve the quality of their herbal extracts and their wild or domestic harvesting ethics.
Body systems, what are herbal energetics, types of plant energetics – warming, drying, moist, dry, examples of plants and their energetics, body constitutions and simple plant energetic applications.
Proponho fazer uma apresentação demonstrativa sobre o que podemos entender por ‘Jardim para Cozinhar’ e a sua forma como a sua utilização pode melhorar substancialmente a nossa relação com a nossa comida, no sentido de a sentirmos mais viva, mais orgânica e, com isso, melhorarmos significativamente vários aspetos da nossa vida.
Pretendo reforçar esta ação de sensibilização recheando a apresentação com diversos exemplos práticos apoiados em plantas e soluções gastronómicas que levarei do meu laboratório ‘Ervas finas’.
In folk magic and ancient cultures, plants are often seen as allies and spiritual teachers. This practice, known as the spiritual path of plants or spiritual herbalism, involves interacting with the spiritual essence of plants to gain insights, healing and deeper connections with nature.
Plants are considered liminal beings, connecting the physical and spiritual realms through their roots (which plunge into the earth) and their branches (which reach for the sky). By relating more consciously to plants, we can learn directly from them, explore personal and cosmic mysteries, heal emotional and physical ailments and reconnect more fully with the natural world.
To create a relationship it is necessary to meet and recognise the other as a being with sensitivity, awareness, wisdom and rights. Trees are revered as sacred entities and are central to spiritual practices all over the world. They are guardians, loving mothers, healers and teachers. Let's co-create a ritual, an encounter, a relationship based on thanking the spirit of plants, especially trees, and at the same time an initiatory workshop to open up and strengthen communication and direct learning with plants. It includes the practice of Rooting, Observation, Connection with trees, Creation and a magical ritual of gratitude to the spirit of plants. For balance, awareness, justice, resilience, love and gratitude.
Materials: comfortable clothes, notebook and materials for writing and drawing.
Ginger, garlic, eucalyptus and pine are not just ingredients in a recipe to strengthen the respiratory and immune systems.
These elements and others that we can find in the fields of Herdade do Freixo do Meio will be the protagonists of the sketches, drawings and watercolours that we will create and develop in this workshop.
With lavender, borage, sorrel, nasturtium or poppies, we'll create a palette of country tones that will bring our watercolours to life.
Aqui, os pequenos participantes vão semear plantas e decorar vasos, sentindo a terra nas mãos e percebendo a alegria de dar vida a novas sementes. Uma forma de cultivar a responsabilidade e o respeito pela natureza.
To learn about the morphological aspects of rosemary and how it differs from other rosemary plants, which often grow together. To emphasise its importance in terms of ethnobotanical uses, as well as revealing new biological properties that have been investigated.
Present the secondary metabolites present in the essential oil and other extracts. To reveal some of the conservation methods developed at the CBPBI, both in terms of vegetative propagation and in vitro techniques.
Iremos conhecer as plantas medicinais que crescem espontaneamente na Herdade do Freixo do Meio e suas aplicações medicinais.
Find different methods to read the body and personality to be acertive on Bach floral selection
São algumas as curiosidades gastronómicas das plantas que alimentaram os nossos antepassados desde os primórdios da humanidade. Neste workshop prático e imersivo, vamos explorar ervas que remontam à Pré-História. Aos entusiastas da natureza, amantes da gastronomia sustentável e curiosos pelo legado alimentar da humanidade, este workshop é uma viagem sensorial que conecta o passado ao presente através do prato.
In folk magic and ancient cultures, plants are often seen as allies and spiritual teachers. This practice, known as the spiritual path of plants or spiritual herbalism, involves interacting with the spiritual essence of plants to gain insights, healing and deeper connections with nature.
Plants are considered liminal beings, connecting the physical and spiritual realms through their roots (which plunge into the earth) and their branches (which reach up to the sky). By relating more consciously to plants, we can learn directly from them, explore personal and cosmic mysteries, heal emotional and physical ailments and reconnect more fully with the natural world.
To create a relationship, it is necessary to meet and recognize the other as a being with sensitivity, awareness, wisdom and rights. Trees are revered as sacred entities and are central to spiritual practices all over the world. They are guardians, loving mothers, healers and teachers.
We are going to co-create a ritual, an encounter, a relationship based on thanking the spirit of the plants, especially the trees, which is at the same time an initiatory workshop to open up and strengthen communication and direct learning with the plants. It includes the practice of Rooting, Observation, Connection with trees, Creation and a magical ritual of gratitude to the spirit of plants. For balance, awareness, justice, resilience, love and gratitude.
Ginger, garlic, eucalyptus and pine are not just ingredients in a recipe to strengthen the respiratory and immune systems.
These elements and others that we can find in the fields of Herdade do Freixo do Meio will be the protagonists of the sketches, drawings and watercolours that we will create and develop in this workshop.
With lavender, borage, sorrel, nasturtium or poppies, we'll create a palette of country tones that will bring our watercolours to life.
Aqui, os pequenos participantes vão semear plantas e decorar vasos, sentindo a terra nas mãos e percebendo a alegria de dar vida a novas sementes. Uma forma de cultivar a responsabilidade e o respeito pela natureza.
Projecção de documentário de Sara Baga e Fernando Naves Sousa seguido de conversa com a realizadora.
Vamos caminhar em silêncio, em passo lento, realizar vários exercícios que incluem o despertar dos principais órgãos sensoriais e estabelecer uma ligação profunda com os elementos da Natureza.
Durante o caminho esperamos aquietar a mente, ativar a nossa inteligência corporal, estar consciente de que a paisagem comunica connosco e que o Planeta Terra é um corpo vivo do qual fazemos parte. Neste corpo vivo cada ser é único e contém dentro de si um espírito e uma função específica no ecossistema.
Numa Era onde prevalece o individualismo, o artificial e o digital, este tipo de trabalho pode ajudar a lembrar ao ser humano as suas origens e qual o seu papel no ecossistema para que a vida e todos nós possamos prosperar. Esta caminhada não é apenas benéfica para o ser humano mas também para o próprio ambiente do qual fazemos parte.
Vamos destramar e descontrair os mistérios, malentendidos e aprender como uma mesma planta pode beneficiar tanto a nos e a terra, para fazer nos seres vivos mamíferos mais feliz e equilibrados?
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Workshop consiste na aplicação prática das seguintes técnicas: Lastra, moldagem em volume e rolinhos.
No final de cada workshop cada um dos participantes cria a sua “bolota” decorativa ou utilitária com o suporte de uma destas técnicas a escolher.
Screen printing on a small organic cotton batiste bag with dye plant extracts:
Vamos criar obras de arte em trama com elementos da natureza
Demonstration of a craft distillation method that can be easily replicated with materials you can usually find in any kitchen.
This distillation, with a view to obtaining hydrolate, will be accompanied by a talk about the craft of distillation and the various extraction methods.
We will cover the cultivation and harvesting of aromatic plants as well as the various uses of essential oils and hydrosols.
We intend to bring several of our spirits, providing a sensory experience and bringing people closer to this important art.
Once the distillation is complete, the result can be used by all those who were present.
With this workshop people will be able to go home and start producing their own hydrolate.
Have you ever learned about the amazing medicinal properties of a certain plant but were left wondering:How do I know if this herb is safe?
How much of it do I need to take for it to have the effect I want? How do I convert dosages if I want to give this herb to my kids? What do I need to know when mixing herbs together?
Clinical herbalist & community educator Olivia Fite will share with you some quick tips for taking & making medicine in safe & effective ways.
Introducing a distillation technique that anyone can replicate at home with objects they have in their own kitchen. Throughout the process we intend to talk about the general concepts of distilling aromatic plants and also their medicinal, cosmetic and energy potential. We also want to provide a sensory experience with the aromas of various essential oils and hydrosols.
A presentation of some of the most important scientific studies published in recent years that confirm the medicinal action of medicinal plants that have supposedly been used empirically for thousands of years. We will look at studies on St John's Wort, Aloe, Ginseng, Valerian, Ginkgo Biloba and other plants.
Learn about the medicinal and edible plants most commonly used in the Portuguese tradition, such as parsley, mallow, herb-roberta and melissa. How people traditionally use them in family and community health care.
Aromatic and bitter herbs are some of the best remedies for the digestive system and the nervous system. In this demonstration and experiential talk, participants will learn about the common Portuguese herbs that possess these two qualities and how to make their own tincture mixtures (alcohol extracts) to support you and your community.
Montado do Freio do Meio
7050-704 Foros de Vale Figueira