Welcome to the WWOOF Portugal 2024 National Meeting! We are excited to bring the WWOOF community together for another unforgettable meeting full of learning, sharing, fun and connections. Whether you’re a Host or WWOOFer, new to the community, or just curious – this meetup is for EVERYONE – and the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the spirit of organic farming, community, and sustainable living.
Introduction to the Event
Our Annual Gathering is an event that celebrates the vibrant community of WWOOFers, Hosts and supporters dedicated to sustainable agriculture and cultural exchange. Join us for a diverse schedule of workshops, discussions and hands-on activities, all designed to inspire.
You will have the opportunity to meet like-minded people, exchange ideas and participate in meaningful conversations about the future of sustainable living. This year’s schedule includes the WWOOF Farmers’ Market, lunch and dinner together, workshops, sharing about the WWOOF movement and a good show at the end of the day.
PROGRAM:
10:00 – 13:00 Welcome
10:30 – 11:30 Workshop 1:
Inner Peace Forest Farm, por Stella
Stella, owner of the land and of Inner Peace Forest Farm together with her partner Gordon, will give us a tour of their 6 Hectares land, fruit trees, animals and other inhabitants. She will share her vision of life and her philosophy, running as a whole the land, the Forest school project and daily meditation and yoga.
11:30 – 12:45 Workshop 2:
Rewilding Sudoeste, por Nuno Carvalho
“RWSW Rewilding Sudoeste – Association for the development of nature and the environment” promotes native forests and forestry, close to nature through field trips, forest mapping and environmental educational activities.
The purpose of the Association is to stimulate reflection and conduct its intervention with the intention of contributing to a set of sustainability goals, where the concept of rewilding is the fundamental aspect motivating the action. Rewilding is taking advantage of the natural potential of flora and fauna that typically exists for each site and restoring the natural state of that particular location.
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch – Delicious food prepared by Inner Peace Forest Farm!
14:00 – 14:45
WWOOF chat!
Introduction to WWOOF, WWOOF Portugal, presentation of the Federation of WWOOF, WWOOF Portugal datas and projects.
We will hopefully have some time for sharing and questions
15:00 – 16:30 Workshop 3:
Biodiversity, bees and cork hives, by Jack Golds
Jack will show us how to build “cortiços” : hives constructed from natural materials, cork, for Honey Bee. Beehives made from cork, were used in the region since ancient times, and Jack will explain their importance. We will also speak about bee conservation in Portugal and around the world.
Jack Golds is one of the founder of Pro Nativa and active member of Rewilding Sudoeste. Always closely linked to nature conservation, he currently heads a team that manages biotopes and ecological restoration projects.
16:45 – 18:00 Workshop 4:
Fasting and its benefits, by Fanny from Quinta do Penedo
Fanny will tell you everything about fasting and its benefits for physical, mental and emotional health.
She will share the essential keys for a safe and successful fasting, such as a proper preparation and a good diet after fasting.
Fanny is a certified naturopath. She provides guidance in natural health and fasting in Aljezur. A practitioner of fasting herself, she enjoys sharing its benefits and supporting those who want to try it.
Natural health is her way of life and she likes to share it with others in consultations, retreats and workshops.
18:15 – 19:30 Workshop 5:
Presentation, advantages and applications of EM: Efficient Microorganisms, by Joanna
Joanna and Green Tribe people will tell us everything about Effective microorganisms. From what products to use in Agriculture and everyday life, how to use Em’s in Agriculture, regeneration of households with Em, to cost savings with EM and important steps when multiplying EM’s at home!
Green Tribe People are producers, promoters and distributors of healthy lifestyle products. Co-creators of the Earth Saving Revolution with Effective Microorganisms since 2015. Experts and advisors in agriculture, animal care, healthcare and household revitalisation. Organizers of workshops and training actions in Portugal. Specialists in Medicinal Mushrooms tinctures and powders.
They are a family originally from Poland who have been traveling the world, learning and getting to know different cultures and wisdom since they were teenagers. Professionally they are researchers, promoters of healthy lifestyles and gardeners.
20:00 – 21:00 Dinner – More delicious food prepared by Inner Peace Forest Farm and some Natural Wine from Aline of Menina d’Uva
21:00 – 23:00
Concert with Peyoti
…an international artist who has performed his music extensively throughout Europe, but also Americas, SE Asia and South Africa. He has performed at festivals including Glastonbury, Rock-wave & Woodstock to name a few and performed alongside prestigious artists as Manu Chao, Iggy Pop, Buena Vista Social Club, Gogol Bordello and Portugals very own Mariza.
He is a multi-gifted artist who has achieved recognition as a musician, performer, composer and producer.
Peyoti won’t miss to make you sing and move!
WHEN?
28th of September 2024 from 10am to 11pm
WHERE?
At the wonderful project Inner Peace Forest Farm! Take a look HERE
WHO?
All types of WWOOF lovers: Hosts, WWOOFers and wannabes. Just come! =)
HOW MUCH?
€30 per person for the whole day with workshops, food, concert and camping included!
Ask us for other accommodation and participation options.
Any question, you can contact us at sara@wwoof.pt