Grow Green
Updated: Oct 6
# Tinhela610's Response to Cultivating Sustainability and Green Tourism in Northern Portugal
The earth calls, and we answer it with action. On Saturday, May 10th, at Tinhela610, we will launch the first edition of our annual event; Grow Green. This day will pay homage to nature and our roots. It’s about connecting with the pulse of the Trás-os-Montes region.
Morning light will spill across the hills, waking the land and those who gather. As dawn breaks, we step forward not as visitors, but as stewards of this sacred terrain. The hills and fields will welcome our hands. Here, we seek not only wonder but also a promise—to honor the land that feeds, shelters, and heals us.
Featuring Portuguese Herbalist Fernanda Botelho
We are honored to have Fernanda Botelho guiding us. She is a guardian of the plant kingdom, deeply knowledgeable about medicinal and edible herbs. Her insights will remind us of nature’s quiet generosity. Holly Niemela will also lead us in the art of presence, teaching us to root ourselves like trees and to breathe deeply like the forest. Édouard Payen will guide us through movement, connecting body and landscape in a dance that returns us to our natural rhythm.
As we walk, the river murmurs its approval. It knows our breath's rhythm and the patience we seek. Each tree, plant, and flower stands as a testament to time. Together, we will walk as our ancestors did—with reverence and without haste—attuned to the mountains’ quiet wisdom.
Gathering for Nourishment
At midday, we will break bread together. Our meal will be simple and honest, drawn from the same earth we honor. Casa Dona Fonseca and O Forno de Jales will prepare a feast reflecting the land's flavors. Expect freshly baked bread, warm and fragrant, accompanied by olive oil and honey—flavors that linger like stories passed through generations. The laughter exchanged during this meal will weave through the branches, encouraging joy to grow.
After lunch, we continue our walks. Conversations about ecology, sustainability, and our shared love for nature will fill the air. As the afternoon wanes, the land will hold the memory of our presence. The soil will breathe a little deeper, and we will leave transformed—hands dirtied, spirits cleansed.
A Pledge to the Future
In this place, where stone and sky meet, "Grow Green" is more than an event. It is a pledge to ensure that this land, rich with stories, continues to flourish. In tending to it, we also tend to ourselves.
Join Us for Grow Green
Join us for an enriching experience. GROW GREEN will take place on Saturday, May 10th, from 10 am to 4 pm at Tinhela610, rua Matos dos Moinhos, Tresminas, Vila Pouca de Aguiar 5450-123.
What to Expect at Grow Green
Grow Green includes:
Walks & Storytelling with Fernanda Botelho—morning and afternoon sessions.
Movement, Breathwork & Meditation with the T610 Team—morning and afternoon sessions.
Luncheon featuring local and wild foods, cultivated at T610 and through our neighbors, Casa Dona Fonseca and O Forno de Jales.
The event will be taught in both English and Portuguese.
The cost is €50 per person, with a limit of 30 participants.
