An Open Door
We only care for what we know.
We feel this autochthonous forest, a living and cultural heritage, as a common good for collective preservation and enjoyment.
We invite all to observe the biodiversity and intricacies of this unique ecosystem.
A landscape inhabited by colors, smells, stories, and sounds that surprise us every season.
Take part in our regenerative daily life by visiting the farm center of Freixo do Meio
Monday To Friday
For whom: Adapted for reduced mobility.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Price: 2,50 euros per adult over 16 years.
Get to know the Montado do Freixo do Meio and its Agroforestry project
GROUPS OF UP TO 30 PEOPLE (MAX)
The themed visits begin with a lecture on the history and strategy of the organization, followed by a tour around the Agroecological system of the Montado, which includes several agroforests, livestock, vegetable gardens, processing units, shop, and other points of interest.
This visit can be centred around one of the following themes for the visiting group:
For whom: For everyone. Adapted for reduced mobility.
Duration: Adjusted to the theme and group. Maximum 2 hours.
Schedule: To be arranged.
Price: Group, 100 €/hour (VAT not included).
Bookings: Pre-booking, one week in advance, depending on availability.
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French.
Groups of up to 5 people (MAX)
Customized and aimed at small groups wanting to learn more about the Montado do Freixo do Meio agroecological project.
For one hour, aboard our electric vehicle, listen to what our guide has to tell you about what you’re most interested in. With time and willingness to answer any questions.
For whom: For everyone. Adapted for reduced mobility.
Duration: 1 hour.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, every hour, starting at 10:00, and then 11, 14, 15, and 16:00 hours.
Price: 25 euros per person (16 or older). Maximum of 5 people.
Bookings: Pre-booking, according to availability.
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French.
VISIT BOOKING
On arrival and before leaving, please head to the shop for entry and exit registration.
Please respect Social distancing rules, or wear a mask where this is not possible, as well as in closed spaces.
Please disinfect your hands as many times as possible.
We recommend, depending on weather conditions:
Open days for the community
On the 25th of April 2005, Montado do Freixo do Meio opened its doors to the world for the first Spring Gathering.
We wanted to organize an event on this special day, and so we did.
Around an international shepherd dog competition, an organic food fair, and a traditional stew, we brought city and country folk together, and all of them together with nature and culture.
Many came to celebrate on a day we won’t forget. For such a small team of an agricultural organization to carry out such an event, was not only unprecedented for the country but also politically and socially controversial, and especially very daring. Taking place on the day Portugal celebrates its revolution, all kinds of events were carried out by public organizations.
But we united and organized well, and it was a remarkable success.
So great that we repeated this meeting for ten consecutive years until the last edition in 2015 with five thousand participants.
Since then, we have organized three annual events: the Spike Gathering, the Autumn Gathering, and the Acorn Gathering.
We have diversified and specialized each event, but the essence remains the original.
The Covid-19 pandemic did not allow us to organize the 2020 editions, but we intend to retake the Autumn Gathering in November in 2021.
At Herdade do Freixo do Meio, at each season we celebrate the harvest of the seasonal crops, letting us share a little more knowledge about the potential of the land and what food it can provide us.
The Gatherings of the Spike, Spring, Freedom, Autumn, or Winter. Which celebration will happen next?
Our mission is to build a community around Herdade Freixo do Meio that is democratic, inclusive, transparent, autonomous, and resilient, that achieves a constantly improving relationship with natural resources, and that encourages personal development.
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contacts
Herdade do Freixo do Meio
7050-705 Foros de Vale Figueira,
Portugal
(+351) 266 877 136
