Get to Know the Wild Plants of Portugal
2 reviewsLanheses, Portugal
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Experience hosted by Rita
3 hours
Includes food
Up to 8 people
Hosted in English, Portuguese
What you'll do
You will arrive at Paço de Lanheses and you'll be welcomed by the house owner Lourenço and me to have some refreshments made with some of the local flora as you meet this traditional portuguese house. After, I will take you on a walk around the farm where we will point, observe and feel common grounds: botany and first hand experience. There are so many uses to these wildlings that you will be amazed of how you haven't paid attention to them before! From their craft usage, to their nutritional value, from mythology to local lore, I will share with you what treasure lies under our feat, constantly. In the end, you can choose to have a meal or leave with a strengthen sense of curiosity and a feeling that each walk from now on will be different.
You will arrive at Paço de Lanheses and you'll be welcomed by the house owner Lourenço and me to have some refreshments made with some of the local flora as you meet this traditional portuguese house. After, I will take you on a walk around the farm where we will point, observe and feel common grounds: botany and first hand experience. There are so many uses to these wildlings that you will be amazed of how you haven't paid attention to them befo…
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What's included
- FoodDrinks and refreshment with some of the local herbs.
From $31
/ person
- 2 Reviews
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Hello I'm Rita, I´ve spent my childhood in nature and in the countryside and always felt more at home in the midst of greenery but lived in cities until nine years ago I´ve taken a firm leap from the city and the communication design office I was working on and moved to the rural Minho region. Meanwhile the love for spontaneous flora really caught me and I´ve been dedicated to the study and the spreading of the benefits and potentialities of the wild plants. Through herb walks and herbalism classes I invite people to carefully look and meet each species, collect respectfully, prepare medicinal teas, tinctures and meals with wild foods that show the land which surrounds us in a meal. All these are the ways I´ve found to show the bountiful of these persistent local plants.
Hello I'm Rita, I´ve spent my childhood in nature and in the countryside and always felt more at home in the midst of greenery but lived in cities until nine years ago I´ve taken a firm leap from the city and the communication design office I was working on and moved to the rural Minho region. Meanwhile the love for spontaneous flora really caught me and I´ve been dedicated to the study and the spreading of the benefits and potentialities of the wild plants. Through herb walks and herbalism clas…
Where you'll be
Paço de Lanheses is a manor house and farm that dates back to the 16th century and where possible to feel the History of Portugal, here you can feel the daily life of a Portuguese farmhouse. The property extends to the Lima river through vineyards, olive trees and meadows which will be our walking grounds.
2 reviews
Rita’s walk with plants is an unforgettable experience. We paired the two activities at the family estate so we subsequently spent the day with Rita and Lourenço. We were welcomed with open arms from the minute we drove through the gates.
Our boys started the day with the pony rides- then we spent the afternoon with the plant walk.
We enjoyed fantastic food made from plants on the grounds of the household. It was phenomenal.
Rita entwined the stories of plants, the role of ecosystems with the role of each plant in maintaining balance, history of the arrival of plants to the area and the way that the plants on the estates changed with time and the use of the land. This plant walk was not only about wild crafting and plant medicine but also of history.
I purchased a copy of her book which is beautifully illustrated. She is in process of writing a second.
We shared the experience with our two boys- which was prearranged (normal minimum age is set at 14). Rita customized the experience to capture their attention.
Lourenço entertained us in between with stories of his family. These stories tell the history of Portugal and make the history come alive in such a way that you leave feeling so engrossed that you want to do more research to dive deeper.
Sharing this day with Rita and Lourenço was a highlight of our vacation.
Rita’s walk with plants is an unforgettable experience. We paired the two activities at the family estate so we subsequently spent the day with Rita and Lourenço. We were welcomed…
We were on a company trip and decided to do the plant walk with a group of 11. When we walked onto the property it was like we stepped into a different time in a magical land. It was such a warm welcome and we instantly felt at home. Rita and her partner welcomed us with some lemonade, tea, and snacks and we sat by the fireplace to get to know each other a little before we went out in the gardens to explore and learn about the plants, herbs, vegetable, and fruits they have on their property. Afterward, we had a royal, yummy, organic lunch. We couldn't have been happier with the experience and are definitely planning to visit again and recommend it to everyone. Thank you so much for the wonderful time!
We were on a company trip and decided to do the plant walk with a group of 11. When we walked onto the property it was like we stepped into a different time in a magical land. It w…
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Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Guest requirements
Up to 8 guests ages 3 and up can attend. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age.
More tips
There is the additinal option of a light meal with some wild plants at the end of the walk. If you plan to do so please refer to it with the booking.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes
Notebook and Pen
Notebook and Pen