Ana Santana · Anaisis Bellydance
Movement · Belly dance
A living space to flourish
FLORA FLOW brings together botanical art, dance, movement, spirituality and connection with nature. An inclusive, creative and conscious community welcoming different ages and backgrounds.
You will find it at Rua dos Brejos 69, in Colares, in the municipality of Sintra: near the hills and the sea, about 40 minutes’ drive from Lisbon. See how to get to Colares.
Experiences
Art & Botanicals
Eco-printing, natural dyes, plant pigments, textile art, organic painting and artistic installations. Leaves, flowers, seeds and roots become materials for creativity and ecological awareness.
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Dance & Movement
Belly dance, intuitive movement, body expression, free dance and collective gatherings. The body becomes a language of presence, freedom, creativity and connection.
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Therapies & Wellbeing
Complementary therapy sessions, meditation, conscious breathing and relaxation practices, facilitated by qualified professionals in a welcoming, peaceful setting.
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Spirituality & Connection
Contemplative practices, self-discovery gatherings, celebrations of natural cycles and symbolic rituals, with openness and respect for different beliefs and traditions.
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Community & Culture
Gatherings, music, performances, conversations, creative markets, shared meals and collaborations between artists, therapists and educators.
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Children & Families
Natural pigment workshops, botanical art, sensory exploration, creative dance, storytelling, artistic recycling and intergenerational experiences. We aim to nurture curiosity, imagination and respect for nature.
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The first dates open in January 2027. Write to us on WhatsApp to hear when.
Experiences in motion
Regular gatherings, events and celebrations, one- or multi-day retreats and family programmes. Nature, artistic expression, movement and wellbeing intertwine in experiences of discovery and connection.
We grow in community
NOMA
Clothing · Botanical printing
Patrícia Xavier de Carvalho · Art Healing Lands
Healing · Astral maps
Anaisis Bellydance on YouTube
Activities in Sintra, between the hills and the sea
At Flora Flow, six practices meet the nature around Colares. Each one has its own page:
- Art & Botanicals: eco printing and natural dye workshops with NOMA;
- Dance & Movement: belly dance and movement workshops with Ana of Anaisis Bellydance;
- Therapies & Wellbeing: complementary therapies, meditation and conscious breathing;
- Spirituality & Connection: retreats, circles and celebrations of natural cycles;
- Community & Culture: community gatherings, music and makers’ markets;
- Children & Families: from botanical art to creative dance.
Confirmed dates are listed in the agenda.
Who Flora Flow is for
Flora Flow is for anyone who wants to create, feel, learn, care and belong. It welcomes people of different ages and backgrounds: those who want to dance and move, those who like to create with their hands, with leaves and flowers, those looking for a moment of calm or of sharing, and families who want to spend creative days in nature.
The partners who lead the practices are introduced on the Flora Flow partners page, and common questions are answered in the Flora Flow FAQ.
Frequently asked questions
What is Flora Flow?
A living space to flourish in Colares, Sintra. Flora Flow brings together botanical art, dance, movement, spirituality and connection with nature, and hopes to become a place people want to return to.
Where is Flora Flow?
At Rua dos Brejos 69, 2705-352 Colares, in the municipality of Sintra, near the hills and the sea. By car and without traffic, it is about 40 minutes from Praça do Comércio in Lisbon and about 20 minutes from Sintra town centre.
What can I do at Flora Flow?
Botanical art and eco printing workshops, belly dance and movement, complementary therapies, spiritual practices and retreats, community gatherings and activities for children and families. Confirmed dates are in the agenda.
How can I get in touch with Flora Flow?
By WhatsApp on +351 962 063 874, or by e-mail at contact@floraflow.pt. Write to us with questions, bookings or collaborations.
Where we are
Rua dos Brejos 69, 2705-352 Colares, Sintra, Portugal
Rooted in Nature. Free in Movement. Connected by Art.
A place to create, feel, dance, learn and belong.