Experiences
Practices coming together in Colares, Sintra
Botanical Art · Dance · Therapies · Spirituality · Community
Flora Flow is being prepared in Colares, Sintra, with opening planned for 2027. We are not open to the public yet. Join the email waiting list to receive the first dates.
We are preparing workshops, gatherings, retreats and family programmes. Nature, artistic expression, movement and wellbeing intertwine in experiences of discovery and connection.
Flora Flow's six practices
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 and free dance with Ana. Open-level workshops with room for everyone’s own expression.
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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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Creativity with responsibility
Artistic expression may draw inspiration from art therapy approaches; clinical art therapy sessions will only be offered by appropriately qualified professionals.
Planned formats
Workshops and gatherings
Dance gatherings, botanical art workshops, wellbeing practices and community activities on dates to be announced.
Events & celebrations
Music, performances, makers’ markets, seasonal gatherings, community dinners and cultural collaborations.
Retreats & immersive experiences
One- or multi-day programmes combining nature, artistic expression, movement, wellbeing practices and sharing.
Family programmes
Creative days in nature, intergenerational workshops and educational activities for children and their accompanying adults.
Workshops and nature experiences in Sintra
Each practice has its own page, with who leads it, what to expect and the most common questions:
- Dance & Movement: belly dance with Ana of Anaisis Bellydance.
- Art & Botanicals: eco printing and natural dyes, with NOMA.
- Therapies & Wellbeing: complementary therapies and astral maps, with Patricia of Art Healing Lands.
- Spirituality & Connection: retreats, circles and rituals of natural cycles.
- Community & Culture: music, conversations, makers' markets and shared meals.
- Children & Families: activities for children and family programmes.
Who leads the experiences
Ana Santana is creating Flora Flow and preparing its dance and movement experiences. NOMA brings botanical and textile art, and Patrícia Xavier de Carvalho of Art Healing Lands brings wellbeing practices and astral maps. Meet the people preparing the project.
In nature, near Sintra and the sea
We are developing Flora Flow in Colares, in the municipality of Sintra. The space is not open yet, and images of its future facilities illustrate our vision. Discover the plans for the space and learn about the area in Getting here.
Receive the first dates
Experiences will appear in the agenda once confirmed. Join the email waiting list for updates. For questions or group proposals, get in touch.
Questions about the workshops and experiences
What workshops and experiences does Flora Flow bring together?
Six practices: botanical art and eco printing, belly dance and movement, complementary therapies, spirituality and retreats, community and culture, and activities for children and families.
What formats are planned?
Workshops and gatherings, events and celebrations, one- or multi-day retreats and family programmes. Frequency and dates will be announced once confirmed.
Are the art workshops art therapy sessions?
Artistic expression may draw inspiration from art therapy approaches, but clinical art therapy sessions will only be offered by appropriately qualified professionals.
How do I find upcoming dates?
Join the email waiting list on the Contact page. Opening is planned for 2027; dates will appear in the agenda once confirmed.
Follow the first experiences
Join the email waiting list for news about the opening and the first dates.