Forestminds – Health & Wellbeing in the Forest
At Monserrate Forest, embrace the rhythm of the forest as it transitions and slow down to be truly present. Through the Forestminds method, explore introspection, awaken your senses, and find in the silence of nature a space to reflect, breathe, and restore your balance.
The Wisdom of Introspection
In the November session, Monserrate Forest welcomes us into a moment of transition in nature. The leaves fall, the days grow shorter, and the forest seems to retreat, quietly preparing for a new cycle.
In tune with the changing seasons, we too are invited to slow down. Through a journey of mindfulness and presence, we will explore introspection as an opportunity to acknowledge the path travelled throughout the year, make space for the answers that silence can reveal, and cultivate the serenity needed to embrace what lies ahead.
About ForestMind
Forestminds (Metsämieli) is a wellbeing method developed in Finland that combines walks in nature with guided exercises designed to engage the senses, cultivate mindfulness and encourage self-reflection. Inspired by the Finnish people's deep connection with forests, this approach invites participants to slow down, reduce stress, and restore physical and emotional balance.
Like forest bathing, Forestminds draws on the restorative power of nature to enhance wellbeing and strengthen our connection with the natural world.
Sessions are led by guides certified by the Portuguese Society of Forest Sciences / Prof. Baeta Neves Centre for Applied Ecology at the Higher Institute of Agronomy and are offered throughout the year in some of Sintra's most remarkable natural settings, including the Park of Monserrate, the woodland of the Convent of the Capuchos, and Park of Pena.
Private sessions are available exclusively for organised groups, subject to availability and a customised quotation.
Scheduled Sessions
8 November: “The Wisdom of Introspection” — Tapada of Monserrate
Slow down and find the answers within
More information
- Location: Tapada de Monserrate
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Duration: 2h
- Target Audience: Young people and adults (10+ years)
- Meeting Point: Park of Monserrate Ticket Office
- Languages: Portuguese and English
- Accessibility: The route of this visit is not accessible due to uneven surfaces, slopes and steps
- Additional Information: The price includes admission to Monserrate Park and Palace. Comfortable footwear and clothing suitable for Sintra’s weather conditions are recommended. The activity may be cancelled in the event of adverse weather conditions.