It was last Saturday, August 12, 2023, that we had Fernanda Tanqueiro's first meeting at Entre Vinhas & Mar. The day started with a feeling of wanting to make it rain, but as it progressed, we were delighted by a perfect day for the meeting: sun and a little bit of wind, exactly how the West likes it. Attention, the weather wasn't going to dictate how well the event would go (Fernanda herself has the motto for the meetings “Come Rain or Come Sunshine”), but it was good to see Nature agreeing with us and giving us such a beautiful day.

Our group began by meeting in the Entre Vinhas garden, where the first part of the meeting took place. Fernanda Tanqueiro did what she does best and explained to us how to relate in harmony with the other kingdoms of Nature.

So they set off on a silent walk. The group, with their senses sharpened to better connect with Nature, passed through the organic garden and vineyards, always in a quiet manner. They went to the Zen Garden, where they had Tibetan bowls and gongs waiting, for a moment of sound therapy meditation. 

They then came back and had fresh flavored waters and some cookies that Fernanda brought, for each person who participated, waiting for them on our terrace. There was another moment of sharing, in which they talked about how they felt in moments of connection with Nature. 

Speaking for everyone at Entre Vinhas & Mar, we would like to thank all the participants, as without them the meeting would not make sense. To those who couldn't make it, for whatever reason, a huge thank you, too. To the messages of affection we received – we send everything back to you.

And to Fernanda Tanqueiro, who promoted this meeting: a big thank you. For remembering us for such a beautiful project, which provided such good emotions and feelings to everyone who was, in some way, involved.