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building free community space here in the now

I made this blog to announce all that is happening around this community where i am participating.

I made this blog to announce all that is happening around this community where i am participating.

building free community space here in the now

05
Fev26

Willow structure experience day.


Leen

We put the date on Wednesday 4 or14 March. March . From 10 AM to 4 Pm
Let me know when it fits you as we can also do it Saturday 11 March from 5pm to 10 pm
 
We will use willow to make all kind of willow structures .
May be an image of tree
This can be baskets or something totally differed we will learn from each other.
We start at 10 AM and finish around 4 PM or from 5 to 10 PM
Sent me SMS or messenger if you like to come and let me know if you need willow to work with.
Bring your sharp pruning scissors !
And some vegetarian food to share
( I have allergic reaction to Garlic and nutmeg,
do not eat wheat, sugar and pasteurized and cooked dairy products
and do not sit well with beans, lentils, and coriander ) 
19
Jan26

Basket weaving workshops  


Leen

 let me know when you can come

so I can organize a workshop when you can come.

From 10 AM I will do basket weaving workshop

In my home in Covas

Leave your car at the top. Don't drive down!

The Caminho is too muddy and you'll damage it.

If you have no willow come at 9 AM to prepair 

Until about 4 PM

Let me know what would fit you best.

Day or evening and what day

2 Fer. 10 AM learning how to prune willow for basket weaving.

workshop pruning willow for the basket weaving. - building free community space here in the now

Basket weaving workshops  

The workshops in my home in Covas

near Tabua district coimbra. https://goo.gl/maps/Kd1mn 

40.355593, -7.928053

The workshop at Mona's house https://goo.gl/maps/aT35yFjtqLDioWC89

40°16'00.9"N 8°01'05.7"W

Bring your sharp pruning scissors !

And some vegetarian food to share

( I have allergic reaction to Garlic and nutmeg,

do not eat wheat, sugar and pasteurized and cooked dairy products

and do not sit well with beans, lentils, and coriander )

I believe in energy exchange.

all you do comes back to you.

https://www.community-exchange.org/memac.asp 

I  had the opportunity to get a lot of willow.
For who does not have willow please come on the day at 9 pm , to prepare the willow for your basket.
If you have your own willow look at my blog how to prepare it in the right way.

If you do not have it let me know...

 

 


We had some lovely workshops over the years

Please prepare it like in the picture above !

the golden yellow willow is the best

The other ,green and red can also be used as differend effects.

Willow has to be cut in winter

The tree had to be pruned  last year !

And you cut one year growth for the weaving,

With fresh willow it is easier to work. 

it must be possible to bent it without breaking.

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You need thiker ones for the ribs .

This are two circels from botem of the willow branch to het point 

The first to circels .Conect whit a Gods eye or a figure 8.

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and 4 or more as ribs inbetween,depending on the sise of the basket.

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And aboud 50 thiner lang ones for the weavers ..

This time we will make the round earth basket .

we could make different baskets,  

 

 

proud us

 

 

 willow helmet ?

 

 

giant basket for my mums birthday

 big or small it is the same technique

 

 We can make the small sumer baskets

If you do not have your own willow let me know
.

 

In the summer we can make some litle baskets I have the willow for it.

nice souvenier 


 

Willow fencing


For more info contact me...


Leen 960 177 636 or 238 601 326

19
Jan26

workshop pruning willow for the basket weaving.


Leen

Tuesday 10 February

Leave your car at the top. Don't drive down!

The Caminho is too muddy and you'll damage it.

10 am until 12 pm 
We will learn to prune the willow for the basket weaving.
No photo description available.
Bring good sharp pruning shears. and if possibly a sharp pruning saw.
We will cut on my own quinta .
The ground  can be wet where we prune .
If it rains we will do it an other day.
If you have troubles finding it,
phone me or SMS no message as I have a dumbphone 906177636
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xEUKbXpuDgcEUnN89 R. Lameiro Do Rato 40.355107, -7.928284
After this I will give some workshops to learn how to make a round basket.
And one how to make other willow structures'.
The next one will be soon.
Let me know when you like to do that Than I can make the event on the time it fits you.
We can also make small basket in a evening workshop.
Basket weaving workshops   - building free community space here in the now 
 
12
Jan26

Weekly meditative inner movements


Leen

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Every Teusday from 5.30 to 6.30 I will provide the time and the space,

to come and feel in to your body,

listening to meditative music and

make movements between laying sitting or standing still

over to Somatic,yoga,chigong,energy medicine tipe movements.

You feel what our body would like to do.

It will be a calming and energizing expiriance.

The goal is to be in a souple balanced body with a quit mind .

It will haromize the body action for the rest of the week.

It is a donation based event .
Let me know if you like to come so I will have enough space.

leenvanmelle@yahoo.com

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Movimentos internos meditativos semanais
na R. Lameiro Do Rato Covas 40.355842, -7.928066

Todas as terças-feiras, das 17h30 às 18h30, oferecerei o tempo e o espaço para

você conectar-se com o seu corpo,

ouvir música meditativa e

realizando movimentos entre posturas deitada, sentada ou de pé,

para além de exercícios somáticos, yoga, chi kung e movimentos típicos da medicina energética.

Sentirá o que o seu corpo deseja fazer.

Será uma experiência calmante e energizante.

O objetivo é alcançar um corpo flexível e equilibrado, com a mente tranquila.

Isto harmonizará as ações do corpo para o resto da semana.

A participação é por donativo.

Avise-me se gostaria de participar para que eu possa reservar vagas suficientes.

leenvanmelle@yahoo.com

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Wekelijkse meditatieve innerlijke bewegingen
bij R. Lameiro Do Rato Covas 40.355842, -7.928066

Elke dinsdag van 17.30 tot 18.30 uur bied ik de tijd en de ruimte

om contact te maken met je lichaam,

luisterend naar meditatieve muziek en

bewegend tussen liggen, zitten of stilstaan

en somatische oefeningen, yoga, chigong en bewegingen uit de energiemedicine.

Je voelt wat je lichaam wil doen.

Het zal een kalmerende en energieke ervaring zijn.

Het doel is om in een soepel gebalanceerd lichaam te zijn, met een rustige geest.

Het zal de lichaamsfuncties voor de rest van de week harmoniseren.

leenvanmelle@yahoo.com

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21
Dez25

Oud op nieuw/Pasing to the new year.fest


Leen

Ber all Welocome                     

31 Dec. 2025 from 7 pm until 1 Jan. 2026 ??? am

We will all bring our favored music, food and drinks to share .

Your friends are welcome to invite them on your social media.

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We will put music all can appreciate.
(I do not like boom boom music.)
I will provide,
music installation on the the dancefloor in and out side .
Bonfire place out side .
Sitting space and potluck table.

Sleeping space for tired kids and adults.
All friends invited and...
The more people the merrier!

Park your car at  Parking at the top of our track

R. Lameiro Do Rato
 
Phone 960177636  or 238601326
 
21
Out25

Sweat lodge ceremony na "Paraiso no mundo" em Covas.


Leen

Next Sweat lodge will be Last Saturday 31 Jan

(Texto Pt em baixo)

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EN Sweatlodge / Inipi Ceremony 🔥
You are invited to step into the Sweatlodge (Inipi) a sacred ceremony of purification and renewal, rooted in the ancient traditions of North Americas Natives.
Inipi means “to live again” in the Lakota language — a return to the womb of Mother Earth, where we remember our essence and pray with fire, water, air, and stone.
Inside the lodge, the breath of the steam carries our prayers, songs rise from the heart, and the darkness embraces us like the night before rebirth.
Guided with great care and respect by Kauil, we journey through heat, silence, and song — releasing the old, awakening the new.
✨ A ceremony of transformation, connection, and remembrance.
📍 Location: Paraiso no mundo
40.355430, -7.928219 Rua lameiro do rato
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dZLjusdpzMf9jxwa9

Please be welcome at 4.00pm to enter the lodge at 5pm.

EN
🌈How to Prepare for the Sweatlodge / Inipi Ceremony
🌿 Eat light during the day.
💧 Drink lost of water.
🧘‍♀️ No meat, alcohol, or heavy meals in the hours before the ceremony.
🕯️ Bring a towel.
👕 Bring light clothes ( that can get dirty and wet) or swimsuit to wear inside the lodge.
👚 Bring a dry and warm change of clothes for after the ceremony.
🍎 Bring a fruit to share after
🌸 small offering for the altar (flowers, seeds, tobacco, honey, etc.).
🔥 Enter with an open heart, humility, and gratitude — the ceremony begins the moment you decide to come.
 


Limited spaces available — contact

via PM or phone me 00351960177636

e-mail leenvanmelle@yahoo.com

Facebook  (1) Leen Van Melle | Facebook 

to confirm your presence.
Energy exchange : sliding scale 25-40€
Contact us if you want to exchange for other kinds of energies.
A couple of spots are available in exchange for helping in the preparation.

 

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PT
Cerimonia da Tenda do Suor / Inipi 🔥
Uma cerimónia sagrada de purificação e renascimento, enraizada nas antigas tradições dos povos nativos da América do Norte.
Inipi significa “voltar a viver” na língua Lakota — o regresso ao ventre da Mãe Terra, onde se ora com o fogo, a água, o ar e a pedra.
Dentro da tenda sagrada, o vapor leva as preces, os cânticos elevam-se do coração e a escuridão envolve como a noite antes do renascer.
Guiada por Kauil, com respeito e presença, esta cerimónia convida ao silêncio, à entrega e à libertação do que já não serve — um mergulho profundo na essência, na memória e na vida que desperta.
Bemvindo as 16h00 para entrada na tenda as 17h.

Como se Preparar para a Cerimônia da Tenda do Suor / Inipi

🌿 Coma leve durante a dia.
💧  Beber muito água durante a dia
🧘‍♀️ Evite carne, álcool e refeições pesadas nas horas que antecedem a cerimônia.
🕯️ Traga uma toalha.
👕 Traga roupas leves (que possam sujar e molhar) ou um traje de banho para usar dentro da tenda.
👚 Traga uma troca de roupas secas e quentes para depois da cerimônia.
🍎 Traga uma fruta para compartilhar após a cerimônia.
🌸 Traga uma pequena oferenda para o altar (flores, sementes, tabaco, mel, etc.).
🔥 Entre com o coração aberto, humildade e gratidão — a cerimônia começa no momento em que você decide participar.
 
✨ Um ritual de transformação, conexão e renascimento.
📍 Local 40.355430, -7.928219 Rua lameiro do rato Paraiso do Mundo
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dZLjusdpzMf9jxwa9


Lugares limitados — confirma presença com antecedência

liga Leen 960177636

o Mail leenvanmelle@yahoo.com

o Facebook (1) Leen Van Melle | Facebook 
Troca de energia: 25-40€ o outro tipos de troco.

Contacte-nos se pretende trocar por outros tipos de energias.
Algumas vagas estão disponíveis em troca de ajuda na preparação.

 

Winter solstice sweat lodge ceremony

We had a wonderfull prived sweat lodge for

family and friends monday 29 dec. at 1.30 pm

powerfull medecine! Thank you Kauil and Isabel and friend!

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EN Sweatlodge / Inipi Ceremony 🔥
You are invited to step into the Sweatlodge (Inipi) a sacred ceremony of purification and renewal, rooted in the ancient traditions of North Americas Natives.
Inipi means “to live again” in the Lakota language — a return to the womb of Mother Earth, where we remember our essence and pray with fire, water, air, and stone.
Inside the lodge, the breath of the steam carries our prayers, songs rise from the heart, and the darkness embraces us like the night before rebirth.
Guided with great care and respect by Kauil, we journey through heat, silence, and song — releasing the old, awakening the new.
✨ A ceremony of transformation, connection, and remembrance.
📍 Location: Paraiso no mundo
40.355430, -7.928219 Rua lameiro do rato
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dZLjusdpzMf9jxwa9

 

Please be welcome at 1.30pm to enter the lodge a byd later.

Free sweat lodge invitations only

contact via PM or phone me 00351960177636 to confirm your presence.

prepare for yourself

Drink a lot of water and eat light before sweat lodge

Bring some cotton t shirt or dress to wear in ceremony.

 

PT
Cerimonia da Tenda do Suor / Inipi 🔥
Uma cerimónia sagrada de purificação e renascimento, enraizada nas antigas tradições dos povos nativos da América do Norte.
Inipi significa “voltar a viver” na língua Lakota — o regresso ao ventre da Mãe Terra, onde se ora com o fogo, a água, o ar e a pedra.
Dentro da tenda sagrada, o vapor leva as preces, os cânticos elevam-se do coração e a escuridão envolve como a noite antes do renascer.
Guiada por Kauil, com respeito e presença, esta cerimónia convida ao silêncio, à entrega e à libertação do que já não serve — um mergulho profundo na essência, na memória e na vida que desperta.
✨ Um ritual de transformação, conexão e renascimento.
📍 Local 40.355430, -7.928219 Rua lameiro do rato Paraiso do Mundo
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dZLjusdpzMf9jxwa9

Tenda de suor gratuita, apenas para convidados

Bemvindo as 13h30 h
Lugares limitados para a Tenda do Suor —

confirma presença com antecedência com MP. ou liga Leen 960177636

Prepare-se

Beba muita água e coma algo leve antes da tenda do suor.

Traga uma t-shirt ou vestido de algodão para usar na cerimónia.

21 Dec was canceled 

 Sacred sining circle still will happen from 7 pm

Sunday 21 Dec.2025 4 pm until ...

 Next Sweat lodge will be  Sunday 18 januarie

welcome at 4 pm to enter at 5 pm

Tenda de suor do domingo, 21 Decembro
bem-vindo às 16h para entrar às 17

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EN Sweatlodge / Inipi Ceremony 🔥
You are invited to step into the Sweatlodge (Inipi) a sacred ceremony of purification and renewal, rooted in the ancient traditions of North Americas Natives.
Inipi means “to live again” in the Lakota language — a return to the womb of Mother Earth, where we remember our essence and pray with fire, water, air, and stone.
Inside the lodge, the breath of the steam carries our prayers, songs rise from the heart, and the darkness embraces us like the night before rebirth.
Guided with great care and respect by Kauil, we journey through heat, silence, and song — releasing the old, awakening the new.
✨ A ceremony of transformation, connection, and remembrance.
📍 Location: Paraiso no mundo
40.355430, -7.928219 Rua lameiro do rato
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dZLjusdpzMf9jxwa9

Please be welcome at 4.00pm to enter the lodge at 5pm.
Limited spaces available for the sweat lodge—

contact via PM or phone me 00351960177636 to confirm your presence.
Energy exchange : sliding scale 25-40€
Contact us if you want to exchange for other kinds of energies.
A couple of spots are available in exchange for helping in the preparation.

 

 

PT
Cerimonia da Tenda do Suor / Inipi 🔥
Uma cerimónia sagrada de purificação e renascimento, enraizada nas antigas tradições dos povos nativos da América do Norte.
Inipi significa “voltar a viver” na língua Lakota — o regresso ao ventre da Mãe Terra, onde se ora com o fogo, a água, o ar e a pedra.
Dentro da tenda sagrada, o vapor leva as preces, os cânticos elevam-se do coração e a escuridão envolve como a noite antes do renascer.
Guiada por Kauil, com respeito e presença, esta cerimónia convida ao silêncio, à entrega e à libertação do que já não serve — um mergulho profundo na essência, na memória e na vida que desperta.
✨ Um ritual de transformação, conexão e renascimento.
📍 Local 40.355430, -7.928219 Rua lameiro do rato Paraiso do Mundo
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dZLjusdpzMf9jxwa9

Bemvindo as 16h00 para entrada na tenda as 17h.
Lugares limitados para a Tenda do Suor —

confirma presença com antecedência com MP. ou liga Leen 960177636
Troca de energia: 25-40€ o outro tipos de troco.

Contacte-nos se pretende trocar por outros tipos de energias.
Algumas vagas estão disponíveis em troca de ajuda na preparação.

It will be a special edition with singing circle at the sacred fire after the sweat lodge ceremony . 

This part is free and all are welcome.

I will provide a hot drink 

Bring a snack to share

musical instruments and your favoride songs.

Será uma edição especial com uma roda de canto à volta da fogueira sagrada após a cerimónia da tenda do suor.

Esta parte é gratuita e todos são bem-vindos.

Oferecerei uma bebida quente.

Traga um lanche para partilhar.

Instrumentos musicais e as suas músicas preferidas.

Winter solstice marks the darkest depths of winter and the beginning of the return of the sun. It is a time to honour the ever turning wheel of the year, let go of things that no longer serve you and to give thanks for the passing of another season. 

The fire can symbolise the return of the sun and most of all it creates a super atmosphere. It’s a simple yet powerful ritual that connects us to ancient traditions, when our ancestors would gather around fires to celebrate survival through the darkest days of the year.

We will have a moment of silens to take some time to reflect on the past year and all that has happened. This can be a great opportunity to let go of anything that no longer serves you and to set intentions for the coming year. 

The music and singing will help to honnor the return of the light. And give us energy to be powerfull in this next turn of lives weel.

child friendly event. there is space for kids to play and rest.

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Sweat lodge of Sunday 16 November

Was a nice and profind expiriance thank you Kauil.

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EN Sweatlodge / Inipi Ceremony 🔥
You are invited to step into the Sweatlodge (Inipi) a sacred ceremony of purification and renewal, rooted in the ancient traditions of North Americas Natives.
Inipi means “to live again” in the Lakota language — a return to the womb of Mother Earth, where we remember our essence and pray with fire, water, air, and stone.
Inside the lodge, the breath of the steam carries our prayers, songs rise from the heart, and the darkness embraces us like the night before rebirth.
Guided with great care and respect by Kauil, we journey through heat, silence, and song — releasing the old, awakening the new.
✨ A ceremony of transformation, connection, and remembrance.
📍 Location: Paraiso no mundo
40.355430, -7.928219 Rua lameiro do rato
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dZLjusdpzMf9jxwa9

Please be welcome at 4.00pm to enter the lodge at 5pm.
Limited spaces available — contact via PM or phone me 00351960177636 to confirm your presence.
Energy exchange : sliding scale 25-40€
Contact us if you want to exchange for other kinds of energies.
A couple of spots are available in exchange for helping in the preparation.

 

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PT
Cerimonia da Tenda do Suor / Inipi 🔥
Uma cerimónia sagrada de purificação e renascimento, enraizada nas antigas tradições dos povos nativos da América do Norte.
Inipi significa “voltar a viver” na língua Lakota — o regresso ao ventre da Mãe Terra, onde se ora com o fogo, a água, o ar e a pedra.
Dentro da tenda sagrada, o vapor leva as preces, os cânticos elevam-se do coração e a escuridão envolve como a noite antes do renascer.
Guiada por Kauil, com respeito e presença, esta cerimónia convida ao silêncio, à entrega e à libertação do que já não serve — um mergulho profundo na essência, na memória e na vida que desperta.
✨ Um ritual de transformação, conexão e renascimento.
📍 Local 40.355430, -7.928219 Rua lameiro do rato Paraiso do Mundo
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dZLjusdpzMf9jxwa9

Bemvindo as 16h00 para entrada na tenda as 17h.
Lugares limitados — confirma presença com antecedência com MP. ou liga Leen 960177636
Troca de energia: 25-40€ o outro tipos de troco.

Contacte-nos se pretende trocar por outros tipos de energias.
Algumas vagas estão disponíveis em troca de ajuda na preparação.

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In October we had a lovely, profound, tryout of the new Sweatlodge.
The ancestors of this land felt honored.
We plan to do it again once a month.
Let me know if you are interested there are limited places.

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EN Sweatlodge / Inipi Ceremony 🔥
You are invited to step into the Sweatlodge (Inipi) a sacred ceremony of purification and renewal, rooted in the ancient traditions of North Americas Natives.
Inipi means “to live again” in the Lakota language — a return to the womb of Mother Earth, where we remember our essence and pray with fire, water, air, and stone.
Inside the lodge, the breath of the steam carries our prayers, songs rise from the heart, and the darkness embraces us like the night before rebirth.
Guided with great care and respect by Kauil, we journey through heat, silence, and song — releasing the old, awakening the new.
✨ A ceremony of transformation, connection, and remembrance.
📍 Location: Paraiso no mundo 
40.355430, -7.928219 Rua lameiro do rato 

⏰ Please arrive at 4.30pm to enter the lodge at 5pm.
Limited spaces available — contact via PM to confirm your presence.
Energy exchange : sliding scale 25-40€
Contact us if you want to exchange for other kinds of energies.
A couple of spots are available in exchange for helping in the preparation.

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PT
Cerimonia da Tenda do Suor / Inipi 🔥
Uma cerimónia sagrada de purificação e renascimento, enraizada nas antigas tradições dos povos nativos da América do Norte.
Inipi significa “voltar a viver” na língua Lakota — o regresso ao ventre da Mãe Terra, onde se ora com o fogo, a água, o ar e a pedra.
Dentro da tenda sagrada, o vapor leva as preces, os cânticos elevam-se do coração e a escuridão envolve como a noite antes do renascer.
Guiada por Kauil, com respeito e presença, esta cerimónia convida ao silêncio, à entrega e à libertação do que já não serve — um mergulho profundo na essência, na memória e na vida que desperta.
✨ Um ritual de transformação, conexão e renascimento.
📍 Local 40.355430, -7.928219 Rua lameiro do rato 

⏰ Chegada as 16h30 para entrada na tenda as 17h.
Lugares limitados — confirma presença com antecedência com MP.
25-40€ o outro tipos de troco. 
13
Set25

SACRED SINGING CIRCLE


Leen

 
Tuesday 17 febr we will sing!
Be welcome at 7 pm in Paraiso no mundo in Covas
New Moon in Aquarius with Solar Eclipse – February 17, 2026
New beginnings around friendship, collaboration, and your place in the bigger picture.
We sing around the campfire if weather is fine.
If rain we will be inside.
We do a little ceremony for intention setting.
I will host us in Castello sem titulo .
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wyKFWzqnpqn2zsnJ9
40.354998, -7.927856
signposted from cemetery Crosspoint
We will sing in a circle and do a little ritual,
Bring your voices,
instruments and
if you like, a little snack,
Let me know with how many people you come.
So I will have space enough for all.
I will provide a hot drink and water.
Donation based event.
Lasts minute info phone Leen 960177636
 
and litle serimony for intention setting.

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• New Moon in Capricorn • Lay your foundation for 2026 now
Be welcome at 7 pm in Paraiso no mundo in Covas
January 18 • New Moon in Capricorn • Lay your foundation for 2026 now
Capricorn gives you the power to create something lasting, to lay the foundation for the year.
We sing around the campfire if weather is fine. If rain we will be inside.
I will host us in Castello sem titulo .
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wyKFWzqnpqn2zsnJ9
40.354998, -7.927856
signposted from cemetery Crosspoint
We will sing in a circle and do a little ritual,
Bring your voices,
instruments and
if you like, a little snack,
I will provide a hot drink and water.
Donation based event.
Lasts minute info phone Leen 960177636

 

Winter solstice sacred singing circle.

Sunday 21 Dec.2025 7 pm until ...

 Singing circle at the sacred fire

bring your favored music to sing instruments and frieds.

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Singing circle part is free and all are welcome.

I will provide a hot drink 

Bring a snack to share

 

THURSDAY 4 December

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Fullmoon sacred singing circle 

A Gemini Supermoon that joyfully illuminates what was not yet visible. In the cool, still December air, she reveals what has been weighing on her for too long, what needs to be resolved, and what can finally be released.

Be welcome at 7 pm in Paraiso no mundo in Covas

Elisa will host us in Casa Adbe .

signposted from cemetery crosspoint

We will sing in a circle and do a litle ritual,

 We will be in side

Bring your voices,

instruments and

if you like, a little snack,

I will provide a hot drink  and water.

Donation based event.

Lats minute info phone Leen 960177636

 

Thursday 20 November New moon singing circle 

Be welcome at 7 pm in Paraiso no mundo in Covas

Elisa will host us in Casa Adbe .

signposted from cemetery crosspoint

We will sing in a circle and do a litle ritual,

according to the weather circumstances we will be,

in or out side with or without a bom fire.

Bring your voices,

instruments and

if you like a little snack,

I will provide a hot drink  and water.

Donation based event.

Lats minute info phone Leen 960177636

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TEUSEDAY 21 OKT NEW MOON SACRED SINGING CIRCLE

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Be welcome at 7 pm in Paraiso no mundo in Covas

Elisa will host us in Casa Adbe .

signposted from cemetery crosspoint

We will sing in a circle and do a litle ritual,

according to the weather circumstances we will be,

in or out side with or without a bom fire.

Bring your voices,

instruments and

if you like a little snack,

I will provide a hot drink  and water.

Donation based event.

 

New moon, solar eclipse and equinox sacred singing circle 21 Sept 7pm

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Be welcome at 7 pm in Paraiso no mundo in Covas

signposted from cemetery crosspoint

We will sing in a circle and do a litle ritual, according to the weather circumstances, in or out side with or without a bom fire.

Bring your voices, instruments and if you like a little snack, I will provide a hot drink  and water.

Donation based event.

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Free Choir " bridge and beyond :"


Leen

The free choir " bridge and beyond ": with Choir master Neomi

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The free choir 's new name is "Bridge and beyond"

as it has more meaning to what we do now and it honors the start of the choir .

We decided to work more continually and will gather every week on Monday.
This way Naomi can make our singing and voice experience more profound.
We start at 16.00 h sing until 18.00h.

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The free Choir 'Under the bridge" existed under this name for over 15 years.
We had many differed choir masters each with there own input and skills.
Neomi, is an experienced and especially skilled Choir leader.
She is really amazing, and will lead us in to some 3 or 4 part harmony's, canon's and other  song's ,

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It is a fun and deep experience .
You can bring the songs you would like to learn,
so Neomi can look in to it if it is something for next sessions further on in the year.
It is a donation based event.
Be all welcome.
We will come together every week on Monday from 4 to 6 pm. at the top of Vila Pouca da Beira.
We are indoors .
phone me to know exact location or for last minute info

on my dumbphone 960177636 no internet.

Free Choir "under the bridge" | Facebook 

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Nova bibliotheca de troca em Lameiras


Leen

We will be open for public every first friday of the month from 5 to 8 PM
Be welcome to swap your books, have a talk and a drink.
R. Casal de Deus Lameiras 40.339761, -7.989115
You can also volunteer to help improve the library.
For more information, contact Leen at 960177636.

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Estaremos abertos ao público todas as primeiras sextas-feiras do mês de 17 ate 20 h.
Sinta-se à vontade para trocar os seus livros, conversar e beber um copo.
R. Casal de Deus Lameiras 40.339761, -7.989115
Também pode voluntariar-se para ajudar a melhorar a biblioteca.
Para mais informações, contacte Leen pelo telefone 960177636.
 
We zijn elke eerste vrijdag van de maand open voor publiekvan 17 tot 18u
Je bent van harte welkom om je boeken te ruilen, een praatje te maken en een drankje te nuttigen.
R. Casal de Deus Lameiras 40.339761, -7.989115
Je kan je ook elden om de biblioteek te verbeteren als vrijwilliger.
voor meer info cotacteer Leen 960177636
 
Wir sind jeden ersten Freitag im Monat von 17 bis 20 Uhr für die Öffentlichkeit geöffnet.
Sie sind herzlich eingeladen, Bücher zu tauschen, sich zu unterhalten und etwas zu trinken.
R. Casal de Deus Lameiras 40.339761, -7.989115
Sie können sich auch freiwillig an der Verbesserung der Bibliothek beteiligen.
Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie von Leen unter 960177636.
 
Saremo aperti al pubblico ogni primo venerdì del mese klo 17–20. .
Siete i benvenuti per scambiare i vostri libri, chiacchierare e bere qualcosa.
R. Casal de Deus Lameiras 40.339761, -7.989115
Puoi anche offrirti volontario per contribuire a migliorare la biblioteca.
Per ulteriori informazioni, contatta Leen al numero 960177636.
 
נהיה פתוחים לקהל הרחב בכל יום שישי הראשון של החוד
R. Casal de Deus Lameiras 40.339761, -7.989115
17.00-20.00  . מוזמנים להחליף ספרים, לשוחח ולשתות משה ניתן גם להתנדב ולעזור לשפר את הספרייה. למידע נוסף, צרו קשר עם לין בטלפון 960177636
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Loja de troca em Meda de mouros


Leen

Texto em português abaixo

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We will have the opening day always last Sunday of the month .
It Can be a feast for the community.
Let me know if you like to come and preform.
Be welcome to bring food for the potluck table.
NEW ! Come and drink a Coffee from David.

Our temporary space is a space where the original idea of swapping more than clothes can happen. We could also swap ideas .
There is space for a little artisan market
Be welcome to bring food for the potluck table.
It will always happen on the last Sunday of the month from 10 am to 2 pm.
Come and take what you can use.
Come and get some new clothes, bringing a donation of clothes, money or other small household items.
Make sure clothes are clean 😉
Be respectful about the order in the shop next interested also like the items in there good place.
The shop is not big there is space to be outside so if you see it is to buzzy wait in the garden .
Also come and get your material to upgrade!
This event will be updated .
As it is a community project of all of us, let me know if you like to volunteer.
 
Dia de aberto será sempre no último domingo do mês.
Sinta-se à vontade para trazer comida para a mesa do potluck.
NOVIDADE! Venha tomar um café com o David.

Pode ser um banquete para a comunidade.
Avise-me se gostaria de vir apresentar-se.
Sejam bem-vindos para trazer comida para a mesa de confraternização.
O nosso espaço temporário é um espaço onde a ideia original de mudar mais do que roupa pode acontecer. Também podemos trocar ideias.
Há espaço para uma pequena feira de artesanato.
Sejam bem-vindos para trazer comida para a mesa de confraternização.
Irá decorrer sempre no último domingo do mês, das 10h às 14h.
Venham e levem o que puderem usar.
Venham comprar roupa nova, trazendo um donativo de roupa, dinheiro ou outros pequenos artigos domésticos.
Certifiquem-se que as roupas estão limpas 😉
Sejam respeitadores da ordem na loja ao lado. Os interessados ​​também gostarão dos artigos que lá estão, pois estão bem localizados.
A loja não é grande, há espaço para ficar no exterior, por isso, se repararem que está muito movimentada, esperem no jardim.
Venham também buscar os vossos materiais para atualizar!
Este evento será atualizado em breve.
Como é um projeto comunitário de todos nós, diga-me se gostaria de ser voluntário.
 
 
Contato para mais informações
Leen Van Melle
960177636
leenvanmelle@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/leenvanmelle/
Location
R. Afonso Nunes da Costa 14
3420-121 Meda de Mouros
40.283911, -8.021427 
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Live music on mother eart event in Meda de mouros Loja de troca 31 August


Leen


10 AM – 2 PM
Loja de troca potluck table and artisan market en live music in Meda de Mouros.
Arshery with Mac Aaron

all the event .Come and try out it is fun!

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At 11 AM Concertinalex will lighten up the day for us.

come and bring your instruments for a Yam after alex!  

Bring food for potluck table .
Artisan market set up from 9 am
Starts at 10 am.
Donation based event

https://www.community-exchange.org/home/user-login/
Welcome to the new Beira web site. You can now manage your own account, add your own offerings and wants and perform a whole range of actions related to your account. You may also see what is available from other exchanges and trade with CES members all over the world.
 
Bring alcohol free drinks to share.
The free bar well be open for self service.
Rest of program still to be filed in ...
Let me know what you would like to bring.
 
40.355358, -7.927967
 
how to find it Sunday.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/k9RXtGyiqi1VhBNs6 
R. Afonso Nunes da Costa 14 3420-121 Meda de Mouros 40.283911, -8.021427

 

 

on mother eart event in Meda de mouros Loja de troca.

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It is part of the mother eart event

more info here https://community-space-covas.blogs.sapo.pt/gathering-in-honor-of-mother-earth-and-1668 

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Gathering in honor of Mother Earth and all her beings 30-31 Aug. 2025


Leen

We will come together in honor of Mother Earth and all her beings,

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https://open.spotify.com/track/0c1lBShqevkxQxhNuUhV3t...
We are beings that like to be together.
The gathering is for all our friends.
I know dogs are our friends too, but they are like kids and need to be watched over all the time. So please leave them at home or in/around your vehicle. You are fully responsible for them as there are cats running around and geese in their fencing.
Saturday 30 August in to 31 first it is my birthday night .
Program so far: Will be updated.
Saturday 30
18 u Welcome and opening of the festivity. At the dancefloor. below the community orchard.
 18.30 Miia Maria and Kim and Elisa like to come and will accompany us on guitar, and make us singin a Sacred singing circle. Come and join on the west terras of the castello sem titelo. one of the ladies https://open.spotify.com/artist/73rX3Vu8vaZNBnBBjzO66C?si=LKTGzb2GQbKkY696iLL55w&nd=1&dlsi=18c082adefea40b6 

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At 19.00 shared meal. Bring veg, food to share. on the west terras of the castello and see the sunset. At the Sacred Singing circle
See sunset at 20.10 h
At 21.00 h I SPY in concert.

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Until ...
I hope more friends and instruments will join us . This can happen in Tipi or on Dancefloor or in the Aum dome space depending on weather.
Rest of night.
sleep under stars . Or in a tent.
. Bring wat ever you need to have a good outside under the star night sleep.
There will be space in the sala of Castelo sem título if it is to wet outside.
 
Sunday morning sunrise 7... am
7.30 energy medicine
Stop. Rest. Restore. Breath. Reconnection.8.30 Shared breakfast bring food to share.

10 AM – 2 PM
Loja de troca potluck table and artisan market en live music in Meda de Mouros.
Arshery with Mac Aaron

all the event .Come and try out it is fun!

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At 11 AM Special guest Concertinalex
come and bring your instruments for a Yam after alex!  

 


Bring food for potluck table .
Artisan market set up from 9 am
Starts at 10 am.
Donation based event

https://www.community-exchange.org/home/user-login/
Welcome to the new Beira web site. You can now manage your own account, add your own offerings and wants and perform a whole range of actions related to your account. You may also see what is available from other exchanges and trade with CES members all over the world.
 
Bring alcohol free drinks to share.
The free bar well be open for self service.
Rest of program still to be filed in ...
Let me know what you would like to bring.
 
40.355358, -7.927967
 
how to find it Sunday.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/k9RXtGyiqi1VhBNs6 
R. Afonso Nunes da Costa 14 3420-121 Meda de Mouros 40.283911, -8.021427
 
For who like to help. PM me organizing the space
Set up what ever is needed / finishing off
- Market space
- Dance floor and stage space.
- Camping space.
- Kitchen
- Compost toilet
- Signs
- Bar
-Tippy
- Kids area 
 

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The program can still be filled, This is a gathering made by us for us .
We Can have a market
Dance to live and dj music.
We have space in and outdoors.
There is solar electricity and Wi-Fi free internet.
There is camping space.
All other ideas are welcome!
Let me know if you like to participate in one way or another.
It would be nice to share the responsibilities of this event with you all,
and make it a true community gathering ❤
xx Leen
contact 960177636 only a dumpphone no internet 
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Building a free community space Community peace in Covas


Leen

Every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we have workshops at the project. Come, learn, and lend a hand.
Todas as quintas-feiras, das 10h às 13h, temos workshops no projeto. Venha aprender e dar uma ajuda.
Elke donderdag van 10 tot13 u hebben we workshops op het project. Kom, leer en help een handje.
 
Texto em português mais abaixo
Tekst in nederlands onderaan.

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Hello, I am Leen, I have been active in the community of North Central Portugal for over 25 years. I live in Covas, between Oliveira do Hospital and Tabua, on a beautiful estate where I have organized many workshops over the years and had "Shop in a Box" for 10 years.
 
Since 2018 we started "Loja de Troca", an exchange shop, an opportunity to share our abundance. First the location was in Tabua and then in Povoa de Midoes, both in private properties that were sold after a few years. That's why we have to move now for the second time.
 
We have the ambition to build an environmentally friendly project.
A round building with a spherical roof.
This dome will partly consist of natural stones that are already present on the site, and the rest will be constructed from as much natural and reused material as possible. The aim is for the building to fit seamlessly into the landscape, like a hobbit house.
 
The name is "Aum dome na paraico da terra"
The first 950 euros went to excavating a circle of 12 meters and 6 meters deep.
The next was digging the foundation with a small excavator.
We made the foundation with stones that where on the land and some gravel we bought.
Now we are building the first layer of the wall with big granite stones that where brought in the project with a bulldozer and will be place correctly by hand and bock and tackle.
 
There will also be several natural ponds that collect and purify the water from the street. We have managed to create a purification pond, a duck pond is on the way and a swimming pond will be built one day.
The ponds will also hold water for firefighting purposes.
 
There will be parking for cars and larger trailers.
There will be room for markets with shade from trees.
Under this piece of land there is an existing forest “floresta da festa” that can be used as a children's playground and for other activities.
 
Everything that will happen here will be free or donation based.
A true place where our free community can continue to thrive.
Share the fundraiser on your social media.
If you would like more information, please contact me.
Thank you for your attention and support.
 
P.S. If you have no money and would like to support us, you are very welcome to help during working days to help this project grow. Many hands make light work.
 
Olá, sou Leen, trabalho na comunidade do Centro-Norte de Portugal há mais de 25 anos. Moro em Covas, entre Oliveira do Hospital e Tábua, numa bela propriedade onde organizei muitos workshops ao longo dos anos e tive o “Shop in a Box” durante 10 anos.
Every Thursday we will have workshops at the project .Come and learn and give a helping hand.
 
Desde 2018 iniciamos a "Loja de Troca", uma casa de câmbio, uma oportunidade de compartilhar nossa abundância. Primeiro a localização foi em Tábua e depois em Póvoa de Midões, ambas em propriedades privadas que foram vendidas ao fim de alguns anos. É por isso que temos que mudar agora pela segunda vez.
 
Temos a ambição de construir um projeto amigo do ambiente.
Edifício redondo com cobertura esférica.
Esta cúpula será parcialmente constituída por pedras naturais já presentes no local, e o restante será construído com o máximo de material natural e reaproveitado possível. O objetivo é que o edifício se encaixe perfeitamente na paisagem, como uma casa de hobbit.
 
O nome é "Aum dome na paraico da terra"
Os primeiros 950 euros foram destinados à escavação de um círculo de 12 metros e 6 metros de profundidade.
O próximo trabalho será cavar uma fundação. Ainda procuro uma pessoa social com uma pequena escavadeira.
 
Haverá também vários lagos naturais que recolhem e purificam a água da rua. Conseguimos criar um lago de purificação, um lago com patos está a caminho e um dia será construído um lago para nadar.
As lagoas também reterão água para fins de combate a incêndios.
 
Haverá estacionamento para carros e trailers maiores.
Haverá espaço para mercados com sombra de árvores.
Sob este terreno existe uma floresta da festa que pode ser utilizada como parque infantil e para outras atividades.
 
Tudo o que acontecerá aqui será gratuito ou baseado em doações.
Um verdadeiro lugar onde nossa comunidade livre pode continuar a prosperar.
Compartilhe a arrecadação de fundos em suas redes sociais.
Se desejar mais informações, entre em contato comigo.
Obrigado pela sua atenção e apoio.
 
P.S. Se você não tem dinheiro e gostaria de nos apoiar, você é muito bem-vindo para ajudar durante os dias úteis para ajudar este projeto a crescer. Muitas mãos fazem a luz funcionar.
Todas as quintas-feiras teremos oficinas no projeto.
 
Hallo, ik ben Leen, al ruim 25 jaar actief in de gemeenschap van Noord Midden-Portugal. Ik woon in Covas, tussen Oliveira do Hospital en Tabua, op een prachtig landgoed waar ik door de jaren heen vele workshops heb georganiseerd en 10 jaar lang "Shop in a Box" heb gehad.
 
Sinds 2018 zijn we begonnen met "Loja de Troca", een ruilwinkel, een mogelijkheid om onze overvloed te delen. Eerst was de locatie in Tabua en daarna in Povoa de Midoes, beide in privé-eigendommen die na enkele jaren worden verkocht. Daarom moeten we, nu de tweedemaal verhuizen.
 
We hebben de ambitie om een milieuvriendelijk project: te bouwen.
Een rond gebouw met een bolvormig dak.
Deze dome zal deels bestaan uit natuurstenen die al op het terrein aanwezig zijn, en voor de rest opgebouwd worden uit zoveel mogelijk natuurlijk en hergebruikt materiaal. Het doel is om het gebouw naadloos in het landschap te laten passen, als een hobbithuis.
 
De naam is "Aum dôme na paraico da terra"
De eerste 950 euro ging naar de graafwerkzaamheden een cirkel van 12 meter van 6 meter diep.
Het graven van een fundering is gebeurd met een kleine graafmachine.
de opvulling met stenen die al aanwezig waren en een beetje gekocht gring gebeurde met de hand door vrijwilligers.
 
Ook komen er enkele natuurlijke vijvers die het water van de straat opvangen en zuiveren. Het is ons gelukt om een ​​zuiveringsvijver te maken, een eendenvijver is onderweg en er komt ooit een zwemvijver.
De vijvers zullen ook water vasthouden voor bluswater.
 
Er komt parkeergelegenheid voor auto's en grotere aanhangwagens.
Er komt ruimte voor markten met schaduw van bomen.
Onder dit stuk grond ligt een bestaand bos “floresta da festa” dat gebruikt kan worden als kinderspeeltuin en voor andere activiteiten.
 
Alles wat hier zal gebeuren is gratis of op basis van donaties.
Een echte plek waar onze vrije gemeenschap kan blijven bloeien.
Deel de inzamelingsactie op uw sociale media.
Als u meer informatie wilt, kunt u contact met mij opnemen.
Bedankt voor uw aandacht en steun.
 
P.S. Heeft u geen geld en wilt u ons graag steunen, dan bent u van harte welkom om tijdens de werkdagen mee te helpen om dit project te helpen groeien. Veel handen maken licht werk.
Elke donderdag hebben we workshops op het project. Kom, leer en help een handje.

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