About this Event
We live among people. We rarely meet them.
Open Circle is a guided nature connection experience for people who want to meet new people in a different way — slower, more genuine, and in the natural world.
For this early-autumn edition, we meet at Parque dos Poetas as the day begins to turn towards evening. We start in daylight and allow the changing landscape to accompany us into dusk.
"At first I was sceptical. But within minutes I was drawn into a space far bigger than I had imagined. The park became a universe of endless exploration."
— Nathalie
Through a series of simple sensory invitations, you will be invited to slow down, wander, observe and explore — sometimes on your own, sometimes with another person, sometimes as a group.
As colours change and daylight fades, we will notice what happens when we give more attention to sound, texture, movement, temperature and the living world around us. A familiar urban park can become a very different place when we stop moving through it and begin to really notice it.
There is no speed, no pressure, no social performance. Just guided attention, shared observation, and the surprising ease of conversation that can happen when our attention is already resting on something beyond ourselves.
We will end by coming back together for a simple tea ritual and a poem as dusk settles over the park.
You do not need to be outdoorsy. You do not need experience with meditation or mindfulness. Just come as you are, with comfortable shoes and a little curiosity.
Practical information
- Parque dos Poetas, Oeiras — North Entrance of Parque dos Poetas, next to the “Reunião com Poetas” sculpture.
- 6–12 participants.
- Age 18+
- Language: English, with Portuguese and French also welcome.
- €20 · Launch Price.
- Comfortable shoes and clothing adapted to the weather. Bring water.
- Fitness level: Easy — slow walking, little distance — this is a slow experience rather than a hike; we remain within a relatively small area of the park.
- Parking available around Parque dos Poetas; allow extra time to park
About the guide
Nadja Imhof is a certified Forest Therapy Guide, trained in nature connectedness and a coach working at the intersection of nature, attention and personal exploration.
Through Go Wild, she develops nature connection experiences and projects in Portugal and Switzerland, bringing together evidence-informed approaches, sensory exploration and simple ways of reconnecting with the living world.
Her work invites people to slow down, become curious and explore what can emerge when we pay closer attention — to nature, to ourselves and to one another.
Event venue & nearby stays
Parque dos Poetas, 2780, Oeiras, Portugal
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