Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing
The emerging science of ‘forest bathing’ has shown that simply being around trees is healing. Phytoncides are one of many curative substances pine trees freely give to the air we breathe here. We recharge by just breathing in the curative air. When we draw our attention meditatively to the sensations arising in the body, we feel part of the wholeness. The trees can hear us. The birds make music with our own sounds.
Walking and Hiking
Vale de Moses is surrounded by many beautiful tree lined walking routes, sensory journeys through rolling hills and valleys covered in wild flowers throughout the year. There are miles and miles of pathways to walk, hike or run, where you are unlikely to meet another human. Valley spaces lost in time far from the world. Hill top ventures with vast views along the Meanders of the Zêzere River to the highest peak in Portugal - Serra de Estrela - at the top.
Wild Swimming
Several natural water sources traverse the beautiful landscape. Swim and play in the refreshing rivers, streams and cascading pools that flow through these valleys. The larger Rio Zêzere is an hour’s walk through the forest if you’d like a longer swim.
Listen in Nature
We have curated several hiding spots all over the valley. There are plenty of hammocks, benches, deck chairs and secret places where you can sit, relax, read, write, draw or take a nap in the energising stillness of the forest. Tune in to the soundscape of water and birdsong. Inhale the rich forest aromas. It’s an intimate relationship with all living beings who share their home in the valley with us.
