🏢 About the local organisation
InovTerra promotes local development, tourism and agriculture. The main objective of this project is to introduce to young people the riches of Portugal, in terms of agriculture and sustainable development. The camp Discovering the Interior Monastic Garden of InovTerra will be in the Monastic Garden of the Sao Joao Tarouca Monastery. This camp will provide a different experience to young people as it gives them the opportunity to know new sources of development, a new culture and a practical work in agriculture while getting to know the history of Portugal and its interior. Some of the activities include local development promotion through organic and sustainable agriculture, commerce and history, training in agriculture and planting workshops.
Our internet address: http://www.inovterra.com/
💼 What the programme involves
The camp Discovering the Interior Monastic Garden of InovTerra will be in the Monastic Garden of the Sao Joao de Tarouca Monastery and will provide a different experience to young people as it gives them the possibility to know new sources of development, a new culture and a practical work in agriculture while learning the history of Portugal and its interior. Some of the activities include local development promotion through organic and sustainable agriculture, commerce and history, training in agriculture and planting workshops. We want to develop an atmosphere of sharing and team spirit, to provide entertainment, training and culture activities, social interaction, recreational activities and practical experience. It is intended to present the project Monastic Garden, promote learning and awareness of organic and sustainable agriculture, promote the appreciation and ensure the historical heritage (maintenance of the garden and respect for the surrounding heritage) provide intercultural learning, recreational and cultural exchanges with the habitants of Sao Joao Tarouca, foster cultural enrichment through visits in the region (Porto, Lamego, Ragua, Pinhao and Douro valley) and develop leisure and environmental improvement activities. Leisure activities: welcome party, traditional party of Saint Bernard, night game, gastronomic show and workshop, musical night, stars observation, closing party. Some of the tasks: recognition, cultivation, maintenance, harvesting, drying and use of medicinal and aromatic herbs, recognition, maintenance and harvesting of elderberry
🏠 Accommodation on site
The camp accommodation is on a house where we will sleep, eat and develop some activities. There are separated rooms and bathrooms for girls and boys.The organization ensures breakfast (12), lunch (10), dinner (11) and supper (11) that we will all cook.
📍 About the location
Location: Sao Joao Tarouca. The organization ensures the transportation from Ragua to Sao Joao Tarouca.
Leisure: welcome party, traditional party of Saint Bernard, night game, gastronomic show and workshop, musical night, stars observation, closing party. .