Elementos à solta - Art meets nature
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Elementos à solta - Art meets nature

Lousã
"Reconstruction of the world" is the theme of the 14th edition of Elementos à solta - Art meets nature, where a world made of art is proposed - from poetry to sculpture, from music to crafts, in short, a world handmade to the measure of all dreams and "fa

Rebuilding the world

"(...) so I ceaselessly start again from the blank page
And this is my craft, a poet rebuilding the world!"

Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen in “A Forma Justa”


“Rebuilding the world" is the theme of the 14th edition of the festival Elementos à Solta, which, after a break, returns to the Aldeia do Xisto of Cerdeira from 23 to 25 July. The initiative  proposes a world made of art - from poetry to sculpture, from music to crafts, in short, a world handmade to the measure of all dreams and "faithful to the perfection of the universe". The challenge is set for the 15 invited artists to rethink, rebuild and amaze the world.

The public is invited to experience the pieces, enjoy the live music and the natural atmosphere, learn a new skill in one of the Cerdeira - Home for Creativity school’s workshops, taste local delicacies and immerse themselves in a village made of art.
 

Permanent programme

  • Poetry installations throughout the village
  • “Rebuilding the world” Group Exhibition
  • Solo exhibitions by 15 artists
  • Taberna das Artes - lunches and dinners for artists and visitors
  • Cine Ruina


Daily programme

23 July

24 July

25 July 

  • 4pm: “Palestras à sombra da cerejeira” (Talks in the shade of the cherry tree)
  • 5.30pm: Gefac show

There is no shortage of reasons for heading to Cerdeira and participating in an intimate event that invites experimentation and creation.

Elementos à Solta - Art Meets Nature began in 2006 and includes the active participation of dozens of Portuguese and foreign artists. 

Plan your stay at bookinxisto.com.

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restaurants
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
Sabores da Aldeia Restaurant
lodging
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity
Lousã
lodging
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity - Residências
Cerdeira - Home for Creativity - Residências
Lousã
lodging
Casa das Bugalhas
Casa das Bugalhas
Candal
lodging
Casa do Talasnal
Casa do Talasnal
Talasnal
lodging
Casa da Urze
Casa da Urze
Talasnal
lodging
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Casa do Caminheiro Hostel
Talasnal
lodging
Casa Princesa Peralta
Casa Princesa Peralta
Talasnal
lodging
Casa Lausus
Casa Lausus
Talasnal
lodging
Casa dos Amigos
Casa dos Amigos
Casal Novo
lodging
Casa de Campo da Comareira
Casa de Campo da Comareira
Comareira
lodging
Casa da Cerejinha
Casa da Cerejinha
Góis
lodging
Casa do Neveiro
Casa do Neveiro
Góis
lodging
Mountain Whisper
Mountain Whisper
Gondramaz
lodging
Pátio do Xisto
Pátio do Xisto
Gondramaz, Miranda do Corvo
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Retiro do Gondramaz
Retiro do Gondramaz
Gondramaz
lodging
Casa da Ribeira Guesthouse
Casa da Ribeira Guesthouse
Alvares
lodging
Quinta dos Esconhais
Quinta dos Esconhais
Castanheira de Pêra
associations
Arts and Crafts School
Arts and Crafts School
Cerdeira, Lousã
village
Cerdeira
Cerdeira
local products
Planta do Xisto
Planta do Xisto
Cerdeira
associations
ACMC - Associação de Convívio e Melhoramentos do Candal
ACMC - Associação de Convívio e Melhoramentos do Candal
Candal
village
Candal
Candal
tour
PR4 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail  - Trevim Route
PR4 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Trevim Route
village
Talasnal
Talasnal
village
Chiqueiro
Chiqueiro
village
Casal Novo
Casal Novo
tour
"PR3 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail  - Levada Route"
"PR3 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Levada Route"
heritage
Lousã Castle
Lousã Castle
tour
PR 2 LSA - Lousã Schist Trails 2 - Schist Villages Route
PR 2 LSA - Lousã Schist Trails 2 - Schist Villages Route
Casa Princesa Peralta
tour
"PR5 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail  - Serranos Route"
"PR5 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Serranos Route"
Casa Princesa Peralta
heritage
Santo António da Neve
Santo António da Neve
village
Aigra Velha
Aigra Velha
tour
PR7 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail  - Discovering the Forest
PR7 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Discovering the Forest
village
Aigra Nova
Aigra Nova
associations
Lousitânea - Serra da Lousã League of Friends
Lousitânea - Serra da Lousã League of Friends
Aigra Nova, Góis
tour
Lousã – Trevim Epic Climb
Lousã – Trevim Epic Climb
Casa Princesa Peralta
tour
PR 1 GOI - Schist Traditions Route
PR 1 GOI - Schist Traditions Route
tour
PR1 LSA - LOUSÃ SCHIST TRAILS - ROTA DOS MOINHOS
PR1 LSA - LOUSÃ SCHIST TRAILS - ROTA DOS MOINHOS
Casa Princesa Peralta
institutional
Câmara Municipal da Lousã
Câmara Municipal da Lousã
Lousã
associations
Activar - Association for Cooperation in Lousã
Activar - Association for Cooperation in Lousã
Lousã
associations
Montanha Club
Montanha Club
Lousã
associations
ARCIL - Associação para Recuperação de Cidadãos Inadaptados da Lousã
ARCIL - Associação para Recuperação de Cidadãos Inadaptados da Lousã
Lousã
associations
Conselho Directivo dos Baldios da Lousã
Conselho Directivo dos Baldios da Lousã
Lousã
local products
Lousãmel
Lousãmel
Lousã
institutional
Junta de Freguesia da Lousã e Vilarinho
Junta de Freguesia da Lousã e Vilarinho
Lousã
tour
PR6 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Miller´s Trail
PR6 LSA - Lousã Schist Walking Trail - Miller´s Trail
Casa Princesa Peralta
village
Comareira
Comareira
village
Pena
Pena
tour
Panoramic Road: Pena - Fajão
Panoramic Road: Pena - Fajão
tour
PR 9 - Baile Trail
PR 9 - Baile Trail
tour
PR9 LSA – Sobral Woods
PR9 LSA – Sobral Woods
tour
PR10 LSA - From Senhora da Graça to Ceira's Valley
PR10 LSA - From Senhora da Graça to Ceira's Valley
village
Gondramaz
Gondramaz
institutional
Junta de Freguesia de Vila Nova
Junta de Freguesia de Vila Nova
tour
PR2 MCV - Gondramaz Schist trail - In the Miller’s Footsteps
PR2 MCV - Gondramaz Schist trail - In the Miller’s Footsteps
tour
PR1 MCV - Accessible Schist Walking Trail of Gondramaz
PR1 MCV - Accessible Schist Walking Trail of Gondramaz
tour
Castanheira-de-Pêra – Trevim Epic Climb
Castanheira-de-Pêra – Trevim Epic Climb
Casa Princesa Peralta
institutional
Câmara Municipal de Castanheira de Pera
Câmara Municipal de Castanheira de Pera
Castanheira de Pêra

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