sound of silence 

A Day of Presence, Nature, and Quiet Reconnection

Welcome to Sound of Silence, a one-day silent gathering for women seeking rest, presence, and clarity. Held in the hills of Amarante, this gentle experience invites you to step away from the noise of everyday life and return to yourself—through silence, nature, and sensory rituals.

This is not about escape. It’s about return. Return to clarity. Return to calm. Return to yourself.

1) What This Is

Sound of Silence is part of our Slow Down Sunday movement—an offering rooted in ancestral stillness, body awareness, and collective healing. It’s a spacious day of guided silence, creativity, nature, and rest.

You’ll experience:

• A welcoming tea ceremony and intention-setting

• A silent nature walk to the river

• Quiet reflection with optional journaling and art

• A virtual guided embodiment meditation

• A sound bath + somatic rest

• A closing healing circle and nourishing dinner with conversation

Throughout the day, we’ll move in and out of silence—some moments held in quiet, others in soft connection.

2) How to Prepare

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing (feel free to bring a change of clothes if you'd like to dip your feet in the river)

• A scarf, shawl, or blanket

• A cushion or pillow (some will be provided)

• A journal + pen

• Art supplies, crochet kits, or anything creative (optional; we’ll have some materials as well)

• A yoga mat (if you have one; we’ll also have some mats and blankets available)

• A towel (if you’d like to enter the river)

• A flower or small natural object for the altar (see below)

Transportation:

We recommend taking the 9:00 AM or 9:15 AM Rede Expressos bus from Porto to Amarante. Our team will coordinate pickup from the bus stop (8 minutes from the space). You’ll select your bus time and confirm via WhatsApp group.

Payment Info: To confirm your spot, send your contribution via MBWay.

🌸 The Floral Altar:

We’ll be creating a collective altar where we’ll set our intentions for the day. You're invited to bring something meaningful to you — a flower, a piece of cloth, a photo of someone you love, a crystal, or anything that represents love, presence, or connection in your life.

Reflection Prompts to Consider:

• What do I want to reconnect with today?

• What part of me have I been neglecting?

• What am I ready to release, and what am I ready to invite in?

3) What to Expect

This will be a day without pressure or performance. You will be guided—but always with choice and permission.

We’ll begin at 10:15 AM with tea and intention, followed by a silent walk to the river, creative reflection, a virtual embodiment session, sound meditation, and shared silence.

We’ll close the day with a healing circle and nourishing dinner, where we break the silence together with presence, joy, and sisterhood.

🌿You are invited to arrive fully, just as you are.

This gathering will hold you.

Nature will support you.

Silence will speak to you.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

With care,
Liliana - Founder, Florece.Life