Caminho Co-living: Community, Connection & Entrepreneurship

Join us for an intimate evening around the fire pit at Caminho Coliving, where we’ll gather to share stories, reflections, and connection under the stars.
This edition of Talks by the Fire is inspired by the small villages (aldeias) of northern Portugal — places where community is woven into everyday life. 🌿
We'll explore the question:
How can we bring the spirit of the aldeia into the way we live, connect, and build community today?

✨ Together, we’ll:

• Share stories of growing up in traditional village life
• Reflect on how that shaped our values and ways of connecting
• Contrast that with our experiences living in coliving spaces and digital nomad communities
• Dream up ways to blend the best of both worlds

We have written this article to share more about our view: https://www.caminhocoliving.pt/post/bringing-the-aldeia-to-the-city-how-colivings-can-rebuild-urban-belonging

Whether you’re from a small town, a big city, or constantly on the move, this is a space to reflect on belonging, contribution, and what makes a true community.

📍 Meet us at Caminho Coliving,
📅 Friday, 27 of June
🕗 Starting around 7:00 PM (after dinner)
Come with an open heart, a curious mind, and maybe a blanket 😉
We’ll take care of the fire and the good vibes.

punctuation, emojis, camera usage, and even the way we sign off emails—all of it makes up our digital body language.
Inspired by Erica Dhawan’s bestselling book Digital Body Language, this event explores how the subtle cues we use online can build—or break—trust, collaboration, and team culture.
We’ll cover:

• What digital body language is and why it’s essential in today’s remote/hybrid world
• How to avoid misunderstandings and misinterpretations in written communication
• Ways to communicate clarity, empathy, and leadership—without being face-to-face
• Best practices for emails, messages, virtual meetings, and team interactions
• Real-life examples and key takeaways from the book that you can apply immediately

Who this is for:
Anyone who works in a digital environment—leaders, team members, HR professionals, and communicators—looking to improve online communication and team connection.

How we write, respond, and engage online shapes how we’re perceived—and how we work together. Master the new body language of the digital age. 💻🧠

In a world where remote work is becoming the norm, how can we ensure that distance doesn’t lead to disconnection? How do we keep teams engaged, aligned, and happy—no matter where they are?

Join us for a thoughtful and practical session on how to foster a strong team culture, boost engagement, and support employee happiness in remote and hybrid environments.

We’ll explore:

• The key challenges of remote team dynamics—and how to overcome them
• How to design an effective remote onboarding process that sets the tone for belonging and success from day one
• Strategies for building trust, motivation, and accountability at a distance
• How to measure and improve engagement in distributed teams
• Key KPIs to monitor employee well-being, including eNPS (employee Net Promoter Score), burnout risk, turnover rate, and engagement scores
• The role of purpose, autonomy, and recognition in employee satisfaction
• Tools and rituals that help remote teams stay connected, human, and energized

We'll also open space for peer discussion and the sharing of real-world practices across industries and team sizes.

Who is this for:

Team leads, people managers, HR professionals, founders, and anyone passionate about building healthier, happier workplaces—remotely.

Great remote culture doesn't happen by accident—it’s built with intention. Join us to learn how to create more engaged and fulfilled teams, wherever they are. 😊

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🗓 Data: 13 de Julho, 2025
📍 Local: Jardim do Caminho CoLiving – Maia

Você sente vontade de se reconectar com o seu centro por meio da arte?
Este workshop oferece uma experiência prática, sensível e acolhedora para quem busca explorar a criatividade como caminho de autoconhecimento e bem-estar emocional. Com base em práticas de arte-terapia e fundamentos da psicologia transpessoal, vamos mergulhar no universo simbólico das mandalas — formas circulares que ajudam a organizar pensamentos, liberar emoções e restaurar o equilíbrio interior.
Não é necessário ter experiência artística. O foco está no processo, não no resultado. Este é um convite para acessar o silêncio interior, expressar-se com cores e formas, movimentar o corpo e integrar-se ao grupo — tudo isso em um ambiente seguro, inspirador e ao ar livre, no jardim do Caminho CoLiving.
Aberto a todas as pessoas interessadas em explorar a criatividade como uma ponte para o cuidado emocional, a expansão da consciência e o reencontro com o próprio centro.
Facilitadores:
🎨 Gabriel Santos – é psicoterapeuta, especialista em Psicologia Transpessoal, e atua há mais de 13 anos no acompanhamento de processos de autoconhecimento. Facilitador de Meditações Ativas OSHO©, possui formações diversas nas áreas da espiritualidade, terapias integrativas e práticas corpo-consciência. Como buscador, investiga a conexão entre o saber e o sentir através do autoconhecimento, acreditando no encontro entre ciência, arte e presença como caminho de transformação.

🎨 Aline Merçon – é arte-educadora, professora/formadora para os Direitos Humanos, Cidadania e Interculturalidade (Doutora em Estudos Culturais e Mestre em Ciências da Educação pela Universidade de Aveiro, Pós-Graduada em Arte-terapia pelo Instituto CRIAP (PT) e Licenciada em História pela Faculdade de Ciências e Letras de Alegre (BR)).

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### 🌿 Mandalas & Self-Discovery: A Creative Experience in the Garden

🗓 Date: 13 of July, 2025
📍 Location: Garden of Caminho CoLiving – Maia

Have you ever felt the need to reconnect with your center through art?
This workshop offers a warm, hands-on experience for those looking to explore creativity as a tool for self-awareness and emotional well-being. Drawing from art therapy and transpersonal psychology, we’ll dive into the symbolic world of mandalas — circular forms that help organize thoughts, release emotions, and restore inner balance.
No artistic experience needed. The focus is on the process, not the final product. Through silence, movement, drawing, colors, and group integration, you'll have space to reflect and reconnect with your core — all in the beautiful garden of Caminho CoLiving.
Open to everyone interested in creative exploration as a gateway to emotional care and inner growth.

Facilitators:
🎨 Gabriel Santos – Psychotherapist with 13+ years of experience, specialized in Transpersonal Psychology, OSHO© Active Meditations, integrative therapies and body-mind practices.
🎨 Aline Merçon – Art educator and art therapist, PhD in Cultural Studies, MA in Educational Sciences, with expertise in Human Rights, Citizenship and Interculturality.

OBSERVAÇÕES: EVENTO PARA MAIORES DE 18 ANOS. ACONSELHA-SE IR COM ROUPAS CONFORTÁVEIS.