Photo EssaysOur Portugal
We are part of a rural community of farmers, growers, and makers living and working naturally with the forests of Proenca-a-Nova in the heart of Central Portugal.
Mushrooming. Photo: Mark WalkerView Photo Journals
Craftspeople
A series of films on YouTube showing traditional rural crafts and craftspeople of Proença-a-Nova in Central Portugal. Commissioned and produced by the Municipality of Proença-a-Nova.
The Resin Hunters
An intimate look at how forest farmers in Proenca-a-Nova extract resin from pine trees by Joao Martin. Although there is no dialogue, the film captures the sights and sounds of rural life.
Mushrooming
Autumn is a busy time of the year in Proenca-a-Nova. Nevertheless, we carve out some time to walk, talk, and hunt for mushrooms.
Olive Cooperative
Olive Cooperatives make olive oil for the village. They weigh olives harvested by local farmers in late autumn and return the equivalent olive oil.
