Wool and Cork - Monsaraz Tour
We’ll start with a Tour in Monsaraz where we´re going to learn about the Alentejo, History, Architecture and also about the strong Cultural Identity of the Region.
Then we´ll drive to the fields and stop at a Cork Oak tree to learn about the ancestral tradition of Cork production.
We continue to the Farm where we have a short Presentation on the topic of Cork while enjoying local cheese surrounded by sheep.
Portugal produces 50% of the world's cork, and 80% of cork oaks are in Alentejo. Cork is removed from cork oaks in the summer every nine years. We mainly use cork to make stoppers. Other uses are in construction or in the fashion industry. The latter has been growing, and today we can find everything made of cork... even underwear.
We then start our Workshop on the transformation of wool, from sheep to yarn.
Here is the introduction of our partners:
“Paula and Pedro Neves preserve and reinvent the art of hand spinning and weaving, combining tradition and authenticity. Producers of wool from their own flock of white Merino sheep, they oversee the entire process — from caring for the animals to the handcrafted creation of the garments. Inspired by nature and the wisdom of the elders, the project celebrates Portuguese wool with unique, natural and sustainable pieces, and shares this knowledge through hands-on workshops and immersive experiences.”
We now return to Monsaraz where the customers can enjoy the shops and restaurants.
