With summer coming to an end, autumn arrives as a representation of a new cycle of life. The falling leaves that decompose on the Earth nourishes the future and brings the guarantee of new crops. Where better than in the countryside to contemplate the golden leaves that begin to flutter and light the first fireplace?
During our 3-night program, we invite you to join us on a journey of reflection and celebration. Enjoy hikes through endless landscapes, participate in activities which honor rural traditions and savour seasonal delights prepared with fresh ingredients from our Estate. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature, celebrate the beauty of transformation and renew your energy for the coming winter
“Notice that autumn is more a season of the soul than of nature.” - Carlos Drummond de Andrade
From 07-11-2024 until 10-11-2024
Arrival
Arrive at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova and begin to feel the tranquillity of the countryside, enjoy the treats which our kitchen team has prepared for you, as well as a welcome drink with one of the wines produced on the Estate.
Visit to the Estate and Winery
Join us in one of our off-road Jeeps and discover all about the history of the Malhadinha project, the winery, the vineyards and our animals.
Visit to the Estate and Winery
Join us in one of our off-road Jeeps to discover all about the history of the Malhadinha project, the winery, the vineyards and our animals.
Wine Tasting
Head straight to our Tavern for a tasting where you can savour the unique aromas and flavours of our organic wines, cultivated with passion and tradition, in an experience that celebrates the authenticity and richness of the Portuguese wine culture.
“Magusto” at Malhadinha
Before getting ready for dinner, stop by the fire pit next to the restaurant and celebrate the “Magusto” (traditional autumn celebration) which is just around the corner, enjoy the delicious roasted chestnuts that our Kitchen Team has prepared just for you.
Dinner
Discover our Malhadinha Organic & Inspired Cuisine Restaurant, and indulge in a dinner that showcases seasonal produce, straight from our vegetable gardens and orchards.
Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, elaborated with vibrant colors and unique flavors of locally sourced organic and biological ingredients, carefully prepared each morning.
Walking Tour
Start discovering all the nooks and crannies of this little bit of paradise in the heart of the Alentejo, whilst watching the leaves fall and the landscape transform into orange tones. Let yourself be surrounded by the soft sounds that bring the serenity of autumn.
Visit through the Vegetable Patch and Orchards
Our Experience and Agriculture Team will show you all the secrets of the ingredients carefully cultivated in our vegetable patches, greenhouses and orchards, learning all about sustainable practices and the importance of using seasonal products.
Lunch
Remember all the products you had the opportunity to see in the morning tour and discover in this light lunch all the flavors which makes up the essence of our terroir.
Traditional Pastry Workshop
Now, join our Kitchen Team for a mouth-watering workshop. Our pastry chef will reveal all the secrets that makes typical Alentejo desserts so authentic and irresistible.
M Wellness Spa
Take advantage of the late afternoon to relax at our M Wellness Spa, perfectly framed into the landscape, overlooking the vineyard which is now beginning to show the first signs of the arrival of the autumn.
Dinner
Savour once again the dishes carefully prepared with local and seasonal ingredients, reflecting the authenticity and richness of our land, accompanied by a selection of the Herdade's organic wines.
Breakfast
Wake up early for another breakfast full of colors, flavors and nutrients that will give you energy for the entire day.
Birdwatching
Take advantage of this time of year to learn about the migratory cycle of local and protected birds in this region, observe their behavior and habitat and understand how autumn influences their life cycle.
Lunch
Enjoy a light lunch at one of our units, featuring the most typical and characteristic flavors of Autumn.
Pottery Workshop
Head over to the Malhadinha Pottery Workshop and learn about the ancestral techniques of clay modelling, an art form that is just a big characteristic of our region. Take advantage and create your own unique pieces which you can take home.
Quad Bike Tour
Now that you have visited the property on foot and by Jeep, venture out a little further and join our Experiences Team on a unique and more extreme tour through the Alentejo plains.
Dinner
For this last dinner to celebrate Autumn, our Kitchen Team has prepared a unique Menu in which combines the richest flavors of the season.
Storyteller/Poetry
Gather around the fireplace in our Country House, grab a glass of wine and enjoy a live poetry reading session in a warm and intimate setting.
Breakfast
Say farewell to breakfast at Malhadinha, admiring the endless plains, the singing of the morning birds and the unparalleled flavours of our organic products.
Horseback Riding
Meet our rider at the Stud Farm, get to know our purebred Lusitano horses and let yourself be taken on a relaxing ride through the countryside.
Picnic in the Vineyards
Before leaving, bid farewell to Malhadinha with a Picnic in the middle of the Vineyards, prepared once again to a detail and with local products that characterize the region and the season.
Thank you for sharing the magic of Autumn with us! We hope to see you soon at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Relais & Châteaux!
[Includes] 3 nights' accommodation. All meals and drinks mentioned in the program. All activities mentioned in the program. Welcome packs in all rooms consisting of wine and fruit from the estate, tile plater with cured sheep cheese and homemade jam accompanied by Alentejo bread.
[Excludes] All drinks with and without meals, except those mentioned in the program.
[Offers] Possibility of late check-out.
[Notes] Adverse weather conditions may affect outdoor activities, so an experience of equivalent value will be offered.
[Cancellation and payment policy] Confirmation of the program is subject to the initial payment of 50% of the program’s cost. If cancelled up to 15 days in advance, 50% of the total reservation will be charged. If cancelled less than 7 days prior the program or in the event of a no-show, the full amount of the program will be charged.
For additional information please contact us.