Quinta Project - Queer Permaculture Farm

Quinta Community Call
2023-02-16 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
Doubtful Forms –
Darwin’s Origin of Species what we think we know, and what we might have missed….
Darwin’s book grew to be a “theory of everything” of its time, challenging the orthodox fixed view of nature at the time. Frequently misinterpreted, and maligned the Book and Darwin’s work provides a framework for thinking about the natural world, and the impact it had tells us much about societies reaction to radical ideas.
Tom Blower grew with a deep fascination with the natural world. Graduating from Oxford with a degree in Zoology, Tom participated in expeditions to the deserts of India and the rainforests of Borneo. He has continued to learn supplementing his working career with further qualifications in Environmental Sciences, Adult Education & Development. He has lived and worked in Asia, the Middle East, London, and Sussex, where he currently lives. A qualified executive coach, Tom helps people change through dialogue, experience and sharing insight. In all things he has tried to understand how systems work through balancing certainty with possibility and variability. Key to his understanding of the world around us has been the framework of evolution – the causes of what is, and the emergence of what could be.
Link to join the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85806832782?pwd=[REDACTED]

FoodPod Cookalong
2023-01-24 18:30 - 21:00
The Quinta FoodPod invites you to an evening of seasonal, local and vegan food and great company. We will use produce from the Quinta veggie gardens to create a meal – and enjoy it together: It’s like one of the dinners at the Quinta, where we are sitting together, chatting, laughing, loving and creating community. Though today, you can join from wherever you are in the world!
The recipe is shared a few days before (please ensure that you are registered using the link below!). We will send you a list of ingredients that we will be using. On the day, we will cook the meal together – and share it with everyone on the call, no matter where you are in the world.
The FoodPod is the pod that looks after the food on the Quinta. We love fresh, seasonal food from the Quinta vegetable gardens – and we love to share this with everyone on the Quinta – and around the world. Over the past year, the Quinta has gained quite a reputation for exciting and interesting vegan and vegetarian food on site. With the cookalong, we share a few of the “kitchen secrets” and share the love for food and good company.

To register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduqsqTMuGtzVp8VPiBFHZ2Ynfbmt_gwq

Welcome Meeting
2023-01-19 17:00 - 18:00
About the Welcome Meeting
The Welcome Meeting is a space to get to know your fellow community members, find out more about the project and welcome new members. Bring your questions, your energy and maybe a beverage!
Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpceysqDwuEtOrWM8nPbVvRiN9vrvlBsau

Quinta Community Call
2023-01-18 19:30 - 21:00
Selling Out!!
The complicated relationship between commercialisation, consumption and (mostly gay) liberation
From maligned minority to celebrated marketing icon: The relationship between the queer community and the wider (neo-liberal) economy is a complicated one. In the Community Call I will look at the history of how the relationship emerged and developed, and how this shaped the (mostly) gay community today.
With Stephan Dahl, who, before founding the Quinta Project, was an academic researching marketing. Stephan has published widely (and continues to do so), including the books Social Marketing (Pearson), Marketing Ethics & Society (Sage), Marketing Communications (Routledge), Social Media Marketing (Sage) and co-edited The Handbook of Marketing Ethics (Sage).
Link to join the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85806832782?pwd=[REDACTED]

Queer Permies Pod
2023-01-09 18:00 - 19:30
Calling all queer* permaculturists (and those who want to become one!)
Curious about permaculture?
Already love permaculture?
Creating a permaculture garden?
Or using social permaculture to change society?
Join us to explore more, co-create and learn from each other. From January, the Permaculture Pod will be hosting a monthly queer* permies get together online.
Together, we will delve into one permaculture principle each month and explore how we can bring it to life and what it means to us.
9 January: Observe and interact.
13 February: Catch and store energy.
13 March: Obtain a yield.
10 April: Apply self-regulation and accept feedback.
8 May: Use and value renewable resources and services.
12 June: Produce no waste.
10 July: Design from patterns to details.
14 August: Integrate rather than segregate.
11 September: Use small and slow solutions.
9 October: Use and value diversity.
13 November: Use edges and value the marginal.
11 December: Creatively use and respond to change.
All events start at 6:00pm (Portuguese time). The meetings will be online via Zoom and are free to attend.
The intention is to create a space where we can explore the many aspects of permaculture by sharing our experiences and asking questions. Whether curious about permaculture, or an avid practitioner, we invite you to come and co-create the space with us. Each session is self-contained, and there is no expectation that you can or will attend all sessions.
To attend, please register here (you only need to register once for all the events): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcequpzMrGdVFByeNhAGsQkdGj2gC_e_4

Quinter Social
2022-10-20 19:30 - 21:00
It’s a fun time for all the active Quinters… connect with other Quinters over some informal talk, a game or two, or just drop in for a chat.
This meeting is open to everyone who has volunteered, participated in an event at the Quinta, or attended a welcome meeting. Please check your email for the link to join this session.

Autumn Work Week
2022-10-02 - 2022-10-10
Autumn Work Week
A week of work, living and community on the Quinta. For more information on the Work Weeks, please see here.
If you are interested in attending, please contact us by email – or attend any of our open meetings.

Fabulous Food Week
2022-09-18 - 2022-09-26
Autumn is the season of true abundance. Join us to celebrate this time of plenty on the Quinta!
Experience community and enjoy the gifts of nature as we celebrate with our first theme week, dedicated to harvesting and preserving food grown on the Quinta or produced locally.
Working together, we will pickle, ferment, can, cook, dry, and juice produce from the land. We may even try to make wine! Beyond preserving the food, we invite you to explore with us the local (vegetarian) food scene. Try local delicacies, and create imaginative dishes for the community from seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Every day, we will have activities which will help us to connect to the land and the produce, and to grow as a community. We will also offer off-site visits, including trips to local markets and producers. All the delicious vegetarian or vegan food during the week will be shared as we come together to enjoy each other’s company and savour the fruits of our labour. To end the week, we will have a closing celebration, where we will invite local friends and neighbours to join us.
Accommodation during the week will be in shared double rooms and/or a shared sleeping space at Community House. Alternatively, you are invited to bring a tent to sleep on the land. For more information about accommodation and daily life at the Quinta, click here.
To join the week, please attend the online welcome meeting on 21 July at 5pm (details and registration here).
If you can’t attend, please book a slot here to have a chat about the week.
Please note: the number of participants is limited to 10. Places are attributed on a first come, first served basis. After the limit is reached, we will operate a waiting list.
Quinta NOTALOF Policy:
As with all Quinta Project events, there is no charge. You are joining us as members and volunteering to work in exchange for accommodation and board. You may be invited to donate to the Quinta Association. Nobody is turned away for lack of funds.

Lammas - the beginning of harvest
2022-08-01 19:00 - 23:30
Lammas is all about gratitude, abundance, reflection, sacrifice, and the beginning of the harvest season. Join us for an evening of sharing, community and celebrating the abundance of the season.
This is a hybrid event.
To participate online, you can register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lc-6sqj8uGtdJv0je63PM-JMpeXw7dijK

Summer Solstice Party
2022-06-25 19:00 - 23:30
*** More Information Soon
This is a hybrid event.
To take part online, you can register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqd-GurzkpGdGncYtqet4mUYFxsnM4l1AG

Summer Work Week
2022-06-19 - 2022-06-27
Summer Work Week
A week of work, living and community on the Quinta. For more information on the Work Weeks, please see here.
If you are interested in attending, please contact us by email – or attend any of our open meetings.

Spring Work Week
2022-04-17 - 2022-04-25
Spring Work Week.
A week of work, living and community on the Quinta. For more information on the Work Weeks, please see here.
If you are interested in attending, please contact us by email – or attend any of our open meetings.

Queers for Climate Justice
2022-03-27 14:00 - 15:30
Co-hosted by the Quinta project, join Q4JC as we explore why climate justice + international solidarity are important for queer / LGBT+ people.
Queers for Climate Justice was started on Climate Justice Day November 6th 2021. The aim is to provide a space for queer / LGBT+ people to explore more about environmental issues in the context of international solidarity. This first the event, will have two presentations
“Queer Pedagogy for Climate Justice”
Dr Kieran Higgins is a Lecturer (Education) in Sustainable Development at Queen’s University Belfast. An environmental psychologist by discipline, Kieran’s work currently focuses on how best to teach competencies in leadership and education for sustainable development.
“Youth Climate Activism in Malaysia”
Aidil Iman Aidid has been mobilising environmental advocacy for four years, mainly through social media engagement on platforms like Twitter and Instagram. His specific interests lie in biodiversity protection, covering areas of wildlife trafficking, ecosystem governance and the call for nature-based solutions. Aidil was a communications campaigner at MyHutan, a movement powered by Undi18 that focuses on institutionalising forest conservation in Malaysia and currently does media work at Malaysian Youth Delegation (MYD), a youth civil society that engages in local climate change literacy and policymaking. He is also the founder of Kolektif Iklim, a youth-led environmental movement focused on strengthening the synergies between climate action and biodiversity protection in Malaysia. Aidil is currently pursuing his Bachelors of Arts International and Strategic Studies at University of Malaya.”

To register for the event, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queers-for-climate-justice-1st-event-tickets-295193721367

Equinox @ The Quinta
2022-03-19 20:00 - 23:30
Celebrate the beginning of spring and the opening of the season at the Quinta with this hybrid event.
More details will follow
You can take part online by registering here:
** REGISTRATION IS CLOSED **

Imbolc - Spring is on the way
2022-02-01 19:00 - 23:00
** Registrations for this event are now closed. **
Winter is almost over, and we are looking forward to spring arriving at the Quinta. Join us for an evening celebrating the light that appears as we leave winter behind. Join us to move forward to spring in community.
More details to follow.
This is an online event. To take part, please register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucu-rqTMoEtc5IRaci9pwmZ9qOV219eXt

Community Pod
2021-11-18 19:30 - 21:00
The Community Pod coordinates community outreach, welcome and the internal community processes of The Quinta Project.
Accessing the Event:
This is an invitation only event. To get an invitation, please email hello@quinta.lgbt
This event is usually on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 19:30 Lisbon time.
Please note: all times are Lisbon times!

Welcome Meeting
2021-11-18 17:00 - 18:00
About the Open Meeting
The Welcome Meeting is a space to get to know your fellow community members, find out more about the project and welcome new members. Bring your questions, your energy and maybe a beverage!
Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErdOGurzIvEtSGGc7qYqAAeeLkX9TlxX4I

Practice Pod
2021-11-12 15:00 - 16:00
The Practice (Working Peoples’) Pod is the place to discuss all the ongoing projects on the Land Project (see the Wiki/Docs section for details here).
Accessing the Event:
This is an invitation only event. To get an invitation, please email hello@quinta.lgbt
This event is usually on the 2nd Friday of the month at 15:00 Lisbon time.
Please note: all times are Lisbon times!

The Artist's Way Creative Cluster
2021-09-19 20:00 - 21:30
A 12-week journey to discover, uncover, recover and fully unleash your creativity, passion and joy in this peer-supported group based on the book The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron.
We follow the full 12 weeks of the course – as set out in the book. You need the book to follow this course. The book is available from your favourite bookseller (and online here). There are various editions of the book, so prices may vary.
The first week starts on the 19. September where we prepare and have a chance to get to know each other. After this, we will proceed with one chapter/set of exercises each week.

19 September: Welcome and get to know each other
26 September: Chapter/Week 1
3 October: Chapter/Week 2
10 October: Chapter/Week 3
17 October: Chapter/Week 4
24 October: Chapter/Week 5
31 October: Chapter/Week 6
7 November: Chapter/Week 7
14 November: Chapter/Week 8
21 November: Chapter/Week 9
28 November: Chapter/Week 10
5 December: Chapter/Week 11
12 December: Chapter/Week 12 – and goodbye!

You do not have to commit to attending all the time, and you are welcome to join the group at any time. Please remember, however, that we will be talking about the set tasks for that week.
The meeting is at 8 pm Lisbon time (UTC+1) – and will last for approximately an hour and a half.
If you have any questions, please go to the forum thread about this course.
Please note:
The meeting is FREE, however, you need to register on Zoom to access the meeting.
The link to register is: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkde6rpzMvGNJkd60zuawEfrrjXbnYj2Tw

Tea in the Garden
2021-09-13 17:00 - 18:30
The topic of this tea time: Olives!
About the Tea in the Garden
The Tea in the Garden series if an informal space to talk about all things Quinta, nature and queer – and to enjoy a tea (or other beverage) with your fellow villagers.
Community:
Please go to the Community Forum to find out more about the event, talk will others taking part in the event, ask questions and/or give suggestions: Growers’ & Gardeners’ Section
Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcuyhrTgiHtzrsw9zZF9yOwonZqlBsT8E

Queer Book Club
2021-08-30 19:30 - 21:00
About the TQP Queer Book Club
The TQP Queer Book Club is a lively and engaging discussion group, where we focus on queer and/or writers who focus on sustainability. We aim to focus more on the writer and their works, rather than on a specific work.
The book for this month’s meeting can be found on the Book Club Page here.
Everyone who attends is invited to bring their view of one of the works they have read to the group. If you haven’t read any of the works, but are interested in the writer, you are, of course, also welcome. Our aim is to create a space in which queer and sustainable writers are discussed and promoted, and we encourage curiosity and interest and love to inspire people to read writers that are the topic of the meeting.
Please check the community forum for details of the author/book.
Community:
Please go to the Community Forum to find out more about the event, talk will others taking part in the event, ask questions and/or give suggestions.
Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
To register, please go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcocOqvrDksHNWLiy3T7Zb3y_l9lNoHM6pi
This event is on the last Monday of the month at 19:30.
Times for this event are given in Lisbon Time!

Cross-Pollination Pod
2021-08-16 19:30 - 20:30
The Cross-Pollination Pod (formerly the Land Project Group) is the meeting place for everyone involved (or interested) in the pods steering the Quinta Project. The Cross-Pollination Pod coordinates the pods activities and ensures everyone knows what is going on!
Accessing the Event:
This is an invitation only event. To get an invitation, please email hello@quinta.lgbt
This event is usually on the 3rd Monday of the month at 19:30 Lisbon time.
Please note: all times are Lisbon times!

TQP Queer Book Club
2021-07-26 19:30 - 21:00
The author/topic for this meeting is not yet known. This will normally decided upon during the preceding book club meeting.

About the TQP Queer Book Club
The TQP Queer Book Club is a lively and engaging discussion group, where we focus on queer and/or writers who focus on sustainability. We aim to focus more on the writer and their works, rather than on a specific work.
Everyone who attends is invited to bring their view of one of the works they have read to the group. If you haven’t read any of the works, but are interested in the writer, you are, of course, also welcome. Our aim is to create a space in which queer and sustainable writers are discussed and promoted, and we encourage curiosity and interest and love to inspire people to read writers that are the topic of the meeting.

Community:
Please go to the Community Forum to find out more about the event, talk will others taking part in the event, ask questions and/or give suggestions.
TQP Queer Book Club Category

Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
To register, please go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqde2trjIiG9QLiJ-gVVwTMn_eoamunbjY

This event is usually on the last Monday of the month.
The following event is on the 28 June at 7:30 pm
Times for this event are given in Lisbon Time!

Land Project Check-In
2021-07-06 08:00 - 09:00
Updates about the land project, and get-together for Quinta Project members.
To attend, please register with Zoom to get your personalised access link following the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqfuytrzwrHNc-uIPdxynfbmN6sn6NoXq5

TQP Queer Book Club - Stefan Zweig
2021-06-28 19:30 - 21:00
This time the TQP Book Club will talk about Stefan Zweig and their works. Zweig was one of the most widely published authors in the 1920/30s. He published his most homoerotic work “Confusion” in 1927.

About the TQP Queer Book Club
The TQP Queer Book Club is a lively and engaging discussion group, where we focus on queer and/or writers who focus on sustainability. We aim to focus more on the writer and their works, rather than on a specific work.
Everyone who attends is invited to bring their view of one of the works they have read to the group. If you haven’t read any of the works, but are interested in the writer, you are, of course, also welcome. Our aim is to create a space in which queer and sustainable writers are discussed and promoted, and we encourage curiosity and interest and love to inspire people to read writers that are the topic of the meeting.

Community:
Please go to the Community Forum to find out more about the event, talk will others taking part in the event, ask questions and/or give suggestions.
TQP Queer Book Club Category

Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
To register, please go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lfuCurj4oG93dZXXhCVRX3nRPzQT-FEPm

This event is usually on the last Monday of the month.
The following event is on the 26 July at 7:30 pm
Times for this event are given in Lisbon Time!

Morning Chat
2021-06-24 09:00 - 10:00
Bring your tea, coffee … and have a quick get together, chat and morning check-in for the Quinta Community. There is no agenda for the meeting, just a friendly chat and an opportunity to get to know some other Quinta folks.

Community:
Please go to the Community Forum to find out more about the event, talk will others taking part in the event, ask questions and/or give suggestions or indeed you can have a quick check-in right there anytime:
Drop-In Category in the Community Forum

Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
To register, please go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOihrjsvH9Y2GvZ_vdsOVfWnnhCIb0OK

Please note: all times are Lisbon times!

Midday Check-In
2021-06-15 12:00 - 13:00
Bring a snack or a drink … and let’s have a quick get together, chat and midday check-in for the Quinta Community. There is no agenda for the meeting, just a friendly chat and an opportunity to get to know some other Quinta folks.
Community:
Please go to the Community Forum to find out more about the event, talk will others taking part in the event, ask questions and/or give suggestions or indeed you can have a quick check-in right there anytime:
Drop-In Category in the Community Forum
Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
To register, please go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcu6vrT0vG9MfFI2DqhsxKQbcDEHcHS2f

Please note: all times are Lisbon times!

Growers' & Gardeners' Tea Time
2021-06-14 17:00 - 18:00
About the Growers’ & Gardeners’ Tea Time
The Growers’ & Gardeners’ Tea Time brings together those interested in all sorts of plants, trees, herbs, vegetables etc., who share what they do, where, what and how they grow and enjoy connecting with others interested in planning, growing and enjoying. From seeing wild patches, guerrilla gardening, creating your own vegetable garden or sharing about permaculture setups.
The aim is to create a queer* space where growers and gardeners can connect, share, learn and grow.
Community:
Please go to the Community Forum to find out more about the event, talk will others taking part in the event, ask questions and/or give suggestions: Growers’ & Gardeners’ Section
Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
To register, please go to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocemsqzoiGdSISytxPhY-h1rusMszpHMp
This event is usually on the 2nd Monday of the month.
The next event following this one will be on the 12 July at 17:00
Times for this event are given in Lisbon Time!

Midday Check-In
2021-06-01 12:00 - 13:00
Bring a snack or a drink … and let’s have a quick get together, chat and midday check-in for the Quinta Community. There is no agenda for the meeting, just a friendly chat and an opportunity to get to know some other Quinta folks.

Community:
Please go to the Community Forum to find out more about the event, talk will others taking part in the event, ask questions and/or give suggestions or indeed you can have a quick check-in right there anytime:
Drop-In Category in the Community Forum

Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
To register, please go to:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqceqsqD4qEt0jdhZ2EOco6kIEG95fq3lv

Please note: all times are Lisbon times!

Edward Carpenter - TQP Queer Book Club
2021-05-31 19:30 - 21:00
This time the TQP Book Club will talk about Edward Carpenter and their works. Carpenter was an English utopian socialist, poet, philosopher, anthologist, an early activist for gay rights, prison reform and advocated vegetarianism.

About the TQP Queer Book Club
The TQP Queer Book Club is a lively and engaging discussion group, where we focus on queer and/or writers who focus on sustainability. We aim to focus more on the writer and their works, rather than on a specific work.
Everyone who attends is invited to bring their view of one of the works they have read to the group. If you haven’t read any of the works, but are interested in the writer, you are, of course, also welcome. Our aim is to create a space in which queer and sustainable writers are discussed and promoted, and we encourage curiosity and interest and love to inspire people to read writers that are the topic of the meeting.
Community:
Please go to the Community Forum to find out more about the event, talk will others taking part in the event, ask questions and/or give suggestions.
TQP Queer Book Club Category

Accessing the Event:
The event is held on Zoom. You need to register using the link below to access the event. Once you have registered, you will be sent a personal link to access the event. You can register until the event starts.
To register, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcO6uqz4qHNHwlsnIc1Cm-W3n81_8oe6a

This event is usually on the last Monday of the month.
The following event is on the 28 June at 7:30 pm
Times for this event are given in Lisbon Time!
