Mushrooms, Chestnuts and Poems 2026 — Casa de Mateus
Date
15 November 2026
Time
10:00 - 18:00
Location
Fundação da Casa de Mateus, Vila Real
Organization
casademateus.pt
About the Event
On November 15, 2026, Saint Martin's Day, the Casa de Mateus Foundation in Vila Real hosts "Mushrooms, Chestnuts and Poems", a day dedicated to the forest, autumn gastronomy and the arts. The morning begins with a guided mushroom-foraging walk led by mycologist Miguel Soares through the woodland adjacent to Casa de Mateus, followed by a lunch where the foraged mushrooms are prepared and paired with regional wines.
In the afternoon, the programme continues with the opening of artist Jiôn Kim's exhibition at UmbigoLab@Mateus and a concert by the Borealis ensemble, in a setting that blends nature, art and music against the iconic backdrop of the Mateus baroque gardens.
An ideal outing for visitors seeking a genuine autumn experience in the Douro beyond the usual harvest-season circuit — registration is required via cultura@casademateus.pt.
