21–22 November 2026  – via ZOOM

There are stories that live in books.

And there are stories that live in forests.

Stories carried by the rings of ancient trees, by roots reaching quietly beneath the earth, by leaves that return each spring, and by the changing seasons that remind us that every ending holds the promise of a new beginning.

This November, we invite you to join us for Stories of the Trees – Flowing through Seasons and Change, a two-day international online gathering dedicated to exploring the rich relationship between trees, storytelling, mythology, psychology, creativity, memory, and the natural world.

Across cultures, trees have always stood at the meeting place between earth and sky. They have witnessed generations, sheltered travellers, inspired artists, and become symbols of resilience, transformation, wisdom, and hope. They remind us that growth is rarely hurried and that every season has its own gifts.

Over two inspiring days, we will gather online from different parts of the world to learn, reflect, create, and share stories in a welcoming international community where every participant’s voice is valued.

Together we will explore

• the symbolism of trees in myths, legends, folklore, and fairy tales;
• trees as living witnesses of history, memory, and cultural identity;
• forests as places of imagination, healing, and transformation;
• the relationship between storytelling, psychology, and the natural world;
• the changing seasons as metaphors for personal and collective journeys;
• stories that help us reconnect with ourselves, with one another, and with the living landscapes around us.

Interactive Workshops

Our gathering includes two experiential workshops designed to invite reflection, creativity, and participation.

The Tree as Archive of Time

Together we will explore how trees preserve stories through memory, place, and time. Drawing on storytelling, personal reflection, and cultural traditions, this workshop invites participants to discover the many ways trees become keepers of both individual and collective histories.

What the Rings Revealed – Forests of Stories

Just as every tree carries the traces of seasons it has lived through, each of us carries stories that continue to shape our lives. Through creative activities, storytelling, and shared reflection, we will explore how forests inspire resilience, imagination, and meaningful connections across cultures.

A Gathering of Stories

As always at Moonluza, this is not simply a series of lectures.

It is a place where conversations unfold naturally, where participants from different countries bring their own traditions, experiences, and perspectives, and where stories travel freely across languages and cultures.

Whether you are a storyteller, therapist, educator, artist, researcher, student, or simply someone who finds peace beneath the branches of a tree, you are warmly welcome.

Come with curiosity.

Come with your own stories.

Come ready to listen.

And perhaps, before the weekend is over, you will discover that the trees have been telling stories all along.

PROGRAMME: HERE

Registration:  conferences@moonluza.pt

FEE: 60EUR

Every tree has a story. Every forest is a conversation.