we rented a village for a day.
a restored forest village in the hills of Mafra, 30 minutes from Lisbon. a pool between the pines. a bakery that's been here longer than any of us. and twelve hours of music, movement, and art.
twenty-plus artists on one stage. live concerts, dance performances, movement masterclasses, and an immersive party that writes itself. barefoot dancing from golden hour into the night. live vocals, percussion, Balkan grooves, electronic layers, and a few things we still don't have words for.
at sunset, Chris Corsini leads the Equinox Activation, a guided journey through the threshold between seasons. part movement, part meditation, part things that don't have names yet.
across the village: steam ceremonies by Atmos, a makers market under the oak trees, chinese tea ceremony, chai and cacao bar, live painting, art installations, pool and spa, kids area, food vendors, and forest trails that don't lead anywhere in particular.
the full schedule, a hand-drawn map, and everything you need to know:
equinox-fest.com