ATO — Associação Terras de Ourondo (Terra Divina)

ATO — Associação Terras de Ourondo is a Portuguese cultural and social association based in Ourondo, in the Fundão/Covilhã region, dedicated to transdisciplinary projects that promote artistic, social and human development. Its work spans cultural, artistic, environmental and community initiatives, aiming to build a new collective consciousness while restoring people's relationship with the land and territory as a shared stage for co-existence and a nourishing source for community roots. At its retreat centre, Terra Divina, ATO hosts events such as shamanic clown immersions, artistic retreats and the EIPÁ! Itinerant Clown School, alongside spaces described as "Nave Espírito Santo" and "Portal de Luz". The association's Instagram bio summarises its mission as "Art, Nature and Wellbeing for a Conscious Community." ATO operates as a membership association: supporters can become official members (sócios) for an annual fee, gaining rights such as proposing and organising events, discounts on retreats, workshops and shows, and participation in general assemblies and governing bodies. The organisation is structured with a production team (artistic direction, executive production, graphic design and communication) and formal governing bodies (board of directors, general assembly board, and fiscal council), reflecting a well-established grassroots democratic structure. The project positions itself as a diverse, welcoming family bringing together staff, board members, associates and volunteers around shared artistic and social goals, working across Portugal to reconnect communities with nature, culture and each other.