The Experience
A Week for Making Slowly.
This retreat is for travellers who want to experience Portugal through craft, place, food and time well spent. Across the week, guests will work with wool, learn from thoughtful instructors, share meals and settle into the rhythm of a small-group retreat.
This is not a packed tour or a rushed workshop. It is a carefully curated week where the craft, the house, the table and the landscape all shape the experience.
Some weeks you remember by what you made.
The Timetable
Dates & Duration.
- Date — Spring 2027, 8–14 April
- Duration — 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Group Size — 8–12 guests
- Arrival — Day 1 afternoon
- Departure — Day 7 morning
- Status — Last 4 places
The Creation
What You’ll Carry Home.
The setting shapes the making. TerraGo retreats connect guests to Portugal through wool, textiles, ceramics, food, stone, light, and local traditions that still carry the memory of handwork.
- Guided craft & hand-spinning sessions
- Materials directly connected to the Portuguese terroir
- A personal, custom-designed woven project
- Abundant practice time with 1-on-1 instruction
Material note. Materials are selected to support the retreat theme and will be fully confirmed before booking.
The Sanctuary
Where You’ll Stay.
The setting is part of the retreat. The private country homestead is chosen specifically to support calm days, slow communal dining, fibre workshops, and a deep, immersive sense of place.
- Region — Alentejo, Portugal
- Room types — private suites
- Dining — meals prepared on-site
- Quality note — locally sourced organic fibres
Guided by People Who Care.
Clara Sterling — Master Weaver
With over 15 years teaching traditional Mediterranean fibre production techniques, Clara is celebrated for her patience, structured methodology, and love of slow processes.
Hosted by TerraGo. Our retreats are fully curated with dedicated concierge hosts on site, taking care of all scheduling details, food setups, and translation support.
Inclusions
What Is Included.
Included
- 6 nights boutique country house accommodation
- Full daily organic fibre & weaving workshops
- Daily local farm breakfast, slow lunches & formal dinners
- Premium yarn, fibres, dyes & core materials kit
- Local artisan loom excursions & entry tickets
- Dedicated TerraGo concierge support
Not included
- Airfare to and from Portugal
- Comprehensive personal travel insurance
- Personal luxury items, shopping & specialty purchases
- Any optional activities outside the specified itinerary
The Journey
The Rhythm of The Week.
The exact schedule may change slightly, but the retreat is designed around a balanced harmony of physical making, shared meals, local experience, rest, and cosy time together.
- Day 1 — Makers & craft lovers. Settle into your Alentejo room, meet your instructors, join your fellow craft seekers, and share an abundant local welcome dinner under the evening sky.
- Day 2 — First making session. Receive your material kit. Introductory sessions covering fibre heritage, sheep breeds and essential tools, then start the first hand-spinning project.
- Day 3 — Craft & local terroir.
- Day 4 — Slow studio day.
- Day 5 — Artisan experience.
- Day 6 — Finishing & closing banquet.
- Day 7 — Departure.
Pricing
Pricing & Payment.
- Shared double room suite — $3,250 USD per guest
- Private single room suite — $4,150 USD per guest
- Deposit — $500 USD locks in your place today
- Payment plans — interest-free monthly terms available
- Final balance — payable 60 days before the retreat start date
Still deciding? A TerraGo retreat is a thoughtful decision. If you have a question before booking, send us a note and we’ll help you feel clear.
