About this trip
Art Retreat in Portugal
Discover the beauty of Portugal through art, culture, nature, & cuisine. Immerse yourself in a transformative art holiday that inspires creativity, adventure, and meaningful connections.
Painting in Portugal
Learn to translate the beauty of a place through abstract painting:
🌞 Discover the unique color palette of Portugal, paint local trees, fauna, and landscape.
🌞 Immerse in plein air painting at the sea side.
🌞 Be inspired by castles and historical villages.
🌞 Incorporate cultural influence from patterns on Portuguese tile, pottery, and basket weaving.
🌞 Be nurtured by Mediterranean cuisine.
Unpack and unwind at this oasis of well-being in the middle of nature, culture, and art.
Each day of the workshop will feature dedicated art instruction, including lessons on photography, sketching, painting with acrylics, and exploring other mediums to creatively document your journey through art. This workshop is designed for all skill levels—no prior experience is required—just an openness to learning and a sense of adventure!
Lael will guide you in simplifying and abstracting what you observe to create dynamic compositions and finished paintings. You’ll explore acrylic painting techniques and tools that encourage free self-expression while building confidence and refining your unique style. Additionally, during Art Salon Sessions, you’ll develop skills to discuss both your own work and the work of others in a constructive and meaningful way.
By the end of this enriching experience, you’ll leave with a joyful heart and your own collection of original paintings inspired by your travels in Portugal.
What’s included
- art workshop instruction
- 6 nights double or singl
- all meals and snacksexcept for during travel or tours.
- two day tripsto location tour destinations
- transportationfrom Faro airport or from local train stop or local bus stop.
- optional Yoga
What’s not included
- travel costs
- passport fees
- Lisbon airport transfer
- meals during tours
- liquor for purchase.
- art supplies
- personal items
Available Packages
This twin bedroom on the second floor is full of character with rustic, wooden beams and a Juliet Balcony that overlooks the Pool and Funcho Dam below. This room shares a large family bathroom. This is the shared option, 2 participants to one room. The most beautiful sunsets can be seen from this level and you can sleep in longer with the black out curtain. It shares a large family bathroom, which has a walk-in power shower and double wash basins. Weekly linen and towel change. Shared bathroom is cleaned daily. Bath towels, pool towels, and blow dryer is provided.
This twin bedroom on the second floor is full of character with rustic, wooden beams and a Juliet Balcony that overlooks the Pool and Funcho Dam below. This room shares a large family bathroom. This is the shared option, 2 participants to one room.The most beautiful sunsets can be seen from this level and you can sleep in longer with the black out curtain. It shares a large family bathroom, which has a walk-in power shower and double wash basins. Weekly linen and towel change. Shared bathroom is cleaned daily. Bath towels, pool towels, and blow dryer is provided.
This bedroom with river views has a twin bed set-up. This room shares a large family bathroom. This is the shared option, 2 participants to one room.
Black out curtains allow for a longer lie-in. A Juliet Balcony overlooks the Funcho Dam and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. This room is on the first floor and shares a large family bathroom, with walk-in power shower and double washbasins.
Weekly linen and towel change. Shared bathroom is cleaned daily. Bath towels, pool towels, and blow dryer is provided.
This bedroom with river views has a twin bed set-up. This room shares a large family bathroom. This is the shared option, 2 participants to one room.
Black out curtains allow for a longer lie-in. A Juliet Balcony overlooks the Funcho Dam and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. This room is on the first floor and shares a large family bathroom, with walk-in power shower and double washbasins.
Weekly linen and towel change. Shared bathroom is cleaned daily. Bath towels, pool towels, and blow dryer is provided.
This is the private room option for one person with river views and a double bed. This room shares a large family bathroom.
Black out curtains allow for a longer lie-in. A Juliet Balcony overlooks the Funcho Dam and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. This room is on the second floor and shares a large family bathroom, with walk-in power shower and double washbasins.
Weekly linen and towel change. Shared bathroom is cleaned daily. Bath towels, pool towels, and blow dryer is provided.
Another spacious and characterful room with double skylights, perfect to take in the skies and star show at night. This is the shared option, 2 participants to one room.
Situated on the second floor, it shares the large family bathroom, with walk-in power shower, double washbasin and complimentary toiletries. Weekly linen and towel change. Shared bathroom is cleaned daily. Bath towels, pool towels, and blow dryer is provided.
Another spacious and characterful room with double skylights, perfect to take in the skies and star show at night. This is the shared option, 2 participants to one room.
Situated on the second floor, it shares the large family bathroom, with walk-in power shower, double washbasin and complimentary toiletries. Weekly linen and towel change. Shared bathroom is cleaned daily. Bath towels, pool towels, and blow dryer is provided.
This is the private room option for one person with river views and a double bed. This room shares a large family bathroom. Situated on the second floor, it shares the large family bathroom, with walk-in power shower, and double washbasin. Weekly linen and towel change. Shared bathroom is cleaned daily. Bath towels, pool towels, and blow dryer is provided.
The largest bedroom in the house with its own beautiful en-suite bathroom. This is the shared option, 2 participants to one room. Situated on the ground floor, this room has double doors leading onto the Sunset Terrace, lawn area and infinity pool beyond. The bathroom has a walk-in power shower with grab handles and ‘his & hers’ washbasins. Weekly linen and towel change. mid-week bathroom clean. Bath towels, pool towels, and blow dryer is provided.
The largest bedroom in the house with its own beautiful en-suite bathroom. This is the shared option, 2 participants to one room. Situated on the ground floor, this room has double doors leading onto the Sunset Terrace, lawn area and infinity pool beyond. The bathroom has a walk-in power shower with grab handles and ‘his & hers’ washbasins. Weekly linen and towel change. mid-week bathroom clean. Bath towels, pool towels, and blow dryer is provided.