Name: Botanical Watercolour Painting and Yoga Holiday Retreat
Start: 2023-09-08T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

Figs on the Funcho

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22 reviews

Sep 8 - 11, 2023

Group size: 4 - 8

Botanical Watercolour Painting and Yoga Holiday Retreat

São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

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Figs on the Funcho

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22 reviews

Sep 8 - 11, 2023

Group size: 4 - 8

Join us for a rejuvenating getaway with our botanical watercolour painting and yoga holiday! Unleash your inner artist with guidance from our experienced and qualified art tutor during our painting workshops. Plus, with daily yoga sessions, you'll also have the chance to unwind, boost your wellbeing and calm your mind amidst the tranquil beauty of nature.

Our home-from-home, The River House, is the perfect retreat for nature enthusiasts seeking modern comfort, privacy, and peace. This renovated 100-year-old farmhouse riverside property boasts an infinity swimming pool, 5 large bedrooms, and can accommodate up to 10 people with the option of single or double beds.

In addition to the villa, The River House also offers the option of staying in our two luxurious safari tents in the garden with stunning river views. Each tent can accommodate up to 4 guests, providing a unique and immersive nature experience. So, whether you choose to stay in the villa or one of our safari tents, you're sure to have an unforgettable and restorative getaway.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your artistic skills and enjoy the positive healing effects of nature. Book your spot now!

Plastic or cardboard postal tubes to take your rolled artwork home. Paper sizes provided will be no larger than an A3
Your swimming costume to enjoy the pool and watersports on the dam. The water levels may differ depending on the time of the year and drought conditions.
Something warm to relax in at night.
Sun hat and suitable footwear (trainers) for walking to explore different paths and also if you plan to visit the historical town nearby, during free time, as the cobbled roads can be slippery.
Mosquito repellent.
Yoga enthusiasts can make use of available mats for their stretching needs.

Art workshops
12 hours in total of art tuition all day Saturday and Sunday
Art Materials
All art materials: watercolour paints, paper, tracing paper, paint brushes during workshops
Art Equipment
Use of Plein air easels and tabletop art easels, if required
Yoga sessions
3 Yoga workshops on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Yoga Equipment
Yoga mat, bolster, block, stap
Accommodation
4 nights accommodation
Welcome drinks
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner (vegetarian). Monday breakfast and lunch are combined into a brunch.
Airport Transfer
One airport transfer from Faro airport to the venue (available at 15:00 pick-up time only)
Towels
Bath and swimming pool towels
Wifi
Fibre Optic

Friday
Friday
Welcoming guests from 3pm
Make yourself at home in modern style and comfort, the spacious and airy rooms in The River House provide plenty of relaxation spaces. The large outdoor areas offer terraces in the sunshine, shelter and natural shade. There’s plenty of space for socialising, or you can simply opt out and enjoy the magical ambience in a space of your own.

Figs on the Funcho is a riverside retreat with winding pathways in the garden that has easy waterside access for kayakers, paddle boarders and wild water swimmers.

15h00 - 18h30 Free time

18h30 – 19h30 Sunset drinks and an opportunity to enjoy our gorgeous sunsets

19h30 – 20h30 Al fresco dinner under the Algarve starry sky

20h30 – 22h00 Cheese and Port on the waterfront deck
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Saturday
Saturday
Yoga / Painting Workshop
Enjoy painting workshops led by an experienced and qualified art tutor and enjoy the positive healing effects of nature whilst outdoors.

09h00 – 10h00 Outdoor breakfast with views of the rolling hills

10h00 – 13h00 Botanical watercolour painting class

13h00 – 14h00 Lunch on the sunny terrace

14h00 – 17h00 Botanical watercolour painting class

17h30 – 18h30 Yoga

Evening

18h30 - 19h30 Free time

19h30 – 20h00 Sunset drinks and an opportunity to enjoy our gorgeous sunsets

20h00 – 21h00 Al fresco dinner under the Algarve starry sky

21h00 – 22h00 Cheese and Port on the waterfront deck
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Sunday
Sunday
Yoga / Painting Workshop
Another day to improve your artistic skills and enjoy being close to nature that is known to generate emotions such as calmness, creativity, and joy.

09h00 – 10h00 Outdoor breakfast with views of the rolling hills

10h00 – 13h00 Botanical watercolour painting class

13h00 – 14h00 Lunch on the sunny terrace

14h00 – 17h00 Botanical watercolour painting class

17h30 – 18h30 Yoga

Evening

18h30 - 19h30 Free time

19h30 – 20h00 Sunset drinks and an opportunity to enjoy our gorgeous sunsets

20h00 – 21h00 Al fresco dinner under the Algarve starry sky

21h00 – 22h00 Cheese and Port on the waterfront deck
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Monday
Monday
Yoga / Free Day
Open your body and mind with yoga postures and deep breaths of the clean fresh countryside air under the mature carob trees with accompanying bird song.

After yoga, there are several quiet areas on the property to enjoy and take advantage of the peaceful, tranquil, scenic surroundings. Enjoy bird watching, book a relaxing aromatherapy massage, a stand up paddle boarding lesson, fishermen can find a spot to fish anywhere around the villa or simply chill out by the infinity pool and soak up some much needed vitamin D.

Alternatively, if you would like to explore the Algarve region Cheryl is keen to share her Algarve experiences with you as she loves to explore the area, find new beaches, restaurants and activities and visit the historical villages nearby.

09h00 – 10h00 Morning yoga

10h30 – 11h30 Brunch

11h30 – 18h30 Free Day

Evening

18h30 – 19h30 Sunset drinks and an opportunity to enjoy our gorgeous sunsets

19h30 – 20h30 Al fresco dinner under the Algarve starry sky

20h30 – 22h00 Cheese and Port on the waterfront deck
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Tuesday
Tuesday
Departure Day
After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to your new found friends before heading off to the airport.
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Friday

Welcoming guests from 3pm

Make yourself at home in modern style and comfort, the spacious and airy rooms in The River House provide plenty of relaxation spaces. The large outdoor areas offer terraces in the sunshine, shelter and natural shade. There’s plenty of space for socialising, or you can simply opt out and enjoy the magical ambience in a space of your own.

Figs on the Funcho is a riverside retreat with winding pathways in the garden that has easy waterside access for kayakers, paddle boarders and wild water swimmers.

15h00 - 18h30 Free time

18h30 – 19h30 Sunset drinks and an opportunity to enjoy our gorgeous sunsets

19h30 – 20h30 Al fresco dinner under the Algarve starry sky

20h30 – 22h00 Cheese and Port on the waterfront deck

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Figs on the Funcho

22 reviews

🏆LuxLife Hospitality Award: Algarve's Most Idyllic Riverside Retreat 2023 Cheryl & Graham, co-founders of Figs on the Funcho, share their love for the Algarve through culinary, walking & painting packages. With 20 years of experience, they explore the best beaches, restaurants, and villages for a memorable experience. Passionate about cooking, they draw inspiration from culinary experts like Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage, Sami Tamimi, and Jamie Oliver. Their retreats offer healthy and delicious vegetarian meals, delighting all taste buds.

A lovely day out, with the experience to enjoy preparing and cooking some new food dishes, with other ‘foodies’ ! Graham & Cheryl are excellent hosts with a relax and welcoming atmosphere. Great location ‘out in the wilds’ of the beautiful Algarve ! I Can recommend it to any of you looking for ‘something different to enjoy’ 😎

By Alan C for Flavours of the Portuguese Spice Route: A Journey Through Africa on Apr 12, 2024

Thank you Alan, lovely to meet up with you

By Figs on the Funcho on Apr 13, 2024

We had a great day and enjoyed our brunch.

By Karen M for Ottolenghi Inspired Vegetarian Brunch on Mar 21, 2024

Cheryl & Graham were the perfect hosts, thank you in a beautiful setting, easy going pace, cooking lunch an enjoyable experience, very well organised & lots of tips as you go.. delicious food & company in very relaxed atmosphere, highly recommend 👌 Maureen 🇮🇪

By Maureen S for Ottolenghi Inspired Vegetarian Brunch on Mar 13, 2024

My friend and I attended the vegetarian cooking class recently. We have taken classes together all over the world and this was one of our best experiences. It was very welcoming (even though we arrived early) and it was also very organized. The other participants were lovely to meet and the setting was beautiful. The lunch was delicious and plentiful ( as was the wine) I would recommend the class to anyone.

By Mary Linda B for Vegetarian Mediterranean Lifestyle Cooking - Falalfel Making Workshop (copy) on Mar 04, 2024

I found joy in cooking again at Figs on the Fungo. It gave me a push to take up my Ottolenghi cookbooks. Without these workshops, I would never have made tahini and humus myself, which are much tastier than the ones you buy in the shop. Cheryl and Graham make you feel right at home in their cosy kitchen and are the most friendly and flexible persons. It's cooking without stress and meeting new nice people. Lunch together on a lovely terrace with an astonishing view and a heavenly dessert from Laura (their daughter) on top! I am already looking forward to the upcoming Ottolenghi inspired Brunch workshop.