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.

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

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

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

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

After breakfast it is time to say goodbye to your new found friends before heading off to the airport.