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

Figs on the Funcho

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52 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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52 reviews

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Sep 8 - 11, 2023

Group size: 4 - 8

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

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Figs on the Funcho

52 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.

We had an absolutely fantastic time on this cookery course. From the moment we arrived, the hosts Cheryl and Graham were warm, friendly and genuinely passionate about making everyone feel welcome. The small group size created a relaxed, sociable atmosphere, and the accommodation was beautiful — modern, comfortable ensuite rooms that made it feel like a real getaway. The cooking itself was superb. Every day brought a delicious variety of recipes, with all ingredients thoughtfully laid out and recipe cards provided to take home. The food we created (and ate!) was outstanding, and the hands-on guidance made even the trickier dishes feel achievable. We also really appreciated the help with washing up — a small thing perhaps, but it made the whole experience feel smooth and enjoyable and like a holiday. The course was perfectly balanced with some lovely outings too, including a visit to a winery and a trip to the local town market, which added a wonderful sense of place and inspiration. We thoroughly recommend this experience. It exceeded our expectations in every way and is ideal for anyone who loves great food, good company and learning new skills in a beautiful setting. Thanks again! emma and mark

By Mark S for Seasonal Celebrations: Gourmet Vegetarian Holidays Ottolenghi Flavours on Nov 28, 2025

Thank you for a lovely evening! My sister and I enjoyed the cooking together and the company and the food was delicious ! I would have preferred to come for lunch, so we could have enjoyed the beautiful surrounding but this was great too.

By Matty G for Ottolenghi-Inspired Celebration Meal Workshop on Nov 26, 2025

We had a lovely day on Monday with Graham and Cheryl cooking various Ottolenghi recipes and then eating our efforts. It was great fun and very well organised and I will definitely join another cooking experience in the future

By Diana W for Ottolenghi-Inspired Celebration Brunch Workshop on Nov 21, 2025

We joined Cheryl and Graham for this lovely intimate event where we cooked scrumptious dishes alongside others - and then enjoyed them. Not only did I learn something new, it was great to connect with others who were interesting too! A thoroughly enjoyable experience!

By Karen W for Portuguese Spice Route: A brunch cooking workshop en-route to India on Nov 11, 2025

I had a lovely few days with Cheryl and Graham in their beautiful home in the Algarve. The cooking was relaxed and sociable, and the food was tasty and varied. Meeting other people from the area and sharing the experience with them was a highlight. Travelling on my own was not an issue as there was always company. I would love to return one day.