1. 1 Securing the land
  2. 2 Licensing
  3. 3 21-day build
  4. 4 Open retreat

Acquisition stage: actively reviewing land and rural property opportunities near Porto, Braga, and the wider North Portugal corridor.

All build modules · 💪 Natural Gym

Charred Log Press Bar

  • Medium
  • €15–50
  • ⏱ 5–8 person-hours
  • With supervision
Charred Log Press Bar — step-by-step guide

The principle

Footings and cure time are non-negotiable. Posts set 600 mm deep, fittings torqued and thread-locked, and cast concrete left the full 28 days — green concrete shatters under a first lift.

Materials

  • Straight eucalyptus log Ø180-220mm ×1.6m
  • 2 short handle logs
  • exterior oil
  • optional galv banding

Tools

  • Chainsaw
  • drill
  • Forstner bit
  • orbital sander
  • blowtorch
  • wire brush

Reclaimed from

Mil Martins & Irmão sawmill + site timber

Lusitano Retreat

Build it with us

These modules are raised by hand during our 21-day September build sprint. Come and learn them on the land.