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 · 🚿 Dry Toilet & Shower

Solar Shower (Gravity + heating)

  • Easy–Medium
  • 80–200
  • ⏱ 1–2 days
  • Volunteer-friendly
Solar Shower (Gravity + heating) — step-by-step guide

The principle

Separation and siting are everything. Solids and urine kept apart, every unit at least 10–15 m from any water source, vent stacks that actually draw. Volunteer induction before first use, always.

Materials

  • Food-grade IBC/large black tank (100–150L)
  • black hosepipe
  • showerhead
  • timber stand
  • isolation valve
  • overflow

Tools

  • Drill
  • wrench
  • saw
  • hammer
  • hose clamp

Reclaimed from

IBC tank + timber posts + copper fittings + old showerhead + garden hose + driftwood

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.