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 · 🪨 Pathways & Signage

Reclaimed-Slate Engraved Markers

  • Medium
  • 30–60 per marker
  • ⏱ 2–4 hrs per marker
  • With supervision
Reclaimed-Slate Engraved Markers — step-by-step guide

The principle

Safe underfoot in all weather. Non-slip stone, gaps too small to trap a heel, a 2% cross-fall so water always drains. Every surface tested by a gloved hand before a bare foot ever touches it.

Materials

  • Slate offcuts (flat ≥20×30cm)
  • chisel
  • hammer or rotary stone engraver
  • slate base/stand
  • exterior epoxy

Tools

  • Slate-specific chisel or diamond-point engraver
  • hammer
  • spirit level
  • tape
  • template card

Reclaimed from

Old roofing slate + slate patio remnants + stonemason scraps

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.