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 · 🔧 Storage & Workshop

Pallet Tool Wall + Shadow Board

  • Easy
  • 40–100 per wall
  • ⏱ 1 day per panel (4–5 tools/items)
  • Volunteer-friendly
Pallet Tool Wall + Shadow Board — step-by-step guide

The principle

Mounted, rated, braced. Heavy tools on hooks rated for the load, sharp tools at chest height, tall stacks braced against wind, and a shed roof pitched at least 15° so water never sits.

Materials

  • 2–4 pallets
  • wood screws/nails
  • exterior paint
  • plywood backing (optional)
  • chalk-board paint
  • S-hooks
  • hanging hardware

Tools

  • Drill
  • saw
  • screwdriver
  • tape
  • level
  • paint brush

Reclaimed from

Pallets + offcut plywood + old shelf brackets + builder waste hooks + driftwood rail

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.