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 · 📸 Content & Branding

Before / After Photo Stations

  • Easy
  • 20–50 per station
  • ⏱ 2–4 hrs per station
  • Volunteer-friendly
Before / After Photo Stations — step-by-step guide

The principle

Consent, durability, working links. Guest permission before anyone is featured, weatherproof labels with smooth edges, tested QR links, and signage engineered if it is large or wind-exposed.

Materials

  • Marked floor spots (tape/chalk)
  • smartphone tripod(s)
  • backdrop (reclaimed banner/painted cloth)
  • notebook
  • camera (smartphone OK)
  • optional printed cards

Tools

  • Tripod
  • smartphone
  • chalk tape
  • tape
  • measuring tape
  • notebook

Reclaimed from

Driftwood frame + old cloths (backdrop) + scrap materials (signage)

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.