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Mosaic Art Retreat

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Quinta Carvalhas - AFV Retreats, Rua José Ferreira Fazenda, Casével, Portugal
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Up to 32 in group
Date
November 30 - December 3, 2026

About this Retreat

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[en:] Join the talented artist Lucy Jackson for a retreat of mosaic, yoga, peaceful surroundings, fantastic food and friendly dogs. We invite seasoned mosaic artists as well as newbies - all levels of skill and creativity are welcome on this retreat where you will contribute to a group mosaic as well as complete your own project (or two!) to take home with you. 

 The group is kept small and intimate so that Lucy has plenty of time to assist all participants. This also creates the opportunity to forge new friendships across the tables of art supplies and broken crockery. Many of our past participants are still firm friends and come back together for more mosaic and art creation. 

Our Art Studio is designed for warmth on cold winter days and to keep you cool in summer. It is also connected to the garden to enjoy the green grass, shady trees and sunshine. There is plenty of time on this retreat to step away from the creative work to take a peaceful walk in nature, to visit the horses or enjoy a relaxing massage. Optional daily yoga for all levels of yogis is included and you can look forward to our famously yummy farm-to-table food with excellent local wines.

 More about the Venue:

The peaceful, tranquil Quinta Carvalhas is in the heart of the Ribatejo region on 42ha with forests of big trees, extensive gardens, plenty of horses and luxury accommodation in converted old barns. For the colder months this is the place to unwind with fires, hot chocolate, traditional Christmas treats, lots of books and friendly dogs to keep you company. In summer the pool and gardens beckon, with options of country walks, cycling and swimming in the farm pond.

Included

3 nights / 4 day stay in one of our comfortable rooms
Full board: healthy, nutritious, home-made meals
(4x lunch, 3x dinner, 3x breakfast)
Mosaic and art workshops including all materials and guidance by professional artist Lucy Jackson
Daily Yoga & Meditation Class 

 

EUR 697.50/shared accommodation

EUR 960/private accommodation

[pt:] Junta-te à talentosa artista Lucy Jackson para um retiro de mosaico e yoga, num ambiente de paz e tranquilidade, com comida fantástica e cães adoráveis. Convidamos artistas experientes assim como amadores – todos os níveis de técnica e criatividade são bem-vindos a este retiro onde poderás contribuir para o mosaico de grupo, ou então completar um projeto pessoal (ou dois!), que posteriormente levarás contigo para casa.

O número de participantes é restrito e íntimo, de forma a que a Lucy tenha o tempo necessário para se dedicar a cada participante. Desta forma, também se cria a oportunidade de forjar novas amizades entre mesas cheias de materiais artísticos ou pequenos pedaços de mosaico. Muitos dos nossos anteriores participantes ainda mantêm firmes as suas amizades e até voltam juntos para novos retiros de arte.

O nosso Art Studio foi pensado para ser usado igualmente em dias de calor ou frio, tendo em conta que está junto ao jardim, onde podes usufruir do sol de Inverno. Desta forma, poderás fazer um intervalo no trabalho criativo e sair para dar um passeio na Natureza, visitar os cavalos ou aproveitar uma massagem relaxante. Também temos a opção de aulas de yoga diárias para todos os níveis, incluídas no retiro, que vão certamente despertar-te o apetite para as nossas famosas (e deliciosas) refeições, diretamente da Quinta para a mesa, acompanhadas de excelentes vinhos locais.

Mais sobre a Quinta:

A Quinta Carvalhas é uma propriedade de 42ha no coração do Ribatejo, plena de paz e tranquilidade com as suas florestas de grandes árvores, jardins, cavalos e uma acomodação de luxo, nos velhos celeiros da Quinta, agora totalmente remodelados. Nos meses mais frios, este é o local ideal para aproveitar um chocolate quente à lareira, ler um bom livro e aproveitar a companhia dos nossos adoráveis cães.

Incluído

3 noites/4 dias de estadia num dos nossos confortáveis quartos
Pensão completa: refeições caseiras, saudáveis e nutritivas
4x almoço, 3x jantar, 3x pequeno-almoço
Workshops de arte e mosaico, incluindo todos os materiais e orientação da artista profissional Lucy Jackson
Aulas diárias de Yoga & Meditação  [:]

Getting Here

Location icon Quinta Carvalhas, Quinta Carvalhas - AFV Retreats, Rua José Ferreira Fazenda, Casével, Portugal

Accommodation

Bed in a Shared Twin Room

Accommodation
Single bed in a shared room with ensuite bathroom.

Bed in Shared Twin Room - Two Bedroom Unit

Accommodation
Single bed in a shared room with shared bathroom (4 guests).

Private Double Room

Accommodation
Private Room with ensuite bathroom and Kingsize bed.

Venue & Amenities

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Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent

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Customer Reviews

4.93 out of 5.0 average rating

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Badly Let Down!
Despite having booked and paid 18 months in advance, Quinta Carvalhas double booked our retreat!

With barely 48 hours notice of this mess up we found ourselves being moved by them to another venue on our last night! The transfer of 21 people was totally shambolic as buses provided were 2.5 hours late, leaving us with no rooms and our afternoon plans ruined. Transport the next day didn't show up.

The retreat centre staff seemed totally unable to see how this could possibly be a problem for us - zero compassion. They seemed to think that moving us to another hotel was all they needed to do for us. After some arguing we managed to get one massage free for each guest and one transfer ... but we had to fight for it! No other compensation received!

We were badly, badly let down. The experience ruined the retreat for our students and was very stressful indeed for the teachers.

On return Quinta won't even have the decency to call us to talk about compensation - they frankly don't give a damn about their guests.

Definitely would not recommend.

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A truly idyllic stay
I chose Quinta Carvalhas as a facilitator, and hosted a writing retreat this Spring for my clients. We brought 14 of our clients to the Quinta for a week, and it was perfect in every way. We could not have asked for a warmer welcome or a better retreat centre.

On arrival we were immediately greeted by our incredibly warm host, Gonçalo and the manager Daniela. Both made us feel so at home. All of our writers said that they could not imagine a better place to stay on a writing retreat. The food was superb - stunning three course vegetarian meals that one participants said were like Michelin star food. The atmosphere was superb – stunning countryside, the beautiful horses, lovely interiors and so many spaces to write. I enjoyed the equine therapy particularly, and our yoga teacher was excellent too. The Wisteria Lounge provided a perfect environment in which to teach writing.

I cannot recommend Quinta Carvalhas enough as a place to host a retreat or to attend one!

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Quinta Carvalhas is much more than a beautiful place
We came to Quinta de Carvalhas with the intention of hosting an immersive leadership experience for an international group of senior leaders, a week designed to step away from the day-to-day, create space for reflection, strengthen connections, and support meaningful personal and professional growth.

Our experience at Quinta Carvalhas was exceptional from beginning to end. The setting itself is absolutely breathtaking, surrounded by nature, it offers a deeply inspiring and immersive environment that allows you to fully disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself.

A very special thank you to our wonderful hosts, Daniela and Gehrard, who were outstanding co-creating the experience with us and throughout the entire stay. Their care, flexibility, and constant support made everything feel effortless and incredibly well looked after. They went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect and we felt this partnership was one key success factor.

Tana and Martina’s horse session was one of the most impactful moments of the entire experience. The way they created a bridge between working with horses and leadership was incredibly powerful. It allowed each participant to gain deep, often unexpected insights about themselves, how they show up, how they lead, and how they connect with others. The experience was grounding and transformative.

We also had the privilege of starting our mornings with Rianna’s practices, which became a truly grounding ritual. Beginning each day with intention, breath, and presence made a meaningful difference in how we experienced the entire programme.

The culinary experience was another highlight of the week. Each meal prepared by the chef was not only delicious but also thoughtfully crafted, bringing both comfort and creativity to the table every single day.

Quinta Carvalhas is much more than a beautiful place. It is a space that invites transformation, connection, and inspiration. We leave feeling grateful, re-energised, and deeply enriched by this experience.

We couldn’t recommend it more highly.

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Absolutely incredible!
Our retreat with Quinta Carvalhas was phenomenal. Everything from the stunning grounds, to delicious meals to the wonderful, kind-hearted staff. All of our retreat participants expressed feeling so taken care of. Our retreat topic was quite sensitive, but the staff did an amazing job of holding the space for us in a safe and supportive way. I would highly recommend Quinta Carvalhas, it truly is a special place!

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Awesome experience
The Quinta is beautiful, and the one-day horse experience is magical. All the staff is very kind and the food is delicious. Highly recommend. 10/10.

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