Portugal Creative Retreat for Writers & Artists

Quinta Camarena, Alentejo Region

October 25 - November 1, 2025

About this Moveable Feast

About the Host

Join us for a restorative, creative retreat at Quinta Camarena, a cozy, beautiful getaway in Portugal’s scenic Alentejo region. The natural enviroment with its’ charming views and peaceful surroundings offer the perfect space to write, paint, photograph, and reflect.

Whether you're seeking to focus on a project, or work in a creative community, this retreat offers the ideal balance of both—plus terrific food, and the local splendor of Portugal’s least touristed area, Alentejo.

What’s Included

  • 7 night retreat for writers and artists in any genre

  • Time and space to work on your proposed project

  • Dinner and Brunch daily

  • Transfer from/to Lisbon airport

  • A supportive community of creatives

  • Daily morning meditation, hiking.

  • Option to add morning yoga class, horseback riding, mountain biking

  • Excursions to visit local farms, beaches, wineries, and the village of Cercal


Process & Fees

If you are interested in participating in this retreat, please complete the application form below and provide a writing or visual sample of your work. Also, in the message box, briefly state what creative project you’d like to work on in Portugal.

Once approved, you’ll be invited to reserve your space with a deposit.

Cost: $2,750.00

Apply before July 1: $2,500.00

50% deposit due at registration. Balance due 45 days before retreat. Deposit is fully refundable up to 60 days prior to retreat. Within 45 days, a refund of 50% will be granted.   


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