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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.
Mosaic Art Retreat
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Mosaic Art Retreat
4.95160 reviews
Quinta Carvalhas - AFV Retreats, Rua José Ferreira Fazenda, Casével, Portugal
Up to 32 in group
Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2026
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Lucy Jackson is a creative who loves exploring different materials and processes. Lucy studied Fine Art painting at Winchester School of Art in the United Kingdom and her work includes mosaics, collage, paintings, textiles and sculpture.
After many years of running art workshops, Lucy and her husband began a new adventure in Central Portugal. This beautiful and peaceful area feeds her love of colour and nature. Her charismatic bird and fish wall mosaic pieces are bold and tactile and combine the tradition of Portuguese tiles with the use of recycled crockery.
Details of this retreat
[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 [:]
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
Quinta Carvalhas, Quinta Carvalhas - AFV Retreats, Rua José Ferreira Fazenda, Casével, Portugal
Accommodation
Bed in a Shared Twin Room
Single bed in a shared room with ensuite bathroom.
Bed in Shared Twin Room - Two Bedroom Unit
Single bed in a shared room with shared bathroom (4 guests).
Private Double Room
Private Room with ensuite bathroom and Kingsize bed.
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Customer Reviews
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Magic Happens Here
The Just Flow Retreat with Rianne and Michelle was magical. The two of them have such wonderful chemistry and clearly trust and admire one another, which helped set the tone. The theme of the retreat, Grounding in Your Root Chakra, was reinforced throughout, whether in yoga sessions, meditation sessions, or other activities like art exploration and horse guidance. The location is tranquil and comfortable and the meals absolutely delicious and nourishing, which added to the overall feeling of being cared for. I would most definitely return again.
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Experiência
Desfrutei muito da minha estadia na Quinta Carvalhas, local muito acolhedor, os funcionários são muito amáveis e a comida é ótima. Recomendo fortemente e espero regressar.
5.0
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Lovely stay at Quinta Carvalhas
I just had a great experience at this peaceful retreat. My room was spacious, clean and had everything I needed. The host, Gerard, was amazing and did absolutely everything for us to make us feel home. Bram, the chef made sure we had fantastic healthy vegan meals. I loved the mediation garden and the yoga "barn", it was peaceful and had good equipment.
Absolutely a great place to relax and wind down from daily life!
Loes S.
Absolutely a great place to relax and wind down from daily life!
Loes S.
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Absolutely wonderful staff and venue
My group of 22 guests and 2 leaders had an absolutely wonderful week at the Quinta. There's something about the property, the quality of the clean air and magical sunlight that makes you feel at peace. The staff, including Gerhard, made you feel like nothing was too much to ask. They were so on top of all the logistics. I've led 30+ retreats across 5 continents and truly this is one of the best run places I've ever worked with. We are already booked for next year and I'm sure it will be an annual spot for us. The yoga studio is incredibly well-equipped as well!
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