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.

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Gabion + Tyre Seating Ring

  • Medium
  • €100–200
  • ⏱ 2 days (2-3 workers)
  • With supervision
Gabion + Tyre Seating Ring — step-by-step guide

The principle

Fire is the one element that needs sign-off. A non-combustible base is mandatory, vegetation cleared at least 10 m back, and seating stones stable enough to trust after a glass of wine.

Materials

  • 4-6 gabion baskets (4-5mm wire)
  • granite fill
  • reclaimed tyres
  • charred timber seat tops

Tools

  • Wire cutters
  • pliers
  • gloves
  • wheelbarrow
  • level

Reclaimed from

Pallbraga (gabions) + site stone + oficinas (tyres)

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.