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 · 🍳 Outdoor Kitchen

Reclaimed-Door Pantry Hutch

  • Medium
  • €20–80
  • ⏱ 1.5 days (2 workers)
  • Volunteer-friendly
Reclaimed-Door Pantry Hutch — step-by-step guide

The principle

Food-safe and stable. HT pallets only, food-grade containers for anything touching food, non-combustible worktops near flame, and the rocket stove always outdoors with a reviewed flue.

Materials

  • Reclaimed external wooden door
  • 2x4 frame
  • interior shelves
  • stain
  • galv hinges

Tools

  • Circular saw
  • drill
  • orbital sander
  • chisel

Reclaimed from

OLX porta madeira + local salvage + ferrages

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.