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 · 🚐 Caravan & Stay

Pallet Cladding & Skirting

  • Medium
  • €80–200
  • ⏱ 4-5 days (2-3 workers)
  • With supervision
Pallet Cladding & Skirting — step-by-step guide

The principle

Never block what keeps it safe. Vents and gas outlets stay clear, joists rest on stone or concrete pads (never bare soil), steps rise evenly, and metal flashing keeps rot away from the base.

Materials

  • 30–50 HT pallets
  • charred frame posts
  • galv screws
  • exterior oil
  • optional metal flashing

Tools

  • Pallet buster
  • circular saw
  • orbital sander
  • drill
  • level
  • blowtorch

Reclaimed from

Pallbraga + Mil Martins & Irmão + 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.