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 · 💧 Water Systems

Barrel First-Flush Diverter

  • Easy
  • €20–60
  • ⏱ 0.5 day (1 worker)
  • Volunteer-friendly
Barrel First-Flush Diverter — step-by-step guide

The principle

Multi-barrier, not single-point. Sediment, then biology, then storage on a level plinth so water always flows where you want it. Food-grade containers only — never a tank that once held chemicals.

Materials

  • 2-4 large reclaimed barrels (200L)
  • first-flush ball valve
  • hose/piping
  • overflow to swale

Tools

  • Spade
  • level
  • drill
  • spanner
  • hose cutter

Reclaimed from

Stockyards + food-industry recyclers + OLX barril + farm suppliers

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.