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 · 🚿 Dry Toilet & Shower

Urine Diversion Soak-Away

  • Easy
  • 60–120
  • ⏱ 1 day
  • Volunteer-friendly
Urine Diversion Soak-Away — step-by-step guide

The principle

Separation and siting are everything. Solids and urine kept apart, every unit at least 10–15 m from any water source, vent stacks that actually draw. Volunteer induction before first use, always.

Materials

  • Food-grade hose
  • gravel
  • sharp sand
  • geotextile
  • wooden frame
  • inspection caps

Tools

  • Spade
  • tape
  • hand saw
  • pipe cutter
  • raking tools

Reclaimed from

Plastic pipe offcuts + outdoor fittings + slate/timber scraps

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.