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

Handwashing Station

  • Easy
  • 30–80
  • ⏱ 0.5 day
  • Volunteer-friendly
Handwashing Station — 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

  • Small tank (10–20L food-grade)
  • flexible hose
  • tap/valve
  • soap dispenser
  • wooden drainboard
  • soak-away basin

Tools

  • Drill
  • wrench
  • saw
  • hand file
  • clamp

Reclaimed from

Small plastic drum + old soap pumps + tin cans + timber shelving + cast-iron brackets

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.