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 · 🪨 Pathways & Signage

Pallet-Wood Directional Signs

  • Easy
  • 15–40 per sign
  • ⏱ 1–2 per day
  • Volunteer-friendly
Pallet-Wood Directional Signs — step-by-step guide

The principle

Safe underfoot in all weather. Non-slip stone, gaps too small to trap a heel, a 2% cross-fall so water always drains. Every surface tested by a gloved hand before a bare foot ever touches it.

Materials

  • Pallet boards
  • driftwood/timber posts
  • exterior water-based paint/stain
  • wood screws
  • stencils/paint for text

Tools

  • Circular saw
  • hand saw
  • drill
  • screwdriver
  • sandpaper
  • paint brush
  • stencil/text tools

Reclaimed from

Pallets + reclaimed fence boards + driftwood + old road signs (metal backing/hinges)

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.