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 · 🔧 Storage & Workshop

Pallet Timber Rack

  • Easy
  • 40–100
  • ⏱ 1 day
  • Volunteer-friendly
Pallet Timber Rack — step-by-step guide

The principle

Mounted, rated, braced. Heavy tools on hooks rated for the load, sharp tools at chest height, tall stacks braced against wind, and a shed roof pitched at least 15° so water never sits.

Materials

  • 4–6 pallets
  • wood screws
  • paint/stain
  • horizontal bracing (rebar/timber)
  • wall mounting or free-standing frame

Tools

  • Circular saw
  • drill
  • screwdriver
  • level
  • tape

Reclaimed from

Pallets + rebar (demolition) + timber offcuts

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.