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 · 📸 Content & Branding

Reclaimed-Wood Signage / Logo Wall

  • Medium
  • 80–200
  • ⏱ 2–4 days
  • With supervision
Reclaimed-Wood Signage / Logo Wall — step-by-step guide

The principle

Consent, durability, working links. Guest permission before anyone is featured, weatherproof labels with smooth edges, tested QR links, and signage engineered if it is large or wind-exposed.

Materials

  • Timber offcuts (mixed sizes)
  • wood screws/nails
  • router (optional)
  • paint/stain (non-toxic)
  • mounting hardware
  • optional metal letters/numbers

Tools

  • Circular saw
  • drill
  • screwdriver
  • router (optional)
  • paint brush
  • tape
  • level

Reclaimed from

Demolition timber + old signage (repurposed lettering) + salvage metals

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.