Retreats and Experiences
Enjoy the Alentejo with peace and quiet
Visits to the Montado and Olive Groves
Visit to the Montado and Olive Groves
+ Picnic
Approximate duration: 2:30h
Pax: 2-8 pax
Picnic: cheese, sausage, ham, seasonal fruit, our chopped olives, bread, Eugenio Almeida Foundation wine (1 bottle/2 pax), water, tea/coffee
Price: €85.00/px
Visit to the Montado and Olive Groves
+ Olive oil tasting
Approximate duration: 2h
Pax: 2-8 pax
Olive oil tasting: bread, wine, water and coffee/tea
Price: €65.00 /px
Art Studio & Yoga
Painting and/or Ceramics Retreat
In this retreat you can learn free-form modeling and different ceramic decoration techniques and/or various painting techniques, such as: gouache, watercolor, oil or acrylic painting. All our ceramic pastes are natural Portuguese pastes. You have at your disposal canvases of different sizes and different types of paper. Outdoor painting is encouraged.
For more information about Laura's portfolio and resume, visit Laura Vitorino Rebelo 's website
Duration: Customized
Pax: 1-4 pax
Price: request a quote
Yoga and/or Meditation Retreat
With this retreat we aim to stimulate the mind, body and soul, which means enjoying a few relaxing and laid-back days. The retreat takes place in the heart of Herdade da Burquilheira, the ideal setting to connect with Nature.
Yoga and/or meditation classes take place on the dam wall or on the porch of the Guest House, focusing on your concentration and inner balance.
Guests can choose to take yoga and/or meditation classes.
For more information about the yoga ashram that offers the classes, visit: https://www.yogaevora.com
Duration: Customized
Pax: 1-4 pax
Price: request a quote
Ceramics Workshop
During this workshop you will learn free modeling and different decoration techniques. All our pastes are natural Portuguese pastes.
For more information about Laura's portfolio and resume, visit Laura Vitorino Rebelo 's website
Approximate duration: 2:30h
Pax: 1-4 pax
Price: €35.00/px
Painting Workshop
In this workshop you can choose between several painting techniques, such as gouache, watercolour, oil or acrylic painting. You will have access to different sized canvases and different types of paper. Outdoor painting is encouraged. And if you think you can't draw, don't think you can't paint!
For more information about Laura's portfolio and resume, visit Laura Vitorino Rebelo 's website
Approximate duration: 2:30h
Pax: 1-4 pax
Price: €35.00/px
Yoga and/or Meditation
We aim to stimulate the mind, body and soul, which means enjoying a few relaxing and laid-back days. The retreat takes place in the heart of Herdade da Burquilheira, the ideal setting to connect with Nature.
Yoga and/or meditation classes take place on the dam wall or on the porch of the Guest House, focusing on your concentration and inner balance.
Guests can choose to take yoga and/or meditation classes.
For more information about the yoga ashram that offers the classes, visit: https://www.yogaevora.com
Approximate duration: 2h
Pax: 1-4 pax
Price: request a quote
Bike Tours
All tours can depart from Herdade da Burquilheira (Alcáçovas) or from a location to be arranged.
Silver Water Aqueduct
The Aqueduto da Prata in Évora is one of the most notable works carried out in the city in the first half of the 16th century. It extends for around 18 km, from the city of Évora to Herdade do Divor, where it supplies water. Most likely built over the old Roman aqueduct, the civil character of the construction was enhanced by some sections of undeniable artistic and urban impact.
Approximate duration: Midday
Pax: 2-8 pax
Difficulty: Level 1
Price: €55.00/px
Almendres Cromlech
This archaeological site is made up of several megalithic structures: cromlech, menhir and stones.
Composed of 95 monoliths, the main menhir is located at the top of the slope. Covering a wide chronological range, from the Middle Neolithic to the Iron Age – that is, from the end of the 6th to the beginning of the 3rd millennium. a. C..
Approximate duration: Full day
Pax: 2-8 pax
Difficulty: Level 2
Price: €85.00/px
Ticket and lunch not included
Rattle Manufacturing
Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Portuguese hocalho is an instrument with a single internal clapper, usually hung from a leather strap around an animal's neck. It is traditionally used by shepherds to locate and control their flocks, creating an unmistakable sound in rural areas.
In Portugal, the town of Alcáçovas is the main centre for the manufacture of cowbells and its inhabitants are proud of this heritage.
Approximate duration: Full day
Pax: 2-8 pax
Difficulty: Level 2
Price: €95.00/px
Transfer Included
Grace Village of Divorce
Nossa Senhora da Graça do Divor is a parish in the municipality of Évora, in the Alentejo region. With its name derived from the Divor river, it was already a parish in 1556.
Approximate duration: Midday
Pax: 2-8 pax
Difficulty: Level 1
Price: €55.00/px
From Comporta to Melides
Visit to the beaches of Pego, Aberta Nova and Melides.
Approximate duration: Midday
Pax: 2-8 pax
Difficulty: Level 1
Price: €125.00/px
Arraiolos Rugs
Arraiolos rugs are rugs embroidered with wool on jute or cotton canvas, traditional to the village of Arraiolos, in Portugal. The oldest references to the Arraiolos rug-making technique date back to the end of the 15th century.
The route passes along the old railway line that connected Évora to Arraiolos.
Approximate duration: Full day
Pax: 2-8 pax
Difficulty: Level 2
Price: €85.00/px
Ticket and lunch not included