Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is perfect for food lovers, home cooks, and anyone who enjoys learning new skills in a warm and welcoming environment. No prior pasta-making or Yoga/Pilates experience is needed!

A non-refundable deposit of 230 euro is required to secure your place. The remaining balance must be paid in full 6 weeks before the start date of the retreat.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

As a small retreat, we appreciate your commitment when booking. You can cancel with a full refund up to 6 weeks before the retreat. After that, the deposit is non-refundable under any circumstances. If the retreat is canceled by the organizers, you will receive a full refund, including the deposit.

Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies when booking, and we will do our best to accommodate.

No car is needed! Sines is walkable, and we will arrange transport for activities.

What if I do not want to surf?

No problem at all! Surfing is completely optional. You are free to enjoy the beach, explore the town, or just relax and soak in the retreat experience at your own pace.

Buses run regularly, take around 1 hour 45 minutes, and tickets start from just 7€. You can also rent a car if you’d like extra freedom to explore. Need help planning? We are happy to guide you.

Please note that the retreat schedule is subject to change due to weather, ingredient availability, or other unforeseen circumstances. We reserve the right to adjust the itinerary as needed to ensure the best possible experience for all guests, always with care and intention.

Do I have to share a room?

No, sharing a room isn’t required. You’re welcome to book a single room for more privacy. That said, many guests come solo and choose to share, it is a great way to meet new people and connect throughout the week. If you’re coming with a friend and would like to share a double or triple room, just let us know when booking, and we’ll place you together.

SINES, PORTUGAL

CULINARY ESCAPE 2025

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Flexible Dates September/October

A Culinary Experience
by the Ocean

Join our all-inclusive culinary retreat in Sines. Four nourishing days of traditional pasta-making,

shared meals, and seasonal Italian cooking, all in a relaxed coastal setting.

3 Days and 4 Nights

Culinary Retreat in Portugal

September/October 2025

Join us in coastal Sines for a four-day all-inclusive culinary retreat. Enjoy traditional pasta-making, seasonal Italian cooking, and shared meals, all in a relaxed, nourishing setting by the sea.

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Dolce Far Niente

Imagine waking up by the ocean, starting your day with yoga or Pilates, followed by a fresh, local breakfast.

Over three days in Sines, Portugal, we’ll slow down and reconnect with food, nature, and ourselves, inspired by the Italian Dolce Far Niente, the sweetness of doing nothing.

We’ll cook together, make pasta by hand, share long meals, and enjoy time for swims, walks, and quiet moments in a beautifully curated setting.

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Culinary Experience

We will cook together, share long meals under the sun, and explore the joy of making pasta by hand. Learn traditional Italian techniques in hands-on pasta workshops using fresh, seasonal ingredients. From shaping dough to perfecting sauces, the kitchen becomes a space for creativity and connection.
Each meal is prepared with care and shared around the table, a celebration of good food, local flavors, and slow living.

What's Included

The Cuisine

Food is at the heart of this retreat, not just the cooking, but the joy of gathering around the table.

We make homemade dishes the way our grandmothers did in Italy, using simple, seasonal ingredients and taking the time to do things from scratch.

From hand-rolled pasta to slow-cooked sauces, it’s all about honest food made with care.

We share Italian-style aperitivo in the evenings, enjoy backyard barbecues with fresh fish and vegetables, and toast under the stars with local Portuguese wine.

Every meal is a moment to slow down, connect, and celebrate the beauty of traditional cooking and good company.

Pilates, Yoga and Surf

Start your mornings with gentle movement,

yoga and Pilates sessions designed to awaken your body, center your breath, and ease you into the day. These classes are open to all levels and set the tone for a grounded, restful rhythm.

Afternoons invite a slower pace: unwind by the beach, read in the shade, or take a peaceful walk along the coast as the sun begins to set.

For those craving a little more adventure, we offer an optional surf lesson, perfect for beginners or anyone looking to feel the ocean in a new way.
The lesson is €35 per person and includes equipment and transfers to and from the surf spot.

The Villa

We’ll stay at Manas Coliving, a soulful seaside home in Sines, built in the 1950s by the great-grandfather of Ines and Rita. With vintage charm, ocean views, and stories in every corner, this is more than just a place to sleep, it’s a place to feel at home.

There are six rooms in total, a mix of doubles, triples, and singles, so whether you’re coming with a friend or flying solo, there’s a cozy spot for you.
Mornings begin with the sound of waves and breakfast in the sunny garden. Days are for cooking together, stretching in the shade, or taking a dip in the ocean just minutes away.

This is an intimate, shared retreat designed to feel like home. We’ll gather, rest, laugh, and leave with new friends and sweet memories of dolce far niente by the sea.

The Pasta Workshops

Step into the heart of Italian culinary tradition with

hands-on pasta workshops led by Lia our Italian chef.

Learn to craft traditional pasta shapes from scratch, make classic sauces the way they have been done for generations, and create delicious meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

It's not about perfection, but about understanding textures, traditions, and the beauty

of handmade food.

A Typical Day at the Retreat

08:00
Start the day with a yoga or Pilates session to wake up body and mind

09:00
Enjoy breakfast with fresh, local ingredients.