Welcome to The Farming Chefs Retreats!

Come join us!

2025 Dates

11-15 APRIL 2025
(2 SPOTS LEFT)

23-27 SEPTEMBER 2025
(FULLY BOOKED)

What to Expect

Hands on Cooking Workshops

Learn to cook from scratch using freshly harvested ingredients straight from our regenerative farm. Over the course of three in-depth workshops, you’ll master simple but delicious recipes using whole, nutrient-dense foods — no chemicals, no shortcuts.

Learn about Regenerative Principles and Nutrient Density

Discover how your food is grown. You’ll get your hands in the soil, harvest your own ingredients, and learn to recognize regenerative agricultural practices that heal the land and nourish the body.

Relax and unwind in the middle of nature

Relax in a beautifully restored old mill house turned boutique holiday villa — complete with private pool, tennis court, and elegant, modern rooms with a warm Portuguese touch. The perfect balance between rustic and refined.

The Accomodation

Nestled in the serene Beira Baixa region of Portugal, Vila Maneio is a beautifully restored water mill offering a unique blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Located approximately 8 km from Penamacor, near the pristine landscapes of the Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve, this exclusive holiday villa provides an idyllic retreat for those seeking tranquility and a deep connection with nature. ​

Vila Maneio boasts a private pool and a tennis court, inviting guests to relax and engage in leisurely activities amidst the natural beauty of the Portuguese countryside. The villa’s warm and elegantly appointed rooms offer a cozy sanctuary, seamlessly blending traditional architecture with contemporary amenities.​

The villa’s rich history as a former water mill adds to its unique character, allowing guests to experience a piece of Portugal’s heritage while enjoying modern comforts. The meticulous restoration preserves the mill’s original charm, providing an authentic and memorable stay.

 The package includes

  • 5 days / 4 nights accommodation at Vila Maneio
  • 3 immersive cooking workshops

  • Farm visits and hands-on harvesting

  • Daily meals prepared with local and seasonal ingredients  by professional chefs (most from our own farm)

  • Regenerative farming lectures and kitchen conversations

  • Group transport between the villa and farm

  • 3 hours per day to enjoy Free time to swim, rest, read, play tennis and explore

Don't worry about a thing!

Where is the Retreat Venue?

How to get from the airport to the retreat venue?

Option 1: fly to the airport and then take flix bus from there to the closest big town Castelo Branco: then take the taxi (60 euro) to the farm

Option 2: fly to the airport, and rent a car there and drive to the farm

Option 3: fly to the airport and then take the taxi from there (this is expensive, as it is a 2.40 hour drive and comes to 280 euro)

Costs and Room availabilities

Price & Accommodation Options
Shared Room* (2 people): €917

Shared Room* (4 people):  €813

*all beds are single, unless you let us know you want to share your bed and we can arrange for you to stay together in d double bed. Please book 2 sport, if you want to book for you and you partner and let us know you would like to stay in a double bed in the notes of your order. 

Nearest Airports:
Lisbon or Porto 

 

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