Keathley Pinney Brown 8/20/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 8/20/26

Building Community, One Brushstroke at a Time

We had a blast in our first in-house watercolor workshop, and are thrilled to continue this series. Take a look at how the first one went here!

Keathley Pinney Brown 8/8/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 8/8/26

Local Event Spotlight: Festas em Honra da Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem

Learn more about Ericeira’s annual celebration: Festa em Honra da Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem.

Keathley Pinney Brown 7/31/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 7/31/26

The Transformative Power of Art

Art offers a wealth of benefits. It brings people together, helps us slow down, and inspires play. Read some of our biggest takeaways on art’s transformative power here.

Keathley Pinney Brown 7/19/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 7/19/26

Five Best Day Trips from Ericeira

Although there is so much to do right here in Ericeira, there are also some great locations within an hour and a half from O House that make for perfect day trips. Check out our favorites in this blog.

Keathley Pinney Brown 7/12/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 7/12/26

Foolproof Preparation Guide for your First Retreat

Going on your first retreat might feel daunting, but with the proper preparation, you can arrive feeling ready, open, and excited.

Keathley Pinney Brown 6/29/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 6/29/26

Ericeira Included on Travel + Leisure’s List of “20 Most Beautiful Small Towns Around the World”

Travel & Leisure magazine selected Ericeira as one of its top 20 most beautiful small towns, and we couldn’t agree more.

Keathley Pinney Brown 6/12/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 6/12/26

Why Intimate Retreats Work Better in Small Venues

One of the most beautiful parts of a retreat is connection. A group of people from all around the world coming together for a week, sharing passions, stories, and laughter. Time and time again, we’ve seen retreat participants leave O House with lifelong friendships. How does the venue factor into this? Let’s take a look.

Keathley Pinney Brown 6/5/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 6/5/26

Breaking Down Ericeira’s Beaches

Take a look at some of Ericeira’s best beaches, and learn which one’s best for what.

Keathley Pinney Brown 5/28/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 5/28/26

Artist Spotlight: Danielle

Meet Danielle Clough, one of our incredible artist partners. Her colorful embroidery is always a show-stopper, and her passion comes through her teaching.

Cliff Sharples 5/24/26 Cliff Sharples 5/24/26

The Orchard We Almost Missed

Keathley Pinney Brown 5/9/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 5/9/26

The Maker’s Table - A Case Study in the Creative Process

For our next post in our Maker’s Table series, we are taking a look into Sarah Sutton’s creative process and learning what works for her, as well how to find what works for you.

Keathley Pinney Brown 4/30/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 4/30/26

Three Day Ericeira Itinerary: Here’s What You Can’t Miss

Visiting Ericeira? Check out our detailed three day itinerary for inspiration and tips!

Keathley Pinney Brown 4/22/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 4/22/26

Top Four Best Hikes in Ericeira

Ericeira is surrounded by nature. Take a look at this list of our top four favorite local hikes and get exploring!

Keathley Pinney Brown 4/15/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 4/15/26

Artist Spotlight: Sophie

Next up on our Artist Highlight Series is Sophie, the founder of Mindful Mantra Embroidery and Bloom Embroidery Academy.

Keathley Pinney Brown 4/8/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 4/8/26

How Three Generations Found Home at O House

Take a look at how this family turned O House into their home away from home while celebrating a milestone birthday.

Keathley Pinney Brown 3/29/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 3/29/26

Stitching Azulejos and Forming Friendships with Threads & Tiles: A Cozy Crochet Retreat

Spring is here, bringing sunshine and warm days to Ericeira. Our latest retreat, Threads & Tiles, just wrapped up, and we’re still buzzing from the beautiful tote bags our talented participants made.

Keathley Pinney Brown 3/21/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 3/21/26

Artist Spotlight: Olena

Meet Olena, one of our wonderful artist partners and the host of Threads & Tiles: A Cozy Crochet Retreat Inspired by Portuguese Azulejos.

Keathley Pinney Brown 3/16/26 Keathley Pinney Brown 3/16/26

Reflecting on Hook & Book: A Week of Crocheting, Company, and Exploration

Crochet & Connection: A Hook & Book Retreat just came to a close, and it was a wonderful way to kick off our 2026 season! Check out some of our favorite moments here.