• Warm up your body and get your creative juices flowing with an optional wellness session composed of yoga, meditation, and/or breathwork. This optional wellness day is available on Days 1 - 5 of the retreat.

• Jump into embroidery with an immersive workshop on finding inspiration and designing moodboards. In this first workshop. Sophie will introduce you to her tried and true 5 step pattern design process and you will lay the foundation of an embroidery design that is authentically you.

• Once you’ve completed your creative brainstorming session, relax and enjoy a tasty lunch prepared in-house by our private chef.

• In the afternoon, venture into the beautiful natural landscapes of Ericeira, where inspiration abounds at every turn. In this Guided Nature Walk, you will slow down, finding inspiration and renewal in the vibrant ecosystem and panoramic views.

• In the evening, return to O House, where you will have time to rest before helping yourself to a hearty dinner cooked in-house by our private chef.

• After dinner, participate in a guided reflection as you let the learning and exploration of the first day settle.

• In the morning, learn how to use Procreate to create a digital pattern, or how to sketch by hand. With these foundational skills, you will be able to translate your unique vision into a design that you will bring to life.

• Once you’ve completed the outline of your design, relax and enjoy a tasty lunch prepared in-house by our private chef.

• In the afternoon, finalize your digital or paper outline, watching your inspiration bloom and take shape. Enjoy a well-deserved rest before helping yourself to a hearty dinner cooked in-house by our private chef.

• After dinner, come together as a community to chat about your projects, share highlights, and continue to form new friendships.

• Play with color palettes, stitch types, and layout planning in an exciting hands-on workshop to kick off the morning. Learn new techniques and refine old ones as Sophie guides you through this skills workshop.

• Take a break to unwind and savor a lunch prepared by our private chef.

• In the afternoon, dive back into pattern design as you finalize the digital outline of your pattern, watching your vision come to life on the screen.

• After free time to relax, you will have dinner at O House, courtesy of our private chef.

• Once you wrap up dinner, find time to reflect and connect with the group during the end-of-the-day wrap-up.

• In addition to the daily wellness session, today you will also have the choice to go on a Guided Sunrise Nature Walk. Start your day refreshed and inspired by an early morning spent with the sound of birdsong.

• This is a day to slow down and stitch as you begin to bring your pattern to life with needle and thread. As you work, Sophie will be there for 1 : 1 support and guidance.

• After lunch at O House, reset with well-deserved free time. This is your time to take care of yourself, whether that be by exploring Ericeira, relaxing at the beach, or hanging out with newfound friends in the courtyard.

• Continue to explore on your own time for dinner - choose one of Ericeira’s delicious restaurants for a meal in town.

• Take what you have learned over the past several days and apply it in a final group stitching session. As your design blooms in your hands, take a moment to appreciate the hard work and creativity that you have poured into your art.

• Enjoy a satisfying lunch at O House prepared by our private chef.

• Celebrate the cumulation of the retreat with a wine tasting at a local vineyard, where you will treat yourself to delicious Portuguese wines while you enjoy your newfound community.

• Gather back at O House for a celebratory dinner cooked by our private chef - a moment to share stories, memories, and gratitude.

• We’ll close the night under the stars with a cozy bonfire, the perfect ending to an unforgettable journey.

• Enjoy a slow breakfast together, and take pride in your achievements over the course of the retreat. You are leaving with a design that is authentically your own, as well as the invaluable tools to continue bringing your own vision to life in unique patterns.

• We will transfer you to the airport for your departure, ensuring a stress-free transition back into your day-to-day life.

Do I need to have previous embroidery experience?
This retreat is designed for intermediate embroiders, so you need some previous experience. In order to ensure that participants have enough experience to make the most out of this retreat, we have an application for all interested individuals. You can access the application here.

What can I expect to learn from these embroidery workshops?
This embroidery retreat is an exciting opportunity for a creative reset. Find inspiration amidst the gorgeous beaches and landscapes of Portugal, while also taking your embroidery to the next level by learning the ins-and-outs of pattern design. Sophie will walk through the entire process, from brainstorming to developing the pattern to stitching. Watch your own unique ideas and design take shape in this immersive embroidery retreat.

Do I need to bring my own embroidery materials?
Yes, you are expected to bring your own materials. However, there is a craft store in town where you can purchase some additional materials if needed.

Do I need to bring my own iPad or tablet?
It is highly recommended that you bring an iPad so that you can use Procreate. However, you can also use paper if you do not have access to an iPad or tablet.

Do you offer airport transfer?
Yes! Airport transfers are included in the ticket price.

What does a typical day look like?
Although each day looks different, there are some core themes and activities throughout each day of the retreat. Each day starts with an optional wellness class, allowing you to ease into the morning with mindfulness, relaxation, and renewal. We provide a continental breakfast each day, which is then followed by a art workshop, O House activity, or free time. We will then have lunch cooked in-house by our private chef, followed by another activity block, which will either be another workshop, activity, or free time. Finally, we wrap up with dinner at 6 PM and a guided reflection to close out the day.

Where can I find your Terms and Conditions?
For detailed information about our policies, including booking terms, cancellations, and liability, please refer to our full Terms and Conditions. You can access them by clicking here.​