She Who Creates: Portugal 2027

• Start your day with an optional guided breathwork session designed to wake up your mind, body, and soul for the day ahead.

• Enjoy a delicious continental breakfast, sip a cup of coffee, and chat with your cohort as you greet the day.

• After breakfast, dive into your first art workshop of the retreat. Barbara will guide you through helpful techniques for perfecting your journal cover, as well as mindfulness exercises that intertwine with your art. This is your chance to play and experiment as you try out new ideas.

• Relax, chat, 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 creative inspiration and renewal in the vibrant ecosystem and panoramic views.

• In the evening, return to O House, where you will have time to rest, chat, journal, or lounge at the pool.

• Close out the day with a hearty dinner cooked in-house by our private chef.

• Prepare yourself for the day ahead with a grounding wellness session. This hour-long guided meditation will help you relax into the present moment and find clarity.

• After breakfast, continue to wake up your body in mind in another immersive art workshop. Decorate your journal papers and continue to practice mindfulness exercises.

• Relax and enjoy a tasty lunch prepared in-house by our private chef.

• In the afternoon, dive into another workshop. Barbara will lead you through exercises designed to help you find your flow—simply tap into your own rhythm and create. You’ll also learn how to sew in your signature and add a closure to your journal.

• Enjoy a satisfying dinner cooked in-house by our private chef to wrap up a creative day.

• Ease into the day with a mindful breathwork session. After your morning class, enjoy breakfast with your cohort.

• For the morning’s workshop, you will add ephemera to your journal. Each new addition carries your own personal touch, buoyed by the learning from the past few days. Barbara will lead complementary reflection activities.

• Take a break with a delicious lunch at O House.

• Return to your journal with the final workshop of the retreat. You will continue to add ephemera and other final touches, and Barbara will also guide you through hand exercises, gratitude practices, and reflections. Watch your hard work from the last few take shape in a beautiful journal.

• Wrap up the retreat with a celebratory dinner at O House and a campfire under the stars.

• As you wake up, let the last few days of creativity and connection sink in. Over the course of the retreat, you took a well-deserved reset, immersed yourself in art and reflection, and forged lifelong friendships.

• Taking into account early departures, there are no structured activities today. Breakfast will be included.

• 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 junk journaling experience?

What can I expect to learn from Barbara’s workshops?
You will learn a variety of junk journaling techniques, such as composing a cover, adding ephemera, sewing in a signature, decorating pages, and how to perfect your finishing touches. In addition to the technical details of the craft, you will also learn reflection and mindfulness exercises.

Do I need to bring my own materials?

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. Every day start with an optional wellness session, allowing you to ease into the morning with gentle movement and meditation. We provide a continental breakfast each day, which is then followed by a art workshop. We will then have lunch cooked in-house by our private chef, followed by another activity block, which will either be another workshop or activity. Finally, we wrap up with dinner.

How do I reserve my spot?
We handle all bookings over email. All you have to do is click on one of the “Book Now” buttons and follow the prompts to send your message. We’ll be in touch shortly to answer questions and get you all registered!

How does the Payment Plan work?Provided that you book your spot at least four months in advance, you may choose to take advantage of our payment plan. This plan spreads the payments into monthly installments of equal price. The number of installments depends on how far in advance you book your ticket. Check out more details in our Terms and Conditions, linked below!

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.​