• No need to stress about transportation - we have it covered. We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to O House, ensuring a stress-free transition.

• Settle in, unpack, relax, and enjoy the hotel amenities or explore Ericeira’s charming streets and stores.

• In the evening, we’ll have an opening circle where we will connect and get ready for the days ahead. Then, you’ll enjoy a delicious welcome dinner prepared by our private chef.

• Start your day with an optional wellness session, where you will tap into your inner serenity through a guided yoga, meditation, or breathwork session. Then, help yourself to a tasty continental breakfast.

• For your first workshop, dive into Watercolor 101. In this class, Sophie will teach you the basics of watercolor in relation to embroidery. Learn key techniques and strategies for success, then put them to practice as you transfer the pattern onto fabric.

• Relax, chat, and enjoy lunch at O House, prepared by our private chef.

• In the afternoon, head to the coast for an inspiring Guided Nature Hike. Stroll on winding paths through fields of wildflowers and cacti while enjoying panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about the local culture and environment from your knowledgable guide, take photos, and enjoy the warm sun and coastal breeze.

• In the evening, you will have some down time before helping yourself to a hearty dinner cooked in-house by our private chef.

• Start your morning right with a relaxing yoga session and head to breakfast feeling refreshed and inspired for the day’s activities.

• After breakfast, you will visit a local ceramic studio for an exclusive pottery painting workshop. Dip your toes into another art form, playing with clay and paint. De-stress and have fun as you channel your artistic side into a new medium. You will receive your pottery on the last day of the retreat, after it has been fired.

• Return to O House for a hearty lunch, cooked in-house by our private chef.

• In the afternoon, start stitching the pattern that you prepared yesterday. Sophie will walk you through the initial steps of the pattern, teaching foundational stitches and providing one-on-one feedback as you go.

• Enjoy some unstructured free time after the workshop to rest and chat with your cohort, then regroup for a delicious dinner at O House.

• Stretch out and set an intention for the day in this morning’s wellness session. Then, fuel up with a tasty breakfast.

• Jump into the day with another embroidery workshop. Continue to stitch the pattern, watching the Portuguese swallows come to life with each knot and stitch. Sophie will provide tips and tricks as you work, helping you sharpen your technique.

• Enjoy lunch at O House, and then ease into an afternoon of unstructured free time. You may want to explore Ericeira, take a surf lesson, lounge at the pool, or hike along the coast. This time is yours to discover, relax, and enjoy the magic of Portugal. You will also treat yourself to a dinner in town, exploring Ericeira’s incredible culinary scene.

• Gather in downtown Ericeira at sunset to enjoy delicious local wine as the sun slips beneath the horizon. Revel in the colors that dance across the sky and sea and enjoy the company of newfound friends.

• Prepare yourself for the day ahead with a meditative wellness session. Wake up your body and mind, ground yourself in the present, and enjoy the beauty of gentle movement.

• After breakfast, dive into the first workshop of the day. Return to your project, moving onto the latter half of the pattern. Enjoy comfortable conversation with the group, ask Sophie niche embroidery questions, or simply lose yourself in the meditative rhythm of your work.

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

• Dive right back into your stitching after lunch. Watch your piece come together as you near the final steps.

• Relax for a few hours before dinner at O House, followed by a cozy sunset bonfire. Trade stories and enjoy intentional time together as stars begin to pepper the night sky.

• Fuel up with breakfast, then begin the final workshop of the retreat. Stitch the finishing touches of your project, fine-tuning your technique as you go.

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

• Celebrate your hard work and learning with a wine tasting at a local vineyard, where you will try delicious Portuguese wines and 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 with a calming sound bathing experience. Let serenity wash over you - the perfect way to close out a magical retreat.

• Enjoy a slow breakfast together, and take pride in your achievements - over the past five days, you have explored beautiful pockets of Portugal, connected with other passionate artists, and stitched a unique embroidery piece brimming with new learning and inspiration.

• 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?
Nope! This retreat is designed for all skill-levels.

What can I expect to learn from these workshops?
Sophie’s workshops are designed in a stitch-along format, so everyone will work on the same pattern. Learn about using watercolor with embroidery, then focus on foundational stitches and useful embroidery techniques.

Do I need to bring my own embroidery materials?
Nope! We will provide complete embroidery kits with everything you need for the workshops. However, you are more than welcome to bring your current project to work on during your down time.

Do you offer airport transfer? Which airport should I fly into?
Yes! Airport transfers are included in the ticket price. You should fly into the Lisbon airport, which is only a 40 minute drive from O House.

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 morning wellness session (a combination of yoga, breathwork, meditation, and sound bathing), allowing you to ease into the morning with movement, intention, and self care. We provide a continental breakfast each day, which is then followed by an art workshop or O House activity. 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 and time together as a group.

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!

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.​