

Almancil, Portugal | 20 – 24 February 2026
Tuck into the sun-soaked Algarve for a reading retreat that pairs slow days with salty air, delicious food, and beautiful company. Whether you’re recharging solo or sharing the experience with a friend, this is a retreat to exhale deeply, stretch out in the winter sun, and return to the page.
Time & Location
20 Feb 2026, 16:00 – 24 Feb 2026, 11:00
Almancil, 8135-024 Almancil, Portugal
The Retreat
Tuck into the sun-soaked Algarve for a reading retreat that pairs slow days with salty air, delicious food, and beautiful company. Whether you’re recharging solo or sharing the experience with a friend, this is a retreat to exhale deeply, stretch out in the winter sun, and return to the page.
Our private Balinese-inspired villa, nestled just outside Quinta do Lago, is filled with texture and soul — think marble and teak floors, airy proportions, carefully curated art, and wide open spaces to let your mind wander. The vibe? Quiet luxury, relaxed conversation, and the warmth of a southern European winter.
About the Retreat
Each day unfolds slowly and sweetly. Wake to the scent of citrus and birdsong. Brew a coffee and find your nook — poolside, on a sun-drenched deck chair, or beneath the pergola in the garden, surrounded by cork and fruit trees. This is your time to read,…
Choose your room
Solo Occupancy (Ensuite) £1700
Double sized bed and an ensuite all to yourself! Pay your £500 deposit now to reserve your spot. £1100 remaining.
£500.00
Room for two (Ensuite) £2300
Double sized bed and an ensuite with one other person. Please note, the double beds cannot always be reconfigured but we can request a twin configuration. This price includes the room and the retreat for two attendees. Pay your £500 deposit now to reserve your spot. £1800 remaining.
£500.00
Dorm Room with Ensuite £1350
Single bedroom shared with no more than two other women in individual beds, sharing a ensuite with your bedroom mates. Pay your £500 deposit now to reserve your spot. £850 remaining.
£500.00
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