Slow Coliving

Rural coliving near Lisbon, Portugal

1 VILLA | 5 BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHROOMS | 8 Residents MAX

Quinta da Periquita (aka: Slow Co House) is a beautiful villa in Arrábida Natural Park, just 45 min drive south of Lisbon.

From all 5 bedrooms, you can enjoy stunning views of the mountains, vineyards, forests… and the Slow Co-Farm which is only a short walk away.

Nearby, you will find a selection of the finest beaches Portugal has to offer. The calm waters of the south coast are suitable all year round for swimming, snorkeling, SUP or simply relaxing in the sunshine.

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The Vibe

🥰 Community

A friendly welcome from your hosts will help you settle in and introduce you to local friends, partners, suppliers & events. Plus, you can participate in events we’ll host for the wider community on the slow-co farm.

🙏 Wellbeing

After a peaceful sleep, wake up to sunrise over the mountain, yoga on the terrace, suspension weight training, cold water swimming, nutritious shared meals & nature on your doorstep. Optional wellbeing activities will help fuel your happiness & creativity.

🥂 Celebration

In a world that so often feels full of negativity, we want to celebrate human creativity. Life's amazing and worth celebrating, so we enjoy indulging in the occasional party. We believe wellbeing is about being kind to yourself. Laugh, dance and play. Let's go!

🌲 Sustainability

From recycling to regenerative farming to carbon reduction. We plant 25 trees for every monthly booking & fund the world’s best climate crisis solutions. Help us protect nature & grow together... at a sustainable pace.

The Space

🌄 With awesome views over the Arrábida mountains, the south and west faced terrace is perfect for yoga, BBQs and sunset sessions.

🏊 You can enjoy the private swimming pool and relax in the 10,000 square metre garden with pine trees, olive trees and a variety of fruit trees.

🔥 The common area has plenty of sofas and comfy seating around a cosy fireplace. There's also a TV area with Netflix for movie nights.

🔪 The kitchen was newly installed in October 2021. Top-spec appliances include a Bosch oven and Samsung fridge with a filtered water/ice dispenser.

The Experience

A mere 45-minute drive from Lisbon, the Arrábida Natural Park is a protected haven boasting some of the most breathtaking coastal landscapes in Portugal. This outdoor paradise provides the perfect setting for a wide range of activities and the most exquisite beaches.

CO-CREATION

Our main joy in the coliving experience is the co-creation and collaboration. This invites all the residents to actively participate in the experience and support each other like a family.

We ask every resident and host to be open minded, kind, and to take responsibility for themselves and their contribution to the experience.

WEEKLY CHECK-IN

Led by your hosts at the beginning of each week. We gather in a circle (often with tea) for a short meditation and presence exercise. We then lead a workshop based on Non-Violent Communication, using a set of Needs Cards as a tool. This is an opportunity to check-in with ourselves, to see how we’re feeling and what are needs are. 

By better identifying our needs and sharing with the group we will form deeper connections, intimacy and understanding within the house. 

ACTIVITIES IDEAS SESSION

This ideas session will help inspire what we schedule in the calendar for the coming days or weeks. We then fill in what we can in the calendar, including who is cooking on what days.

EVENING MEALS

Choose a day to cook for the house, then enjoy being cooked for the rest of the week! Shared meals create a communal family vibe and inspire tasting different cuisines/cultures. It’s fun, saves time, saves money and minimises food waste.

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

We will co-organise local activities each week. These are often open to the wider SlowCo community. It could be a long hike, surf trip, sea kayaking, beach day, mountain biking, or a big BBQ and sunset dancing on the terrace.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

The rental price below includes:

💶 Bills for wifi, water, electricity, gas for the stove and boiler.

🧹 Weekly cleaning of communal spaces and bedrooms.

🧘 Weekly guided meditation and group check-in.

🖥️ Private working space.

🥾 Optional community events and activities like hiking, skill shares, workshops, breathwork sessions, co-farm days, and coworking days.

🛏️ The use of sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, tea towels, blankets, and household appliances such as the washing machine, dishwasher, vacuum cleaner, television, and kitchen appliances.

❤️ SlowCowork community membership for the calendar year (attend community events and get priority booking of future coliving programs).

🧍 The monthly price above is for single occupancy

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 For an additional person per room + €300

For example, a twin room shared between 2 people costs €1400 = €700 per person per month.

Subsidised

SlowCo aims to create an inclusive space, accessible to people in different economic and social situations. Subsidised bookings are one of the ways we promote that inclusiveness. These limited, lower-priced places are meant for participants who can’t afford the regular prices. We welcome your application for a booking at a 33% reduced rate if you are in a difficult financial situation, whether due to personal circumstances or the economic context of the country you live in (such as Portugal). Please contact us at slowcowork@gmail.com to apply.