Live, Create & Connect in Arrábida Natural Park
Curated Coliving Retreat In Portugal
About the house
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.
Words from past residents
The vibe
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.
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.
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!
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.
“If you never did, you should. These things are fun and fun is good.”
— Dr. Seuss
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.
Galapinhos was voted “Europe's Best Beach” in a worldwide vote in which participants from more than 130 countries chose from 280 top beaches. The clear, tranquil waters of Arrábida’s south coast are perfect for year-round swimming, snorkeling, SUP boarding, or simply basking in the sun.
Get up early and watch the sunrise over this 16th-century convent before a hike down to the beach. Or, stay in bed and book a tour later in the day to visit Convento de Nossa Senhora da Arrábida.
The closest town is the picturesque Azeitão, renowned for its cheese, wine, and sweet treats. The charming harbor towns of Sesimbra, Portinho, and Setúbal are also located nearby.
Discover ancient ruins hidden in an enchanted cork forest. Your hosts can point you toward less-trodden trails and secret spots.
The natural park is a natural playground for adventurous activities like paragliding, freediving, scuba diving, rock climbing, kayaking, coasteering, and much more.
See the resident dolphins in the local estuary. This responsible dolphin-watching tour is guided by expert marine biologists, who will help you to understand the dolphins' behaviours.
Below the highest coastal point in mainland Portugal are hidden trails leading to secret bays. Jump in for a refreshing swim after a good hike down.
We’re close to Lisbon for many reasons and a good night out in the city is top of our list. Enjoy the amazing food, art, music and nightlife to fully experience the Lisbon vibe.
How we live together
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The details
The rental price below includes:
Single chapter: €1100 for 28 nights (minimum stay) = €39 per night
2 chapters: €2200 €1980 for 56 nights (10% discount) = €35 per night
🧍 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.