Designed for connecting good people, active rest and creating transformative experiences throw art and nature.
weekend stay (2 days)2 Days at StartArt Residency 🌿
nature escape near Braga, perfect for travelers from Porto, Lisbon, and beyond. River swims, kayaking, bonfires, art, music, and slow summer days at your own rhythm Weekend getaway for travelers, creatives, remote workers, and curious souls looking for something more meaningful than a typical hotel stay.✨
art residency (7 days)Spend one week living, creating, and reconnecting in nature at StartArt Residency. Days flow between art, shared meals, river swims, kayaking, workshops, bonfires, and slow meaningful moments. More than a residency — a space to breathe, create, and restart.
host your retreatStartArt offers an inspiring nature retreat venue perfect for facilitadors to bring yoga, wellness experiences, workshops, team offsites, and community gatherings.
Retreat options can include:
– Accommodation (optional)
– Private chef (optional)
– River & pool access
– Projector, TV, printer & scanner for trainings
– Basic support from our on-site team ✨
YOGA certificationImmersive 100h and 200h programs in nature.
A space designed for artists, makers and curious minds.
Close to the river, forests and Gerês National Park.
Shared meals, ideas and experiences.
Time and space to think, create and go deeper.
A week of art projects, creativity, communal meals, great food, inspiring people, and meaningful connections surrounded by nature.
2 days to unite creatives, remote workers, retreat guests or curious minds —if you're looking for a slower rhythm and meaningful connection, you're welcome.
Choose how you want to experience StartArt.
Best for community and connection
More privacy, same experience
Close to Braga, the river and Gerês National Park —surrounded by nature, silence and space.
Tell us who you are and what you're working on. We will write back to every application as soon as posible.
