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O Val Farmhouse une a cultura, criatividade e a natureza num só sítio. Um monte alentejano para férias, retiros e workshops criativos.

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02/11/2026

Memórias de um fim de semana a tricotar!

De 16 a 18 de outubro, o nosso Retiro de Tricot com a Filipa Carneiro foi pura magia, criatividade e partilha. Foram dois dias e meio imersos na beleza do Alentejo para desacelerar, aprender e conviver.

Sob a orientação da Filipa, tricotámos um pequeno Talego em jacquard à portuguesa, inspirado nas cores e nos motivos dos Bonecos de Estremoz.

Além das agulhas, o nosso sábado foi memorável: visitámos o Centro Interpretativo do Boneco de Estremoz, pusemos as mãos na massa numa oficina de modelação de barro para criar o tradicional “gancho de meia”, passámos pela fantástica loja de lãs da Dona Ana e explorámos o famoso mercado da cidade.

Tudo isto, claro, muito bem acompanhado pela deliciosa gastronomia alentejana e por momentos de puro convívio.

Obrigado a todas as que tornaram este retiro tão especial. Já estamos com saudades desta energia!

Ficou com vontade de se juntar a nós numa próxima aventura?
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Memories of an unforgettable weekend!

From October 16th to 18th, our Knitting Retreat with Filipa Carneiro was pure magic, creativity, and connection. We spent two and a half days immersed in the beauty of the Alentejo region, slowing down to learn and share together.

Under Filipa’s guidance, we knitted a small Talego (a traditional pouch) using the Portuguese Portuguese jacquard technique, inspired by the colors and motifs of the traditional Estremoz Clay Dolls.

Beyond the knitting needles, our Saturday was truly memorable: we visited the Estremoz Clay Doll Interpretive Center, got our hands dirty in a clay modeling workshop to create a traditional “gancho de meia” doll, stopped by Dona Ana’s wonderful yarn shop, and explored the town’s famous market.

All of this, of course, was accompanied by delicious Alentejo cuisine and moments of pure camaraderie.

Thank you to everyone who made this retreat so incredibly special. We already miss this wonderful energy!

Would you like to join us on our next adventure?

29/09/2026

Knitting Retreat by Anna Husemann - Part 2

And just like that, our incredible retreat has come to an end! The final days were filled with even more inspiration, shared laughter, and beautiful knitting.

We spent our time diving into Brioche Intarsia and creating custom Moodboards, drawing inspiration directly from the serene landscapes, traditional crafts, colours, and unique shapes of the Alentejo region.

Our cultural journey continued with a visit to the lively Saturday flea and antiques market in Estremoz. We also visited the famous Irmãs Flores workshop to discover the picturesque, UNESCO-recognized clay dolls of Estremoz. Of course, there was still time to visit another local yarn shop and explore the fabulous Tile Museum (Museu do Azulejo)!

To wrap up this magical experience, our final workshop was all about designing your own Intarsia scarf.

A massive thank you to everyone who made these days so unforgettable!

Take a look at some of our favourite memories from the second half of our journey.

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28/09/2026

Knitting Retreat by Anna Husemann - Part 1

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful Anna Husemann for accepting our invitation, and to all the amazing guests who joined us for this unforgettable retreat!

Here is a little glimpse into our first few days together:

Day 1 was an absolute immersion into colour and texture, completely dedicated to mastering the art of Creative and Marled Intarsia knitting under Anna’s expert guidance.

Day 2 was all about cultural discovery. We visited Nisa to admire its rich traditional textiles and the stunning, unique pottery decorated with quartz stone. Afterwards, we headed to Castelo de Vide, where we had a lovely traditional lunch, visited a local yarn and fabric shop, and walked up to the castle through its charming, picturesque little streets.

Stay tuned for Part 2!

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16/09/2026

RETIRO CRIATIVO: Pintar sem Tinta no Alentejo

De 30 de out. a 1 de nov. 2026, junte-se a nós para uma experiência única de criatividade com a artista plástica Fátima Mateus, n’O Val Farmhouse (Monforte, Alentejo)!

Serão 2 dias e meio dedicados à técnica de colagem com papel de seda, partilha e à maravilhosa gastronomia alentejana.

O programa inclui:

· 3 aulas práticas (não exige experiência prévia, materiais incluídos).
· Roteiro cultural: Visita ao Museu de artesanato Joaquim Vermelho e ao famoso mercado de antiguidades e velharias de Estremoz
· Inspiração e convívio na envolvência única da planície alentejana.

Cada detalhe foi pensado para despertar a sua criatividade.

Uma imersão artística imperdível!

Vagas limitadas!

Mais informação: [email protected]

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CREATIVE RETREAT: Painting Without Paint in Alentejo

From 30 Oct to 1 Nov 2026, join us for a unique creative experience with fine artist Fatima Mateus at the idyllic O Val Farmhouse (Monforte, Alentejo, Portugal)!

Enjoy two and a half days dedicated to the tissue paper collage technique, sharing, and wonderful Alentejo gastronomy.

What’s included:

3 practical workshops (no previous experience required, all materials included).

Cultural itinerary: Visits to Estremoz Arts & Crafts Museum and the famous flea and antique market.

Inspiration and connection in the unique surroundings of the Alentejo plains.

Every detail is designed to awaken your creativity.

An unmissable artistic immersion!

Limited spaces available!

More info: [email protected]

03/08/2026

Our garden in full summer mood.

28/07/2026

“Simplifying Stranded Colorwork in the Alentejo”

With Filipa Carneiro at O Val Farmhouse

16–18 October 2026

Join us at O Val Farmhouse for a unique retreat filled with creativity and inspiration, hosted by the incredible Portuguese knitting designer and tutor, Filipa Carneiro Filipa Carneiro

It will be 2.5 days of learning, sharing, socializing, and tasting delicious Alentejo food.

What’s waiting for you:

· Master the Portuguese style of stranded colorwork — no yarn mess, no tangles, just perfect tension!
· Knit a traditional “Talego” bag (reinvented in knitting) as your practice project.
· Visit the charming Estremoz Clay Doll Interpretive Center.
· Create your own custom clay stitch marker in a modelling workshop.
· Explore the famous Estremoz flea and antique market.

Every single detail has been thought out to make your experience unforgettable.

LAST CALL: We only have ONE single room left available in the house!

More Information and booking: [email protected] or Tel.+351 963822476

Retreat available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.

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“Descomplicar o Jacquard no Alentejo”

Com Filipa Carneiro n’ O Val Farmhouse

16 a 18 de outubro 2026

Junte-se a nós no O Val Farmhouse para um retiro único, cheio de criatividade e inspiração, orientado pela incrível designer e formadora de tricot portuguesa, Filipa Carneiro Filipa Carneiro

O que temos à sua espera:

· Domine o jacquard à portuguesa — sem fios emaranhados, sem nós, apenas uma tensão perfeita!
· Tricote um tradicional “Talego” (reinventado em tricot) como o seu projeto prático.
· Visite o encantador Centro Interpretativo do Boneco de Estremoz.
· Crie o seu próprio gancho de meia em barro num workshop de modelagem.
· Explore o famoso mercado de velharias e antiguidades de Estremoz.

ÚLTIMA OPORTUNIDADE: Já só temos UM quarto individual disponível na casa!

Mais informações e reservas: [email protected] ou Tel. +351 963822476

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28/06/2026

A Landscape in Yarn - A Crochet Creative Retreat

By Molla Mills at O Val Farmhouse in Monforte, Alentejo - Portugal

October 20 to 26, 2026

Retreat Highlights:

5 Crochet Sessions with Molla Mills
Azulejo (Tile) Museum in Estremoz
Weaving the Landscape” day in Évoramonte, including a guided walk-through the village and nature, an Organic Picnic & creative weaving workshop.
Estremoz Flea and Antique farmers Market
Tradicional Alentejo food

Crochet Sessions:

1. Stitch, structure & rhythm
2. Color & dimension
3. Inspiration & observation
4. From idea to pattern

5. Starting the piece & creative flow

Location:

O Val farmhouse in Monforte, Alentejo - Portugal

A place where nature, creativity, and Alentejo culture come together. This farmhouse is surrounded by a unique landscape that sparks creativity and invites us to rest, on vacation, immersed in creative retreat or attending assorted workshops.
www.o-val.pt

Programme with details and Booking:
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11/06/2026

The Grand Finale & Exhibition

To wrap up an incredible week with , we hosted an exhibition showcasing most of the beautiful artwork created during the retreat!

Our guests were exceptionally productive, pouring so much passion and talent into every single piece. To celebrate, each participant presented their work and shared their creative journey, followed by a beautiful farewell dinner full of laughs and stories.

Until next time!

07/06/2026

Culture, Art, food & Heart

Our retreat with was about so much more than painting—it was a beautiful immersion into local Alentejo’s culture and community! And, of course, we couldn’t talk about Alentejo without mentioning it’s wonderful, authentic food that brought us together at every meal!

Here is a look back at the special places we explored together:

Estremoz Castle: We discovered stunning local folk art and UNESCO clay figures at the Joaquim Vermelho Museum and visited the stunning Santa Isabel’s chapel full of blue and white tiles and frescos selling.

Estremoz Tiles Museum: We found endless inspiration in 800 years of tile collection followed by local w**e tasting.

Estremoz’s Flea & Antiques Market: A relaxing stroll to discover unique regional crafts and local treasures.

Lunch with Purpose: We visited the lovely village of Veiros for a meaningful lunch at supporting their urgent work with children.

Art, history, and community made this experience truly unforgettable.

16/04/2026

Full bloom energy from our garden!

Endereço

Herdade Vale Guardez
Monforte

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