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The Entrelinhas Retreat is a four-day community-led writing retreat for thoughtful creatives.
The Entrelinhas Retreat is a four-day community-led writing retreat for thoughtful creatives.
FORMAT
FORMAT
Our first Entrelinhas Retreat will take place on 10 - 13th April 2026 in the lush surroundings of Minde, in the center of Portugal.
The program includes:
Four peaceful days to write, reflect, and recharge
A workshop led by writer and activist Maureen Medina, author of My Fears Out Loud
Scenic outing to the local caves & picnic at a miradouro (optional)
Plenty of unstructured time to dive into your writing
A closing 'Sarau' group reading and party
This is a community-minded retreat. The location is stunning — we encourage you to soak in the magic of the surroundings.
MEALS
MEALS
Continental breakfasts will be made available each morning, with a selection of fruit, cheeses, cured meats, fresh bread, spreads, cereal, yogurt, tea, and coffee.
A picnic-style lunch will be provided for those who attend the grutas (cave) trip. If you choose not to join, you are welcome to use any of the ingredients at the Quinta to create your own lunch, or head to one of the local restaurants.
On Sunday, we'll be providing a pizza and salad bar lunch from a local restaurant.
In the spirit of community, we will be having communal dinners. A volunteer will lead the meal while other attendees help with the prep and cleaning. (Let us know in your registration form if you'd like to lead a meal!)
Snacks, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and red, white, and Verde wine will also be provided.
WORKSHOP
WORKSHOP
On Sunday, April 12, writer, educator, and activist Maureen Medina will lead a workshop that will ground our writing in the present moment: Bear Witness: Bringing Embodiment Back to our Writing Practice. With guided writing prompts and readings, somatic grounding practices, and movement activities, participants will have space to feel and name emotions, observe them with curiosity, and be informed by what arises. As a capstone to the intense focus of the writing retreat, Maureen's workshop will serve as a reminder that writing happens in the body as much as in the mind.
COST
COST
Your ticket price will depend on whether you would like a single room with a double bed or a shared room with a single bed. All shared rooms have a maximum of two guests.
Single rooms - €375 (SOLD OUT)
Shared rooms - €300
The fee includes food, lodging, a writing workshop, and workshop materials. It does not include transportation. We will create a WhatsApp group for all participants to arrange carpools. If you'd like to attend the optional trip to the grutas (caves), there will be an additional cost of €15 per person.
2026 ENTRELINHAS RETREAT PROGRAM
🌿 Friday, April 10
17:00 Arrival
17:00 Arrival
20:00 Welcome Dinner
20:00 Welcome Dinner
🌿 Saturday, April 11
7:30-10:00 Breakfast
7:30-10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Trip to the grutas (optional)
followed by picnic lunch at the miradouro (weather permitting)
11:00 Trip to the grutas (optional)
followed by picnic lunch at the miradouro (weather permitting)
20:00 Communal Dinner
20:00 Communal Dinner
🌿 Sunday, April 12
7:30-10:00 Breakfast
7:30-10:00 Breakfast
11:00 - 12:30 Bear Witness Workshop with Maureen Medina
11:00 - 12:30 Bear Witness Workshop with Maureen Medina
13:00 Pizza & Salad Bar Lunch
13:00 Pizza & Salad Bar Lunch
18:00 Closing Dinner & Group Reading/Sarau
18:00 Closing Dinner & Group Reading/Sarau
*Our closing dinner will feature local ingredients from our instructor's farm, Horta Harmonia!
🌿 Monday, April 13
7:00-10:00 Breakfast
7:00-10:00 Breakfast
11:00 Departure
11:00 Departure
We're staying in a cosy retreat space surrounded by nature. Click to learn more about the location.
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