Creative experiences
Take some time to work on a project or to learn a craft technique in a beautiful setting
Accommodation in a self catering house Premium breakfast included Inspirational like for the personal project Chestnut Wood Carving workshop Dinner “Awakening flavors”
Designed for creative individuals and artists seeking inspiration, a new set of skills and full emersion, not just in nature, but in this creative environment. A “Creative Experience” in Cerdeira Village is the perfect opportunity for a family, friends or a single’s vacation. We offer travelers the chance to learn a new craft technique while in full harmony with the village’s natural setting. The package also includes a hike in the Mountains to gain inspiration for your personal project and a thematic dinner “Awakening flavors” where you’ll have the opportunity to taste regional dishes.
 
The accommodation is in a self-catering home with a premium breakfast included. Guests will be staying in shale houses with all the comfort and convenience of a modern home. The accommodations are independent and are fully equipped for long stays. All homes are dierent from each other and are being decorated by some of the best artists of the Portuguese Craft. The houses were recovered using environmentally friendly materials and traditional methods of construction, giving preference to local suppliers, as well as keeping the traditional façade and the architectural heritage of the village, in total harmony with nature.
Breakfast The premium breakfast is made of several regional products: rustic-bread, honey from the Lousã mountains, homemade sweet jar, biological tea “Planta do Xisto”and goat cheese. You also have tea, coffee, milk and butter available inside the house. You will find the breakfast inside your kitchen and a basquet with bread hanging on your door at 8am.
Inspirational hike for the personal project An inspirational hike on the Mountain to find inspiration for the workshop’s personal project.
Workshop de Talha em madeira de castanho After an introduction to the techniques and raw materials, each participant will develop their own project, accompanied and supported step by step by the course tutor. In a friendly environment of cooperation and mutual assistance among all participants. The course will germinate in pieces inspired by your experience and stay in this special place: small bas-reliefs that tell us stories in wood. At the end you will be able to take your finished project with you.
Dinner “Awakening flavors” After an exhausting day of work, nothing better than a dinner with several regional flavors.
Workshop coordinator: Kerstin Thomas Kerstin Thomas was born in 1964 in Germany. After taking visual arts, she learned woodcarving in a wood-designing studio. She studied Social Sciences and completed a degree in Portuguese Language and Culture at the University of Coimbra. Settled in Portugal and lives in the village of Cerdeira where, since 1990, has a workshop herself. Although her work in the woodcarving field has different approaches, she has a preference for native wood. Participated in several national and international fairs and exhibitions in Portugal, Spain and Germany, especially Eunique, the International Fair for Applied Arts & Design. Won several awards and distinctions. Mentors and organizes the annual event in Cerdeira “Elementos à Solta” (Elements on the loose), since 2006 with exhibitions and artists of Portuguese Craft.
Additional elements of the package Free Parking Access to our natural pool
3 Days, 2 nights Package
5 Days, 4 nights Package
7 Days, 6 nights Package
PVP for 2 people
545 €
714 €
880 €
Children from 6 until 16
30 €
60 €
90 €
60 €
100 €
140 €
Additional people (Doesn’t include workshop and hike)
Booking Conditions This programe is not valid for dates such as Easter, Christmas and New Year. Check with us for more details. The activities on this programe are subject to availability. We have an early bird discount of 3% for bookings with more than 90 days in advance. Cancellation policy A 50% deposit of the total room cost including taxes is required to secure the reservation. Up to 30 days before check-in: We will refund 80% of the deposit paid. Up to 15 days before check-in: 50% refund of deposit paid. Less than 15 days: No refund.
Contacts reservas@cerdeiravillage.com Lugar da Cerdeira, Cerdeira, Lousã 3200-509 Lousã N40 05 38 W8 11 43