A Little Adventure. Plenty of Time to Do Nothing.
Moinhos do Dão is our family home, tucked away in the woods beside the River Dão in Central Portugal.
We live off-grid, grow most of our own food and enjoy sharing this little place with others.
Come and explore Moinhos for a day, escape into nature for five days or bring your own group for a more personal experience.
Enjoy hands-on activities, good food and the freedom to do as much or as little as you like.
Choose Your Way to Visit
Come for a Day
A day outdoors, full of little discoveries.
Explore the gardens and old mills, meet the animals or try something new. Choose from our seasonal activities, creative days and hands-on experiences.
From €30 per person · By appointment
Five Days at Moinhos
A little adventure every day. Plenty of time to do nothing.
Stay in your own cosy apartment, wake up to a breakfast basket and enjoy home-cooked vegetarian meals.
Discover something new through seasonal activities around the homestead, with plenty of free time to explore, relax or simply enjoy being here.
5 days · 4 nights · Apartment, meals & activities included
Your Group, Your Time
Your favourite people, your own plans, a place to make them happen.
Bring your group of up to 8 people to Moinhos. Enjoy private accommodation and shared spaces, while everyday homestead life continues around you.
Plan your own retreat, choose activities with us or simply enjoy time together. We'll help you make it happen.
Your dates · Your programme · Price on request
The Good Things Are Often the Simple Things.
Fresh air in the morning.
Something growing in the garden.
A new skill to try.
A long lunch around the table.
An afternoon by the river.
And nowhere else you need to be.
A Little Place with a Lot to Discover
Hidden in the woods by the River Dão, Moinhos is our family home and a place we love to share.
Discover old watermills, gardens, wildlife and a different way of living, far from the busy world.
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The river is at the heart of Moinhos. There were once seven watermills here, and you can still discover their old stones, channels and the little dam.
Today, the water helps us produce electricity and water the gardens. In summer, our little river beach is a favourite place to swim, paddle or simply enjoy the warm rocks.
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We live deep in the forest, without a connection to public electricity or water.
Living off-grid doesn't mean living without comfort. It means understanding where things come from, looking after our systems and finding solutions when something doesn't work.
The sun and river give us power, our water comes from deep in the rock, and in winter we heat our homes with wood from our forest.
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Our gardens are always changing with the seasons. We grow vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers, collect seeds and turn the harvest into meals, jams and preserves.
The chickens, dogs and cats are part of everyday life here too. There is always something growing, something to discover or someone waiting to be fed.
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Moinhos has a long history, and we are now adding our own chapter to it.
Little by little, we are restoring the old buildings, bringing new ideas to life and making this place our home.
There is still plenty to do, and that's part of the story. We want to keep the character of Moinhos, care for what is already here and let the place grow with us.
Why We Share This Place
Moinhos is our home, and a place where we're learning to live close to the land, the river and the seasons.
We love the life we're building here, with its little challenges, discoveries and everyday adventures. Sharing Moinhos with guests brings together many of the things we enjoy: working with our hands, growing food, living close to nature and meeting people from different walks of life.
We believe that a new skill, a conversation around the table or simply a few days away from the usual routine can stay with us long after we leave.
By welcoming guests, we get to share what we're learning, exchange ideas and keep bringing this place to life together.
Come and See for Yourself.
A day in the garden, five days away from it all or a little adventure with your favourite people.
We'd love to welcome you to Moinhos.
