Slow Living & Reset
A place to slow down, notice more, and rest
A private lodge designed for guests who prefer fewer plans, longer days, and time shaped by nature rather than schedules.
Set within a volcanic landscape and open horizons, the lodge offers a setting where pace is set by natural conditions — light, silence, and seasonal change — rather than external demands.
Overview
The lodge supports a slower pace of living through privacy, simplicity, and a setting shaped by volcanic landscape, Atlantic weather, changing light, and seasonal rhythms — allowing days to unfold without pressure or schedules.
This experience is about stepping away from urgency and routine, and returning to rest and simple rhythms.
Why this lodge works for a Slow Living Retreat
A calm environment that supports rest, reflection, and unstructured days
Surroundings that invite walking, observing, and quiet exploration
Comfortable interior and outdoor spaces for reading, thinking, and pause
A setting shaped by weather and light rather than programmed activities
Hosts nearby for practical assistance, while respecting guests’ independence
Designed for guests who value presence over pace, and time over urgency.
Practical details for planning your stay
Private, standalone lodge with full autonomy, designed for adults and not suitable for children
Stays are typically arranged in periods of up to 30 days, with flexibility for longer stays through consecutive bookings
Comfortable interior suitable for rest and recovery
Reliable internet access via local fiber, with Starlink as backup
Backup power for networking during short grid interruptions
Fully equipped kitchen (without oven) for flexible, self-paced days
Nespresso coffee machine available, with capsules provided to get you started
Outdoor areas with ocean view suitable for meals, breaks, reading and monitoring weather and ocean conditions
Occasionally, guests may find seasonal produce or eggs from our small, home-grown garden and free-roaming chickens, offered as a courtesy when available
The lodge’s south-central position allows shorter driving distances and easier access to different parts of the island.
Pico Island has its own airport (PIX) with daily inter-island flights. There are also direct flights to mainland Portugal (Lisbon – LIS), with frequency varying seasonally. In addition, Faial Island is reachable by ferry in approximately 30 minutes and offers more frequent direct flights to the mainland, which many travelers use as an alternative arrival or departure route.
In addition to Faial, Pico is also connected by ferry to São Jorge Island, with regular crossings throughout the year. Services are less frequent than to Faial and are subject to weather conditions.
As with all island travel, weather conditions can occasionally affect flights and ferry schedules. If you need to be somewhere at a fixed date after your stay, it is advisable to allow an extra day or two of flexibility.
The lodge is located within a shared property that also includes the main house, where we live. While there is no direct visual connection and the lodge is screened by trees, the driveway is shared and passes nearby. We keep to ourselves and maintain a quiet environment, while being available for practical assistance if needed.
Ready to slow down and stay a little longer?
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