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At our table
A 7-day culinary retreat in Portugal's Alentejo with Chef Leandro Carreira.
At our table
More than a trip. An invitation.
We've spent years hosting guests around the place we love most: Portugal. This is the most personal invitation we have ever made: to sit at our table.
Seven unhurried days in the Alentejo countryside, on a family-run 5 star estate and cooking with one of Portugal's most acclaimed chefs - Leandro Carreira. Tasting ingredients pulled from the earth that morning and learning how to cook them. Sitting together as the Portuguese light fades over the hills.
September 30 - October 6, 2026
What awaits you
No itinerary to rush through. No crowds. Just a seat that's been set for you.
7 Days, Only 12 Guests
An intimate culinary retreat in the Alentejo countryside with world-class Chef Leandro Carreira. No crowds, no rush — unforgettable taste.
Request Invitation —Private 5-Star Hotel
Castelo Ventoso in Évora, exclusively reserved for our group. Pool, sauna, gardens, and centuries of heritage.
Explore The Venue —Curated Experiences
Daily cooking masterclasses, curated local activities, all meals and wines included. You just need to show up.
See The Programme —The house
A home, not a hotel: Castelo Ventoso
A family-run country estate in the heart of the Alentejo.
Centuries of Jesuit heritage meet modern comfort - sun-drenched gardens, an infinity pool, sauna, and the kind of stillness only the Portuguese countryside can offer.
Reserved exclusively for our group for the entire week.
Request InvitationThe chef
Born in Portugal, Leandro Carreira trained in the Basque Country & London. Returned to his roots — cooking with the land, the seasons, and the ingredients he grew up with.
Our Curated Experiences
Seven days. No rush. Each day finds its own rhythm.
Cooking Masterclasses
Work alongside Chef Leandro with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and the chef's tailored recipes for the week.
Wine & Olive Oil Tastings
Discover Alentejo wines and olive oils with the producers who craft them locally.
Private Animal Reserve
A day at a private countryside estate: free-roaming horses, fire-cooked lunch from the land, and a walk to a private lake at golden hour.
Hot Air Balloon
See the Alentejo plains from above, a perspective that will stay with you forever.
Stargazing in the Alentejo
In one of Europe's finest stargazing regions, an evening under the stars.
Ceramics Workshop
Hands-on with a traditional craft deeply rooted in the region.
Yoga
Gentle morning sessions to ground the day ahead.
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