Come stay. Leave with an album.

Where signed musicians can reset and create

30 mins from Lisbon airport. Surrounded by silence. Built for presence, not pressure.

For publishers and managers looking to give their artists real creative space.

The Groove House is such an inspiring, relaxed place. We were looking for somewhere chilled, in beautiful country surroundings, to reconnect and focus on new songs without the distractions of city life. Gennaro provided us with that, and a lot more: great mics, full drum kit, guitars, and space to spread out and experiment. Thirty minutes to the beach, the airport, and Lisbon…we’ll be back!

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Where It Comes From

I built The Groove House because it felt like home.

I was born and raised in a small town in Uruguay. My dad built our home from what used to be a pig sty, and over time it became a sort of refuge for musicians, artists, and philosophers during the dictatorship. As a kid, I didn’t really understand it, but I felt it…the connection, the freedom, the flow.

That spirit is what shaped this place. The Groove House was built to carry it forward: a space to step away from the noise, to reconnect face-to-face, and to let music unfold without pressure.

It took years, plenty of mistakes, and a lot of persistence. But now it feels like what it was always meant to be: a quiet reset.

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Get in Touch

For publishers, managers, or retreat hosts — reach out to discuss availability and pricing.

In the age of algorithmic music, real presence is a revolution.

This is a house that listens back.

The Groove House is featured on the Workaway Portugal page, and is the only one there with a 100% rating.

Where we are

30 mins from Lisbon airport – €20 by Uber, €30 by taxi…or explore Lisbon first, then take a direct local train here.

Click HERE for details if you’re arriving by public transport.

Click HERE for important info if you’re driving

Click HERE to explore some local attractions

1. Pro Musicians' Retreat

"Pro" = you play professionally, you can effortlessly lock into a solid groove, and can instantly pick up a basic chord progression by ear in a jam (applies to everyone in the booking)

• Includes: ALL meals; shuttle from & to Lisbon; unique jam sessions; local trips to special spots; BBQ with inspiring views; projector movie night; forest walk

PRICES with musician discounts (includes all meals)
> Long weekend (3 nights) in private double/twin: €150
> Long weekend in dorm bed: €80
> A week (7 nights) in private double/twin: €250
> A week in dorm bed: €133
> DRY HIRE whole house for 3 nights: from €610

• Optional extras: record demo (€30 per track); film music video (€100 for 1 song)

2. Experienced Musicians' Retreat

"Experienced" = you play music on the side; have some experience jamming; can quite easily pick up a basic chord progression by ear, or easily keep time to a basic rhythm

• Includes: ALL meals; shuttle from & to Lisbon; unique jam sessions; local trips to special spot; BBQ with inspiring views; projector movie night

PRICES with musician discounts (includes all meals)
> Long weekend (3 nights) in private double/twin: €200
> Long weekend in dorm bed: €100
> A week (7 nights) in private double/twin: €400
> A week in dorm bed: €200
> DRY HIRE whole house for 3 nights: from €910

3. Music Lovers' Retreat

• For amateur/aspiring musicians, or if you love hearing music

• Includes: ALL meals; shuttle from & to Lisbon; unique jam session; local trips to special spots; BBQ with inspiring views; projector movie night; music sharing nights (rounds of picking a song each)

PRICES (includes all meals)
> Long weekend (3 nights) in private double/twin: €300
> Long weekend in dorm bed: €160
> A week (7 nights) in private double/twin: €600
> A week in dorm bed: €320

4. Book the House

* 3 private double/twin bedrooms, 6 dorm beds
* musician discounts available (see bottom)

1. DRY HIRE: €3000/week, €1520/weekend (3 nights) • kitchen available and shops 5 min drive; access to entire house and land

2. BASIC BUNDLE: €3900/week, €1820/weekend (3 nights) • kitchen available and shops 5 min drive; minibus always available, shuttle from & to Lisbon; support on standby for A/V tech (music jamming, listening, movie projector, etc...)

3. WHOLE SHEBANG: €5000/week, €2420/weekend (3 nights)
• ALL meals; shuttle from & to Lisbon; minibus always available, local guided trips, recording engineer, facilitated jam sessions on headphones; BBQs with inspiring views; projector movie nights

• 'Pro' musicians: 60% discount
• 'Experienced' musicians: 40% discount
* applies if most guests are one of these levels (see retreat options for definitions)