Studio

The Studio

Inputs

MICS: AKG C414 XLS, Neumann KMS105, Neumann KM184; Shure SM81, Warm Audio WA47, Shure Beta 52A, Beyerdynamic TGV50, Audix OM2, SM57, SM58; PREAMPS: API Audio 3124V, Universal Audio 710 Twin-finity; MIXER: QSC Touchmix 30 Pro (24 inputs); DAWS: Ableton & Cubase on a Mac with M1 chip

Outputs

GUITAR AMPS: Fender Blues Junior, AC30, Frontman 212R; BASS AMPS: Fender Rumble 200, Fender Rumble Studio 40; MONITORING: Genelec 8040, Yamaha PA system (2600W with 700w sub), wedge monitors

Instruments

Martin 000-10E acoustic guitar, Alhambra classical, acoustic & electric basses, Yamaha P-115 e-piano, Olympic drum kit with Zildjian K-Custom cymbals, Schlagwerk CP430 cajon

The Sunset Lounge

…offers inspirational views of rolling hills of the Portuguese countryside. There’s crazy technology hidden in this room that allows bands to record from any part of the room at the push of a button. Every section also has great headphones to monitor and record with excellent audio effects.

The Bassment

This room has complete audio isolation, such that a band can let those creative juices flow into the night. The drummer can both hear and see everything that’s being played upstairs. Underfloor heating on soft carpet is a beautiful experience.

Stay for a bit

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)

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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

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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

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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)

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Room

Retreats