During this week-long trip to the artisan heart of Portugal, we will visit the soulful, slow-paced Alentejo with its cork forests, olive groves, ancient castle ruins, and people and places holding fast to the old ways of making things by hand. Led by Christine Chitnis, author of Patterns of Portugal, and Meghan McEwen of In Hand. Additional trip details + itinerary here.

Next Steps:

1. FILL OUT FORMS: the trip registration form; and read and sign the terms and conditions.

2. CONFIRM WITH DEPOSIT: pay nonrefundable deposit: $2,000. (You are only confirmed once you pay the deposit—do this right after you register to reserve your spot.)

On Sharing a Room:

If you plan to share a room with a travel companion, please make sure the person you are sharing with also registers/confirms. Otherwise, we cannot honor the the shared room rate.

This nonrefundable deposit is the first installment; final payment due by June 1, 2026. Please read the terms and conditions and fill out the registration form to complete the process. We’re excited to have you!