Enjoy a life-changing getaway based on silence, nature, yoga, mindful movement, meditation, healthy food and daily “mindful lifestyle” sessions. Just slow down, increase awareness, simplify life and reconnect with yourself. Discover the healing power of the amazing nature while in our estate. You will feel the sparkling authenticity of this energetic region. Rest and silence will rejuvenate you.
Historic farm in Portugal is being transformed with a project by Eduardo Souto de Moura to welcome houses and hotel.
Every year Monocle magazine conducts its annual survey of the best in class around the world. São Lourenço do Barrocal is proud to have been chosen as the most bucolic escape.
Though with an exceptionally warm summer, 2015 may be a remarkable year for Alentejo wines. We started picking grapes in mid August as the white grapes were maturing and ended mid September with red grapes that withstand the most, Alicante Boucshet. Though it's still early days that recent fermentations look very promising, with the local Touriga Nacional ranking among the best we've seen. We're looking forward for 2017, once we bottle them.
While researching for the Estate’s wine label, I came across this photograph of Georg Leisner (1870-1957), taken by his wife, and fellow archaeologist, Vera.