Non-Profit Artist's and Yoga Residency on the Coast of Portugal

Artist Room with persal workstation

Artist Room with persal workstation

Artist's Workstation

Artist's Workstation

Personal Workstation

Personal Workstation

Artist at work

Artist at work

Personal Workstation

Personal Workstation

Yantra Art

Yantra Art

Artist at work in the Garden

Artist at work in the Garden

Garden Area

Garden Area

Yoga Session

Yoga Session

Yoga room

Yoga room

Self-led Yoga session

Self-led Yoga session

Yoga room

Yoga room

Common area and hallway

Common area and hallway

Shared bedroom

Shared bedroom

Common Area

Common Area

Non-Profit Artist's and Yoga Residency on the Coast of Portugal

Figueira da Foz, Portugal

Welcome to Lovely People Place, a unique residency for artists and yogis located in Figueira da Foz, Portugal.

A focused residency designed for those who want to deepen their practice and live with intention, this is a space for people who are serious about yoga, creative work, or both, offering the time, structure, and environment to fully immerse yourself without distraction; rather than a holiday, it is a shared experience of discipline, focus, and growth designed to support meaningful progress.

 

Pricing & Application

Due to the limited number of spaces, applications are reviewed carefully to ensure the retreat is the right fit for genuinely self-motivated individuals.
 

Monthly cost: €550

- €50 for house expenses.

- €500 charitable donation supporting one of our causes.
 

Food costs are shared separately and vary by group. As an example, with 10 people contributing €10 per day, there is more than enough for simple daily vegetarian meals. Any personal extras are at your own expense.

Evening meals are shared, and with a group of 10 people, you would typically cook only twice per month. On weekends, meals are your own responsibility, allowing you complete flexibility.
 

Art materials and personal project expenses are not included. Each participant will have a dedicated art space that can be arranged according to their needs, as well as a personal yoga space for individual.

Please apply through our website https://www.lovelypeopleplace.org/ or contact us directly via mail.

Contact

Rua Estrada de Coimbra 200
3080-843 Figueira da Foz
Portugal

Year Founded
2026
Context
Urban
Suburban
Residency Structure
Stand-alone
Embedded in a non-profit inn and retreat center
Residency Program Type
Studio-based (with housing)
Community-engaged
Experiential
Residency Length
1 month - 7 months
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Portuguese
Average Number of Artists in Residence at a Time
9
Collaborative Residency
Must apply and be accepted individually
May apply as a team
Discipline
Animation
Architecture
Art History
Book Arts
Computing
Digital Fabrication
Digital Media
Documentary
Drawing
Electronic Arts
Environmental Arts
Environmentalism/Conservation
Fiction
Film
Fine Metals/Jewelry
Graphic Design
Illustration
Installation Arts
Interdisciplinary Arts
Journalism
Literary Nonfiction
Literature
Mixed Media
Moving Image
Multimedia Arts
Music
New Genres
Nonfiction
Painting
Paper Arts
Performance Art
Philosophy
Photography
Playwriting
Poetry
Printmaking
Public Art
Screenwriting
Social Practice
Sound Art
Storytelling
Textile & Fiber Arts/Weaving
Translation
Visual Arts
Woodworking
Writing
Companions
N/A
Country of Residence
Open to artists based anywhere in the world
Family Friendly
N/A
Stage of Career
Any stage of career
Additional Expectations/Opportunities
Participate in open studio with fellow residents
Give artist talk or presentation
Teach in studio
Lead workshop for fellow residents
Lead a skill share
Other
How does your residency program support artists?
Opportunity to be in another context
Opportunity to travel
Immersion in new culture and/context
Access to studio space to create new work
Inspiration from natural environment
Inspiration from cultural context
Opportunities to collaborate with other artists/residents
Opportunities to develop relationships with other artists/residents
Opportunities for work with the local community
Opportunities to exhibit or perform new work
Additional Eligibility Information

Due to the limited number of spaces, applications are reviewed carefully to ensure the retreat is the right fit for genuinely self-motivated individuals.

Please apply through our website https://www.lovelypeopleplace.org/ or contact us directly via mail lovelypeopleplace@gmail.com

Number of Artists Accepted in Most Current Year
10
Total Applicant Pool in Most Current Year
10
Artist Stipend
0
Euro (EUR)
Travel Stipend/Material Stipends
0
Euro (EUR)
Residency Fees
550
Euro (EUR)
Fee Details

Monthly cost: €550

- €50 for house expenses.
- €500 charitable donation supporting one of our causes.

This is a self-catered residency and the costs of shared meals are divided among the residents. 

Grant/Scholarship/Other Funding Support
Application Fee
0
Euro (EUR)
Application Type
Open application
What does your program provide during the residency experience?
Orientation upon arrival
Contact information and available accommodations for programs, events, and campus
Is your campus wheelchair accessible?
Inaccessible
Caregiver/Aide/PCA
Housing available on campus
Accessibility Contact Name
Allan Madhura Muir
Accessibility Contact Email
lovelypeopleplace@gmail.com
How much of the residency experience can artists with limited mobility participate?

The venue and workspace is in a old winery with steps and no elevator.

Type of Housing
Private bedroom in a shared housing facility on campus
Shared bedroom
Accessible Housing
Universally designed
Housing for Companion And/or Caregivers
No housing accommodations available
Accessible Communal Spaces
Universally designed
Additional Housing Information
Access to laundry in housing
WIFI available in housing
Meals Provided
Residents have access to shared kitchen
No meals are provided
Computer/Internet Access
Wireless Internet (WIFI)
Studios/Facilities Details
  • Own dedicated yoga space in a shared yoga room.
  • Own dedicated art space in a shared studio.
  • Garden with lemon trees, pizza oven, terrasse.
  • Common room with sofa, chairs to hang out and relax.
  • Shared kitchen
  • shared bathrooms
  • shared bedrooms (private bedroom available upon request).
  • Bike rental (free)

We do not provide art materials. Please bring any equipment and material that you need. 

We provide yoga mats and blankets. 

We provide blankets and sheets for your bed and towels. 


 

Studios/Special Equipment
Shared Studios
Painting Workspace (Oil)
Drawing Benches
Woodworking Tools
Other
Studios/Facilities Accessibility
Universally designed
Studio Support/Tech
Studio support provided by staff