We regularly hold many different experiences at the quinta during the year. Ranging from cookery classes and fibre arts & heritage crafts workshops to Sunday brunches and pop up supper clubs there’s so many ways to stimulate your creativity, learn a new skill or enjoy great food and company in beautiful surroundings. All workshops include lunch and drinks.

Are you passionate about food and eager to improve your culinary skills? Our hands-on cooking workshops are perfect for beginners and more experienced chefs alike. Whether you want to master the basics, explore new cuisines, or get creative with unique ingredients and discover new techniques to elevate your cooking.

Enjoy a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, meet fellow food lovers and share experiences, and take home recipes to recreate your dishes. At the end of each session, sit down to savor the dishes you’ve created.

Recent themes include: Portuguese petiscos, Vegan delights, Middle eastern mezze, Bacalhau (Salt cod) Modern Portuguese classics.

All courses are minimum 4 people and can be customised. Just sign up to be notified or for further information below.

Learn the ancient art of spinning wool on a drop spindle, resulting in your own, one of a kind, hank of hand-spun wool. Mindful, portable and accessible, the spindle is the perfect introduction to spinning.
Using portuguese merino wool, you will learn how to prepare your wool, how to get started with the “park and draft” technique, and then move onto more advanced techniques, and then plying and finishing your hand spun yarn, with all the traditional terms and equipment associated.

An introduction to hand spinning wool on a spinning wheel using portuguese merino wool and other fibres. Learn how to select and prepare fibres to make the exact yarn you want to use in knitting, crochet or weaving.

Some of the topics covered are:
Using different types of wheels, setting up a wheel ready to spin, beginning and more advanced spinning techniques, how drafting techniques can completely change the characteristics of your final yarn. After you have mastered spinning a “singles” we will move on to plying in 2 different ways to make a 2 ply yarn, skeining and finishing your yarn for you to take home with you.

Dive into the world of modern tapestry with this beginner’s workshop. Over 3 hours, you’ll explore the basics of tapestry weaving on a frame loom, including setting up your loom, learning essential techniques, and creating textures. You’ll leave with a completed mini-project ready to display, plus all materials are included.

Uncover the art of circular weaving in this hands-on workshop. In just 3 hours, you’ll learn how to set up and use circular looms, explore different weaving techniques, and finish your own beautiful woven piece. All materials are included, and you’ll leave with a mini-circular weaving project.

In this creative 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of felting to create your own seascape painting. Using wool and a range of other natural fibres, you’ll craft a beautiful and textured seascape, which will be framed and ready to take home at the end. All materials provided.

Contact jane @ weavedeck.com to book

Held regularly throughout the year either beside the lake or on the shaded deck area, these events are where food, friends, and conversation come together for an gathering of culinary delights. Each event is a celebration of flavors, bringing together unique dishes, local ingredients, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Enjoy thoughtfully crafted, multi-course meals showcasing the best local seasonal ingredients while dining in a spectacular, tranquil environment that fosters connection, conversation and community vibes. Each event is a one-of-a-kind experience, with new themes and dishes every time. offering a chance to taste something new and exciting while enjoying the company of like-minded food lovers.

Our supper clubs and brunches are limited to a small number of guests to keep the experience intimate. Join our mailing list now to be in the know for an evening to remember!