A unique art residency in Europe

Experience this amazing residence in Portugal surrounded by Nature & Art

Have you ever thought about doing an art residency?

StartArt unlocks people's creativity and connects you with international artists. Choose one of our all inclusive programs and enjoy your time with us.

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Do It Yourself
Program

All inclusive program to focus on your own project, inspired by other artists. Your room, food, connection activities and bold nights are included in this program.

Art is for everyone Program

All inclusive program to immerse you in different types of arts. It includes your stay, food, connection activities, bold nights and Art is for Everyone Program guided by our Instructors.

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We trust that by working together, we can all become artists.

Join a community of 100+ artists

International artists from 40 countries lived with us, documenting and promoting their art through social networks, increasing their reach by 10x.

Discover Portugal

Braga, Porto, Gerês National Park are all less than one hour from the house. A gorgeous river just 50mts from the house. We offer yoga classes, and you can swim, kayak or paddle.

High-Speed Internet Access

Wifi access available in all spaces to promote your art or do your work, enjoying the view of tall, green trees and hearing beautiful birds' songs.

Choose one of our options

A WEEKEND AT STARTART

from
€150
for 2 nights

Room for 2 nights

3 vegetarian meals a day

Connection Activities

Bold Nights

Opportunity to connect to StartArt artists

ART IS FOR EVERYONE

from
€300
for 5 nights

Room for 5 nights

3 vegetarian meals a day

Connection Activities

Bold Nights

1 professional reel documenting your process

Art is for Everyone Program with our Instructors

DO IT YOURSELF

from
€420
for 7 nights

Room for 7 nights

3 vegetarian meals a day

Connection Activities

Bold Nights

1 professional reel documenting your process

basic

$12
month

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business

$32
month

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* Billed as $420 yearly

Professional

$79
month

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Detailed Guides

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we help you to create your event

Need a place for your event, retreat or course?

Ask us for a meeting and we will be more than happy to share with you all of our capabilities to help you make your event a special moment for everyone using our amenities.

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Location

Surrounded by nature and world heritage sites

Located on the riverside of Rio Homem surrounded by forest in Vila Verde-Braga, 40 minutes from Porto, 1 hour from Peneda-Gerês National Park and Douro river

About

Our rooms

Art Apartment
Art Apartment

Enjoy a suite with private terrace, sauna, bathroom and a small kitchen only for you. Contact us now and receive a discount for December reservations.

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Private Art Room
Private Art Room

Our Private rooms have a private bathroom and a view of nature & art. Some of them include access to our second floor terrace. Contact us now and receive special discounts for December reservations

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Private Rooms w/ shared bathroom
Private Rooms w/ shared bathroom

Try our private rooms with shared bathroom for a more affordable stay. Contact us now and receive special discounts for December reservations.

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