A Meditative Journey Through Nature and Expression
Earth Lines: Drawing Stories from Nature
Full Masterclass: 24 Sept 2026 – 30 sept 2026
Weekend Masterclass: 24 Sept 2026 – 25 sept 2026
Led by celebrated artist Romas Tauras, Earth Lines invites you to explore your creativity in partnership with the land — and each other. Through earth-based drawing, journaling, cyanotype printing, and sound experiences, you’ll reawaken your senses and artistic flow.
Highlights
Nature and creation
Making art using natural pigments
active OR passive
Journaling, cyanotype, or quiet time. It’s your choice
Body and mind
Yoga, healthy food and evening sound immersions
FINAL EXHIBITION
A final exhibition to celebrate your creative journey
You’ll Be in Good Hands
Once you submit your interest, you’ll hear directly from Teresa, who lovingly organizes and hosts this Masterclass.
She’ll guide you through all the details — from travel tips to room preferences — ensuring your journey to Terra Verde is smooth, personal, and perfectly tailored to you.
What is Earth Lines?
Earth Lines — Drawing Stories from Nature is a 7-day or 2-day immersive retreat where artistic expression, mindfulness, and the natural world intertwine. Set at Terra Verde in the heart of Portugal, this meditative journey is led by acclaimed artist Romas Tauras, supported by a team of facilitators offering enriching practices such as yoga, sound therapy, journaling, and cyanotype printing. Participants are invited to slow down, listen deeply to the landscape, and rediscover their creative essence through drawing, nature-based materials, and inner reflection.
To suit different schedules and budgets, Earth Lines is available in four formats:
7-Day Masterclass — With Accommodation
A residential programme at Terra Verde for full immersion and community connection.
7-Day Masterclass — Programme Only (No Accommodation)
The full week of sessions and activities; participants arrange their own lodging nearby.
Weekend Masterclass — With Accommodation
A focused Saturday–Sunday residential experience with Romas as the creative anchor.
Weekend Masterclass — Programme Only (No Accommodation)
The weekend curriculum without on-site lodging; ideal for locals or those preferring independent stays.
Full WEEK MASTERCLASS
SHARED ROOM
€ 1900PRIVATE ROOM
€ 2500WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION
€1600WEEKEND MASTERCLASS
SHARED ROOM
€ 530PRIVATE ROOM
€ 630WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION
€480If A Friend or partner doesn’t want to participate in any of the sessions, but does want to participate in the meals: choose the private room option and add 75 € per night.
Earth Lines – Day-by-Day Flow
MASTERCLASS Dates
Weekend Masterclass: 24 Sept 2026 – 25 sept 2026
Full Masterclass: 24 Sept 2026 – 30 sept 2026
Group Size: max 16 participants
Each day balances guided creative sessions, personal space, and shared moments — unfolding in harmony with the land and the group’s rhythm. Intimate setting for 8–10 participants, ensuring personal guidance, quietude, and deep connection. Larger interest may result in two parallel groups, alternating morning/afternoon creative sessions.
FULL MASTERCLASS Day 1 (Thursday)
Arrival & Welcome
From 14:00 – Guest arrival, check-in, and orientation walk
17:00 – Visit of Terra Verde grounds
18:00 – Introductory Circle
19:00 – Welcome Dinner at Terra Verde
Evening at leisure
FULL MASTERCLASS Day 2 (Friday)
Nature’s Palette
9:00 – Breakfast
10:00–12:00 – Drawing session with Romas: gathering earth materials, making pigments
13:30 – Lunch
15:00–17:00 – Art Session with Romas
17:00 – 19:00 – Open studio time / Free time
19:00 – Dinner
Evening free
FULL MASTERCLASS Day 3 (SATURDAY)
WEEKEND MASTERCLASS Day 1
Sun & Cyanotype
8:00 – Morning Yoga
9:00 – Breakfast
10:00–12:00 – Drawing session with Romas
13:30 – Lunch
15:00–17:00 – Cyanotype Workshop with Inês: creating prints with light & nature
19:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Healing Sound Bath with Nina
Evening at leisure
FULL MASTERCLASS Day 4 (SUNDAY)
WEEKEND MASTERCLASS Day 2
Drawing in the Landscape
8:00 – Morning Meditation
9:00 – Breakfast
10:00–12:00 – Outdoor drawing session with Romas: trees, textures, terrain
13:30 – Lunch
15:00–17:00 – Observational drawing with Romas around the village of Côja
19:00 – Dinner
FULL MASTERCLASS Day 5 (MONDAY)
Observing the Village
9:00 – Breakfast
10:00–12:00 – Final session with Romas: layering, refining, and assembling work
13:30 – Lunch
15:00–17:00 – Journalling or Free time
19:00 – Dinner
Evening: informal creative circle or time for quiet.
FULL MASTERCLASS Day 6 (Tuesday)
Completion & Celebration
8:00 – Morning Yoga
9:00 – Breakfast
10:00–12:00 – Vernissage setup, curation, and closing preparations
13:30 – Lunch
15:00 – 18:00 – Group Exhibition & Live Concert by Scintilla
19:30 – Celebration Dinner
FULL MASTERCLASS Day 7 (wednesday)
Farewell & Departure
8:00 – Morning meditation
9:00 – Breakfast
10:00–12:00 – Silent walk, journaling, and closing reflections
By 16:00 – Check-out and departures
What’s included?
100% MAde for sleep
Beautiful rooms designed for friends, couples, or thoughtful solo pairing. Private rooms available.
Nourishing Daily Meals
Fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner, made with local, seasonal ingredients.
Guided Art Sessions
Daily drawing using natural materials and expressive techniques.
Creative Writing Practice
Journaling sessions to explore emotion, story, and inner reflection.
Cyanotype Workshop
Create stunning blue-toned prints with sunlight, water, and plants.
Gentle Movement Rituals
Yoga and meditation to ground your creative energy.
Evening Sound Journeys
Healing sound bath and live music during our final celebration.
Immersive Natural Setting
Forest, trails, and river beaches surrounding Terra Verde’s sanctuary.
Vernissage Art Exhibition
Showcase your work in a group celebration with live music.
Meet Your Creative Guide
Romas Tauras
Painter and creative guide, Romas invites you into the poetic process of transforming natural materials into expressive visual language. His work explores the intersection of identity, place, and perception, drawing directly from the landscapes he inhabits.
Romas’s sessions guide participants through intuitive, earth-based drawing practices that blend observation, feeling, and raw materials.
With a background in fine arts and exhibitions across Portugal’s national museums and biennials, he brings artistic depth and an open, exploratory spirit.
Under his guidance, you’ll create not just artwork — but a dialogue with the land and your inner world.
Where You’ll Stay
Tucked between forested hills and river beaches in central Portugal, Terra Verde is more than a venue — it’s a living sanctuary where creativity, stillness, and nature converge.
This beautifully restored 19th-century manor house in the historic village of Côja offers an intimate space for reflection and artistic growth. With elegant rooms, indoor and outdoor studios, and gardens designed for pause and presence, Terra Verde supports the rhythm of the Earth Lines retreat in every detail.
Here, mornings begin with movement among trees, days unfold in shaded corners or sunlit art spaces, and evenings settle into firelight, sound, and story. You’ll find meditation nooks, shared meals in the communal dining room, and trails leading directly into untouched landscapes. Bicycles are available for peaceful rides through village paths or forest tracks.
Everything at Terra Verde is curated with care — from the handcrafted furniture to the fresh meals from the chef’s garden. It’s a space that holds you, gently inviting reconnection with self, others, and the land.
For the Earth Lines retreat, Terra Verde becomes both canvas and cocoon — a place where inspiration flows naturally, and transformation feels like coming home.
How to get to Terra Verde?
Reaching Terra Verde is easier than you might think. While nestled in a peaceful, rural corner of central Portugal, the journey is straightforward — and we’re here to help.
Most guests fly into Lisbon (LIS) or Porto (OPO), both of which are well connected to Coimbra, the nearest major city by train or bus. From Coimbra, we offer a free group transfer to Terra Verde, timed to match common arrival times.
You’ll receive detailed travel suggestions and timing guidance upon registration. For now, we’ve prepared a simple guide to help you plan your route:
What You’ll Take Home
More than a retreat — a creative transformation that stays with you.
Earth Lines isn’t a typical art holiday. It’s a guided invitation to reawaken your senses, rediscover your creative essence, and experience nature as both muse and collaborator.
Through hands-on sessions with artist Romas Tauras, gentle movement, and deep personal exploration, you’ll return home not only rested — but changed.
Your Experience Will Give You
A Deeper Connection to Nature
You’ll come to see the natural world not just as a backdrop, but as an active partner in your creative process — guiding your attention, providing your materials, and awakening your senses.
A Rekindled Creative Flow
Daily artistic sessions using pigments made from earth, leaves, and stones will reawaken the joy of making — naturally and intuitively.
Tools for Mindful Living
Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, journaling, and sound baths support clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper sense of presence in daily life.
Practical Artistic Skills
You’ll explore expressive drawing, mixed media layering, sketchbook journaling, and cyanotype — expanding your technique with support and freedom.
A Sense of Belonging
Group connection is gently nurtured through shared meals, collaborative art, and open reflection — making it easy to feel at home.
A Personal Collection of Work
You’ll leave with a body of original artwork that reflects your journey — including a piece for the final vernissage, our celebratory group exhibition.
Moments You’ll Remember
From sound baths to concerts under the stars, you’ll carry back not just memories, but moments of stillness, insight, and joy.
A Meaningful Holiday
This is travel that feeds your soul — where beauty, learning, creativity, and transformation meet in one
What Past Participants Say
The following are direct comments shared by guests in response to sessions with the Earth Lines facilitators. These reflections offer a glimpse into the care, depth, and transformation each guide brings to the experience.
For Romas Tauras – Artistic Guidance & Creative Mentorship
“Romas is an exceptional artist and mentor. Our studio sessions have been layered, visually engaging, and deeply thought-provoking. He listens attentively and provides space for personal growth. Thanks to his support, my painting has become more confident and coherent. Having him as a creative sounding board has been truly transformational.”
— Paula Vibert
“Romas tailored a program just for me — first online, then in a three-day one-on-one workshop in Porto. His mix of theory, practice, and personal guidance helped me push through challenges with clarity and calm. I gained confidence, technique, and a renewed sense of direction in my art journey.”
— Christele Wielgus
You’ll Be in Good Hands
Once you submit your interest, you’ll hear directly from Teresa, who lovingly organizes and hosts this Masterclass.
She’ll guide you through all the details — from travel tips to room preferences — ensuring your journey to Terra Verde is smooth, personal, and perfectly tailored to you.
