EDITORIAL LISTING: This listing was prepared by the AtelierBound editorial team using publicly available information. Dates, availability, final pricing, and any options such as occupancy or materials should be confirmed directly with the host before making any plans. If you run this retreat, contact us at hosts@atelierbound.com to claim your listing and take full control of your page, add your own photographs, and respond to guest enquiries. October 15 to 19 2026, at Sofia in Monsaraz, Portugal. Tiffany Smith invites you to explore vibrant colour, layers, texture and storytelling in this mixed media retreat set in the medieval hilltop village of Monsaraz. Known for her fearless approach to reimagining what is possible, Tiffany brings her free spirit and loose artistic style to this immersive experience, where you will work with handmade books, collage and experimental techniques. Surrounded by the beauty of the Alentejo countryside, with views stretching across ancient stone walls and olive groves, you will create in a peaceful studio with round tables next to the oven and workshops overlooking Monsaraz itself. This retreat includes wine tasting, yoga, fresh garden produce and traditional Portuguese cuisine, offering a complete experience where art, nature and culture intertwine. Tiffany, a thrifting enthusiast and passionate recycler who has created over 100 handmade books, will guide you in turning everyday materials into art. Pricing shown is an approximate USD equivalent converted from EUR. Please confirm the final price, currency, and options for single or double occupancy with the host directly before booking.

Website Link

https://sofiainmonsaraz.com/en/tiffanysmith/?utm_source=atelierbound&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=listing

What's Included

4-5 nights accommodation, breakfast, transport from​/​to Lisbon Airport (2 hours), all lunches and dinners except one night, wine tasting, yoga, other activities

What to Bring

The supplies list will be communicated a few months before the event, and each student will bring their own. The materials can be shipped to our place before you arrive.

Leader Bio

Tiffany Smith is a mixed media artist from Alabama who demonstrates art's impact through vibrant colour, texture and storytelling. A founder of The Ugly Art Club with over 100 handmade books to her name, she lives in the Gulf Coast woods with her husband Josh and their many animals, turning trash into art with fearless creativity.