ArtistResidency - Manas Slowliving

THE MANAS CREATIVE RESIDENCY Sines House · Alentejo Coast, Portugal · Year-Round What It Is The flagship Manas offering. A rolling co-living community for independent creatives — artists, writers, makers, musicians, photographers, designers, and remote workers who want to do their best work in a slow, ocean-facing environment. This is not a structured program with a fixed curriculum. It is a curated community with the infrastructure, the spirit, and the silence to make deep work possible. Who It's For Open to anyone with a genuine creative practice. Visual artists, writers, musicians, photographers, designers, makers of all kinds. Remote workers who want to combine focused output with a more intentional, slower rhythm of daily life are equally welcome. The only real requirement: show up with something you're working on and a desire to live it fully. Duration & Flexibility Minimum stay: 14 nights. Beyond that, stays are flexible — weeks or months are both accommodated. The community is deliberately small and rotating, which means the people around you shift gradually over time: the energy stays alive without ever becoming overwhelming. Pricing From €64/night (low season, shared arrangements) up to an estimated €85–€100/night for a private room in high season (June–September). Monthly residents typically land in the €1,100–€1,500/month range per private room — making it highly competitive against comparable rentals on the Alentejo coast. Long-stay discounts are available. Enquire directly for monthly rates. What's Included Every residency includes: Private room in the Sines House Full access to the co-working space and creative studio Coffee and tea throughout Activity booking (Manas handles all local reservations and logistics) Restaurant reservations Available add-ons (on request): breakfast basket, wine basket, local produce basket, arranged transportation, and design or logistics support for any workshops, events, or collaborative projects the resident wants to run. The Space The Sines House is the original family home — built in the 1950s, fully renovated. 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a dedicated coworking room, a small private office with ocean views for focused calls, a communal dining room with a large table overlooking the Atlantic, a fireplace living room, a garden, a terrace, and a BBQ. Minimalist design — antique pieces alongside modern ones — a visual harmony that quietly says: sit down, open your work, and stay. Location: Rua Vasco da Gama 46, Sines — 548m from town centre, walking distance to beach, groceries, restaurants, and a brand-new skatepark. Bus to Lisbon: 1h45, from ~€7. Surf spots: multiple breaks within 30 minutes. What People Say "A home with a soul — the moment you enter you can feel it's not just another Airbnb." "The common areas make it very natural to go about daily life alongside other guests. There's a perfect workspace — a living room and adjacent terrace for breaks. The nights here were probably the best sleep I'd had all year." "You might just feel like staying for most of the year." Guests consistently note that the community dimension is real, not forced — the atmosphere draws people who are genuinely there to create and connect, not just to holiday. Rated 4.9–5.0 across platforms with 28+ verified reviews. How to Join No formal application. Enquire directly at slowlivingmanas.com/residencies — share your dates, your creative practice, and what you're working on. Spots are limited and fill up; reach out well in advance. Minimum stay: 14 nights. The Philosophy Manas operates two models simultaneously: their own in-house residency — open year-round at the Sines House — and a venue-partner model, where trusted external retreat organizers bring their own programming into the house. Both are united by the same belief: the right environment, the right people, and the right rhythm make your best work happen.

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