AN INVITATION TO HARVEST
Experience the
heart of portugal’s
most celebrated
season.
Every September, the Douro Valley awakens to one of its most celebrated seasons. The vines come alive with harvest. Families gather. Grapes are picked by hand. Long tables are filled with food, wine, stories, and laughter.
Marfenja Harvest is an invitation to experience this remarkable season through creativity, exceptional food and wine, and the timeless beauty of Portugal's Douro Valley.
AT A GLANCE
THE DETAILS
Everything you need to know about this intimate gathering in the Duoro Valley.
WHO
Women seeking creativity, connection and meaningful travel.
WHERE
Portugal’s
Duoro Valley
A UNESCO wine landscape of vineyards, historic villages, and unforgettable sunsets.
STAY
16TH-CENTURY MANOR
A beautifully restored home overlooking one
of Portugal’s most celebrated regions.
WITH
RICA BECK SPECIAL GUEST MENTOR
Hosted by Rica, founder of Marfenja Experiences, with Award-winning author, photographer and creative mentor Sif Orellano.
GROUP
JUST 8 WOMEN
An intentionally small gathering designed for meaningful conversation and personal connection.
WHEN
September 2027
Four days following the rhythm of harvest season.
CO-HOSTED BY
RICA VERGARA BECK
OF REAL CONNECTIONS
CO-HOSTED BY
THE EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Five days shaped by the land, the table, creativity and a slower rhythm of life.
HARVEST & LEARN
Join locals for the grape harvest and traditional grape treading, experiencing the rhythms, stories and traditions behind the Douro’s winemaking culture.
EXPLORE & DISCOVER
Journey through the Douro by scenic train, wander nearby villages and visit a renowned Port Wine estate to discover the region beyond Marfenja.
SHARE & TASTE
Gather around long tables for regional food and wines, celebrating the harvest through generous meals, conversation and memorable evenings together.
CREATE & REFLECT
Slow down through creative mentorship with Sif Orellana, with time to observe, make and reconnect with your own creative rhythm.
STAY & REMEMBER
Stay in a historic manor, experience sunsets at Quinta da Marfenja and enjoy thoughtful welcome and farewell moments that frame your time in the Douro.
a harvest of experiences
