# Hillside Sanctuary > Regenerative agri-tourism and wellness sanctuary in the Algarve hills ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Home - English](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/home-english/) - [Home - Norsk Nynorsk](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/nn/home-norsk-nynorsk/) - [Partner Portal](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/partner-portal/) - [Guest Survey](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/guest-survey/) - [Cancel Booking](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/cancel-booking/) - [Pay](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/pay/) - [Book](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/book/) - [Research Partnership Enquiry](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/research/partnership-enquiry/) - [Accommodation](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/accommodation/): Hillside Sanctuary is not a hotel. It is a private estate — yours for the duration of your stay. Contemporary comfort meets deep connection to the Algarve landscape. Rooms & Suites Sleep among the hills The house sleeps up to eight guests across beautifully appointed rooms. Each pairs contemporary furnishings with natural materials. Master Suite The largest room — generous proportions, landscape views, and a private ensuite with freestanding bathtub. Olive Room Warm tones, wooden headboard, garden access. A versatile room with its own marble ensuite. Outdoor Living Pool, terraces & bar Turquoise swimming pool set against rolling Algarve hills. […] - [Research & Collaboration](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/research/): At Hillside Sanctuary, we believe that meaningful regeneration happens at the intersection of traditional wisdom and scientific inquiry. Our estate in the Algarve hills serves as a living laboratory where researchers, practitioners, and local communities collaborate to address the Mediterranean’s most pressing challenges. Opportunities Research Collaborations We welcome enquiries from universities, research institutions, and individual researchers. Here are some of the opportunities our estate offers. Agriculture Mediterranean Aloe Cultivation & Processing Investigating optimal propagation techniques, hydrosol production methods, and seasonal growth patterns for Aloe vera in Mediterranean microclimates. Partners: Agricultural research institutes, plant science departments Hydrology Water-Smart Agriculture Systems Comprehensive […] - [Hillside Shared Tractor Access Programme](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/tractor-services/): At the heart of the programme is a Solis 50 — a robust, compact farm tractor purpose-built for the terraced hillside terrain of the Algarve interior. Versatile enough for land preparation, mulching, haulage and vegetation management. Equipment Available Implements Our tractor comes equipped with multiple implements, each designed for specific land management tasks. Rotary Cutter Heavy-duty mulching and vegetation clearing. Essential for fire prevention, track maintenance and keeping agricultural land accessible. Rotary Tiller Soil preparation for planting. Breaks up compacted ground and prepares seedbeds for Aloe, herbs and seasonal crops. Tillage Cultivator Deep soil cultivation for larger plots. Preparing terraces […] - [Get in Touch](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/contact/): Contact Us Hillside Sanctuary LdaSilveira, São Marcos da SerraMunicípio de Silves, Algarve, Portugal Email: andre@thesynergygroup.chPhone: +41 79 257 8028 Getting Here São Marcos da Serra is approximately 50 minutes from Faro Airport, inland from the A2 motorway. Detailed directions will be provided upon booking. Send a Message Contact form coming soon. In the meantime, please email or call us directly. - [Community Partners](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/community/): Hillside Sanctuary exists because of the people who live and work in this landscape. Our 29 community partners — from yoga teachers in Silves to bread bakers in São Marcos da Serra — are not vendors. They are neighbours, craftspeople, and the soul of the experience we offer. When you visit a partner through us, we track the connection (never your data) so we can measure our community impact and ensure your spending reaches the people who deserve it. Browse the full partner directory → - [Experiences](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/our-experiences/): We offer three formats — from self-guided freedom to fully hosted retreats — and a curated network of local partners who bring their craft to your doorstep. Private Stay Your own hillside retreat. Breakfast, welcome basket, and the freedom to explore at your own pace. Learn more → Most popular Curated Stay A hosted meal, partner-led wellness or craft session, and local restaurant guidance — all arranged for you. Learn more → Mini Retreat A themed long weekend — wellbeing, reflection, creativity or seasonal harvest. Hosted and fully curated. Learn more → Seasonal Calendar Every season tells a different story […] - [Our Story](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/about/): Hillside Sanctuary sits on a rural estate in Silveira, São Marcos da Serra, within the municipality of Silves in the Algarve interior. Surrounded by rolling hills, cork oaks, wild herbs and the quiet rhythm of inland Portugal. This is not the coastal Algarve of beach resorts and golf courses. It is the other Algarve — quieter, wilder, more rooted. Our Vision A different kind of sanctuary We are building a regenerative agri-tourism and wellness sanctuary that renews guests, supports dignified local livelihoods and restores the land. Our approach is deliberately small-scale, host-led and community-linked. We are not a mass-market wellness […] - [Home](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/): Five Pillars Restorative Stays Private accommodation for mature couples and small groups seeking tranquillity, mild climate and landscape immersion. Aloe & Agriculture Aloe vera cultivation, hydrosol production and hands-on seasonal farm experiences — agricultural activity is core, not incidental. Bees & Biodiversity Beekeeping, pollinator education, honey products and the ecological stewardship of our land and one agricultural dam. Water Stewardship Drought-conscious water management, monitoring and responsible use across a landscape shaped by its relationship with water. Community Partners A locally inclusive model where guest spending supports nearby therapists, guides, craftspeople, restaurants and producers. Your stay, your way Private Stay Your […] - [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/cookie-policy-eu/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/terms-and-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://hillsidesanctuary.pt/privacy-policy/): Who we are Suggested text: Our website address is: http://hillsidesanctuary.pt. 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