On our land in the heart of the Alentejo, Portugal, we invite you to step away from everyday routines and discover one of humanity’s oldest and most fascinating skills: making fire with your own hands.
Our Primitive Fire Making Camp is a hands-on weekend dedicated to traditional fire-making techniques. Learn how to create fire using natural materials, patience, knowledge and practice.
No previous experience is needed. Just curiosity, a willingness to learn and the determination to turn your first ember into a flame.
For adults (18+) | Beginners welcome
Explore traditional methods of creating fire, from friction-based techniques to flint and steel.
Learn to create fire through friction using wood, cordage and your own energy.
Discover how to identify, collect and prepare natural materials to create and nurture an ember.
Experience traditional spark-based fire making and learn how to turn a tiny spark into a flame.
Learn how to prepare and work with the tools and materials needed for different techniques.
Understand how to build, maintain and safely manage a fire in outdoor conditions.
Take the time to experiment, improve your skills and experience the satisfaction of starting a fire yourself.
Activities and techniques may be adapted depending on weather conditions and group progress.
13–15 November 2026
Friday 5 PM – Sunday 2 PM
📍 Torrão, Alcácer do Sal, Portugal
Includes:
Bring your own tent or rent one of our spacious bell tents.
Bell tent rental: €50 per person for the entire weekend.
Includes mattress and bedsheet.
Please bring your own sleeping bag and pillow, whether you rent a tent or bring your own.
All equipment and materials needed for the workshops will be provided.
The language spoken during the camp will be English.
We will be spending most of our time outdoors, learning and practicing around the fire.
Our property is completely off-grid, surrounded by olive trees and nature, with a beautiful lake nearby.
We cook in our outdoor kitchen and provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh fruit will be available throughout the day.
We have compost toilets and warm showers.
Electricity is available in the outdoor kitchen area.
Filtered drinking water is provided, but please arrive with a full reusable water bottle.
November evenings can be cold, so make sure to bring warm clothes and a suitable sleeping bag.
All fire-making activities will be supervised and adapted to weather conditions and local fire safety regulations.
Starting a fire without modern conveniences takes knowledge, patience and determination.
Sometimes it works quickly. Sometimes it takes many attempts.
But the moment you create your first ember and carefully turn it into a flame is something you won’t easily forget.
This weekend is about learning ancient skills, working with your hands, sharing experiences and enjoying the simplicity of outdoor life.
The camp is guided by Dominik and Matteo, a father-and-son team sharing their passion for nature, traditional skills and survival.
Come and discover what you can achieve with your own two hands.
Ancient skills. Real experiences. In nature.
We are happy to answer them!
Equilibrio | Olive Oil · Survival · Weaving
Torrão, Alentejo, Portugal
