Where exceptional companies come to think differently
Casa Fuzetta is an exceptional private home in the heart of the authentic fishing town of Olhão, in the unspoilt eastern Algarve. We are available for exclusive hire for corporate retreats, executive offsites and leadership immersions, offering quiet luxury for up to 22 guests, with expansive terraces and a rooftop pool with views across the old town of Olhão and out to the Ria Formosa. We are located a quick fifteen minutes from Faro airport.
Not a hotel. Not a conference centre.
Something rarer.
Casa Fuzetta offers a private, beautifully human space where the walls of professional habits come down, guests become open and curious, deep connections are made and change begins.
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Truly exclusive — no shared spaces
When you book Casa Fuzetta, you have the entire house, pool terraces, yoga deck and meditation room to yourselves. Your conversations stay private. We can adapt our support services to suit your timetable.
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The right scale for meaningful leadership work
We have eleven beautiful bedrooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom, plus a further small room (and bathroom) perfect for a team assistant. We also have a variety of large indoor and outdoor spaces, offering inspirational settings for your teams, whether working altogether or in smaller breakout sessions.
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An experienced host team that makes it effortless
Owner Tara and our dedicated local house team have supported more than 225 retreats since we opened in 2017. We understand what retreat leaders and planners need, the logistics involved and the impact of attention to detail. We can recommend a network of trusted local suppliers to help you with catering, flowers, transfers, treatments and plenty more besides.
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Faro airport — under 3 hours from London
Direct flights from London Gatwick, Heathrow, Bristol, Manchester and multiple European hubs mean your team can be poolside within a morning.
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300 days of sunshine — and an extraordinary setting
Olhão's medina-like old town, the pristine islands off the coast and the waterfront markets within a five minute walk away are all part of what makes this underdeveloped corner of the world such a special place.
"Your home, the house staff and Olhão was absolutely beyond our wildest dreams and expectation. My guests and I are all well-travelled individuals — and some of us work in the hospitality world."
— US host, event director of 15 years, October 2022
Built for the programmes
that actually change things
Casa Fuzetta has the space, infrastructure and experienced host team to support a broad range of corporate retreat formats — from single-discipline intensives to bespoke hybrid programmes.
Leadership & executive offsites
Deep-focus strategy sessions, team alignment and leadership development programmes. The privacy and beauty of Casa Fuzetta create the conditions for candid conversation and genuine breakthrough.
CorporateYoga & pilates immersions
A dedicated yoga deck, meditation room and working partnership with exceptional local and visiting teachers make this one of Europe's most sought-after venues for movement-based retreats.
WellnessMindfulness & meditation
The quiet human scale of Casa Fuzetta — stone floors, courtyard, candlelight — lends itself naturally to stillness programmes. A dedicated meditation room and expert referrals are available on request.
WellbeingCreative & writing immersions
From brand workshops to writing retreats, the richly curated interiors and the extraordinary light of Olhão make Casa Fuzetta an ideal incubator for creative work and artistic practice.
CreativeCultural & culinary adventures
Tara's deep local network helps unlock experiences you might otherwise miss: private island boat trips, market tours with the chef, winery lunches, sound journeys and hands-on encounters with authentic Algarve culture.
CulturalCoaching & transformation programmes
A growing number of professional coaches bring their cohorts to Casa Fuzetta for multi-day transformation intensives. Tara is experienced in supporting programme design and logistics around coaching retreats.
CoachingEverything a planner
needs to know
We understand that behind every transformative retreat is a planner who needs confidence in the details. Here is the information we are most often asked for.
Casa Fuzetta sleeps up to 22 guests in style and comfort across its 11+1 suites and rooms. Each room has a beautiful ensuite bathroom. Seven rooms can be set up either as a twin or a double. One room is always set up as a twin and three are recommended as luxury singles.
We ask for a minimum five-night booking. Most corporate and retreat groups find that five to seven nights is the optimum duration for genuinely transformative work.
Faro is served by multiple daily direct flights from London and major European cities — typically under three hours. Airport transfers to the house are quick, cheap and easy.
The Algarve is one of the sunniest regions in Europe, making Casa Fuzetta an outstanding year-round venue. The pool, terraces and yoga deck are usable in most months.
What is included in your exclusive hire
The house & terraces
All indoor and outdoor spaces — expansive terraces, rooftop pool terrace with views over Olhão and the Ria Formosa, yoga deck, meditation room, library, games room, large living room and stunning entrance hall with barrel vaulted ceilings.
House team & support
Dedicated local house team throughout your stay. Tara offers experienced planning advice and extensive local contacts.
Our supplier network
We are happy to introduce you to our carefully curated network of local suppliers — chefs, transfer companies, florists, massage therapists and more. This helps you to ensure clear communication, full transparency and no surcharges.
The programme only Casa Fuzetta can offer
Tara's deep roots in Olhão and the eastern Algarve mean your group enjoys experiences that wouldn't otherwise hit your radar.
Market-to-table feasts by local chefs
We can introduce you to our network of exceptional local chefs, each able to create market-to-table feasts built around the day's catch from Olhão's waterfront market. Local, seasonal produce at its best.
Private island excursions, Ria Formosa
Boat trips to the unspoilt barrier islands of the Ria Formosa Natural Park — one of Europe's most extraordinary coastal landscapes.
Olhão old town, walking & immersion
The cubist rooftop architecture, family-run restaurants and working fishing nature of Olhão offer a space in which the worries of the rest of the world fall away.
Morgado winery experience
A private lunch experience at the Morgado do Quintão winery — a highlight rated by past guests as one of the best days of their stay.
Sound journeys & music experiences
Working with trusted local musicians, Casa Fuzetta has hosted deeply moving sound healing and live yoga and piano sessions for guests.
La-Eva treatments in the comfort of the house
Our recommended local therapists offer La-Eva treatments — the same celebrated bodywork found at the spa at Claridge's and other leading luxury properties — delivered privately within Casa Fuzetta during your stay.
Many of my guests said it was their favourite retreat they had ever been on. I really appreciate your attention, communication and your staff — they reflect that same level of care. As the retreat leader, everything was wonderful.
— US retreat host, October 2024
Simple from first enquiry
to transformative stay
We make the planning process as straightforward as possible. Tara works directly with planners and retreat leaders from first contact, drawing on years of experience to ensure your programme offers a balance of inspiration and downtime.
Enquire
Email Tara with your dates, group size and programme outline. She responds personally and promptly.
Discuss
A call to understand your objectives, confirm availability and explore how the house and its network can best serve your programme.
Confirm
Receive your tailored quote, agree terms and secure your dates. Tara continues as your planning partner throughout.
Arrive
Your house team is ready. The house is yours. The work — and the magic — begins.
Ready to plan something
your team will never forget?
2026 dates are nearly fully booked. 2027 is now open and filling fast. Reach out now to secure your preferred dates.