EPISODE 5 - Discovering Hidden Gems in Portugal

An Interview with Emma, co-founder of garden to table restaurant concept, Austa 

In this episode, Tara and Kate invite you on the road with them to start exploring unique local ventures. 

The focus centres on an interview with Emma Campus, co-founder of Austa, a garden-to-table restaurant concept showcasing the treasures of Portuguese culture and cuisine. 

The episode emphasises the importance of community, creativity, and the quest for an enriched life beyond the usual hustle and bustle.

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Any questions, comments or suggestions - please email us at casafuzettapodcast@gmail.com

Casa Fuzetta is an exceptional private home in the heart of the authentic fishing town of Olhão, in the unspoilt eastern Algarve, Portugal.

The house is available to rent on an exclusive basis throughout the year for wellness retreats, corporate retreats, special celebrations, multi-generational holidays and photo shoots. (The Algarve is one of the few areas in Europe to enjoy 300 days of sunshine per year!) It is ideal for large families*, friends and groups seeking a high-end, yet relaxed, private and intimate location for time together, special occasions and/or retreats.  The house sleeps up to 22 in style and comfort, and is located within a fifteen minute drive of Faro airport, which itself is less than 3 hours away from London and other major European cities. *(with children aged 8 years or more)

In this final episode of Season 2, Tara and Kate explore the fascinating journey of Anna Henriques, founder of the Golden Web Retreat, a healing sanctuary situated near Fuseta, in the eastern Algarve of Portugal. 

Anna shares her incredible story, from her origins in Jamaica and New York, to her unexpected Portuguese citizenship through Sephardic Jewish heritage, and her ultimate decision to settle in Portugal. The narrative interweaves historical events like the Spanish Inquisition and Jewish pirates of the Caribbean with Anna's personal quest for belonging and community. Along the way, Anna discusses the vision and development of the Golden Web Retreat, highlighting its natural beauty, spiritual environment, and future plans. 

The episode is set against the backdrop of nature, with vivid descriptions of local wildlife and landscape.

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Casa Fuzetta is an exceptional private home in the heart of the authentic fishing town of Olhão, in the unspoilt eastern Algarve, Portugal.

The house is available to rent on an exclusive basis throughout the year for wellness retreats, corporate retreats, special celebrations, multi-generational holidays and photo shoots. (The Algarve is one of the few areas in Europe to enjoy 300 days of sunshine per year!) It is ideal for large families*, friends and groups seeking a high-end, yet relaxed, private and intimate location for time together, special occasions and/or retreats.  The house sleeps up to 22 in style and comfort, and is located within a fifteen minute drive of Faro airport, which itself is less than 3 hours away from London and other major European cities. *(with children aged 8 years or more)

For more about Casa Fuzetta - please visit casafuzetta.com

Details of our upcoming retreats can be found here:

https://www.casafuzetta.com/2026-retreats

https://www.casafuzetta.com/2027-retreats

Join our mailing list to be amongst the first to hear about new availability and retreat dates. https://www.casafuzetta.com/keep-in-touch

 

You can also tap into the sights and spirit of Olhão and the retreats at Casa Fuzetta - by following us on your favourite social media platform.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casafuzetta

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/casafuzetta

 

For interior design and sourcing inspiration, explore: https://uk.pinterest.com/tgdonovan/

 

To shop the Casa Fuzetta Edit, please visit: https://www.casafuzetta.com/edit

 

Enjoy a special discount from our friends at La-Eva by using “LA-EVAxCASAFUZETTA” at https://la-eva.com/collections/shop

 

LINKS TO OTHER ELEMENTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

With a focus on honest eating, thinking, and drinking, Austa is a restaurant, coffee shop, kitchen, and community connected to the land in the Algarve, Southern Portugal. https://austa.pt/

For inspiration on where to stay and visit in Portugal, explore Emma’s: https://www.design-escapes.com/

For other favourite places mentioned in this episode, explore:

MORGADO DO QUINTAO - Vineyard & farmstay - A large, restored early 1800's family-owned vineyard estate, offering wine tastings and a boutique farmstay experience. Located between Silves and Lagoa in the Western Algarve. https://www.morgadodoquintao.pt/

DÁ LICENÇA, Extremoz, Alentejo. “ For those who seek to enjoy a remarkable experience, combining tradition with modernity and luxurious comfort. BE OUR GUEST.” https://dalicenca.pt/en/

SILENT LIVING - We can see Silent Living as a recipe of that wonderful plate made by our mothers, which reminds us of home, warming our hearts and souls. https://www.silentliving.pt/

PROJECTO MATERIA - https://www.projectomateria.pt/en/ "The greatest wealth of any nation or culture is their people", João Rodrigues, founder - foodie map of portugal sharing producers, winemakers, fishing cooperatives

STUDIO GAMEIRO - designers involved with Austa - https://www.studiogameiro.com/

Visit the Salt Mines of Loule - book here: https://www.techsalt.pt/index-en.html