Authenticity is everything.

Authenticity begins at the Quinta for us — in the food we grow, the way we try to live, and the conversations we share. Every tour is an extension of that life. Experience Northern Portugal authentically, with us.

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What we’re passionate about…

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    Real Food

    There is nothing like having a high percentage of your food coming from your own land. We love to cook and hope to cook for you (or maybe even with you) one day!

  • Young green plants growing in black trays on the soil in a garden.

    Sustainability

    Sustainable practices are built into our daily lives wherever possible. We work toward leaving the land better off than we found it.

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    Community

    Fostering a sense of community is important to us. This means participating in local festivals and traditions, and helping out where we can. Knowing our neighbours makes every day life better.

  • A scenic view of a lake surrounded by green hills and mountains, with a clear blue sky overhead. Part of a stone wall and leafy branches frame the foreground.

    Minho Valley

    Joaquim truly loves his home. We offer small, group tours, for those that want to share in his passion.

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About your host…

I was born in the Minho Valley and moved to Toronto when I was 18 years old. I always knew that one day I’d be living on my grandparents’ land once again.

After welcoming children into the world, I started to prioritize my health. As my passion for healthy living grew, so did my curiosity about sustainable living. I started to imagine selling my automotive business, moving out of the city and living a more sustainable lifestyle. Read more…

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Quinta do Conde hosted many memorable events in Ontario, Canada. Now, we’re ready to create memories with you in Northern Portugal.

  • “Here among the lambs, piglets and ducklings, we are gathered together to eat, to breathe the fresh air, and to heave a collective sigh of relief that places like this still exist. A more picturesque setting would be hard to find.”

    — Lindy Mechefske - award-winning author of Sir John’s Table and A Taste of Wintergreen (on Quinta do Conde in Ontario, Canada)

    The Whig

  • “The point, according to Joaquim, is to make everyone feel "like they've gone to a friend's backyard party." Which, after a few visits, they have."

    —Nathalie Atkinson - Columnist ‍ (on Quinta do Conde in Ontario, Canada)

    ‍The Globe and Mail