Who
we are

Born and raised in France, Oriane has lived in Canada, Switzerland, Brazil, Sweden, the US and Lisbon. Since 2021, around the time her daughter Alba was born she moved to Quinta da Saimeira. She is likely to be the person greeting you and communicating with you prior to your arrival. After studying hospitality she diverted into the arts and is now slowly bringing the two together, hosting voice & body sessions and offering Initiation to ceramics for guests and locals at Quinta da Saimeira. There is also a future artist residency project in the pipeline so stay tuned!

Marie, originally from the UK has been living in Portugal since 2010 and has been a multi-talented member of the team since 2023. From helping with Alba to taking care of the swimming pools, making preserves, fruit picking, housekeeping and more… she is one of the pillars of Quinta da Saimeira.

Catarina, born and raised in the Valley has been on the cleaning team from day 1, fighting a never ending battle against the cobwebs!

Our fleet of heroes who have more than once saved the day include: Josse, Rui, Dino, Eng. Carlos and Bemvindo.

Last but not least: we would be lost without Sr Joao, Pirata and Careca, who take care of the goats and sheep who generously graze the land keeping it somewhat under control!