Casa Portufornia (CPF) is a creative hub where brands and people come to define who they are, sharpen their vision, and carve out what’s next.
We help brands find their voice through storytelling and branding. And we help creatives own theirs – because when life and work move in sync, the best ideas don’t just happen, they flow. That’s why we created Resort-Work™, a new way to pause, reset, and spark the thinking that fuels not just careers, but whole ways of being.
BRANDING, STORYTELLING, BUSINESS SOLUTIONS.
Creativity isn’t just what happens at Casa Portufornia – it’s the foundation.
We help your brand find its voice, unlock its magic, and craft stories that stick. But bold ideas mean nothing without cultural relevance and common sense – creativity and strategy must go hand in hand to create narratives and business solutions that don’t just make noise but make an impact.
We shape strategies for global brands, small businesses, and pioneers in tech, culture, and education. From working with Rimowa, Google, Meta, Adidas, IKEA, Hyundai and BMW to partnering with ambitious startups, we believe great storytelling and strategy should be accessible to all.
What story are you ready to tell?
— Brand Strategy | Conception | Storytelling | Brand Development | Campaigns | Communication | Visual Identity | Art Direction | Business Ideas — Some examples of our brand work. For more, please reach out.
THE CREATIVE JOURNEY.
Being creative isn’t just a skill – it’s part of who you are. You solve problems, push boundaries, and bring ideas to life. But navigating your path? That’s the real challenge.
That's where we come in. Think of us as your co-pilot, helping you build resilience, find balance, and create a life where your work and well-being fuel each other. You are a brand – own it, nurture it, let it thrive.
Remote or onsite, we meet you wherever you are in your creative journey.
— One-to-One Coaching | Team Coaching | Holistic Well-Being | Nutrition | Movement & Flow | Creative Co-Working
BEYOND THE SCREEN.
Resort-Work isn’t just a change of setting – it’s a shift in perspective. And that’s where innovation thrives. Whether you want to experience our Resort-Work methods or design your next Creative Offsite, Workation, or Event here in Portugal’s hidden gems - we leverage deep local expertise to unlock superior locations.
More than just finding spaces, we bring them to life with the best coaches, chefs, artists, and speakers, creating moments where ideas flow, connections spark, and something real happens.
Some experiences can’t be scheduled – they unfold. If you're ready to break free from routine and step into something truly liberating, let’s talk.
— Team Retreats & Offsites | Themed Workations | Solo Workations | Innovation Workshops | Adventure & Nature Immersions | Dining Experiences
Sara Devi Graaf and Nikolaus Ronacher didn’t just build Casa Portufornia – they shaped it from experience, intuition, and an insatiable drive to create. With 25 years of background across industries and disciplines, they’ve built a career on seeing what others miss.
They don’t just advise; they dive in – guiding brands and creatives through the chaos, sharpening vision, and unlocking what lies beyond the obvious. Their approach is bold, their network global, their belief simple: when creativity meets clarity, everything is possible.
The Other Ideation.
Ideas don’t live in boardrooms. They breathe in open spaces, take shape in shifting landscapes, and reveal themselves when you step beyond the familiar. Our Resort-Work method is shaped by nature itself – designed to spark fresh thinking and unlock solutions you won’t find in front of a screen. Change the setting, and creativity follows.
We believe innovation thrives on perspective shifts. That’s why we constantly evolve, curating experiences that are immersive, unexpected, and deeply productive. Because the best ideas don’t come when you’re looking for them – they come when you’re somewhere else.
Science proves it: nature is more than just a pretty scene. It's an invitation to engage all your senses. Let the forest's calming clear your mind and open the door to new thoughts and ideas.
Science-backed sound therapy to guide your brainwaves and enhance your well-being. Experience deep relaxation, heightened focus, and a surge of creative energy.
Ditch the pixels, embrace the clay. Prototyping with Clay is a fun, hands-on way to bring your ideas to life. Shape, mold, and refine your vision until it takes shape in your hands.
This Sprint combines focused work sessions with refreshing dips in the pool. It's the ultimate way to keep your mind sharp and your body cool.
This heart-opening ritual has been used for centuries to heal emotional connection, encourage openness, and inspire creativity, leading to deeper collaboration and meaningful ideas.
Breakthrough creative blocks with focused bursts of brainstorming. This method mirrors the concept of microdosing by breaking down your work into small doses, maximizing focus and creative solutions. Work smarter, not harder.
A Creative Hub and Collaborative Space.
It started with a question: How do we want to live and work in the future? Then we found a mid-century villa in Portugal’s UNESCO-protected Sintra region – an architectural gem from the swinging ’60s. But this wasn’t just a house; it hummed with possibility. A place with more to say. A story waiting to be told.
So we answered. Casa Portufornia was born. A creative hub inspired by the fusion of Portugal and California – two landscapes merging in all the right ways. A space where ideas flow, where local and global talent cross paths, where collaboration isn’t scheduled – it just happens.
Forty minutes from Lisbon, yet worlds apart, the villa became more than a retreat. It became a way of working, thinking, and being. It became the home of Resort-Work™ – because it could only have started here.
Just beyond the villa, Sintra unfolds in all its wild, storybook glory. Wander through ancient palaces, or slow down – yoga beneath fruit trees, the air thick with citrus and stillness. Hike rugged trails, bike through whispering forests, chase waves at sunset and sleep well with salt on your skin.
"Casa Portufornia uncovers what matters, creating a space where growth feels natural. They listen carefully and help make things truly better."
Two free spirits, one vision: How a family from Hamburg managed to move to an old villa in Portugal – and gradually built a place for a creative community there.
"Sara and Niko’s holistic approach cultivates a creative space deeply rooted in the power of nature. It’s more than a luxury – it’s a necessity."
The idea is simple: work together on a project in an inspiring environment, with the option of support from Sara and Nikolaus. They call it "resort work," the term encompasses a world of possibilities.
"Casa Portufornia’s architecture, combined with its vision as a modern creative hub, offers a blueprint for hybrid work—where innovation and support go hand in hand. That’s the way I want to work."
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