In this episode, Tara visits the beautiful gallery and apartments of artist Meinke Flessman in Portimão, Portugal.
They discuss Meinke’s journey from Olhão to Portimão, the challenges and joys of renovating a historic 'palacete,' and the vibrant artistic community emerging in the area.
The conversation includes Meinke’s creative process, her dream of hosting artistic retreats, and the various art workshops she already welcomes to the Gallery.
They also delve into Meinke’s background, her family's adventurous move to Portugal in the late 1960s, and her evolution as an artist known for her whimsical animal paintings.
The episode highlights Meinke’s vision for fostering creativity and connection through her art and her spaces.
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Any questions, comments or suggestions - please email us at casafuzettapodcast@gmail.com
For more about Casa Fuzetta - please visit casafuzetta.com
Details of our upcoming retreats can be found here:
https://www.casafuzetta.com/2025-retreats
If you would like to join our February 2026 Workations, please join our waiting list: HERE
Or 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.
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To learn more about Meinke, her gallery and Casa Melchior, please visit:
https://www.meinke-flesseman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/meinkeflesseman/
Big thank you to Daisy Tod for help in producing and editing this second Season.
And big thank you to Descript, whose platform make the editing process something we can manage ourselves, without needing to hire a big expensive team. Learn more HERE
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