The open souls
PORTUGAL RETREAT
2024
17th - 23rd May
A 7 day & 6 nights yoga retreat in a historical villa situated in the heart of the Portuguese countryside, just over an hour away from Porto, surrounded by nature, river beaches and so much more...
A place where you can leave everything else behind, fully relax, unwind and feed your soul exactly what it needs. You will leave this retreat feeling renewed, rejuvenated and nourished from your head to your soul.
Our Retreat Villa
Our beautiful private retreat villa has nine bedrooms, a large pool and yoga deck with outdoor dining areas and tropical gardens. Set on a hill within a large country estate and nestled in the hills of Penacova, Portugal, you will enjoy breath-taking views of olive groves, the local village, sunset sky and the majestic Serra de Estrela peaks beyond.
The villa is situated within walking distance to riverside beaches and countryside walks and offers a variety of spaces inside and out to relax in-between the classes, to practice, to connect with others or to hideaway - this place is perfect for it all!
A Typical Day
Each day will be unique and we will move through a variety of different practices, activities & workshops that will be revealed during the retreat but a typical day will look something like this:
8:00- 8:30 Morning Meditation
8:30-9:30 Morning Yoga Practice
9:30-10:30 Breakfast
10:30-13:30 Excursion / Activity / Yoga Practice
13:30-14:30 Lunch
14:30-18:00 Free time (relax, pool, explore)
18:00-19:00 Afternoon Yoga Practice
19:00-20:30 Dinner
20:30-21:30 Evening Workshop / Activity
"You will leave this retreat feeling
renewed, rejuvenated and nourished from your head to your heart,
from your heart to your soul"
Rooms & Pricing
Prices below are per person exclusive of flights and transfers.
Our Portuguese Villa features 9 unique and beautifully decorated bedrooms. Each bedroom benefits from a powerful fan for cooling, mosquito netted windows and incredible views! Each room is perfect for you whether you are coming alone or coming together with a friend, family member or partner.
X2 SHARING
PRIVATE DOUBLE / KING / TWIN ROOM
(An extra single bed can be added to rooms upon request)
-£675pp-
**SOLD OUT**
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SOLO
PRIVATE DOUBLE / KING ROOM
(single occupancy)
-£895-
**SOLD OUT**
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*A non-refundable deposit of £150 is required to secure your booking
*Remaining payment due 60 days prior to arrival
*Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis and are subject to room availability
Whats Included?
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7 days & 6 nights accommodation at the beautiful villa
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All inclusive delicious nourishing seasonal & organic meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by local chefs*
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At least 2 yoga sessions & 1 meditation session per day
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Excursions to river beaches & surrounding area
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Free time to relax or explore
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Evening workshops
*excluding x1 dinner where we will go to a restaurant to taste the local cuisine
Yoga
We will practice various yoga and meditation sessions each day. It doesn't matter whether you are brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, there will be space for you to get exactly what you need out of your practices. A space for you to be & feel however you want & need. This is your retreat, so if you feel you would rather rest or do something else, then you are free to enjoy your time however you wish.
Workshops
We will explore a variety of different workshops / gatherings each evening that will be kept as a little surprise and will be revealed only once at the retreat!
Excursions
There will be a number of planned excursions to local areas. However if you would like to plan your own day out / day activity you are free to do so. A list of additional activities will be provided to you during your stay.
Food
Healthy and delicious meals will be prepared each day by local chefs using locally sourced and organic ingredients. We will have an arrival dinner on day 1 and a breakfast on our departure day. One evening we will go out for dinner and this cost will need to be paid for by yourself. Any additional snacks will also need to be purchased by yourself. If you have any dietary requirements or allergies let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Getting here...
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Porto airport is the nearest airport to the retreat villa and the villa is around 1 hour 15 min drive from the airport.
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Transfers are not included in the retreat price, however transport options can be arranged closer to the time.
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Flights are also not included in the price, but there are affordable direct flights from Manchester and London
Please get in touch below if you would like any assistance or want to ask any further questions.
