You are warmly invited to join us for 5 wonderful days and nights in the majestic Portuguese mountains.
This is a beautiful opportunity for you to step out of your daily routine, really slow down, and connect back to yourself.
As we welcome in the new season of Spring, this will be a retreat bringing us back to Mother Nature and the true essence of who we are.
Think super grounding practices, rewilding activities, and nourishing seasonal food in an incredible luxury venue in the Portuguese mountains surrounded by waterfalls, forest and pristine wilderness.
Complete escapism in a luxury off-grid retreat!
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Quinta do Rabacal, Tabua (near Porto), Portugal
Located on the river Mondego, Quinta do Rabaçal has over 40 acres of forest and pristine wilderness.The very private location is 2 km from the nearest village and surrounded by trees and river beaches.
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Porto (OPO) - our retreat venue is conveniently located just 2 hours drive from Porto Airport, where airport transfers will be organised for your ease and comfort to the venue.
Lisbon (LIS) - as Lisbon Airport is only 2.5 hours from the venue, there is also the option to the fly to Lisbon, where airport transfers, or a train across the beautiful countryside of Portugal, will be organised for you to the venue.
The days will be filled with…
Embodied movement & somatic yoga practices, meditation, breathwork, interactive workshops, and free-time to rest and explore.
Head to the training-barn for your own gym session over looking the river, or relax and nourish yourself in the sauna, hot-tub and infinity swimming pool, before indulging in a luxury massage or treatment.
There will be the opportunity to engage in rewilding activities in the protected nature zone within the venue, and paddle-boarding & kayaking sessions on the magnificent Mondego River.
Start each day with energising yoga and meditation sessions, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, and dive deep into self-discovery through workshops that blend ancient wisdom with practical wellness techniques.
From the moment you arrive you will feel ready to unwind and enjoy quiet moments under the fruit-trees, delicious organic cuisine prepared by our extremely talented in-house chef, magical sunset dinners and BBQ’s, and free-time to connect with other guests by the infinity swimming pool, sauna and wellness area.
Imagine yourself waking up in the morning completely relaxed after a restful night's sleep to the sound of the birds. Eating organic seasonal food that has been consciously prepared for you, and spending the day in nature immersed in inspiring activities and practices that enliven your spirit.
This retreat has been designed so that you will be completely taken care of – and this includes all aspects of your wellbeing too – with practices and techniques to support your physical health, your emotional and mental health, your spiritual health and your energetic health.
A complete wellbeing immersion!
Connect back to the power of Nature and the essence of who we are as we honour the season of Spring and the fresh new energy it brings both in the world around us and within us.
Think super grounding practices, activities to enliven the spirit, and nourishing seasonal food in an incredible luxury venue in the Portuguese mountains surrounded by beautiful countryside, forest and pristine wilderness.
Who is this retreat for?
For lovers of nature and space, this retreat is your perfect getaway. Step out of your daily routine and immerse yourself in the most breath-taking surroundings.
This retreat is open to people of all levels and backgrounds, and no previous experience in yoga, meditation or anything else is needed. Just come as you are.
ARE YOU SEEKING...
An opportunity to take a break and be immersed in something different which will support all aspects of your well-being.
To meet like-minded people who share your values and become part of a community that supports each other.
To rest, reset, and kick-start some new healthy behaviours and learn tools, techniques and practices that will become part of your daily life and routine at home.
A holiday which also includes exciting activities to energise and balance, and nourishing practices to restore and heal.
What’s Included
5 nights accommodation in our beautifully renovated farm houses
3 daily delicious locally sourced organic meals lovingly prepared by our in-house chef
Daily morning energising and uplifting yoga and movement sessions with our experienced yoga teachers
Gentle yoga, meditation and breathwork sessions in the evenings to facilitate deep relaxation and rest
Specialised workshops to enhance your retreat experience which will include: ‘the benifits of Aromatherapy’, ‘Cyclical Living - how to live more in-sync with our inner and outer seasons’, ‘Connecting to your Moon-sign and your inner sense of safety’
The opportunity to let music & sound speak and experience a healing Soundbath
Relax on sun loungers by the large infinity swimming pool
Allow all tension to melt away while still enjoying the view in the glass-front sauna
Watch the sunset with a refreshing drink from the jacuzzi hot-tub
Full access to the boathouse, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards which can be used on the freshwater lakes and river beaches alongside the Quinta
Experience your own training session in the Fully equipped gym - you will have full access to the training barn which has been built on the riverside where you will be practising and training out in nature
Take a mountain-bike out for a ride to explore the local valley, ancient woodlands and villages
Nature hikes to connect to the local fauna and flora and soak in the magical views across the valley
Explore the wonderful villages near by, and experience the local Portuguese culture
Learn tools, techniques, and self-care rituals you can take home with you to support your health & wellbeing
All bath towels, pool towels, and bed linen are included
Bookable upon Request
Luxury Treatments & Massages - Why not indulge yourself whilst on retreat by booking one (or two) of our luxury massage treatments with our incredible therapists?
What’s not included
Flight costs are not included, but recommendations and support with booking flights are available from your chosen departure destination
Airport transfers are not included in the cost, however, they are booked and organised for you
You will need to organise your own Health & Travel Insurance
Alcoholic beverages are not included, however we have an Artisan Cocktail bar at the venue should you wish to enjoy local wine, spirits and beers
Types of Yoga & Practises
The Retreat will consist of energising and uplifting yoga practices in the morning, followed by gentle movement and deep relaxation in the evening sessions.
A versatile combination of embodied yoga & movement (slow flow, yin yoga, energising flow, yin-yang yoga, yoga nidra, free-flow movement, a ‘shake-the-dust’ session - think spiritual ‘HIIT’ class)
Meditation, breathwork, and somatic movement practices
And a variety of workshops: A specialised Aromatherapy Workshop, Cyclical Living - how to live more in-sync with our inner and outer seasons, Connecting to your Moon-sign and your inner sense of safety
This will be an experiential retreat, where you will learn tools, techniques and self-care rituals you can take home with you to support your health & wellbeing
You will also have the opportunity to indulge yourself with luxury treatments & massages with our exceptional therapists, and paticipate in our healing Soundbath and Rewilding activities
About The Venue
OFF GRID LUXURY
Quinta do Rabaçal is a beautifully renovated ancient hamlet nestled into the stone terraces along the Mondego river with over 40 acres of forest and pristine wilderness. This is an area of special ecological interest and is in a protected nature zone.
The Quinta (farm) is completely off the grid and they produce their own organic food and green energy for power and heating.
Complete Privacy, Surrounded by Nature
Located on the river Mondego, Quinta do Rabaçal has over 40 acres of forest and pristine wilderness.
An experience of being immersed in nature, but with a touch of luxury!
This very private location is 2 km from the nearest village and surrounded by trees and river beaches. On site we have a bespoke 300 square meter Dojo style fully equipped Gym, a private Yoga Shala by the river, a dining area, an outdoor BBQ, cocktail bar & chill out lounge, mountain bikes, kayaks, paddle boards and a large infinity pool with outside jacuzzi!
Cuisine
All food is included in the retreat price which will consist of 3 delicious locally souced and organic meals per day prepared by our in-house chef, snacks, and hot and cold beverages.
There is an exquisite artisan bar on-site should you wish to try local wines, spirits and beers. The cost of alcoholic drinks will be on an honesty basis.
We will also have a special Portuguese BBQ where there will be a variety of fish, meat and vegetarian options.
Location from the Airport
Our retreat venue is conveniently located just 2 hours drive from Porto Airport, where airport transfers will be organised for your ease and comfort to the venue.
As Lisbon airport is only 2.5 hours from the venue, there is also the option to the fly to Lisbon, where airport transfers, or a train across the beautiful countryside of Portugal, will be organised for you to the venue.
Prices & Rooms
Your accommodation will be your choice of either a shared or solo room in a newly refurbished luxury farmhouse.
The houses are beautifully renovated, warm, cosy and clean, and all equipped with shared kitchen, lounge areas, central heating and wood-burning stoves.
The beds are extremely comfy and all have bamboo quilts, 100% cotton sheets, memory foam pillows and mattresses, giving you the most restful nights sleep possible.
PricesUntil the 19th January we have 10% off ALL bookings in our January offer…
£1299 pp (1568 eur) NOW £1169 pp (1390 eur)
Shared Twin Room with your own single bed£1399 pp (1690 eur) NOW £1259 pp (1497 eur)
Luxury Solo Room£1499 pp (1810 eur) NOW £1349 pp (1604 eur)
King-Size Luxury Solo Room
NB: **Payment Plans are available and only a deposit of £300/€350 is needed to secure your place**
NB: The price in euros can slightly change depending on the conversion rate at the time
About your Hosts
Lauren & Anna
Lauren is a Holistic Health Practitioner passionate about considering all aspects of your well-being when it comes to health.
Her work supports and guides you with your physical health, your mental and emotional health, your spiritual health, and your energetic health. By taking this holistic approach she is able to bring you back into balance and create a healthy environment for your body, mind and soul where you can flourish and thrive. Lauren is a highly experienced embodied yoga & somatic movement facilitator, with a background in Health Psychology. She has worked as an intuitive bodywork therapist for over 14 years which has given her a deep understanding and knowing of how the body holds and stores physical tension, emotions and trauma, and how these can be safely understood, released and integrated through embodied movement & dance and somatic practices.
Lauren is in service to helping people connect to their bodies and in supporting them with their healing process.
Anna is a meditation, embodied yoga & somatic movement teacher who has years of experience in facilitating yoga retreats.
The tools she uses on her retreats in addition to movement and meditation are creative writing, moon cycles and archetypal stories. Her background is in gender studies, sociology, nondual tantra & somatic trauma therapy, which she integrates into her yoga sessions. She recognises the highly positive outcome of treating trauma using physical movement, and has completed studies in the Integrative Somatic trauma therapy training program.
Anna is currently studying the symbolism of stories & shamanistic astrology which rests on the connection with the Earth and its cycles. She loves the sea, telling stories, travelling and music.
Together Lauren & Anna create a welcoming, safe and fun environment to explore movement, come back to our bodies with respect and love, and reconnect to our authentic selves.
“The value of attending a retreat with us is that it will enable you to feel confident and empowered with the knowledge, tools and techniques to take control of your own well-being, access your own internal wisdom, and live a healthier, more fulfilling life long after our time together.
We consider nature to be one of our greatest healers which is incorporated into the retreats we hold. This is reflected in the food we eat, the products we use, and the cyclical nature and rhythms of our practices. We very much look forward to hosting you on the wonderful Joy of Being Retreat.
All the Love, Lauren & Anna”
Important Information
Check-in on the 3rd will be around 17:00 but you can arrive sooner if needed and relax by the pool or explore the surrounding area.
Check-out on the 8th will be around 14:00.
Flight prices will fluctuate and there are many options which you can find. https://www.skyscanner.net/flights-from/uk/cheap-flights-from-united-kingdom.html
If you choose to stay in Porto or Lisbon either side of the retreat dates we can suggest the best places to stay, eat and explore...
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