Porto, Portugal

November 10th - 14th 2024

November 8th -12th 2025

A retreat centre that sprawls across 5 hectares of olive trees, mountains, rock formations, pools and waterfalls,  one hour inland of Porto, by a National Park.

 

Itinerary

We hope you will enjoy the retreat as an immersion into quietude, relaxation and practice. There will be some parts of the day with optional silence which can be a powerful element of retreat. we will offer two walks, one in silence and one not, you can join either. The rest of the retreat is with social norms.

There will also be the opportunity for a digital detox, turning off your phone for the duration of the retreat, and using a clock and our gong strikes to be guided in the schedule of the day.

Example Day:

7am Morning Meditation (silent)
730am Morning Practice
9am Breakfast
1030am Walks ( two groups, one silent)
12pm Somatic Movement
1pm Lunch
430pm Exploration of Meditation
530pm Self led practice with Gem & Will offering assists and advice
7pm Dinner
830pm Sound Bath Meditation

Proposal

Accomodation options are listed below, all prices include sessions, catering and rooms for the duration of the retreat:

Prices listed are for 2025

Mountain Lodge single: £895

Main House double/twin: £995

River Cabin single: £1095

Garden Suite double: £1155