This immersive journey is designed to foster profound inner transformation through a harmonious blend of self-expression, deep reflection, and holistic healing. Over eight days and seven nights in the serene landscape of Portugal, participants will engage in practices that promote emotional release, creative exploration, and reconnection with their authentic selves. Each carefully curated session, from intense breath work to art therapy and guided sharing circles facilitates the release of old patterns and nurture a sense of inner peace. Our dedicated team ensures a safe and supportive environment for your self-discovery, both during the retreat and beyond, with post-retreat integration support to anchor your experiences into everyday life.
“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.’” Carl Jung.
Who Is this for?
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are” Joseph Campbell
This retreat is for anyone who wants to delve into meaningful self-exploration and embrace the transformative power of supported and designed holistic practices. It caters to individuals at all points in their lives, those seeking to heal from past experiences, or anyone feeling a call to express and honour their truest self.
Whether you are an experienced practitioner of self-development or new to these experiences, our tailored approach ensures that each participant is met where they are., and our retreat is designed to guide you on this journey. This experience is particularly valuable for creatives seeking inspiration, professionals desiring a break from stress, and anyone yearning for a deeper spiritual connection. With a focus on integration and personal guidance, the retreat provides a nurturing container for sustained growth and self-realisation.
“The way out is in,” Thích Nhất Hạnh,
Turn inward and rediscover the joy, creativity, and peace that reside within you.
The offering:
8 days (7 nights) accommodation in a beautiful & serene setting in Portugal
Mandatory 1 to 1 video call before the retreat.
Maximum 4:1 ratio of participants to facilitators for safety and focused guidance.
Included transfer from and to the nearest airport (Lisbon) or closest train/bus station
Minimum 2 meals per day with fresh fruit, light healthy snacks, fresh teas & beverages during your stay. 3 Meals on days without Ceremony.
12 Sessions included: Fire ceremony, 2 Intense Breath work sessions, 2 cold therapy, Guided Cacao ceremony, 4 yoga sessions, Art therapy to support integration.
2 Artistic Creation & Expression workshops with ceramics specialist.
45 min massage/energy healing session included.
Excursion to a historic spiritual location.
During the retreat availability for nature walks and excursion.
Daily sharing & integration circles and games.
Private 1 to 1 support sessions are available throughout the retreat.
Remote support and guidance on call for 7 days immediately after the retreat.
Integration session included within 14 - 21 days after the retreat
Optional packages for integration support and/or coaching (guided by your needs)
Onward referrals to known and trusted professionals for person specific needs. (Psychotherapy, counselling, coaching, holistic therapies & more)
Day 1 Thursday
From 12:00 - Check-In & welcome with fruit, snacks & beverages (Latest landing time 11:00)
12:00 -15:00 - Individual intention guidance sessions & introductory preparation talk with Q&A.
15:00 – 17:30 Time for your first session with yoga and meditation.
18:30 – Dinner, A light wholesome meal with fresh fruit and beverages will be waiting for you after the session where we then have our first chance to begin the group work.
20:00 Fire Ceremony
Time for rest and sleep & reflection in comfortable and quiet surroundings.
Day 2 Friday
08:00-11:00 Intense Breath work & session, Fresh fruit, beverages will be waiting at the end of the session.
11:00-11:30 Rest, cleansing & rejuvenate.
11:30-12:30 Cold therapy (optional and only when appropriate)
13:00-14:30 Lunch, a fresh home cooked & nutritious meal will be available.
1430-18:30 1-2-1 therapy or guidance sessions, time for reflection and relaxation. Space to schedule massages and energy work.
18:30-20:00 – Dinner, followed by Guided sharing circles – a form of group therapy to support processing and understanding your experiences.
20:00-20:30 Short calming Yoga session
Day 3 Ceramics and treatments.
07:30-09:30 Breakfast available
10:00-12:00 Sharing circles, guidance for processing and understanding.
12:30-1330 Lunch
15:00 - workshops for expression in action/ therapies, treatments & yoga
19:00 Wholesome and nutritious home cooked meal for dinner
20:30 Fire ceremony
“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.” – Aristotle
Day 4
08:00-11:00 Intense Breath work & session, followed by Meditation and grounding. Fresh fruit, beverages will be waiting at the end of the session.
11:00-11:30 Rest, cleansing & rejuvenate.
11:30-12:30 Cold therapy (optional and only when appropriate for the individual)
13:00-14:00 Lunch, a fresh home cooked & nutritious meal will be available.
1430-18:30 Visit to a local nature park (a surprise to be enjoyed)
18:30-20:00 – Dinner, followed by integration sessions with art therapy exercises with Q&A – (Your real work starts here).
Day 5
08:00-11:00 Cacao & meditation ceremony, Fresh fruit, beverages will be waiting at the end of the ceremony.
11:00-11:30 Rest, cleansing & rejuvenate.
11:30-13:00 Brunch, a fresh home cooked & nutritious meal will be available.
13:00-1430 Guided sharing circles & Games – a form of group therapy to support processing and understanding your experiences.
1430-18:30 1-2-1 therapy or guidance sessions, time for reflection and relaxation. Space to schedule massages and energy work.
18:30-20:00 – Dinner, followed by games (integration sessions for 3 day guests)
20:00-2130 Optional Yoga session
The whole effect of activity is to enrich the feeling of the other. (Maharishi Mahesh Yogi)
Day 6
07:30-09:30 Breakfast available
10:00-12:00 Sharing circles, Guidance for processing and understanding the experience.
12:30-14:30 Lunch
15:00 - workshops for expression in action/ therapies, treatments & yoga
19:00 - Wholesome and nutritious home cooked meal for dinner
Day 7
08:00-11:00 Intense Breath work & session, followed by Meditation and grounding. Fresh fruit, beverages will be waiting at the end of the session.
11:00-11:30 Rest, cleansing & rejuvenate.
11:30-12:30 Cold therapy (optional and only when appropriate for the individual)
13:00-14:00 Lunch, a fresh home cooked & nutritious meal will be available.
1430-18:30 Visit to a local nature park (a surprise to be enjoyed)
18:30-20:00 – Dinner, followed by integration sessions with art therapy exercises with Q&A – (Your real work starts here).
20:00 final Fire ceremony
Day 8
07:30-09:30 Breakfast available
07:30-09:30 Breakfast available.
09:30-11:30 Sharing circle and integration guidance with Q&A.
12:00 - Check-out available & farewells for now.