Walking & Wellness
A RETREAT in beautiful Central Portugal
11-16 JUNE 2025
Pause. Recharge. Reconnect.
Our retreat is thoughtfully designed for busy individuals seeking a rejuvenating escape amidst nature. Every activity has been carefully selected to enhance your wellbeing, ensuring that you leave feeling more relaxed and restored. With all logistics taken care of, your only responsibility is to arrive at the airport—allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience without the stress of planning or organisation. Embrace the opportunity to disconnect and recharge, surrounded by the natural beauty of rural Central Portugal.
HIKES / WILD RIVER SWIMS / MEDITATION / WELLBEING WORKSHOP / JOURNALING / YOGA / PADDLE BOARDING / KAYAKING / NOURISHING FOOD / AIRPORT TRANSFERS
THE LOCATION
Nestled in the heart of Portugal, this stunning quinta offers a serene retreat that overlooks the picturesque river. With its breathtaking surroundings, our guests can immerse themselves in nature while enjoying the exclusive amenities available. The quinta features a private pool and access to kayaks and paddle boards. Just steps away, the beautiful river beach of Ronquiera invites relaxation and refreshing wild swims. Accommodation includes three queen rooms, one twin room and a single room each equipped with an ensuite bathroom. Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The groups are kept intimitate, with a maximum of six people.
YOUR RETREAT PACKAGE
This is the TOTAL price for the full retreat experience- accomodation, activities and meals.
Private Queen Room
€1450 or €1200 (p/p if shared)
Private Queen Room
€1450 or €1200 (p/p if shared)
Private Queen Room
€1450 or €1200 (p/p if shared)
Twin Room
€1250 or €1100 (p/p if shared)
Private Single Room
€1250
A TYPICAL RETREAT DAY
The days include a beautiful mixture of mindfulness, physical exercise and complete relaxation. We start everyday with a mindful exercise before a nourishing breakfast together. The host will then drive you to the walk of the day. The walks are carefully selected to include the most stunning beauty spots of the area. Expect lush nature, waterfalls, quaint portuguese villages and flowing rivers. On most days there is an opportunity for a wild river swim. The afternoon is reserved for other activities including yoga, paddle boarding/kayaking, wellness workshops and free time to relax by the pool or explore the river beach by the accomodation. If an extra holistic therapy is booked we will arrange for the therapist to come to the quinta during this time. Everyone will then come together for a dinner to end the day.
EXTRA HOLISTIC THERAPIES
These optional therapies make the retreat more personalised to you and your needs. They are available to book in advance at an extra cost. The therapists will come to you at the accomodation.
A 1:1 Health Coaching session. With Dr Sarah Stephenson retreat host. You will leave this session equipped with wellness tools and a plan for whatever your health goal might be.
Therapeautic Massage. Bespoke massage unique to you on the day. Using a variety of techniques from gentle flowing movements to deep tissue and trigger point work
Acupuncture
Beginner crochet for mindfulness. An introduction to the basics of crochet. You will leave with a small project made by you
There are a lot of wonderful holistic practitioners in the area, feel free to get in touch for a specific therapy you dont see on the list.
THE FOOD
A delicious and nutritious plant-based breakfast and dinner will be served to you at the quinta everyday. The dinners are served by our excellent private retreat chef. The nature of the schedule might mean that on some days we will be away from the quinta for lunch, in these cases the guests have the option of eating out or packing a lunch. There will be the opportunity to buy any favourite food or snacks if you so wish on the first day. The accomodation also boasts two local portuguese restaurants within walking distance where previous guests have enjoyed their lunch at.
FAQs
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Transfers to and from the airport
Transfers to all walks and planned activities
Guided walks
Wild river swims
One yoga session
Access to kayaks and paddle boards
Breakfast and dinner-set plant-based meals.
Guides that promise to take you to the best spots in rural Portugal. From secluded river swims, magical waterfalls and stunning walks through rural villages
An unforgettable experience with people who want a relaxing adventure just like you!
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Any fitness level welcome! The walks vary between 1-3hrs. We will move with the group’s pace and stop as needed. The walks are designed to be a mindful and energising exercise rather than a a hard workout.
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Flights
Extra food and drink beyond what is stated
Dining out
Extra Holistic Therapies
Health insurance
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We will consider further retreats on other dates if there is interest especially if you can get a small group of 4-6 together. We are happy to discuss this with you
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We ask for a €300 deposit to secure your place. The outstanding balance is to be paid by the start of the retreat which can be done in full or in installments.
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You will receive a detailed itenarary.
A video chat will be organised where you will meet the host and the rest of the group. We will use this to get to know you and your needs and its a great time for you to ask us any questions.
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The chances are that it will be sunny, but if it does rain we will plan to carry on all activities as per plan. Workshops and yoga can be done indoors and walks will still go ahead. We will check the forecast closer to date and advise on what clothing you should pack. ‘There is no bad weather, just bad clothing’ :)
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Yes sure! The host will make you feel comfortable and you will meet other awesome like-minded individuals. Couples are also welcome on the retreat.