6–8 Nov 2026
Raiz Somática
A weekend of somatic and systemic release for twelve participants.
- Somatic work
- In Portuguese
Gallery & Experiences
A look around
the Quinta
Both houses, the garden and pool, the shala and the long table, and the valley beyond the gate.
The photos
Wander as you like
Choose a house, the garden, the retreat days or the valley. Open any photo to see it full size.
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Retreats hosted here
Retreats we have hosted
10 retreats so far, from Pilates and qi-gong to women’s circles and a Portuguese immersion.
9–17 Oct 2026
Portugal Women’s Retreat: Psychic Kindergarten
Workshops in the morning, play in the afternoon, meditations and healings in the evening.
- Women’s circle
- Meditation
- In English
20–26 Sept 2026
Return to Flow
With Sylvie Erb & Claude Chatelanat
A six-day immersion into the wisdom of the body, with two osteopaths and vegetarian food.
- Somatic work
- Osteopathy
- In English
10–12 Sept 2026
Play & Contemplation
A Circle of Trust® retreat on navigating life transitions, where spontaneity meets wisdom.
- Contemplation
- Meditation
- In English
20–26 Jun 2026
Her Spirit Retreat
Immersive workshops and guided exercises to reconnect with joy, strength and peace.
- Women’s circle
- In English
14–19 Jun 2026
Séjour bien-être : Pause joyeuse au cœur du Portugal
Culture, yoga, naturopathy, forest bathing, sophrology and cooking in one joyful week.
- Yoga
- Naturopathy
- In French
8–13 Jun 2026
Séjour Qi-Gong, Ostéobalance et activités créatrices
Slow qi-gong, gentle fascia work and creative activities for body and mind.
- Qi-gong
- Creative workshops
- In French
4–8 Jun 2026
Stage de Pilates au Portugal
“Pilates & more”: classes morning and evening, free days for optional activities.
- Pilates
- In French
24–30 May 2026
Stage « Équilibre extérieur et intérieur »
Qi-gong, yoga and Pilates adapted to each body, with workshops on the feet and the breath.
- Qi-gong
- Yoga
- Pilates
- In French
17–21 May 2026
Portuguese Language, Culture & Wellness Immersion
With Journey to Portuguese
Five days of speaking Portuguese with confidence, with culture and wellness around it.
- Language immersion
- In English
- Plan your retreat
Your retreat could be next
Tell us about your group, your practice and your dates. We will help you shape it from there.
Beyond the gate
Down to the river, up to the hills
The Lima is a few minutes’ walk away. The sea and the mountains are under an hour by car. Good places for a free afternoon.
Rio Lima
a few minutes’ walkSwim, paddle or kayak in calm water, and walk or cycle some 50 km of riverside trails (the Ecovia).
Ponte de Lima
~10 min by carOne of Portugal’s oldest towns, with its medieval bridge, riverside cafés and restaurants, and a stop on the Way of St James.
Viana do Castelo
25–30 minFine sandy beaches, beach bars, surf and kitesurf, and a windswept coastline for practice by the sea.
Peneda-Gerês
30–40 minPortugal’s only national park: granite villages, waterfalls and natural pools, and long hikes where time seems to stop.
Further afield
Serra d’Arga · 30–40 min
A nearby mountain range with lakes and quiet trails.
Braga · Day trip
Baroque churches, lively squares and the Bom Jesus sanctuary, a UNESCO site.
Guimarães · Day trip
The birthplace of Portugal, with a UNESCO-listed historic centre.
Porto · Day trip
The Douro riverfront, port wine cellars and tiled façades, an easy day trip.
Porto Airport (OPO) · ~55 min by car
Frequent flights across Europe, plus direct flights from New York, Boston, Toronto and Montreal.
Around the house
Days with room to wander
Things your group can do between sessions, in the garden and out in the valley.
Kayaking on the calm Lima river 
A garden-to-table cooking class in the kitchen 
Two glasses of white wine facing the mountains 
Horse riding on the hills above the valley 
Surfers heading into the Atlantic waves 
A swim in the clear river 
Pulling a beetroot from the vegetable garden
And more
On the Quinta
Yoga & meditation
In the shala, on the deck, by the pool or down by the river at sunset.
On the Quinta
Permaculture walks
Pick vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers in the organic garden.
Nearby
Cycling
Six mountain bikes to borrow, and the riverside Ecovia from the doorstep.
Nearby · a few minutes’ walk
Kayak & paddleboard
Calm water on the Lima, a few minutes from the house.
Nearby · 30–40 min
Hiking
Forest trails from the house, waterfalls and granite villages in Peneda-Gerês.
Nearby
Horse riding
Rides through the valley, including at sunset.
Nearby · 25–30 min
Surf & beach
Surf, kitesurf or bodysurf on the beaches of Viana do Castelo.
Nearby
Food & wine
Vinho Verde tastings at a local quinta and the region’s generous cooking.
Nearby
Creative workshops
Pottery, garden-to-table cooking, dance and mindfulness sessions.
Nearby
Massage & spa
Massages at the house with certified therapists, or a day at a spa by the sea.
Nearby · ~10 min by car
Old towns
Ponte de Lima’s medieval bridge, baroque Braga and Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal.
On the Quinta
Slow afternoons
Hammocks, loungers, board games and the ping-pong table Ralf insisted on from day one.
Planning a retreat?
Tell us about your group
Your practice, your dates and how many of you there are. We will come back with the right house and a first idea of the days.