Return to Your Natural Self
Join us for a transformative Women’s retreat in Portugal from
9 - 13 October 2024.
On this four-day retreat, in the beautiful, wild forests of Central Portugal, we will invite you to Return to Your Natural Self.
We will hold a safe space for you to disconnect from the outside world and explore your inner world. Throughout our time together, you’ll learn to embrace all parts of yourself, both your darkness and your light. On this self-connection journey, you’ll also be connecting deeply with other magical women, learning to share your authentic self with truth and vulnerability, and holding the space for others to share with you. This experience will move you to face your fears, step into your truest self, and share your magic with those around you.
Our Journey Together
Over the course of four full days, we will go on a personal and communal journey intentionally designed to move you ever closer to your natural self.
On our first evening together, we'll begin the journey with a beautiful opening ceremony. On Thursday, we will warm-up our bodies, hearts, and minds, grounding and connecting to all parts of ourselves and our inner knowing. Friday will be our activation day, the peak of our journey, during which we will tap into the fire within us. Saturday will be reserved for process and integration, a key part of our journey. Our final day, Sunday, will be dedicated to a beautiful closing ceremony designed to honor the transformational experience.
Our retreat is purposefully planned to take you on a unique journey through the use of multiple modalities including, meditation, movement, and voice, all of which encourage you to connect with your heart, your body, and the community.
Our Journey Together includes...
Guided Meditation
Breathwork
Yoga (Hatha, Vinyasa & Yin)
Fluentbody (Somatic Movement Therapy)
Ecstatic Dance
Daily Sharing Circles
Authentic Relating Exercises
Voice Activation and Singing Circles
Reflective Journaling
A Cacao Ceremony
A Fire Ceremony
Special Activity: Temazcal Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Our program also includes free time to relax and immerse yourself in the natural surroundings.
Your Space Holders
Claire is passionate about community, movement, and music. She is a certified ecstatic dance facilitator and dj, and she is also trained in a somatic-based movement practice, Fluentbody. For the past two years, she’s been organizing and facilitating gatherings for women and loves creating spaces for women to connect on a deeper level with themselves and others. In the spaces she holds, she hopes that women feel they can be their most authentic selves, as she has found, on her own journey, that her authenticity and vulnerability are her greatest gifts.
Sian is passionate about yoga, self discovery and living a meaningful life. She is a certified holistic health coach, and 200hr Yoga Teacher in Berlin. She is creating these spaces for women to facilitate their transformative journeys of self discovery leading to more freedom and joy; while also providing a space for women to connect with other beautiful souls. Sian believes that while self discovery is so important, feeling safe enough to share our true selves with the world is the next big step. In these spaces, she hopes to create a sense of safety where women can go deeper within themselves, and also share these discoveries with others.
Our Wild Sanctuary...
We believe returning to your natural self is best done in a natural setting, which is why our retreat is being held at an off-the-grid eco lodge located in a majestic valley where two rivers meet in the Sierra da Estrela region of Central Portugal.
The owners of this nature-immersed retreat centre have worked hard to complement the land's beauty by building from natural & local materials. The venue is run soley on solar power & the water supplied by the land. This comfortable space held in nature is the perfect setting for wellness, healing, and transformation.
The retreat centre will be exclusively ours during our time together. We will gather for experiences in the cozy indoor shala, the outdoor shala with panoramic views of the valley, around the fire pit, and in the sweat lodge for a unique ceremony.
Apart from our program of activities, there will be free time to enjoy the centre's natural surroundings and additional offerings. Have a swim in the biological swimming pool with an infinity edge overlooking the valley, or in the magical creek with fresh deep water year round. Explore the calm Mondego river, just 30 meters away, on stand-up paddle boards. Spend some time in the hobbit house wood-fired sauna. Relax with new friends in the solar-powered hot tub. Enjoy one of the hiking routes right at your doorstep, or a walk to a nearby waterfall, perhaps relaxing in one of the hammocks along the way. Book an additional activity like a massage, reiki or reflexology session. Take time for yourself in nature to read, meditate or reflect.
Nourishment for Our Journey...
Meals are lovingly prepared by the retreat centre’s intuitive chef, Hannah, and enjoyed together in the communal dining room. All food is seasonal and organic, much of it coming from the garden.
Accommodation
All accommodation options are private, so that each guest will have their space to rest and reflect independently, and together we'll enjoy shared communal spaces.
The retreat venue is designed to be at one with the natural world with their eco-pods giving you an opportunity to sleep in close proximity to nature from the comfort of a cozy bed. They were designed and built by Rory, one of the retreat venue owners, who took inspiration from sacred geometry. To really encourage guests to unplug, the eco pods do not have electricity, a small solar lamp is provided. For those looking for a little extra modern comfort, the granite room does have electricity.
Bathrooms are communal, and a quick two minute walk from the pods. There are 3 flushing toilets and 2 dry compost toilets. There are 3 showers sustainably heated by solar power or a wood stove, and 2 cold water outdoor showers.
Cara Creek is the ideal setting to truly let go and connect with nature and yourself in a beautiful way.
Your Investment in Yourself...
All activities, lodging, meals, and a gift from us are covered in the cost of the retreat.
*Early bird pricing ends 1 May 2024
Cancellation policy: deposit is nonrefundable; the latest you can unreserve your spot is 1 September 2024
Not covered in the cost:
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Flights
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Transport to and from the retreat centre: We will be arranging transportation from the Lisbon, Porto, and Coimbra airports, but you can also arrange your own transportation, including public transit
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Additional individual sessions that you can book to enjoy during your free time: Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Sound Healing, Hypnotherapy, and Kambo
Quality over Quantity
This is an intimate gathering, and space is limited to a maximum of 14 women.
First-serve, first-come policy.
A non - refundable deposit is required to confirm your spot.
If you have questions, you are welcome to email us and we can arrange a call together.
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