Classes: Mon 11.45am, Tues 6.40pm, Wed 9.30am & 11am, Thur 6pm + retreats + specials
PORTUGAL RETREAT 2025
MAY 14th - 19th: Sintra, Portugal.
You are warmly invited to join this five night/six day Yoga retreat/holiday set in the magical and enchanting area of Sintra, within the 'Parc Natural Sintra-Cascais'. Our home from home this time is a Portuguese Lodge situated exceptionally close to the magnificent coastline (where we can find beautiful beaches and excellent surfing spots) and Sintra itself, as well as also being just 40 minutes from Lisbon by train. On this retreat, you'll have plenty of time to relax, unwind, recharge and reconnect with yourself as well as also connecting with like minded others, and, if the last two retreats are anything to go by, there will be plenty of belly laughs too!
We will rise and shine (not too early!) to invigorating morning yoga and wind down in the early evenings to more mellow yoga/relaxation styles, with meditation, breathwork & guided journalling sessions interwoven. This will all be fuelled by delicious home cooked buffet cuisine whilst watching the sun set over the horizon.
The time around yoga and meditation/breathwork is yours to spend as you wish! Perhaps relax by the gorgeous pool, get stuck into a good novel in one of the quieter relaxation areas such as within the gardens, enjoy some peaceful alone time, take a walk/hike through the surrounding countryside, visit the beach, take a day trip to Lisbon, mull around the enchanting Sintra itself or learn to surf. You are encouraged to retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern day life in any way that will serve you best!
OUR LODGE: Home from home
LODGE FACILITIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Facilities/features of this contemporary & stylishly decorated Lodge include:
- A beautiful outdoor pool with comfy loungers
- Covered Yoga Shala with a view
- Outdoor Yoga area poolside
- Glamping accomodation options for the ultimate experience
- A sauna
- Parking
- Wifi
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you're someone who likes to keep busy (and the yoga and pool don't keep you busy enough!), you can:
- Hike (routes from the doorstep including national parks)
- Take a day trip to Lisbon
- Explore Sintra
- Learn to surf (lessons/hire arranged nearer the time)
- Spend time at the beach (2 miles away)
- Stroll 1 mile for a drink in a local bar/restaurant
ROOM TYPE 1: DOUBLE BED ROOM WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM
This room would suit a couple or two friends who are happy to share a double bed. This bright and airy room is within the main house and is a spacious 431 sq feet.
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON TWO SHARING: £800
PRICE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY: £1100 (limited availability)
ROOM TYPE 2: GLAMPING TENT - LARGE DOUBLE BED WITH EN-SUITE BATHROOM
This glamping tent would suit a couple or two friends who are happy to share a large double bed and like the idea of a glamping adventure!
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON TWO SHARING: £800
PRICE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY: £1100 (limited availability)
ROOM 3: DOUBLE BED LARGE ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM & POOL VIEW
This room would suit a couple or two friends who are happy to share a double or a solo traveller who likes their own space! The room is a spacious 423 sq feet. The bathroom is shared with two other rooms (there may also be an additional bathroom to share).
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON TWO SHARING: £800
PRICE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY: £1100
ROOM 4: DOUBLE BED ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM & CASTLE VIEW
This room would suit a couple or two friends who are happy to share a double or a solo traveller who likes their own space! The bathroom is shared with two other rooms. (There may also be an additional bathroom to share). The room is 323 sq feet.
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON TWO SHARING: £750
PRICE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY: £980
ROOM 5: DOUBLE BED ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM
This room would suit a couple or two friends who are happy to share a double or a solo traveller who likes their own space! The bathroom is shared with two other rooms. (There may also be an additional bathroom to share). The room is 323 sq feet.
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON TWO SHARING: £740
PRICE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY: £960 (limited availability)
ROOM 6: TWIN ROOM WITH PRIVATE EN-SUITE
This room would suit two friends or solo travellers who would rather share with 1 other (rather than 3 others in the dorm)
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON TWO SHARING: £790
PRICE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY: Not available
ROOM 7: DORM ROOM (4 beds) WITH PRIVATE EN-SUITE
This room would suit a groups of friends or solo travellers.
PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON UP TO FOUR SHARING: £775
PRICE FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY: Not available
ADDITIONAL INFO
THE YOGA
GUIDED BREATHWORK, MEDITATION, JOURNALLING (B, M, J) & SCHEDULE
GUIDED BREATHWORK, MEDITATION, JOURNALLING (B, M, J) & SCHEDULE
Twice daily yoga sessions, both lasting 75-90 mins ish :
Empowering morning classes will include:
- Vinyasa
- Inside Flow
- Ashtanga
- Hatha
Relaxing evening classes (also suitable for Beginners and ''Mellow movers'') will include:
- Yin
- Sound bath (external facilitator)
- Kundalini (external facilitator)
- Restorative
- Yoga Nidra
(All classes are subject to change)
*The morning classes offer many asana options for both less experienced and advanced practitioners. However, the morning sessions are not really suitable for complete beginners - if you are a complete beginner (or if you come to my 'Mellow' in person class), please mention on booking: I will happily run a beginner's/mellow class after breakfast on three days. The evening classes are suitable for all levels
GUIDED BREATHWORK, MEDITATION, JOURNALLING (B, M, J) & SCHEDULE
GUIDED BREATHWORK, MEDITATION, JOURNALLING (B, M, J) & SCHEDULE
GUIDED BREATHWORK, MEDITATION, JOURNALLING (B, M, J) & SCHEDULE
There will also be guided meditation, breathwork and journalling sessions (BMJ)
Join as many or as few of these sessions & yoga sessions as you'd like. After all, its your holiday/retreat!
APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE
Rise & shine!
7.30-8.30 Coffee/fruit
8.30-9 - BMJ
9.00-10.30 Yoga
10.30 Breakfast
(11.15-12.15 Beginners Yoga?)
11-2pm Free time
2.30-2.45pm Lunch
2.45-5pm Free time
5.15-6.45 Yoga
7.45pm Dinner
8pm - Free time
NUTRITION
GUIDED BREATHWORK, MEDITATION, JOURNALLING (B, M, J) & SCHEDULE
WHAT'S INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED?
Three substantial delicious buffet meals per day prepared by the in house chef are included in the price. Due to check in & check out times, this means the evening meal only on day 1 and breakfast only on day 5. If you are arriving late on day one, food will be saved for you.
Vegans, gluten free, milk allergies and most other dietary requirements can be catered for: please mention on booking!
WHAT'S INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED?
WHAT'S INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED?
WHAT'S INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED?
THE FOLLOWING ARE INCLUDED:
- Accommodation
- Breakfast lunch and dinner buffet on day 2 3 4 and 5
- Dinner buffet on day 1, breakfast on day 6
- Unlimited tea, coffee, snacks
- All yoga
- Meditation/ breath work/ guided journalling sessions
- Wonderful memories & new friendships
- The sense of complete rejuvenation in mind, body & soul you will feel afterwards
***If you have a friend or partner who would like to join you, but who does not wish to take part in the Yoga classes, that is totally ok - please do bring them along***
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT INCLUDED:
- !!! TRANSFERS - see next section!
- !!! FLIGHTS !!! - see next section!
- Money for drinks for the honesty bar
CHECK IN: 2pm
CHECK OUT: 11am
FLIGHTS / TRANSFERS
WHAT'S INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED?
BOOKING/ CANCELLATIONS
The Lodge is 40 mins drive from Lisbon airport.
I will arrange your transfers from and to Lisbon airport. As the Lodge is relatively close to the airpot, there can be flexibility on the group transfer times. It will likely be a combination of a hire minivan driven my myself and taxi(s) depending on flight times, prices and numbers. Of course you are welcome to make your own way to/from too. Please indicate on your booking form whether you are likely to want transfers. There will be a small additional price for this. Please budget £35 return max (likely less).
Please let me have your flight as soon as you know them. Once I know everyone's flights, I will also try to arrange car share/shared taxis to and from the UK airport.
I will finalise all transfer 2-4 weeks before the retreat.
TRANSFER TO THE LODGE:
Having checked available flights from the South UK and taking 2pm check in into consideration, there may be 3 transfer times: one at 11.15am ish (we can go somewhere for lunch pre check in), one at 1.45pm ish (flights from Gatwick) and one at 3pm ish (or 3.45pm if anyone is on the 1225-1515 Luton flight). If you need to arrive at a time later than what will allow you join a group transfer, please let me know.
SUGGESTED OUTBOUND FLIGHTS
11.15am transfer
EJ - Luton - 0700-0955 - £45
Tap - LHR - 0800 - 1045 - £91
BA - LHR - 0720 - 1010 - £100
1.45 pm ish transfer
EJ - LGW - 1005 - 1300 - £64
? - LGW - 1035 - 1320 - £101
1500 or 1545 ish transfer:
EJ - Luton - 1225 -1515 - £48
Tap - LHR - 1120 - 1400 - £91
BA - LHR - 1135 - 1425 - £121
TRANSFER FROM THE LODGE TO LISBON
Taking into consideration check out at 11am...
SUGGESTED INBOUND FLIGHT
11am transfer (but we may go find somewhere to have lunch until flights since there are no flights at 2pm ish):
Tap - LHR - 1610-1850 - £67
Tap - LGW - 1645 - 1925 - £84
? - Luton - 1545 - 1830 - £128
7am transfer ( you will miss the last (morning)
EJ - Luton - 1025 - 1310 - £84
Tap - LHR 1005 - 1245 - £90
Please feel free to check flights in case I've missed any or in case new ones are released!
BOOKING/ CANCELLATIONS
WHAT'S INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED?
BOOKING/ CANCELLATIONS
To book your space, we kindly request a £150 deposit.
A further £150 is due by 10th November 2024
The final balance is due by 10th March 2025
Payment plans available if required - please get in touch.
If you need to cancel, wether before or after the 10th March, we are sorry that we are not able to refund anything HOWEVER if you can find someone to take your place, no problem - this would just cost £35 admin to make the change and once the other person has paid the deposit/in full (date dependant) - I will refund you your deposit/in full, less £35.
To book your space, or to query anything whatsoever, please ping an email using the form at the bottom of this page, we will then send you a form and an invoice: once the invoice is paid and the form is completed, your place is secured!
SOUNDS AMAZING - BOOK ME On PLEASE!
Hours
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | 18:30 – 19:30 | |
Wed | 09:30 – 13:15 | |
Thu | 18:00 – 19:00 | |
Fri | Closed | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
Hours above show class times. Please call or message/wahtsapp any time 8am to 8pm for information