Retreat Overview

Come and join us for 10 days under the spring sun in Portugal — a deeply restorative experience of yoga, breathwork, surf, and connection. Our retreat center, Pachawa, is tucked away in the wild beauty of the Alentejo, surrounded by ancient oak trees, birdsong, and a lovingly tended permaculture garden.

This is no ordinary retreat — it’s a living, breathing container for genuine connection, creative exploration, and soulful rest. Here, you can find: clarity, calm, and vitality.

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What to Expect

• Daily Yoga Practice: Each morning, we’ll practice Vinyasa Flow, pranayama, and meditation. In the evenings, we’ll return to the mat for gentle Yin Yoga and grounding meditation to help you let go.

• You Time: After brunch, the time is yours — take a walk, surf the Atlantic waves, soak up the sun, dive into silence, or connect in conversation.

• Supporting Practices: Throughout the week, we’ll offer Thai-Yoga massages, Reiki, and intentional breathwork. There will also be small, reflective self-awareness sessions.

• Surfing Option: In partnership with a local surf school, you can join surf sessions in the Atlantic.

• Community Evenings: Every evening we’ll come together to share nourishing meals and unwind in community.

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“Breathe. Move. Surf. Be.” — it’s not just our motto, it’s our way of life for these ten days.

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The Setting

Our retreat is set on the Atlantic coast of Portugal, where the spring sun warms your skin and the ocean breeze clears your mind.

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The Pachawa retreat center is a sanctuary in nature — simple yet soulful. It's more about authenticity than luxury, offering space to slow down and feel alive. This place is a playground for creative souls, a retreat for visionaries, and a home for those who long to return to themselves.

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Accommodation & Food

Choose your stay from four unique options:

• Apartment with a private bathroom

• Tiny House (shared “outdoor” bathroom)

• Converted Fire-Truck (shared “outdoor” bathroom)

• Dome (a large, round tent) with shared “outdoor” facilities

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There are three shared outdoor toilets and showers on the property.

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Meals are vegetarian, seasonal, and largely sourced locally — 80% of the food comes from within 20 km, thanks to the permaculture garden, food forest, and herb spiral.

You’ll enjoy a healthy brunch each morning and a nourishing buffet-style dinner in the evening. Snacks and fruit are also available throughout the day.

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Pricing & Registration

Prices per person (incl. VAT):

• Apartment (private bathroom): €1,800

• Tiny House (shared bath): €1,750

• Fire-Truck (shared bath): from €1,650

• Dome (shared bath): €1,600

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Not included: travel to Portugal, transfers, and personal activities like surfing.

• Most accommodations are double occupancy.

• Apartments can host up to 3 people; the other options are for shared occupancy (single occupancy is possible at an extra cost).

• Spots are limited.

• To book or reserve: send us an email with "Retreat Portugal 2026" and we will email you with booking information ASAP.

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Why Come & What You’ll Gain

• A gentle, grounded start to spring 2026

• Time by the sea with sun, surf, and soulful company

• Daily yoga, breathwork practices & restorative movement

• Space to rest, reflect, and simply be

• Healing touches: massage & energetic work

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Practical Info

• Arrival: April 14, after 3pm

• Departure: April 23, before 10am

• Airport transfers (from Lisbon or Faro) can be booked.

• We’ll create a WhatsApp group before the retreat, so people can coordinate shared transport or carpooling.

 

Included:

• Welcome gift

• Yoga program

• 10 nights in shared double accommodation

• Vegetarian full board (breakfast, brunch, dinner)

 

Good to Know:

• Mats, bolsters, blocks, blankets are supplied — but feel free to bring your own yoga mat

• Bed linen & towels are provided; you might want to bring a larger beach towel

• After you sign up, we ask for a 40% deposit, then the remainder 3 months before the retreat

• Cancellation policy:

  • Until 12 weeks before: 50% fee

  • Until 8 weeks before: 75% fee

  • After 4 weeks / no-show: full price

 

You can transfer your spot to someone else, and we can support you in finding a replacement. We also recommend getting travel cancellation insurance.

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About the Teachers

Ralf — 44 years old, adventurous and grounded, Dad of two, passionate about kite-surfing, yoga, and breath.

Danielle — 37 years old, warm-hearted, strong yet gentle, with a background in energy work, massage therapy, and a deep love for nature.

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Questions?

Just drop us a message — we’d love to hear from you.
Link to Pachawa Website for more on the venue.

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