A PLACE TO PRACTICE

Our beautiful venue in Fafe, Portugal has an exciting history. Older than the United States, the old military base turned farmhouse is now a spectacular retreat center. Rebuilt with hemp and lime for optimal health benefits, our practice center sits on acres of lush, hilly countryside that boasts vibrant flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

The beds are incredibly comfortable. Organic rubber, wool, and cotton create a clean, aesthetic, and calming experience.

The food will be local, healthy, and delicious.

There will be bonfires, adorable dogs, blue skies, and the delightful challenge of intentional, well-designed practice!

SATURDAY 7/19

  • Land in Porto

  • Arrive at venue, unpack, and decompress

  • Welcome dinner

  • Retreat orientation

  • First practice session

SUNDAY 7/20

  • Early Morning Meditation + Movement Practice

  • Breakfast

  • Free Time

  • Breathwork + Movement Practice

  • Lunch

  • Free Time

  • Meditation and Bonfire

  • Dinner

  • Maximal Effort Exercise #1 (MEE)

MONDAY 7/21

  • Early Morning Forest Creek Walk

  • Morning Meditation + Movement Practice

  • Breakfast

  • Free Time

  • Breathwork + Movement Practice

  • Lunch

  • Free Time

  • Meditation and Bonfire

  • Dinner

  • MEE #2

TUESDAY 7/22

  • Early Morning Forest Creek Walk

  • Morning Meditation + Movement practice

  • Breakfast

  • Free Time

  • Breathwork + Movement Practice

  • Lunch

  • Temazcal: Native American Sweatlodge

  • 24-Hour Noble Silence

WEDNESDAY 7/23

  • Early Morning Forest Creek Walk

  • Morning Meditation + Movement practice

  • Breakfast

  • Free time

  • Breathwork + Movement Practice

  • Lunch

  • Closing Practice and Ceremony

  • End 24-Hour Noble Silence

  • Monastery Dinner in Guimaraes

THURSDAY 7/24

  • Prepare Belongings for Departure

  • Personal Practice

  • Breakfast

  • Leave for Porto

The Main House Practice Hall

The high ceilings, beautiful woodwork, and natural tones evoke calmness. Once cleared of furniture, this will become the heart of our retreat.

Main House Accommodations

There are 4 varieties of accommodation in the Main House. Rooms are simple and elegant.

  • Single with private bath

  • Shared/Couples room with private bath

  • Single with shared bathroom.

  • Shared/Couples room with shared bath

House 2 Accommodations

House 2 is directly across the street from the main house. There are 2 varieties of accommodation in House 2. Rooms are comfortable and homey. All bathrooms are shared.

  • Private room with shared bathrooms.

  • Shared/Couples room with shared bathroom.