Portugal Retreat, Oct’19

REST. RELEASE. HEAL.

YOGA AND SELF CARE RETREAT with LŌTTE YOGA

Friday 18th ~ Sunday 20th October, 2019

at CASA PAҪO D’ILHAS, Ericeira, Portugal

We bring you the perfect weekend event allowing you to take a pause from your regular routine to rest, release, heal.  Focused yoga classes; delicious, nourishing vegetarian food; the rugged and beautiful nature of Portugal; and a chance to observe the silence both around you and within you. 

What we’ve got planned:

Friday 18th October

  • 16:00 Arrival
  • 17:00 Welcome Circle
  • 18:00 Evening Vinyasa Flow Yoga Session
  • 19:30 Delicious home cooked dinner served by the Casa Paco D’Ilhas team.

Saturday 19th October

  • 08:00 30 minute Meditation
  • 08:30 90 minute Vinyasa Flow yoga practice
  • 10:00 Brunch Extraordinaire
  • FREE TIME
  • 17:30 Evening Restorative Yoga Session
  • 19:30 Delicious Dinner

Sunday 20th October

  • 08:00 30 minute Meditation
  • 08:30 90 minute Vinyasa Flow yoga practice
  • 10:00 Massive tasty departure Brunch!
  • 11:00 Check out from rooms (NB you can continue to use the facilities at the Guest House until your departure.)

Personal Investment:

€325 per person*. 

*Please note additional charges apply for single occupancy of rooms.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Accommodation and full use of the facilities at Casa Paço D’Ilhas, including its two swimming pools (Stated price is based on a mixture of available shared and private rooms – the best effort will be made to accommodate specific requests). www.casapacodilhas.com
  • 4 full yoga sessions
  • 2 meditation sessions
  • Welcome snack and drinks
  • 3 DELICIOUS homecooked evening meals to tickle the tastebuds
  • 2 INDULGENT Brunches
  • Unlimited Tea & Coffee with Brunch
  • Unlimited fresh tap water
  • Room & beach towels

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights
  • Transfers (these can be arranged on request. Approx. €65 each way, per taxi. We will try to connect travelers to save on costs and carbon footprint.)
  • Extra Drinks (available at all times of day upon request)
  • Massage, surf lessons or additional activity costs.

Extra Activities:

The weekend is yours to play with.  The beautiful garden of Casa Paço D’Ilhas is a secluded and peaceful haven to lounge by the pool, curl up on a beanbag with a good book, or snooze in a hammock.  We will also have a number of Massage therapists available for treatments to kick start your relaxation (Price and booking upon request).

If you would like to venture further afield, then the closest beach is a 20 minutes walk downhill (perhaps allow 25 minutes to come back up again!).  The beach has a café and facilities.  You can also check out the stunning cliff walk right from the beach to take in Portugal’s stunning natural scenery.

You will be in Europe’s first World Surf Reserve and we can of course arrange a surf lesson for you if you are a Bambi beginner in the ocean, or point you in the right direction for equipment hire. Conquer your fears and give it a go!  

Ericeira itself is a picturesque old fishing village.  Take a stroll around its centre to sample Portugal’s renowned pastries, take in its beautiful traditional architecture and chat to some of the locals. 

What to bring:

Please travel light to save on extra luggage costs at the airport!

  • Yoga mats, blankets, blocks and straps are all provided.
  • We suggest you bring comfortable, easy to move in clothes for your yoga practice. 
  • A reusable water bottle (tap water is drinkable at the guesthouse).
  • Swimmers and shorts for the day time!
  • Warm layers / trousers for the late Autumn evening chill. 
  • Sunscreen. 
  • A good book. 
  • And mozzie repellent just in case… 
  • I also actively encourage journaling, so even if you have never kept a diary before, please do bring a little notebook and a pen to jot down some of your experiences from the weekend.

Location:

Casa Paço D’Ilhas is tucked away on top of a hill overlooking Ribeira D’Ilhas beach and surf break.

We are a 20 minute walk to the beach. There are multiple other beaches a short taxi ride away.

We are a 10 minute drive into Ericeira. (Because of the beautiful hills around us this translates to a 50 minute walk). Taxis can cost circa €8 each way.  There is a beach situated in the town as well.

We are a 15 minute walk to the nearest village of Ribamar, where you can find a small supermarket, pharmacy, bakeries and an ATM. 

Please note that most guests do not hire a car for such a short period of time.  However, if you wish to explore further afield or are planning to extend your trip either side of the retreat then this may be advisable. 

How to book your place:

Please get in touch via this form.

From there I will send you a booking form and information on how to pay the 50% deposit (non refundable) via bank transfer, to secure your place.