Peaceful Center

A yoga & mindfulness retreat in the Portuguese countryside

October 4 - 10, 2025

Santarem, Portugal

Retreat to the peaceful center of a place far away…

Come home to knowing and nurturing that space of ease and joy within you.

Join me on my next international journey! This time, to the Iberian Peninsula and into the heart of Portugal. This retreat is an opportunity for you to slow down and simplify while delighting through your senses and refreshing your mind, body, and soul with daily yoga, mindfulness, nature connection, and community. As the immersive experience unfolds, guided yoga and mindfulness practices will support you in accessing and living from the spaciousness and wholeness of your heart. This retreat is nestled in a serene, rolling landscape in the Ribatejo countryside and also includes an excursion day to the Atlantic coast and a live evening serenade by Fado musicians.

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ABOUT THE VENUE

Quinta Carvalhas is a family-owned, 150-year old rural estate-turned wellness haven located one hour from Lisbon. It’s a dream come to life; once there you won’t want to leave.

Traditional stone barns of the original quinta (farm) have been lovingly restored and transformed into charming contemporary accommodations and serene practice halls. Tranquil, spacious grounds flow seamlessly with the surrounding Ribatejo countryside and give ample opportunity for you to wander, unwind with nature, or enjoy a quiet moment all to yourself. A thoughtfully designed courtyard terrace, pool, outdoor fireplace, and a communal lounge foster relaxation and community throughout the day. An outdoor yoga deck beside the quinta’s pond welcomes us to take an evening stroll and practice in the open air with the setting sun. The property is brought even more alive by the presence of horses, by an organic garden that inspires colorful, nourishing farm-to-table dishes, and by a permeating creative and healing energy.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Twice daily yoga and mindfulness programming led by Liza (except on arrival and departure days). Morning practices will be energizing and strengthening and evening practices will be gentle and restorative.
7 days / 6 nights accommodation at Quinta Carvalhas in Santarem, Portugal
3 meals each day prepared onsite by Quinta Carvalhas’ chef. Meals are vegetarian and feature organic ingredients grown onsite.
Day excursion to the Atlantic Coast
Evening Fado (traditional Portuguese folk musicians will serenade us over dinner)

ADD-ONS

Massage, reiki, and acupuncture treatments
Guided energy healing session with horses
Guided art expression session
Bicycle rentals to explore the surroundings

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

7:00 am: coffee, tea, fruit

8:00 - 9:20 am: energizing asana and meditation in the shala or by the farm pond

9:30 am: nourishing breakfast

Free-time: explore, rest, swim, or book a spa treatment

1:30 pm: lunch (picnic or indoor)

Free-time or participate in energy healing with the horses or artistic expression session

5:00 -6:30 pm: cooling practice (gentle, yin, or restorative)

7:00 pm: dinner

Note: this schedule may be subject to variability throughout the week.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND INVESTMENT

Choose from Private/Single Occupancy rooms or Shared/Double Occupancy rooms (for couples, friends + solo travelers who want to be paired). Prices below are per person and do not include flights, gratuities for retreat staff, spa services, or add-on activities.

Private Suites
$2,975 | Single Occupancy w/ en suite bathroom

Double Occupancy Suites*
$1,875 | w/shared bathroom (up to 4 people would share a bathroom)
$2,075 | w/en suite bathroom

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