A retreat to build a home in yourself through movement, mindfulness, & play.
6-days together to build foundation and freedom.
Divided into 5 payments of $460 USD
First payment holds your spot as a non-refundable deposit
If I’m guessing, you want to live a life where you can see beauty in unexpected ways, give yourself permission to be your fullest self, trust your body, and find play, pleasure, and rest. This is that kind of retreat.
Yoga is the practice of paying attention.
It shows up in every part of our lives. During our time together, we’ll play with what it means to build a mindful life through movement, thought, and connection.
Story
Nestled in the beauty of Southern Portugal, we will practice in a pagoda with floor to ceiling windows looking out at the wild outdoors. Quinta Marugo is a grounded place, the kind of space that holds you.
Between long walks in the country, yoga practice, mat workouts, swimming, and gathering around a fire, we’ll have workshops, meditation, and art creation.
Personally, I have found that I’m really good at going-going-going.
By giving myself the permission to play in the many ways offered during this retreat, I invite myself to break habits that hold me back and create room for growth that is better than I could have even imagined.
It all starts with your own hand on your heart.
Retreat Hosts
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Bonnie Weeks
RETREAT LEADER
believer in avocado on everything, laughs big, loves building community, storytelling, and finding new ways to create
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Jason Greene
PHOTOGRAPHER
wins the prize for homemade sauerkraut, loves to teach, cinematographer, has an eye for beautiful light
Sample Schedule
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3:00 - Arrive and Check in
5:30 - Opening Circle
6:30 - Chill Yoga
7:30 - Dinner
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8:00 am - Flow Yoga
Breakfast
10 am - Trail Walk + Meditation
Lunch
5:00 - Writing Workshop
7:30 - Dinner
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8:00 - Sweat, Yoga, Meditate
Breakfast
12:00 - Kindred Meditation and Storytelling
Lunch
7:30 - Dinner
9:00 - Full Moon Ceremony
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8:00 - Yoga Workshops
Breakfast
Trail Walk
Lunch
3 - Art and Dance
Dinner
8:30 - Restorative Yoga + Meditation
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8:00 - Flow Yoga
Breakfast
12:00 - Workshop
Lunch
5:00 - Favorite Things Exchange
7:30 - Dinner
9 Bonfire + Poetry
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8:00 - Yoga
9:00 - Closing Circle
11 - Check out
Option to stay for lunch & leave between 2-3
Lodging
Quinta Marugo in Serpa, Portugal
Fly into Lisbon
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
All food, lodging, and activities are part of your registration. Just get yourself here. Does not include any travel or transportation.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Each room is shared and contains 2 beds. The beds can be pushed together to create one king size bed or separate as two twins. Each room has it’s own private bathroom.
FOOD:
You will receive three vegetarian meals a day. Options for gluten free and vegan are available. We cannot guarantee no contagion if there is serious celiac illness. There will be an intake form sent out to share your allergies/preferences closer to time.
GETTING THERE:
People can arrive with their own vehicles, a direct bus from Lisbon to Serpa through rede expressos, and then a taxi, or a train from Lisbon (most stations) through CP (Comboios Portugal – National Train Service) and a taxi to Quinta Marugo. There will be an intake form sent out to arrange travel from the airport to Quinta Marugo closer to time.
Register
18 spots available
$2300
Shared Room
6 days and 5 nights
Book your bed in a room with a private bathroom. You and another retreat guest will share the space. The beds can be pushed together to make a king bed or separated for 2 twins.
If a friend/partner also registers, you can stay in the same room. This in the price per person. Registration includes all food.
PRICE INCREASES $150 ON JUNE 1
Divided into 5 payments. First payment holds your spot as a non-refundable deposit.
REFUND POLICY:
If you cancel your attendance by Aug 15th, you can receive any monies paid besides the deposit. If you cancel after Aug 15th, any money paid until that point is non-refundable. In the chance that the host has to cancel, all funds besides non-refundable deposit will be returned. While there is no intention to cancel anything, life gets wild and this kind of preparation is necessary.
FAQs
Q: Is there an age minimum to attend?
A: Yes. You have to be at least 18 years old.
Q: Is this for women, men, and nonbinary people combined?
A: Yes. I’ve hosted a multi-gender retreat in the past and it’s a rich experience to retreat all together.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: You will be sent a packing list when we get closer to time.
Q: Who will I be rooming with?
A: If you want to room with someone in specific, you will be able to share that in the intake form that will be sent out closer to the retreat.
Q: Will the food be allergy-friendly?
A: Yes. There will be an intake form sent out as we get close to time. You will be able to share any preferences and allergies. The food will be vegetarian with an option to make it vegan or gluten free (cannot guarantee no contagion for serious celiac illness).
Q: Is this space wheelchair accessible?
A: No.
Q: Do I have to do everything on the schedule?
A: No. You always have the freedom to choose. And also, sometimes we can be surprised by what we learn when we try new things.
Q: What airport should I fly into?
A: Lisbon, Portugal.
Q: How far away is the retreat location from the airport?
A: People can arrive with their own vehicles, or a direct bus from Lisbon to Serpa through rede expressos, and then a taxi for about 12/14 euros to Quinta Marugo. Or a train from Lisbon (most stations) through CP (Comboios Portugal – National Train Service) and a taxi to Quinta Marugo for about 50 euros. We can organize van transfers from Lisbon airport for 300 euros each way which can be divided among 8 people or €260 among 4 people (this cost might vary depending on the gas prices). There will be an intake form sent out as we get close to time to share if you’re interested in carpooling.
Q: What is your thought on inclusivity?
A: There is no tolerance for hate-speech of any kind at this gathering. All bodies and peoples are invited who understand that others’ right to exist doesn’t diminish their own. I trust that you will take care of yourself, claim ownership over what you need, and show up willing to expand. Enter playfully. Make friends with yourself and others.
Instructions for living a life:
Pay attention.
Be astonished.
Tell about it.
- Mary Oliver -
I’m looking forward to practicing and playing with you. xo - Bonnie