FAQS

special covid-19 clause

In the case that we have to cancel the retreat because of a full lockdown and/or travel restrictions, we will offer you the following options as a gesture of mutual support:

Deposit

• Deposits are non-refundable but we can ‘transfer’ your deposit to our next retreat in case an official cancellation happens BEFORE August 12th, 2021

Remaining balance payment

• Receive 80% of the remaining balance back or ‘transfer’ to our next retreat in case an official cancellation happens BEFORE August 12th, 2021

• After August 12th, 2021, no refunds will be offered

Please note that these options are only valid in case of official governmental restrictions (in Portugal, the Netherlands and the country where the guest is travelling from) or cancellations from our end. In case the guest decides for yourself to cancel the retreat, the normal cancellation and refund rules apply (see below). 

It is the guest’s own responsibility to have a good travel insurance in place.

Guests are only allowed to attend the retreat if they have not had any COVID-19 symptoms for at least 48 hours prior to arriving at the retreat. Cancellations because of COVID-19 symptoms are at the guest’s own risk.

cancellations & refunds

Depending on your timing of cancellation, we can offer you the following refunds:

• No refunds on deposits

• 30-60 days prior to arrival - 50% refund offered on remaining balance

• 30 days prior to arrival - no refund offered on remaining balance

In the case I can give your place to another customer who was on my waiting list or applied later, even within the 0-60 days period, I will endeavour to do so. You will receive a full refund minus a EUR40 admin fee if this happens.

In the case of a personal last minute emergency, I am open to discuss this between us and see what I can do for you if you are able to provide some ‘evidence’ of the situation. However, no guarantees here. This will occur per my personal judgment.

Wifi and phones

The Quinta has wifi throughout the entire property, however it is not the best connection you’ve ever had. We are in the middle of a forest, and quite remote from the closest village so don’t expect top notch. Also please note that the signal from the bell tents will be less strong. But, you probably didn’t plan to spend this time and money to be on your phone all day anyways, so we highly recommend you to take a digital break as well.

food & allergies

All our meals are delicious and plant based. However, if you have any other dietary or allergy requests, we are happy to take these into account. Please note in advance and we will do our best to accommodate.

We highly recommend (but don't force) you to take a break from coffee, smoking and alcohol during the journey. There is no alcohol served (except for a good glass of local Portuguese wine on the last night) so any consumption would mean to bring your own and consume it only with discretion towards other guests. Smoking is not allowed on the venue's premises.

The Quinta is also the home of 2 big, but oh so friendly Shepherds and a cat. The animals will not come in your room, the kitchen or the yoga shala, but may be running around the other communal spaces of the Quinta. The owners love their animals, so we hope you do too!

coaching sessions

Included in your retreat is a 1-on-1 coaching session with Myrthe. This coaching session is an opportunity for you to dig in a little deeper in some of the things you would like to work on for yourself, related to lifestyle, wellbeing and mindset. After your booking you will receive a questionnaire with some questions around what your goals and intentions are for this retreat, in order to prepare better for our session and make the most out of it.

what to bring

Linen & room towels are provided in all rooms

• Yourself

• An open mind

• Water bottle

• Comfortable, loose fitting clothes for yoga practice and hikes (we have both an indoor and outdoor yoga shala so we will spend quite some time outdoors)

• A warm sweater, long pants and a wind breaker for the colder times of the day

• Comfortable shoes to hike the beautiful area around the Quinta

• Sunscreen, sunnies, beach towel and a swim suit for our beach day

weather in portugal

Portugal’s climate is determined by the sea. September is a lovely time to visit Portugal. The dry and intense heat of the summer months has just ended, and the days are usually a lovely 20-25 °C with sun. The evenings can be a little bit more chilly. Because of its close proximity to the sea though, Portugal has quite some wind. So be prepared for several different weather conditions.