NOURISH YOUR SOUL RETREAT | PORTUGAL
For the woman who is ready to live life from her heart again.
Mafra, Portugal | 2 - 6 October, 2024 | Starting from €999
Early bird prices valid until June 1st, 2024!!!
(Or check May retreat here)
Are you doing life or is life doing you?
I believe that a retreat can be so much more than ‘just’ an opportunity to relax and unwind. A retreat is also the perfect time to reconnect with yourself, nourish your body, mind and soul and initiate transformation. The society we live in is a very masculine and rational place, and we mostly live from the head. We have lost the deep connection with our bodies. But our bodies hold our emotions, our deepest desires for life and the answer to who we really are. It’s very easy to become disconnected from all that by just going with the flow and allowing society to dictate your life for you. Only once we reconnect with these deeper layers of ourselves and once we nourish our body, mind and soul, we can thrive in life.
And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul…
When was the last time you took time out just for you? To rest, reconnect and rediscover what truly matters to you?
Sometimes we need space and permission from someone else to do this, because we simply can’t allow ourselves this deep selfcare. It seems ‘too much’ and we don’t deserve it. So that’s what I’ll do for you. I will create and hold space for your journey back towards yourself and I will give you full permission to nourish yourself on every level. Throughout this whole week, you are your priority no. 1.
Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, nourishing meals, nature, massages, rest and good conversations, you will:
Embark on a healing journey and reconnect with those deeper layers of yourself
Finally rest at the deepest level
Find clarity on what you really want in this life and how to get there
Recognize and delete your own internal blocks and fears that stop you from reaching these goals
Remember what it feels like to feel good, be free and make decisions from your heart. Because you’re worth it.
Come explore and reconnect with your body and your heart, and leave a better version of yourself: calmer, rested, clear on what you want and more confident.
Are you ready to switch the light back on?
If yes, then I invite you to spend 5 days with me in this magical space in rural Portugal. There is something about this place, something that’s hard to put into words…but the energy of the woods, the air and the animals around The Shanti Space will guide you on your path. You will leave feeling nourished in every possible way, connected and confident to start doing life your way.
yoga | meditation | breathwork | coaching | detox | healing | nature | rest | reflection | massages
On this retreat, you will not ‘just’ eat healthy and practice yoga. This is also a safe space to reconnect with your body, to heal, reflect and initiate a transformation to live life according to your rules and desires, not society’s. This is a journey back home to yourself.
Our retreat space
You will be staying in The Shanti Space, a beautiful and peaceful old Portuguese quinta only 30 minutes north of Lisbon. The venue is set in a national park and surrounded with beautiful fruit trees, giant oak corks, grape vines, and a stream at the end of garden where we often encounter deer and wild boar. I have seen some myself! At night we hear the howl of the wolves from the Iberian Wolf Sanctuary next door. Within a 30-minute drive we reach the fierce waves of the Atlantic coast. The Shanti Space is a place to retreat, rest and restore well-being whilst bathed in abundant nature. The energy here is something special. It’s hard to explain, but you will feel the power of the land when you are here to support you on your journey.
You have 6 different room options to choose from. All rooms have comfortable beds, beautiful Portuguese style interiors, bedlinen and towels and are a lovely space for you to retreat yourself from the group, to write in your journal and to rest. The tipi tents are super cozy and comfortable, but for the slightly more adventurous soul. The tents have an outdoor and indoor bathroom available for use.
Room Types & Rates
All prices above are per person for the entire retreat and all inclusive (scroll down for list of inclusions). Your spot is reserved with a deposit of €500. Cancellation and refund conditions apply, see here. Early bird prices until March 15th 2024.
Spacious dormitory w/ shared bathroom | €1111 (early bird €999)
Twin w/ shared bathroom | €1222 (early bird €1111)
Twin w/ private bathroom | €1333 (early bird €1222)
Private w/ shared bathroom | €1555 (early bird €1444)
Private w/ ensuite bathroom | €1777 (early bird €1666)
Twin bell tent w/ shared bathroom | €1222 (early bird €1111)
Private bell tent w/ shared bathroom | €1555 (early bird €1444)
Groups will be maximum 15 participants, to ensure an intimate atmosphere and personal attention.
Tipi tents: the tents have a gorgeous open air shower (say YES to showering under the stars!) and a clean compost toilet and sink outside, or they can use the shared bathrooms in the main house.
Program Only Option: for those who may want to join the program but find accommodation elsewhere or bring a campervan there is the Program Only option, which includes everything except for accommodation. Price: €888 (early bird €777).
If you wish to have an even deeper and more personalized retreat experience…
…then you are very welcome to book yourself a 1:1 health & life coaching session with me, Myrthe (€95, special offer, normal price is €175), and/or a healing massage (€75). Only limited spots available. First come, first serve! Learn more about my coaching practice here.
Next level nourishing, healthy food
The food we eat can be a medicine to nourish, strengthen and heal imbalances in your body and your brain. Therefore our private chefs from Lunna Plants serve the most delicious, next level healthy, nourishing meals. Their way of cooking is based on Ayurvedic medicine, and they use so many beautiful herbs and spices to make every dish tasty for the tongue and healing for the body.
Our products are locally sourced, seasonal and organic. All meals are vegan, gluten free and refined sugar free. You’ll receive an amazing, satisfying brunch and dinner every day, and snacks in between. The basis of each meal is veggies, fruits, nuts, seeds, beans, herbs, spices and whole grains. But don’t be fooled! You won’t go hungry here and this isn’t rabbit style food. Your stomach is going to love our food and you’ll feel satisfied and energized in a new way.
It’s a detox, but then a great one where you don’t have to starve yourself.
As part of this vision to let food be medicine and cleanse our bodies, we don’t serve coffee and alcohol on this retreat. But plenty delicious coffee replacements are available, such as chai, matcha, herbal teas and infusions.
If you have any other dietary requirements, please check with us before you book. We will always do our very best to accommodate everyone!
You’ll learn a lot about food as medicine from these talented and wise chefs!
“Sorry, I can’t today. I’m busy blossoming into a badass woman with more faith than fear”
A day in the life of… a retreat guest!
Our schedule is diverse, to make sure you feel nourished in every possible way. So, your day could look like this, but every day is different!
Wake up rested around 7.30AM with the sounds of nature & a cup of tea
Move your body with a sunrise meditation & yoga practice at 8.30AM
Nourish yourself for the day with a delicious brunch at 10.30AM
Transformative breathwork session around 12PM
Snacks at 3PM
1:1 coaching session or massage at 4PM or time to relax
Sound healing at 5.30PM
Dinner at 7PM
In the evening, you can read a book, rest in your room or exchange life stories around the fire
Something special happens when you bring women together. There is nothing more powerful than a group of women healing and growing together. Building their strength and confidence, leaning into their feminine and remembering who they are.
What’s included
Your retreat is ALL INCLUSIVE, and includes all the below goodness:
4 nights accommodation in a beautiful Portuguese style room or bell tent (private or shared)
2 delicious, nourishing and healthy meals & snacks a day, incl. teas, coffee replacements and infused water
Daily yoga and meditation classes (all levels)
Several healing practices, such as breathwork, sound baths, mindful walks, etc.
Nourish Your Soul group coaching workshop
Lots of free time to rest, read and reflect through our guided workbook
Goodie bag with beautiful, sustainable and local gifts for selfcare
Laughter, smiles and good conversations
And so much more!
Excluded:
1:1 lifestyle coaching session with Myrthe (book separately, EUR95)
1:1 healing massage (book separately, EUR75)
Transport to the location (I can help you organize pick ups if needed)
Travel insurance
Other food and beverages than mentioned above
Your facilitator
Myrthe van Gameren
Myrthe is an ex-corporate consultant, turned life coach and yoga teacher. She will guide you through the daily yoga, breathwork and meditation classes, will facilitate the workshops and be your energetic support throughout this retreat. Myrthe is Dutch from origin, but has lived in Singapore, Bali and now Portugal, loves to dance, be in nature but is still a city girl and enjoys cooking and a good book. Together with her team of assistants, healers, chefs and masseuses, she will offer you the best experience.
go home feeling nourished in every possible way
Beautiful transformations for our guests!
Don’t take our word for it, but theirs! And listen to what they have to say about this retreat.
Have some questions first? I’m happy to answer them!
Connect with me here!
What else you need to know…
I speak both English and Dutch. All group activities will be facilitated in English. Individual coaching sessions can be in Dutch
This is a women-only retreat. No offensive to the gorgeous and amazing men out there! If you want to work with me, we can! Here is more info about my 1:1 programs.
Check-in time is 4PM on the Wednesday, check-out time is 11AM on the Sunday
You are supposed to arrange your own transport to and from the location. From Lisbon airport (or city) it is an easy 30-40 minutes drive with an Uber or taxi. There is also lots of parking space if you decide to come with your own car. If you wish, we can help you organize a special pickup. Just ask!
Terms and conditions around cancellations etc. you can find here.
If you have any dietary or allergy requests, we will do our very best to accommodate. Please inform us with your booking to confirm if your specific requests is possible for our chef to take into account
Keep in mind there are no coffee and alcohol served on the retreat and any consumption as well as smoking are not allowed. Pets are also not allowed.
If you choose to book a 1:1 coaching session, then this 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
You can expect to practice different styles of yoga, from stronger power vinyasa classes, slow flows, Hatha and more restorative practices like Yin. In addition, all practices will include some form of breathwork and/or meditation. Yoga mats and other props all come with the venue.
Linens & towels are provided in all rooms
May is usually a warm and beautiful month in Portugal. However, the mornings and evenings sometimes get a little chilly and one of our yoga spaces is outdoors, so make sure you also bring some warm clothes!
Our quinta comes with a couple of cute cats. We do our best at all times to keep the cats out of communal indoor spaces and rooms and we appreciate your help with this by keeping doors closed at all times
