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 daily yoga, meditation, breathwork, coaching, 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 | healing | nature | rest | Silence | 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

Immersed amidst a sea of pine trees in the hidden hills above Melides, Casa Pinhal will offer us their space to enjoy a unique experience secluded from the strains of modern life. The main house includes five double well proportioned bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom and private balcony.

You have 4 different room options to choose from. All rooms have super comfortable beds, beautiful natural 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.

 
 
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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 January 31st, 2027.

  • Twin w/ ensuite bathroom | €1888 | early bird €1666

  • Private w/ ensuite bathroom | €2222| early bird €1999

  • Twin wooden cabin w/ ensuite bathroom

  • Private wooden cabin w/ ensuite bathroom

Groups will be a maximum of 10 participants, to ensure an intimate atmosphere and deeply personal attention.

Bring a friend and you both get 10% off your room price!

 
 
 
 
 

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 Mulheres da Lunna 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”

Our program is curated in a very conscious way.

This isn’t just a schedule - this is a journey that builds purposefully over the course of 4 days and gives you exactly what you need. Every day is different, but a day could look something like…

  • 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, growing and returning home to themselves together.

 
 
 

What’s included

Your retreat is ALL INCLUSIVE and you’ll be taken care of start to finish:

  • 4 nights accommodation in a gorgeous, luxury, natural style room (main house or cabin)

  • 2 delicious, nourishing and healthy meals & snacks a day, incl. teas, coffee replacements and infused water 

  • Daily yoga and meditation classes (all levels)

  • Several consciously curated healing practices and workshops

  • 1x 60-minute massage with our masseuse

  • 1x 30-minute coaching session with Myrthe

  • Lots of free time to rest, read by the pool, or 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:

  • Transport to and from the location (we can help you organize pick ups if needed)

  • Travel and cancellation insurance (please refer to Terms & Conditions here)

  • Other food and beverages than mentioned above (but you’ll be fed plenty and won’t need anything else!)

 
 
 

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

 
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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? Don’t hesitate to ask!

Connect with us here!

 
 

Frequently asked questions

  • Myrthe speaks both English and Dutch. All group activities will be facilitated in English, but if needed responses can be offered in Dutch and translated for the rest of the group. Individual conversations can be in Dutch.

  • Check-in time is 3PM on the Wednesday, check-out time is 11AM on the Sunday

  • From Lisbon airport (or city) it is a 1.5hr drive south to the location. We can help you organize private or shared transport with other guests. 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. Since the house is located on a beautiful piece of land, you might find a cat or 2 wondering around. They do not come into the house.

  • 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 lovely month in Portugal weather wise. 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.