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…

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This retreat offers you a safe space to dive deep within yourself

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 explore your lifestyle and your physical and mental health and reconnect with those deeper layers of yourself. You will find clarity on what you really want in this life and how to get there. And you will recognize and delete your own internal blocks that stop you from reaching these goals. You are the creator of your own life. No one else. On this retreat, I will help you experience again how it feels to be free, to take back control and to make decisions from your heart. You’re worth it.

 
 

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 | healthy food | breathwork | coaching | workshops | sound healing | nature | rest | reflection

 
 

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.

How often do you give yourself permission to make yourself priority no. 1???

 
 
 

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 15-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 bell tents are super cosy and comfortable, but for the slightly more adventurous soul. The tents have an outdoor and indoor bathroom available for use.


 
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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 EUR500. Cancellation and refund conditions apply, see here. Early bird prices until June 30th 2023.

  • Spacious dormitory w/ shared bathroom | FULLY BOOKED | EUR 799 (early bird EUR 725)

  • Twin w/ shared bathroom | 1 spot left | EUR 999 (early bird EUR 899)

  • Private w/ shared bathroom | 1 spot left | EUR 1149 (early bird EUR 1049)

  • Private w/ ensuite bathroom | FULLY BOOKED | EUR 1299 (early bird EUR 1199)

  • Twin bell tent w/ shared bathroom | FULLY BOOKED | EUR 999 (early bird EUR 899)

  • Private bell tent w/ shared bathroom | 1 spot left | EUR 1149 (early bird EUR 1049)

Groups will be maximum 15 participants, to ensure an intimate atmosphere and personal attention.

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: EUR699 (early bird EUR599).

 
 
 

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 (EUR95, special offer - normal price is EUR175), and/or a healing massage (EUR75). Only limited spots available. First come, first serve! Learn more about my coaching practice here.

 
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Next level nourishing, healthy food

The food we eat every day can be a medicine to nourish, strengthen and heal imbalances in your body and your brain. Therefore our private chef serves the most delicious, next level healthy, nourishing meals. Most of our products are locally sourced and organic. You’ll receive an amazing satisfying brunch and dinner every day, and healthy snacks in between, offered by Lunna Plants. All meals are vegan and vegetables are the basis of every dish, 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! Please note that we don’t serve coffee and alcohol on this retreat, but plenty delicious coffee replacements are available.

I believe that everybody and every body is different, so we will do our best to cater for most dietary restrictions or wishes you may have. But please confirm first before booking if the chef can work with your request. There are always snacks available for those who need some bites in between. We talk about the food you get served, explain the benefits and how we cook it, and in this way inspire you to try these dishes at home!

 

“Sorry, I can’t today. I’m busy blossoming into a badass human 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 7AM with the sounds of nature & a cup of tea

  • Move your body with a sunrise meditation & yoga practice at 8AM

  • Nourish yourself for the day with a delicious brunch at 9.30AM

  • 1:1 coaching session (if booked extra) or free time in the morning

  • Lunch at 1.30PM

  • Transformative group coaching workshop in the afternoon

  • Connect with nature and yourself through a breathwork practice in the garden around 5.30PM

  • Dinner at 7PM

  • In the evening, you read a book, exchange life stories and goals with your new besties or go for a massage

 

How often do you take time out just for YOU, to rest, reconnect and rediscover what truly matters to you?

 
 
 

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)

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

  • Daily yoga and meditation classes (all levels)

  • Breathwork sessions

  • Sound healing

  • Nourish Your Soul group coaching workshop

  • Group adventure to explore the area

  • 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 kitchen chefs, masseuses and other holistic practitioners, she will offer you the best experience.

 
 
 

go home feeling nourished in every possible way

 
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Don’t take our word for it, but theirs!

 
 

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

  • 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

  • September is usually still a very 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