Join us for a tranquil retreat in the Portuguese mountains.

Nestled in the valleys of northern Portugal, Yaara welcomes you to an exclusive retreat in Vila Real. Flanked by the Marão and Alvão mountains, Vila Real is an excellent entry to discover the Douro Valley, a World Heritage Site known for its terraced vineyards and spectacular scenery, all encapsulated by its acclaimed namesake: the Douro River. 

Created for the soul in need of rest and rejuvenation, our Portuguese retreat has been curated for you. From our beautiful location, enriching activities and Islamic reflections, this retreat has been designed to nourish your mind, body and spirit, giving you the opportunity to reconnect with your inner self and breathe.

Relax

Enjoy three nights at our charming, luxury farmhouse in Vila Real. Waking up to birdsong and soft, morning light filtering through the forest, it’s up to you how you spend your days. Whether you decide to take part in our guided activities or spend time curled up with a book or in conversation, it’s your retreat and your choice. 

Rejuvenate

With morning Pilates classes, dips in the indoor pool and time in the heat of our on-site sauna, feel your body revitalise further each day. For deeper rejuvenation and eradication of tension, massage, reflexology and additional treatments are available as an optional extra.   

Reconnect

This is your time to reconnect - with faith, with nature, and with yourself. Breathe in the stillness of your surroundings and reflect under the open skies to realign and be present in the moment.   

Facilities

Spread over nine hectares of oak forest, our luxury farmhouse has everything you need. From cinema to games room, jacuzzi to terrace overlooking Maronesa cattle, our accommodation is soulful, serene and perfect for a reset. 

Meals

With farm-to-table dining from the farmhouse orchard and garden, nourish your mind, body and spirit with a full-board menu filled with fresh, seasonal delights. Food with a Portuguese twist, all diets can be catered for so you can enjoy our traditional dishes, picnic baskets and daily selection of snacks. This is a retreat where you won’t go hungry.

Activities

Build your spiritual and cultural knowledge with Yaara’s mix of reflective, creative and nature based activities. Explore Quranic journaling, tasbih and pottery workshops, guided walks and cooking classes to ensure all of your needs are met. 

Cancellations Policy and Terms and Conditions

We pride ourselves in unique and curated travel experiences. In order for us to fulfill our promise, we must pay our suppliers ahead of time. Please note that once your deposit is processed, it cannot be recuperated as our suppliers are paid upfront months ahead of time. Thank you for your understanding. All deposits are non-refundable. 

If you wish to cancel, please see below. 

• More than 90 days before the retreat
  • You will receive a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit.
    
• 60–90 days before the retreat
  • You will receive a 50% refund of the total amount paid, minus deposit.
    
• Less than 30 days before the retreat
  • No refund will be given, unless we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist. If so, you’ll receive a refund minus the deposit.

Transferring your spot

• If you can no longer attend, you’re welcome to transfer your booking to another person (pending our approval) with no additional fee.

Arrive at Porto airport to meet the group you'll be spending 4 days with and to transfer to the accommodation (approx. 2 hours). Upon arrival, you'll have some time to relax and unwind before joining us for a three course welcome dinner followed by stargazing.

After a morning Pilates sequence and breakfast buffet, attend a guided walk to learn about the history of the local area. Have lunch at a scenic spot before returning to the accommodation in the early afternoon, where you'll have some free time to unwind, take a dip in the pool, read on the verandah or have an optional massage or reflexology (available as an extra). 

Later on, learn how to make the iconic pastel de nata before creating a tasbih at a relaxed workshop after dinner.

Enjoy another Pilates class and breakfast buffet this morning before you have some time to enjoy the facilities. Game room? Hot tub? Sauna? The choice is up to you. After lunch on the patio, attend a meditative pottery workshop where you can create a ceramic to go home with, and then spend an evening with board games, mocktails, dinner and a film. 

Safe journey!

After a farewell breakfast, check-out and transfer back to Porto. 

We hope you've enjoyed our retreat and have left feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and reconnected with yourself.