Join Cathy Madeo for 5 nights / 6 days of yoga and adventure in the Azores, Portugal! 

The Azores are a magical volcanic land, full of natural, raw beauty, a temperate climate and outdoor activities. Truly an adventure lovers paradise, and just under 5 hours direct from Boston, these islands are known as the "Hawaii of the mid-atlantic" and are not to be missed! 

We will be staying on the "Green Island" of Sao Miguel, home to vibrant blue volcanic lakes,  black sand beaches, lush natural preserves, and panoramic cliffs.  Our days will include hikes to some of the most stunning vistas on the island, soaks in natural hot springs, and exploration of neighboring towns and beaches.  

Daily Yoga classes will be offered by Cathy, as well as plenty of time for relaxation amongst the property of our oceanfront, 4-star eco-beach resort. All meals (with the exception of 2 lunches) are included, and will be nourishing, fresh, and delicious, so that you can get a true taste of Azorean fare. 

A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to departure. That said,  we can certainly set-up a monthly payment plan for you if you are interested in exploring this option. Please email info@solseedretreats.com to inquire about payment plan options. 

*5 Nights / 6 Days lodging at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

*Breakfast & Dinner Daily (Arrival day no breakfast, departure day no lunch or dinner)

*Lunch on Arrival Day, and Picnic Lunch on Excursion Days (no lunch on free days)

*Early Check-in on the morning of your arrival to the resort

*Two group hiking & hot springs excursions, including all guides and transportation

*Daily Yoga classes with Cathy

*Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to SBER and back (about a 15 minute ride each way)

*Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL). See Flight Parameters below.

*Alcoholic beverages

*Additional excursions or cab rides 

*Massages (can be booked directly at SBER)

*Required Travel Insurance

All retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. Any balance payments made are also non-refundable / non-transferable. SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:

1. The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
2. The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
3. The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less Euro 200.

Special Exceptions for Travel Voucher Holders: If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel this trip for any of the above reasons, registrants who applied their travel voucher to their registration will receive a full refund of all their additional deposits paid.

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip. Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.

SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also heard very good things about AAA from AAA Members who have purchased their travel insurance through AAA. 

We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage, including questions about COVID-19. 

You must have a valid passport to travel to the Azores. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat. 

SolSeed is uncertain exactly what the VISA and Immunization requirements may be at the time of your retreat. As of April 1, 2021, in the autonomous region of the Azores, US Tourists have been allowed to visit by presenting a negative RT-PCR SARS-CoV-2 test taken within the previous 72 hours. This website contains the most up to date information directly from the Azores government agencies: https://www.visitazores.com/en/trip-info

If you refuse to comply with the laws of the host country, region, town, etc; SolSeed will not consider this a valid reason for receiving any refund. SolSeed will ensure to the best of their abilities that all registrants comply with all then current laws and regulations.

Registrants are personally responsible for complying to local laws, at their own expense. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to:

1. Proving adequate vaccination status
2. Providing a negative PCR test(s)
3. Showing proof of travel insurance

Arrival Airport: Ponta Delgada (PDL)

This retreat technically starts at 1pm on Saturday, May 21st. Our first event is lunch and a brief orientation, so make sure that your flight lands in PDL by 12pm if you'd like to partake in lunch. If we find that everyone's flights are arriving later in the afternoon, we will have the option to delay lunch a bit, so will make a final call on that after we receive all of your flight information. 

If you are flying from the United States: You will need to take a red eye flight on the evening of Friday, May 20th in order to arrive in PDL on Saturday, May 21st. We recommend the direct flight on SATA / Azores Air from BOS (Boston Logan Airport) on Friday, May 20th. This airline also offers a direct return flight to BOS on your retreat end date, Thursday, May 26th. 

Please note that early check-in is included in your retreat package, so if you are red-eyeing to PDL and arriving early in the morning on May 21st, you will be able to get right into your room at the resort upon arrival. 

As for your departure day, Thursday, May 26th, we have a morning yoga class and breakfast scheduled that should conclude by 10:30am, prior to resort check out at 12pm. We will arrange taxis to the airport starting at 12pm, but if you have an earlier flight that morning, we can accomodate. 

Please forward your flight information to info@solseedretreats.com after you have booked your tickets. 

Below you'll find all of our available accommodation packages. If you're wondering which is the best type for you, and possibly your travel buddy or group of friends, please follow this link to our handy ROOM SELECTION FLOW CHART. 

In addition to the packages below, the resort also offers limited Luxury Level Accommodations, which all feature private hot tubs. These packages are available by request only. Please email info@solseedretreats.com to inquire about pricing and availability.