Azores Adventure Yoga Retreat, April 14th– 19th, 2019

Retreat to Sao Miguel Island in the Azores, Portugal, this spring for an unforgettable week of outdoor adventure, relaxation and yoga with Petra Ledkovsky of Orleans Yoga.

With their striking beauty, sub-tropical climate, pristine beaches, gorgeous green mountains, waterfalls and hot springs, this mystical Archipelago of islands are jewels in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Add casual, laid back European culture and cuisine and gorgeous upscale oceanfront eco-lodge accommodations, this retreat is bound to be a very special experience. 

Twice daily yoga classes taught by Petra Ledkovsky, founder and director of Orleans Yoga on Cape Cod, two hiking excursions, airport transfers, meals (with the exception of 2 lunches) and accommodations are all included in the cost.

Other optional excursions and activities include:

Visit to the geothermal hot springs

Whale and dolphin watch excursions

Surfing

Cycling

Kayak and SUP rentals

Canyoning 

Fishing

On-site massage and spa treatments 

Direct 4.5 hr flights from Boston to Sao Miguel are reasonably priced and our retreat center is only a 15-minute taxi ride from the airport. Super easy stress-free travel, phenomenal accommodations, adventures, yoga, cuisine, and company... Amazing, right?  We do hope you can join us!

A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to departure.

Please note that while the official start date of this trip is April 14th, you will need to take a red eye flight from BOS (Boston) to PDL (Azores) on the evening of April 13th.  We will send you flight recommendations upon booking.  If you choose to book flights other than these recommended ones, you will be responsible for paying for your own airport transfers, which will run you roughly 20 - 25 EURO each way.

Questions? Please email Tina@solseedretreats.com

About Petra:

Petra Ledkovsky, E-RYT 500, spent her formative years on the beaches of Wellfleet in the summer and the Upper West Side of Manhattan during the school year. In 2002, she discovered the powerfully therapeutic benefits of yoga and thus began her path of study.

Teaching since 2006, Petra currently studies primarily with Tias and Surya Little and is near completion of her second 300 hour advanced training certification with their Prajna Yoga School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She also currently studies with alignment and back care yoga specialist, Alison West, at her studio in New York City. She completed the Ropes & Slings Certification course with Alison in 2018.

Petra’s teachings are a blend of innovation and tradition with emphasis on conscious alignment and a deliberate balance of yin and yang practice. She founded Orleans Yoga in 2013 to create safe space for inquiry, insight, clarity and calm through the potent methods of yoga. 

Learn more about her ongoing yoga classes, reformer pilates classes, specialty workshops, teacher trainings and retreats at orleansyoga.com.

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

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

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

*Two group excursions to some of the island’s best hikes and relaxing hot springs, including all guides and transportation

*Daily Yoga with Petra 

*Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to SBER and back (about a 15 minute ride each way). If you choose to book flights other than these recommended ones, you will be responsible for paying for your own airport transfers, which will run you roughly 20 - 25 EURO each way.

*Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL) - we will provide you with info on which exact flights to book. We fly SATA (Azores) Air and they let you bring one checked bag AND one personal piece of sporting equipment (surfboard, bike, etc.) for FREE!

*Alcoholic beverages

*Additional excursions or cab rides 

*Massages (can be booked directly at SBER)

*Travel Insurance

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

A Visa is not required for US Citizens visiting the Azores, unless you're staying in the EU for more than 90 days in a 6 month period.  

No special shots or immunizations are necessary for visiting the Azores. 

All retreats include a EUR 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 cannot make exceptions to its cancellation policy as costs are incurred prior to the Retreat Start Date.

The purchase of travel insurance is highly recommended for this trip, which will protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. If you decide not to purchase travel insurance, you are assuming 100% of any costs incurred for trip cancellation or trip interruption. World Nomads is a travel insurance provider, click here for information and to request a quote. There are a variety of travel insurance policies and options, so read carefully what is covered, and don't hesitate to contact World Nomads customer service with any questions.