Join Susannah Van Der Wende for 5 nights / 6 days of yoga, wellness, and time to connect back to nature in the Azores, Portugal.

The Azores are a volcanic land, full of natural, raw beauty, a temperate climate and outdoor activities. Truly an adventure lovers paradise, and just under 5 hours 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 Susannah, and there will also be plenty of time for relaxation amongst the quiet grounds of our 5-star 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. 

Since we are within 120 days of trip departure, payment is due in full. However, if you'd like to inquire about payment plan options, please email info@solseedretreats.com prior to registering. 

*5 Nights / 6 Days lodging at Senhora da Rosa 

*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 programming with Susannah

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

*Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL). We fly SATA (Azores) Air direct from Boston. See FLIGHT PARAMETERS below.

*Alcoholic beverages

*Additional excursions or cab rides 

*Massages & Spa Services (can be booked directly at the resort)

*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.

If you refuse to comply with the entry 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.

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. However, due to the ever evolving nature of international travel requirements, and for the safely of our groups and vendors, we are requiring COVID-19 vaccination for this retreat (2 shots of Pfizer or Moderna, or 1 shot of J&J).

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

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

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 had great experience with Trawick International and their customer service, and heard very good things 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. 

We recommend booking flights directly through Azores Air, the airline that flies from Boston to the Azores. 

Departure City: Boston (BOS) 

Arrival City: Ponta Delgada (PDL) 

Retreat departure date: Saturday, October 8th

Yes, this is correct - the flight is a red-eye so you leave Saturday night and arrive in the Azores early on the morning of Sunday, October 9th, the start date of your retreat.

Retreat return date: Friday, October 14th

Select this flight option -

S4224 - 21:15 departure from BOS on 10/8, arriving in PDL at 06:10 on 10/9

S4281 - 18:00 departure from PDL, arriving in BOS at 19:50 on 10/14

If you book flights outside of these parameters, you may be responsible for paying for your own transfer (budget about 20 Euro for this each way).