Name: Health and Wellness Day
Start: 2023-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
Location: São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

Figs on the Funcho

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36 reviews

May 23, 2023

Group size: 1 - 30

Health and Wellness Day

São Bartolomeu de Messines, Portugal

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Figs on the Funcho

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36 reviews

€25

May 23, 2023

Group size: 1 - 30

Join us for a day of health and wellness at Figs on the Funcho, where you'll leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to tackle life's challenges with renewed energy and motivation.

Begin the day by learning easy and relaxing techniques to improve your well-being, including hand reflexology with Lara.

Britt will talk about boosting your health and energy and share her top tips about immunity-boosting diets and superfood, followed by a fun team-building session with Graham.

After a delicious vegan lunch, Elaine will share her knowledge on natural approaches to wellness and disease prevention.

And to end the day enjoy a restorative walk, led by Cheryl, to allow yourself to connect with nature in the Algarve countryside and recharge your mental and emotional energy.

Date: 23 May 2023 at 11h00 - 16h30

Location: Figs on the Funcho, S.B. Messines, Algarve, Portugal
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Health and Wellness Day
Health and Wellness Day
Itinerary
Arrive for 11:00 for coffee/tea and a nutritional snack before we kick off our first workshop.
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Morning
Morning
Unleashing the Power of Reflexology
The day will start with easy relaxing and calming techniques that you can do for yourself at home. Lara will explain the touch points on your hands and feet followed by a demo on how to do a hand reflexology session on yourself.

About Lara Slogrove

Lara understands that every body has a story to tell. She strongly believes that when our bodies are balanced, pain-free, and feeling good, we can be our best selves and fully enjoy our time with loved ones. Whether you're seeking a soothing massage or a targeted treatment to address a particular issue, Lara is here to help. With over 25 years of experience, she is confident that she can meet your expectations and help you feel your best.

Passionate about rehabilitation work and restoring balance to the body, Lara Slogrove is a professional South African Sport Massage and Beauty Therapist. With over 25 years of experience, her unique technique involves listening to the body through massage and targeting areas of concern to relieve discomfort. Lara obtained a National Diploma at the Technikon of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg in 1993 after completing 3 years of study. She offers an array of massages and treatments including relaxing Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, rehabilitation treatments, manual lymph drainage, reflexology, and sport massage.

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Morning
Morning
5 Top Tips for Health and Immunity
Britt will talk about how you can boost your health and energy through very simple steps, which are backed up by the latest research. She will reveal what an immunity boosting diet contains and show you how you can improve your general wellness and energy levels through superfoods such as wheatgrass juice. Refreshing superfood health drinks will be served.

About Dr. Britt Cordi

Dr. Britt Cordi is the founder of Britt Superfoods, an international company producing organic, raw, vegan superfood juices, rich in natural nutrients. She has PhD in cell biology and has discovered the health benefits of wheatgrass juice and other Superfood juices through her research and also through her own health issues.

She works closely with health practitioners who recommend health enhancing natural foods to their clients to improve their health and wellness. She is passionate about applying a holistic 360° approach to health.

Britt regularly travels around the UK and Europe enthusing others through her talks on the latest research into how to maintain and improve our health through natural health foods.
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Morning
Morning
Rise to the Challenge: A Fun Team-Building Exercise
Graham will organise a fun activity as a group to help foster a sense of camaraderie and improve relationships between network members/participants.

About Graham Smith

As one of the co-founders of Figs on the Funcho, Graham draws on over 30 years of experience in the IT industry, where he has successfully led large teams through transitions to more effective and efficient ways of working. He understands the importance of team building and believes in fostering collaboration and camaraderie through fun and engaging activities. Graham is passionate about helping groups not only work well together, but also enjoy the process.
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Lunch
Lunch
Vegan Lunch on the Terrace
A nutritional vegetarian lunch served on the terrace overlooking the hills populated with cistus shrubs blooming with the gorgeous white rock rose flowers.
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Afternoon
Afternoon
How To Reverse or Avoid Serious Illness and Disease
Elaine shares her wisdom and experiences on how to reverse serious illness and disease using a natural or integrated approach to wellness and how to avoid becoming sick.

About Elaine Godley

Elaine is a multi-award-winning health and wellbeing mentor, behavioural psychologist, published author and speaker who beat 4 cancers and kidney disease. She now shows others how to reverse or minimise risk of serious illness through her DISCPlus online health programme.
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Afternoon
Afternoon
Walk in the Algarve Countryside
Cheryl will lead the out-and-back walk, starting from Figs on the Funcho, and will follow the path along the river Funcho and pass through pine and cork forests before reaching the Sant' Ana church perched on the hill. The walk will take roughly an hour.

About Cheryl Smith

Cheryl and her husband, Graham, offer a variety of walking and painting packages in the Algarve region. With a passion for Portugal, Cheryl loves to experience the area's culture, cuisine, and natural beauty. Her focus on well-being and work-life balance is evident in her approach to planning holidays, which prioritise mindful connection and joyful living. With over 20 years of experience in the Algarve, Cheryl is dedicated to sharing her love of the region by exploring new beaches, restaurants, and traditional villages, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all.
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Health and Wellness Day

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Arrive for 11:00 for coffee/tea and a nutritional snack before we kick off our first workshop.

36 reviews

🏆LuxLife Hospitality Award: Algarve's Most Idyllic Riverside Retreat 2023 Cheryl & Graham, co-founders of Figs on the Funcho, share their love for the Algarve through culinary, walking & painting packages. With 20 years of experience, they explore the best beaches, restaurants, and villages for a memorable experience. Passionate about cooking, they draw inspiration from culinary experts like Ottolenghi, Ixta Belfrage, Sami Tamimi, and Jamie Oliver. Their retreats offer healthy and delicious vegetarian meals, delighting all taste buds.

We had a great time at the vegetarian cooking class. We learned how to make some delicious Mediterranean food. Graham was so hospitable and so clear on his instructions. We had a lovely meal everything that everybody had made. I would highly recommend it.

By Laurie L for Vegetarian Mediterranean Lifestyle Cooking - Falalfel Making Workshop on Apr 03, 2025

I really enjoyed this afternoon. Delicious food and interesting information on nutrition. I have already applied some tips from Naomi and I have made two of those delicious recipes from Graham. Nice also to admire your beautiful venue. I will be back soon.

By Alexandra H for Gut Health Lunch & Learn January 2025 on Feb 06, 2025

I had a fantastic time at the "Portuguese Spice Route: A Brunch Cooking Workshop en-route to India" at Figs on the Funcho, recently. Graham and Cheryl were excellent hosts, and the workshop was well-organized, interactive, and a lot of fun. The hands-on experience was great, with everyone getting involved in the cooking process. Our hosts made sure we all had the chance to participate, whether it was chopping, mixing spices, or cooking, which really brought the group together and made it feel like a shared culinary adventure. We learned how to prepare a range of dishes that highlighted flavours from the spice route—each with the unique spices and flavours from the regions along the historic spice route, from Portugal to India. The recipe selection was a perfect way to showcase the spices and ingredients from each region, and the hosts made everything easy to follow. I loved how approachable the dishes were—easy for recreating at home but still packed with rich, authentic flavours. The setting was another highlight. Their home and property are absolutely beautiful, and dining outside in the warm autumn afternoon with a view of the valley made the meal even more enjoyable. Sharing the dishes we all helped prepare while taking in the scenery was the perfect end to the workshop. I highly recommend this experience. Whether you're an experienced cook or just looking to try something new, it's a fun and memorable way to spend the day!

By Carrie C for Portuguese Spice Route: A brunch cooking workshop en-route to India on Oct 16, 2024

The cooking class at Figs on the Funcho was wonderful. Graham and Cherly were so hospitable and friendly. The food was interesting and delicious and the company was fantastic. It was a fun day in a peaceful and beautiful location. Thank you

By Aliya J for Portuguese Spice Route: A brunch cooking workshop en-route to India on Oct 16, 2024

It was a wonderful experience, which I highly recommend. Great venue & accommodation, delicious food, fun group of people, lovely art & yoga teachers. Such a great place to relax and enjoy something different for a few days.

By Marcia L for Botanical Watercolour Painting & Yoga Holiday Retreat September on Oct 03, 2024

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