Imagine rising amongst the magic of the summer sky at Quinta Bonita Country House in Portugal (to begin your day on retreat...with the intention of relaxation, restoration, rejuvenation, balance, wellness, vitality, easeful joy AND the potential for adventure: The potential to adventure within and the potential to partake in various adventures/explorations encircling you amongst the Portugal countryside and coastline.  You will be surrounded by the elements of nature: the botanical gardens and trees, the coastal view of the sparkling seas... the beach sand & swimmable crystal blue ocean water (just a short distance away)...and the vitality and warmth of the sun, along with the cool off-shore breezes and spacious skies above. Nourishing organic farm to table meals will be cooked lovingly for you and offered with joy and the invitation for mindfulness, connection, laughter, kindness and community while you eat. The rest of the day is yours as you wish to create it: an adventure/excursion nearby, or relaxation by the pool, an afternoon at the beach, or maybe an on-site massage session awaits you. In the evenings, enjoy a 3-course meal with seasonal European fare, sharing the table with our retreat family/community, infusing the experience with contentment and laughter all the while grounding you and continually inviting you back to being in the present moment amongst new and old friends, slowing down and soaking it all up. The many blessings and invitations for heartfelt nourishment will be all around and...within you.

Preceding or following dinner, (In the late afternoons or evenings,) a restorative session will be offered.  Wonderfully relaxed, you'll invite yourself into a deep sleep under the star-filled night for healing in all realms of mind body and spirit (and the potential to recover from any chronic debilitating stress/imbalances/tension/pain/adrenal fatigue/burnout/etc.,.)  Post-slumber, awaken to a new day and begin again... offering your self space and awareness for revivifying your own wellness... while in this very special place, with an amazing group of people, on this once in a lifetime experience in Portugal, on retreat.

Let the Moon Reveal Your Heart... We will theme our retreat, inspired by the New Moon in Leo, and the Leo-heart-led sign of joy, play, adventure, truth, courage and authenticity. 

Adventures await us to explore the coast and local region. Choices include SUP or ocean kayaking, jeep tours, possible bike riding to the near-by beach only a few kilometers away (or taxi to/from beach) as well as exploration and one dedicated afternoon and dinner out in the town of Lagos (only 4 km from Quinta.)   

You are warmly welcome to join us in July 2025 for this seven day/six night Yoga Retreat in the beautiful Algarve area, near Lagos, Portugal. Relax, Restore, Revitalize, Re-ignite, Re-inspire!!! 

This event will take place at QUINTA BONITA COUNTRY FARMHOUSE AND GARDENS: a boutique Yoga Retreat destination, and we will have the ENTIRE luxury house, pool and botanical gardens/ grounds to ourselves. This retreat experience is geared toward any and all yoga enthusiasts (experienced and beginner practitioners are all welcome!) We will gather daily for morning yoga, integrated with meditation/mudra and a breath practice. Throughout the week, we'll honor all the elements of nature that surround us, and especially connect to the Heart and Solar Plexus chakras. Evenings will include a restorative/relaxation session. Again, all levels/yoga experience are welcome. This retreat is for anyone who is yearning for adventure & to step into cultivating space for fostering courage, igniting inspiration and honoring awareness of self and your (own) authentic truth. You'll be guided through heart-led practices for svadhyaya (self-study) as well as be offered opportunity to open/release stuck energy along energetic channels/meridians. New explorations in Portugal's coastal landscape await you...all with intention to awaken your heart space, love for life and deepen connection to your own true nature. On the final night of retreat, a New Moon Ritual/Circle/Ceremony will be offered to foster courage, authenticity, new beginnings & potentiate transformation... creating the space to imbue new life/energy into anything that you'd like to revitalize and/or invite more of into your life, off the mat. The sign of Leo is a fire element sign that invites joy, courage, connection to your own heart's truth & supports an increase in your own confidence and authenticity.  The sun and the moon in the sign of Leo will offer us the sweet supportive vibration of love and heartfelt inspirational energy to not only connect to ourselves, but to hold loving space for our entire circle and retreat family. The new moon (in general) is the perfect time to plant the seeds of intention for manifestation over the next month/moon cycle... and in particular, this joyful, heart-filled and inspirational New Moon in Leo will be calling on us to look within at what we (and our hearts') desire in life, what we want to create, what new beginnings we wish to invite... and what vision for ourselves that we might manifest over the following six months...

This precious retreat time is a gift: it will allow us a week to connect to nature's elements, the moon, European botanical gardens, beautiful beaches, ocean, sunshine, community, yoga - all in discovery of what makes your heart smile, embody joy and dream with delight. 

Note: there will be plenty of free time and opportunities to add-on (optional) daytime excursions to explore the surrounding area (such as SUP, kayaking, jeep tours, taxi into nearby town of Lagos, etc.,) Other activities you might consider include trips to the beach (you might hike, hire a bike or take a taxi - there are about five different beautiful beaches in our area); walking or relaxing in Quinta Bonita's 2.5 acres of land and European botanical gardens; reading/relaxing in an outdoor canopy bed or hammock; swimming; journaling; receiving an on-site massage or simply enjoying yourself as you lounge and relax by the pool.  

“Perched high on the Algarve Coast with panoramic ocean views, Quinta Bonita is a luxurious 8 bedroom country house set in its own 10,000 square meters (about 2.5 acres) of spectacular gardens. The bountiful gardens stretch out from the house, down the hill and over the terraces in all directions, past the sounds of the fountains out towards the rolling hills of the neighboring countryside and towards distant sparkling seas. 

Lagos, known for its walled old town, cobbled streets, cliff tops and beaches is just a few minutes drive from Quinta Bonita.”

Portugal currently boasts to be the safest country for traveling in Europe.  

...If your heart is calling you (like mine was!!) to these coastal lands, please consider joining our group for this enchanting and joyful adventure!  

There are limited spots available for this retreat experience. (There are only 8 rooms available!

Please book soon if you are interested in joining us.)

*NEW: Payment plans are available and encouraged!  Please make a note to me when booking your spot (and answering retreat questionnaire) that you are interested in setting up a payment plan; please note that your $800 deposit is still due upon sign-up.  I will then be in touch to set up your unique payment plan for the remaining balance of the retreat. (If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to inquire...  please message me!)    

Again, in order to reserve your spot, you must commit to paying the non-refundable deposit, or pay in full at time of registering.  

The cancellation policy has been designed to be as compassionate as possible, and to help ensure safety and wellness for all participants of the retreat. 

Cancellation policy is as follows: 

-$800 Deposit non-refundable 

-Cancel prior to November 18th, 2024 and receive refund (minus non-refundable deposit and $200 admin fee.)  

-Cancel prior to January 18th, 2025 and receive 50% refund and 50% credit towards future retreat (minus non-refundable deposit and $200 admin fee.)

-Cancel prior to April 18th, 2025 and receive 50% refund only (minus non-refundable deposit and $200 admin fee.) 

-Cancel within 90 days of start of retreat and forfeit any refund.*  

*You may attempt to find another person to take your spot, in the event of an emergency or last minute needing to cancel.  However, please note, that it is not Dr. Kelly Moyaert's responsibility to find a replacement for you.  Therefore, to safeguard your investment it is REQUIRED that you purchase travel insurance to protect yourself from any unexpected circumstances that arise (including any circumstances surrounding COVID19.)   More specifically it is strongly recommended that your policy include a “cancel for any reason” option.  Please note, that this type of TRAVEL INSURANCE is usually required to be bought within 2 - 3 weeks of your INITIAL payment of retreat (such as the $800 deposit or a flight purchase, whichever payment comes first. So please plan accordingly and budget for this.)  Dr. Kelly Moyaert will not be held liable for lost/stolen luggage, missed or canceled flights, unforeseen stormy or foul weather, or any illness or injury that may occur while traveling (to/from/in Portugal), or any trip interruption, or need to cancel due to a positive COVID19 test.   

Cancellation by Dr. Kelly Moyaert:

In the rare event of a cancellation by Dr. Kelly Moyaert due to a personal/family/medical emergency or due to low registrations, the participant will be given the option to transfer all payments to a future retreat or to receive a full refund.  Dr. Kelly Moyaert cannot compensate participants for airfare, hotel and any travel costs incurred. 

In the rare event of a cancellation by Dr. Kelly Moyaert due to dangerous weather, political unrest, acts of God and other force majeure events, any refund provided will depend upon Dr. Kelly Moyaert receiving a refund from the venue.  Dr. Kelly Moyaert cannot compensate participants for airfare, hotel and travel costs incurred. 

To cover these risks, and safeguard your own investment, again, it is required that all participants purchase travel insurance for their own protection, and specifically is highly recommended that your policy include a “cancel for any reason” option (as a precautionary measure to prevent any individual loss in the rare chance of cancellation.) 

**If any payment is not received by the participant prior to or on the due date for that payment, Dr. Kelly Moyaert has the right to cancel the participant‘s registration for that retreat. In this case no refund will be provided. 

Dr. Kelly Moyaert reserves the right to refuse or cancel any participant’s registration for any reason.  In this case, a full refund will be provided. 

If you have any questions or comments about this please contact drkellymoyaert@gmail.com.

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"I have to say, that the Yoga retreat was a little miracle for me.  It was eye-opening how out of touch I have been with my core and center.  Lots going on in the brain, not so much checking in with the heart / minds-eye these past years.  Thank you so much for the opportunity and for creating such a safe space for discovery.  I'm pumped; but I'm also giving myself time for it all to work its way into the chaos and complication of life!  Slowly but surely.

Last week I had the experience of not taking my sleeping meds three nights in a row and sinking into a peaceful sleep, and that is unheard of for me in recent times.  So I'm motivated to keep working on more holistic ways to address my anxiety/stress.  I read your professional bio and I think you are a really good fit for me, especially with the areas you are now making a focus of your practice.

I'm overjoyed! Very grateful for this new connection, on a professional and personal level.

p.s. -- Several people were very envious of my retreat experience and I bet you will get some joiners based on word of mouth of this group.  I hope it's something that I will be able to attend as well, so keep me in the loop!" 

-Julia P.

I came to Kelly three months ago not knowing exactly what to expect. I felt like I was at a

critical moment in my healing process – I was ready to move on from my childhood woundings,

but I felt stuck, and I felt that my stuckness was in part tied to having been in trauma for so

much of my life that my body didn’t know how to relax into a restful state. I found Kelly’s bio in

a systematic search of naturopathic physicians in Seattle, and I just felt safe reading her words;

the way that she described bodies and wellness invited me to see myself as whole and her as

partner, which was such a different (and healing) experience than I’ve encountered in my

lifetime of regular interactions with healthcare professionals. And meeting her – and then

working with her – has brought that safe and healing experience full circle, into my body.

Kelly’s capacity to hold space for my whole self, to be with my body and invite it into deeper

healing, and to support its restoration to balance with her intuitive bodywork and her

compassionate presence, and her consistent affirmation that my body is whole and has

everything it needs to be healed…it’s changed my life. I not only feel better than I have in

years, I am moving out of the trauma and survival mindset that has permeated my life for as

long as I can remember, and acting in ways that are brave and grounded and peaceful and true.

I cannot recommend Kelly highly enough.

-Amy R.

Dr. Kelly Moyaert’s approach is very personal and life-changing. Now I sleep through the night, no longer have afternoon crashes and have much improved energy. Her thoughtful care includes leading me through a therapeutic way of eating that is healing me from the inside out. Above all, she makes me feel as if she’s always by my side, encouraging me that I can do this and it will get better.

-Judy A.

Day 2  Let the Moon Reveal Your Heart

Sample itinerary:  (please note, daily schedule may shift slightly and will be confirmed upon arrival in Portugal.) 

Tea, Coffee, Infused water and bisquits available throughout the day in the lounge. 

7am - 9am   We will gather daily for a morning (themed) yoga asana practice, meditation/mudra, supportive breath practice (pranayama) and connection to self (self-study/svadhyaya.) These morning practices will aim to invigorate and soften, inviting elemental balance & overall wellness, chakra alignment, and synergistic health of mind body spirit and soul. 

9am-10am  Buffet Breakfast/Brunch

10am-2:30 pm  Free time: option to relax by the pool, explore the 2.5 acres of spectacular grounds/mature gardens, play with the outdoor chess set, spend time reading and/or journaling, napping; (if planned ahead, we can book on-site massage therapy sessions); taxi into nearby town of Lagos (4 km away) for shopping, exploration; taxi to nearby beach (4 km away) etc., or join in on a planned excursion (examples of excursions: Sunrise SUP, kayaking, boat tour to explore grottoes, going to a new beach for the afternoon.) 

2:30pm   Afternoon Snack

3pm-6pm   Free time or excursion to the beach or town of Lagos (shopping, museums, architecture, harbor, etc.,) 

5pm-6pm   Late afternoon/Evening Restorative practice (such as Restorative Yoga, YIN, or Yoga Nidra, etc.,)  

7pm  Dinner ( 3-course dinner, using seasonal local produce and herbs from Quinta's own grounds/gardens - and purchasing local organic fare when necessary.)  

*note: one night during the retreat we will venture into the town of Lagos to experience the local restaurants and Portugal fare.