Portugal Self-Realization & Empowerment Retreat (Sept 26th | 2022)

      2640 Mafra, Portugal

      LR
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      Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2022
      Group size: 1 - 25
      Portugal Self-Realization & Empowerment Retreat (Sept 26th | 2022)
      2640 Mafra, Portugal

      Lotus Retreats
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      32 reviews

      Sep 26 - Oct 2, 2022
      Group size: 1 - 25

      About this trip

      It's time to savor the rich history, exquisite traditional cuisine and breathtaking coastal sights that Portugal has to offer.  Journey to Portugal September 26th - October 2nd with Loren Lotus, Ryann Tillman and the Lotus Retreats family during the most beautiful time to visit Europe. 


      We're elated to present the first Portugal Retreat after many years of patience and persistence!


      We'll explore the vibrancy of the Sintra castles, the quaint beach town Ericeira and experience the atmospheric city of Lisbon all while practicing Yoga on & off the mat with our loving community of friends & family. 


      Portugal is home to a variety of landscapes and nestled in them are some of the world's most gorgeous places. Bordered by the sea under a warm sun, this Southern European country is laid-back and welcoming. It has affordable wine, delicious food, a Mediterranean feel, and a strong cultural identity.


      Please note: spaces are limited and first come first serve! This will be our only Portugal trip of 2022 and we hope to see you there!

      Your Hosts

      Meet Loren Lotus

      Your host Loren Lotus has hosted over 25 retreats around the world with Lotus Retreats! She's a passionate yogi, facilitator and event organizer who puts her entire heart and soul into curating spaces for community to gather. Loren will be sharing daily Yoga classes to get into our bodies, clear energy and make space for new wisdom to be shared. She is also an avid Kirtan singer and will be sharing the medicine of music, movement & meditation throughout the weekend.


      Meet Ryann Tillman

      Ryann believes that yoga has the power to positively transform our lives. She teaches a Hatha inspired class with an emphasis on breath, awareness, and body control. She aims to make each class feel steeped in Indian tradition and lineage. Her path also led her to Fascial Stretch Therapy(fst) as a way to help speed the physical healing/recovery process and flexibility that yoga offers. With yoga and fst Ryann has a passion to guide people towards a more connected, positive, and healthy life.

      Accomodations

      The Portugal retreat will be hosted in a special family-run sanctuary infused with soul. Nestled in a beautiful woodland valley, only half an hour from Lisbon and fifteen minutes from Ericeira beach, this retreat space is a sanctuary for retreat, to rest and to restore well-being whilst bathed in the loving embrace of nature.


      The venue, an old Quinta set in a national park and is endowed with beautiful fruit trees, giant oak corks, grape vines, vistas and a stream at the end of the garden where we often encounter our neighbours; deer and wild boar.


      Within a 15 minute drive we can reach the beach, see the fierce waves of the Atlantic coast and the charming surf town, Ericeira. Only half an hour from Lisbon and the airport, we are in an ideal location for Lisbon connections.


      The farm is the perfect venue for our groups, it is quiet and secluded. Our Garden Shala is a beautiful converted glass Victorian Greenhouse, a great workshop space along with the incredible yoga deck overlooking the valley of high trees. 


      Inspired by self-reliance; this retreat center wishes to live more sustainably, eating from garden to plate and using natural energy resources. Here is a place to feel balanced in a nourishing environment supportive for freedom and growth.


      You have the option to select private or shared bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms or shared. There are also a few options for private Glamping Belltents to be even more immersed with nature and a private outdoor shower & compost loos!


      Yoga & Workshops

      Our mission during a Self-Realization & Empowerment Retreat is to offer daily yoga classes, workshops and ceremonies to deepen your understanding of Self and provide a safe place to come to learn, to rest & replenish your soul to return feeling rejuvenated and centered with your life's purpose. 


      We will gather on the Yoga shala twice a day to practice Yoga asana with Ryann & Loren. They will offer a variety of styles; Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative and Yin tailored to all levels. The purpose is to come into union with your physical body, the vessel of your spirit and move energy freely with breath & movement, all while breathing with nature all around and within you.


      We will offer a series of workshops & opening & closing ceremonies to deepen your relationship with yourself and one another. We offer unique group activities and opportunities to deepen the study together and share our experiences. Every activity is optional yet encouraged. Some of the exercises and activities we do during a Self-Realization & Empowerment Retreat week are so unique, eye-opening and heart-opening that it leaves every guest with the true sense of self-realization & empowerment.

      Excursions & Exploring Portugal

      When in Portugal, we'll adventure to many beautiful sites close-by! Explore Ericeria, a surfer's paradise and charming old town, Explore Sintra's historic palaces and colorful Castles and take a day trip into Lisbon to explore and eat around this atmospheric city.


      Ericeira

      - Explore Portugal's coastline and must-see beach town of Ericeira. A surfer's paradise, or anyone aspiring to be! We'll journey to Ericeira for a day to enjoy the ocean, try Surf or simply walk around the small quarter and take it the historic beach town vibes. 


      The Sintra Castles

      - Explore some of the most breathtaking historic Castles of Sintra. There are several!

      Depending on the desires of the group we'll aim to see as many of these as we can during our day trip to Sintra:

      1. The Pena Palace

      2. Moorish Castle

      3. Quinta de Regaleira

      4. Monserrate Palace

      5. National Palace of Sintra


      Lisboa / City of Lisbon

      - One of Europe's best cities! Tour on bike or foot and explore a colorful, eccentric city of history, wine and culture. We'll take a day trip to Lisbon where you're free to roam; enjoy lunch, shop around or take a city tour!

      Nourishment

      What we put in, is what we get out. Nourishing our bodies from the inside out is an important and crucial part of retreat week! The relationship we harbor with our food is one we like to emphasize during the week. 


      We've found a very talented, passionate personal Portuguese chef who will be catering our retreat week with nourishing and creative plates! Each day will feature a breakfast buffet after our morning practice. We'll have several lunch buffets and plated family-style dinners throughout the week. 


      On excursion days to Ericeria, Sintra or Lisbon; we'll have the choice to eat out and about to experience local restaurants of your liking!


      Dinner bell, anyone?

      Getting There & FAQ

      You'll want to arrive and depart from the LISBON Airport. We recommend exploring other parts of Portugal before or after the retreat! Many folks like to see the Algarve down south, or Porto up north.. Although if you cannot; you will see plenty in the 7 days with us between beach, countryside & the city, too!


      We will create a Facebook group and shared google document for all attending guests to arrange travel before/after.  Detailed travel instructions and guidance will be included in your confirmation email after booking!


      No Visas or vaccinations are required to enter Portugal.

      As of now, a negative Covid-19 test is required 72hours prior to flight departure to arrive to Portugal.



      What’s included

      • Accommodations
        Retreat for 7-days and 6-nights on a private Quinta style farmhouse with private or shared rooms or glampers
      • Locally Crafted Meals
        Daily breakfast buffet post morning Yoga; along with most lunches & dinners will be catered by a local chef
      • Daily Yoga Classes
        Daily morning Vinyasa, meditation and (some) evening Yin & restorative classes offered by Loren & Ryann
      • Additional Workshops
        Up to 3 workshops with Loren & Ryann during the Self-Realization & Empowerment week; sharing practices to assist your journey and practice; includes music, movement & meditations
      • Day trip Sintra Castles
        Transport to/from the town of Sintra to explore for a day!
      • Day trip Ericeria Beach
        Transport to/from the Ericeria Beach town to explore for a day!
      • Day trip to visit Lisbon
        Transport to/from the City of Lisbon to explore for an afternoon!
      • Excursion Transfers
        Transfers to/from our 3 excursions are included
      • Airport Transfers
        You will be picked up from the Lisbon airport on Sept 26 and dropped off Oct 2nd! (Unless you have other travel plans before/after and we are happy to assist with this!)

      What’s not included

      • Airfare to/from Portugal
        You'll need to find your own flights to/from the Lisbon airport. We're happy to help & we will provide a shared sheet to help coordinate with other travelers!
      • Additional Meals
        Some lunches and dinners on excursion days will be on your own! Bring cash to explore local eats to your liking!
      • Additional Spa Services
        Additional massages, ceremonies or services are offered; you may start your own tab during the week and pay directly to the retreat center for any additional services
      • Travel Insurance
        Travel insurance is highly recommended incase of any unforeseen changes or circumstances
      • Covid-19 Testing
        A negative Covid-19 test is required to enter Portugal and to enter the USA (after retreat)
      • Additional Tours
        Tickets to Sintra Castles, Surfing in Ericeria or tours of Lisbon aren't included; You can pick/choose what you'd like to do on the days we adventure into these towns!

      Available Packages

      Glamper - Double Occupancy

      Retreat yourself in Portugal... Glamping style! Sleep in a bell tent outside of the main house and have a private space to yourself in nature. 

      Rooms are nicely furnished with King size beds or 2 Twin beds. 

      You'll share a beautiful outdoor bathroom and shower with the other Glampers!


      Perfect for couples, friends, siblings or solo-travelers looking to pair with a new friend!

      Price listed per person.


      Early bird: $2580

      Regular After June 26th: $2780

      $2,780
      Deposit: $500
      Glamper - Single Occupancy

      Retreat yourself in Portugal... Glamping style! Sleep in a bell tent outside of the main house and have a private space to yourself in nature. Rooms are nicely furnished with King size beds. 

      You'll share a beautiful outdoor bathroom and shower with the other Glampers!


      Perfect for solo-travelers. 

      Price listed per person.


      Early bird: $2880

      Regular After June 26th: $3080

      $3,080
      Deposit: $500
      King Room - Single Occupancy

      Enjoy your own private room inside of the main La Quinta house. 

      Kingsize bed with a shared bathroom with one other room. First come, first serve!


      Perfect for solo-travelers who like their own space :)

      Price listed per person.


      Early bird: $3290

      Regular After June 26th: $3490

      $3,490
      Deposit: $500
      King Ensuite - Single Occupancy

      Enjoy your own private room inside of the main La Quinta house. Kingsize bed with private ensuite bathroom. First come, first serve!


      Perfect for solo-travelers who like their own space :)

      Price listed per person.


      Early bird: $3490

      Regular After June 26th: $3690

      $3,690
      Deposit: $500
      King Ensuite - Double Occupancy

      Enjoy your own private room inside of the main La Quinta house. Kingsize bed or 2-Twin beds with private ensuite bathroom. First come, first serve!


      Perfect for couples, friends, siblings, and/or solo-travelers ready to pair with new friends!

      Price listed per person.


      Early bird: $3080

      Regular After June 26th: $3280

      $3,280
      Deposit: $500
      Large Dorm - Shared Occupancy

      Enjoy a twin bed in a bunk room with other solo travelers and new friends! Shared bathroom access in the hallway and all comfort and amenities of the home! 


      Early bird: $2580

      Regular After June 26th: $2780

      $2,780
      Deposit: $500


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      LR
      Lotus Retreats
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      Expand and enhance your vision of the world with a Lotus Retreats experience! Lotus Retreats offers a combination of yoga & philosophy, workshops & ceremonies, plus nature excursions & cultural immersions to fully explore each location traveled. Each week is carefully curated with activities and optional excursions to deepen and benefit your physical, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Every retreat is unique to the location, the group & your hosts, who passionately guarantee an eye-opening & heart-awakening experience for all.

      Reviews

      AA
      A grounding expedition filled with genuine connection. A powerful mix of relaxing and nourishing yoga and wellness combined with expansive and exciting adventures.
      By Alexa A for Lake Atitlan, Guatemala NYE Reset Retreat (2024!) on Feb 27, 2024
      Amazing Yoga retreat in the Sacred Valley. Amazing healthy meals every day. Daily adventure to ruins and cultural events.I highly recommend this retreat and Ryann is an amazing teacher and facilitator!!!
      By Lynn E for Peru: Cultural Immersion & Yoga Retreat on Feb 27, 2024
      Fantastic trip and experience. It far exceeded my expectations. The accommodation and personnel are all top-notch. Tom Milton
      By Thomas M for Peru: Cultural Immersion & Yoga Retreat on Feb 21, 2024
      This was a wonderful retreat in a beautiful setting. I loved the yoga classes, food, and the cultural immersive experiences. I highly recommend a Lotus Retreat!
      By Kathy A for Lake Atitlan, Guatemala NYE Reset Retreat (2024!) on Jan 06, 2024
      Incredible cultural voyage through the sacred valley of Peru. This was an adventurous and beautiful retreat. More than just asana yoga. There were indigenous ceremonies, hikes through the mountains, and historical site visits. Lotus Retreats always forms a connected group and we had a blast in Peru. I would 100% travel with Lotus Retreats again
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      HC
      First and foremost, apologies for this super overdue review. I just realized that I haven't left a review for Loren Lotus, but periodically I have thought about this magical retreat I went on with Loren in 2018 to Colombia. Loren was very communicative about all the trip details beforehand, and planned very special programs; a small trip to the neighboring village with a local guide, interesting workshops with great guest teachers, etc. although she is an amazing instructor! The retreat venue was magical and was very accommodating about everyone's dietary restrictions. I spent possibly the best week of my life, and I am forever grateful for that experience. Highly recommend it if you are looking for something to nourish your mind, body, and heart. Thank you Loren. I hope you are doing well! Sending love.
      By Heisue C on 30 Nov, 2023
      KK
      I had an amazing experience in Colombia with Lotus Retreats in July 2023. Loren and Rachel are fantastic women who lead with love and light. They show so much care and respect towards each person's experience and offer each guest the opportunity to make their trip as busy or relaxed as they wish it to be. I highly recommend the excursions, as I got to experience more of Colombia and the history of its culture; however, they are optional, which is great on days when a guest would prefer some time spent in reflection. The daily yoga offerings were my favorite part, as they brought different styles of yoga, pranayama techniques, and sound healing into class. And finally, the freshly prepared, locally-sourced meals were INCREDIBLE. My body is still thanking me!
      By Katie K on 12 Aug, 2023
      TP
      I had the opportunity to deepen my practice / experience the beauty of Tulum Mexico with Lotus Retreats and would do it again in a heartbeat! The Lotus Retreats crew quickly created a space of loving community, increased awareness, and intentional practice within the first few hours of our retreat and it only got better from there! These retreats are special. Humanity in raw form. I'll be back for more, no doubt!
      By Travis P on 02 Oct, 2018
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