A SPRING RETREAT IN PORTUGAL

What might become possible when we give ourselves a little more room? Room to breathe. To move. To create. To linger over beautiful meals, wander somewhere unfamiliar, and notice what we’ve been moving too quickly to see.

Presence in Portugal: Yoga & The Art of Ease is an 8-day invitation to slow down, reconnect, and welcome the beginning of spring in the Algarve. We’ll spend seven nights together in the heart of Olhão, balancing meaningful practice and curated experiences with plenty of spaciousness to rest, explore, and simply be.

THE PRACTICE

Yoga will provide the rhythm for our days. Most mornings will begin with meditation followed by an alignment-based vinyasa practice designed to awaken the body, build awareness, and prepare us for the day ahead.

Late-afternoon practices will generally invite us to soften through gentle movement, restorative yoga, meditation, reflection, and contemplative practice. The sessions will build thoughtfully across the week around themes of presence, ease, renewal, and embodied awareness. All levels of yoga experience are warmly welcome.

SPACE TO SLOW DOWN

This retreat is intentionally designed to balance structure with spaciousness.

A typical day might include morning practice, a long chef-prepared brunch, an open afternoon or curated experience, late-afternoon yoga, and dinner together. During free time, you might wander Olhão’s cobbled streets, browse the market, book a massage, read on the rooftop, explore a nearby island, sip coffee at a local café, journal, or take an afternoon nap. Free time isn’t simply the space between activities. It’s part of the retreat.

CREATE + EXPLORE

Your retreat includes several special experiences designed to connect us with the landscape, culture, and creative spirit of southern Portugal:

• A private catamaran sail through the beautiful waters of the Ria Formosa

• An Algarve winery experience and tasting

• A beginner-friendly watercolor workshop with a local artist

• Time to experience Olhão’s celebrated Saturday market and historic old town

The intention is not to fill every moment, but to offer a few memorable experiences surrounded by plenty of room to breathe.

THE ART OF EASE

Ease doesn’t necessarily mean that life becomes easy. It can mean learning to soften around what is here. To listen more closely. To become less concerned with perfecting our lives and more available to actually living them.

Our retreat also spans the transition into spring, offering a natural backdrop for reflection, renewal, creativity, and new beginnings. Through yoga, meditation, conversation, art, food, and travel, we’ll explore what it means to become more fully present to ourselves and to the life unfolding around us.

COMMUNITY

Some of the most meaningful moments on retreat are the ones we could never schedule. The conversations over dinner. The laughter. The friendships that form unexpectedly. The stories shared after practice.

We’ll gather as an intimate group of curious, open-hearted people while leaving plenty of room for solitude and personal space. Come alone, with a friend, or with a partner. You’ll be welcomed into the circle.

THE PROPERTY

For seven nights, Casa Fuzetta will be entirely ours.

Located in the heart of Olhão’s old town, this extraordinary restored Portuguese townhouse blends historic character with thoughtful contemporary design. The property offers more than 1,000 square meters of interior space, expansive terraces, a rooftop pool, yoga decks, a meditation room, library, central courtyard, beautiful communal spaces, and individually designed en-suite bedrooms.

Throughout the week, we’ll enjoy:

• Rooftop yoga space

• Rooftop pool (heated when needed)

• Meditation room/indoor yoga space

• Yoga mats, bolsters, blocks, straps, and meditation props

• Multiple terraces and lounges

• Central courtyard and library

• Game room with pool table

• Beautiful communal dining spaces

• Underfloor heating throughout

• Organic LA-EVA bath products

• Housekeeping and house-team support

Casa Fuzetta has also received international recognition from publications including Condé Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure and has become a sought-after home for retreats from around the world.

Spring in The Algarve: March is a beautiful time to experience the Algarve—sunny days, mild temperatures, and fewer crowds. Expect daytime highs around 64–68°F, with cooler evenings typically in the 50s. Spring showers are possible, but the Algarve is known for abundant sunshine year-round. It’s an ideal time for hiking and exploring without the crowds. Think sunshine, blooming wildflowers, cozy evenings, and southern Portugal at a wonderfully unhurried pace.

THE FOOD

Each day we’ll gather for a generous brunch and beautiful dinner prepared by our private retreat chef, with coffee, tea, and light morning offerings available around practice.

Meals will emphasize fresh, seasonal ingredients, local seafood, and vegetarian options. Expect long tables, shared plates, and conversations that linger. Dietary information will be collected in advance, and we’ll work with our chef to accommodate dietary needs wherever reasonably possible.

TRAVEL DETAILS

Casa Fuzetta is located in the heart of Olhão, a vibrant fishing town in Portugal’s eastern Algarve. Faro Airport (FAO) is the easiest arrival airport and is just 15–20 minutes from the house. We recommend taking a taxi, Uber, or pre-arranged transfer directly from the airport.

One of the joys of staying in Olhão is how wonderfully walkable it is. Casa Fuzetta sits in the old town, within easy walking distance of the waterfront, markets, cafés, restaurants, shops, and ferries to the islands of the Ria Formosa. There’s no need to rent a car for the retreat—in fact, we recommend leaving the driving behind and enjoying the town on foot.

Guests who would like to spend time in Lisbon before or after the retreat can also reach Olhão from Lisbon in approximately 3–3.5 hours by train, coach, car, or private transfer.

Arrival: Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Guest check-in at Casa Fuzetta begins at 4:00 PM. Please plan to arrive with enough time to settle in before our first gathering together around 6:00 PM.

Departure: Wednesday, March 24, 2027
Room check-out is by 11:00 AM.

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY

Deposits & Payments

• Initial Deposit: The $1,000 deposit required to secure your spot is strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.

• Final Balance: Remaining balance payments are due by January 6, 2027.
  

Cancellation Timeline

• Cancellations before January 6, 2027: You will receive a refund of any payments made, minus the $1,000 non-refundable deposit.

• Cancellations after January 6, 2027: All payments become entirely non-refundable and non-transferable.

• The Waitlist Exception: If you must cancel after January 6th and your spot can be filled and fully paid for by another guest, you will receive a refund of your payments, minus the $1,000 deposit, once the new guest's registration is finalized.

• Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended, including coverage for trip cancellation, medical expenses, and travel interruption.