Join Yogini Nomad & Tour Guide, Liza Dousson and Lisa Bragaw, Director of Zen & Now Wellness Center for our FIRST EVER INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION in PORTUGAL!! 

You'll be heading to the wonderful, sunny, spacious world of Portugal's famed Southern Coastal region known as The Algarve along the Atlantic Ocean beginning October 19, 2024 and checking out by noon on October 25, 2024. A Yoga retreat and local culture immersion concept, our 6 night/5 days retreat will be based at a charming Portuguese resort center located in the calm & charming district of Tavira called Santa Luzia. And ooooo on magnificent October weather if anything like last October!

Each morning enjoy a soothing form of Yoga-related wakeup followed by a delicious smorgasbord brunch, free time, on-site pool swims and organized daily curated activities. 

Explore the local surroundings by foot or bike on the bucolic country back roads along the Ria Formosa...join a local history tour in town followed by cafe time along the River Gilao...cross the border to Spain by ferry for a wander and a tapas lunch...or SUP Yoga... learn about olive harvesting with a tasting... maybe a seahorse adventure... to name a few!

Prefer a 10-minute local miniature train ride to the glorious beach and Atlantic Ocean stretching as far as the eye can see? Lounging in a chaise chair near to food and drink? Or maybe a bodywork session? YES! Those can happen as well. Or just a glorious siesta at your casita on the terrace in the warm afternoon sun! REST is part of this experience, too!

Scale up - or scale back - on how much you do! Customize your experience! The participation fee covers accommodations, brunch, 1 bodywork session per participant and daily activities. "Extras" are clearly outlined beyond the advertised retreat price!

Where you'll stay:

Accommodations are a wonderfully fully furnished and equipped casita on the resort campus amongst the greenery of old gardens, olive trees and winding lanes. You might even hear a sheep bell or two from the local farm. There is a supermarket on campus, laundry room, snack-bar, piano bar, a full restaurant for lunch and dinner and swimming pool.

The train to the beach is a 10-minute walk from the resort...or about a half hour walk to the beach. There are several venues at the beach for meals or snacks/drinks. You'll be about one half hour walk or 10-minute bike ride via a Ria Formosa Boardwalk - or a 3 minute Uber :) from the charming small fishing village of Santa Luzia, revered for its octopus offerings (sorry vegetarians/vegans) and other local seafood specialities, cafes and variety of dining experiences.

Your Casita is equipped with WiFi, kitchen, stove, fridge, microwave, living area, TV, bedroom, bathroom with full tub, and a terraced patio. The size is perfect for yourself or to share with one other person, if preferred. The bedroom has two single beds or living rooms serves as a 2nd bedroom at night.

Price for accommodation is included in the retreat fee.*

*If a larger 2-bedroom casita is desired for a slightly higher retreat fee price, that arrangement can be requested. All amenities above (for the 1 bedroom casita) are the same, except for the two bedrooms, rather than one.