portugal: european summer retreat 2025: waitlist only!
july 6-12 (6 nights)
Join YS on our very first trip to the Algarve region of Portugal! We have wanted to visit this area of the world for years, and we are so excited to have discovered Quinta Bonita, a lovely, intimate location for our first retreat to this beautiful European destination by the sea! We have rented out the whole retreat center, so our group will have lots of privacy and space to just be. Quinta Bonita is set on 2.5 acres of mature, terraced gardens, and you’ll have plenty of time to relax by the pool, enjoy farm-to-table meals and snacks prepared by our private chef, and explore the surrounding area! Quinta Bonita is situated just 4km from the historic port town of Lagos with its many beautiful beaches, grottos, shops, restaurants, and museums, and 4km from Praia de Luz, a quaint beachside village. 30 minutes of travel will allow you to reach the wild and unspoiled West Coast of Portugal and Cape St. Vincent in Sagres- the most southwesterly point of Europe!
Getting there:
You may want to fly directly to Faro Airport (FAO), and we can help you arrange transportation from Faro Airport to the retreat center. You may want to fly into Lisbon (LIS) and take the express train to the Algarve (tickets can be purchased 60 days prior to departure.) We can help you arrange transportation from the train station to the retreat center, and train ride is approx. 4 hours. You may want to rent a car to explore the area on your own or with friends!
Location:
Quinta Bonita Country House & Gardens: view website here!
Included:
-6 nights air conditioned accommodation at Quinta Bonita based on availability (all rooms are double occupancy; one room is triple occupancy.) Rooms have private bathrooms and many have private patio spaces. Sea vs. garden rooms are first-come, first-serve!
-Exclusive use of all facilities, including outdoor swimming pool and gardens
-Twice daily yoga: vinyasa in the morning and yin/restorative at night
-Yoga mats, straps, blankets, blocks, bricks, and eye pillows
-Tea, coffee, infused water throughout the day
-Daily buffet brunch (seasonal/local ingredients used, including herbs and fruit from the grounds!)
-Nightly 3-course dinner, with the exception of one night (free night to explore on your own/in groups)
-Daily housekeeping
Not included:
-International airfare
-Airport/train station transfers (we can help arrange and organize groups to minimize costs!)
-Massages/reiki/facials
-Optional excursions
-Honesty bar
Pricing (all pricing is per person; each person attending must place deposit to reserve a space!):
-Double or twin occupancy rooms (options are first-come, first-served; if you have a special room request let us know and we will do our best to accommodate!): $1650/per person double occupancy ($500 deposit due upon booking; 2 $575 payments due on September 1st, 2024 and February 1st, 2025)
-King room (only one available): $1800/per person double occupancy ($500 deposit due upon booking; 2 $650 payments due on September 1st, 2024 and February 1st, 2025)
-Triple room (only one available): $1500/per person triple occupancy ($500 deposit due upon booking; 2 $500 payments due on September 1st, 2025 and February 1st, 2025)