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BREATHING SPACE
Portugal Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat
21st–25th June 2027 | Algarve, Portugal
A change of pace...
Five days in the sunny Algarve to practise, eat well, rest, explore and enjoy having a little more space in your day.
5 places | £895pp | women twin-room sharing
Before booking: As there are only 5 places available, please drop me a quick message to check availability.
Your Breathing Space in Portugal
What’s included
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4 nights’ twin-share accommodation
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15 minute optional morning guided meditation / quiet time
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60 minute morning yoga practice to wake up and get moving
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Two optional 30 minute Yoga Masterclasses, with time to explore individual postures, technique or modifications
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60 minute slower-paced afternoon/evening practices, including restorative yoga, breathwork and Yoga Nidra
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Health & Wellbeing Circle, exploring health from a holistic perspective
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60 minute floating sound bath
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30 minute Kundalini Yoga practice
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Freshly prepared brunch and dinner at the villa*
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Fruit, herbal teas and refreshments throughout your stay
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Private swimming pool
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Dedicated yoga pergola, with mats and meditation cushions provided
One evening meal will be enjoyed at a local restaurant and paid for separately.
Your home for the retreat
We’ll be staying in a spacious, self-contained apartment within a privately owned villa in the Algarve, surrounded by beautiful gardens with views across the River Arade towards the Monchique mountains.
There are three comfortable twin-share bedrooms, air conditioning throughout and a shared living space where we can relax together. There are two modern bathrooms with spacious walk-in showers, and towels are provided.
Outside, there’s a private swimming pool and plenty of comfortable seating tucked around the gardens, with lovely views and lots of places to sit, read or simply enjoy the surroundings. The Moroccan pergola is where we’ll spend a couple of evenings watching the sun go down.
The dedicated yoga space is just a few steps away, with mats and meditation cushions provided, so there’s no need to bring your own.
Bedroom 1 | Twin share
Bedroom 2 | Twin share
Bedroom 3 | Twin share
Food to enjoy!
Food is an important part of the retreat, and one of the lovely things about staying here is that it’s all taken care of for us.
Brunch and dinner are freshly prepared by our hosts using seasonal, locally grown produce wherever possible. Meals are healthy, generous and predominantly vegetarian and vegan, with fruit, herbal teas and refreshments available throughout the day. And if you fancy a glass of wine with dinner, that’s absolutely fine too.
One evening we’ll head out for dinner together, giving us a chance to enjoy a little more of the Algarve.
If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, you’ll be able to let me know when you book.
Meet your villa hosts at Quinta Do Rio
I’ll be returning to the Algarve for my third retreat with Michelle and Gordon, the wonderful owners of Quinta Do Rio. They live on site and take such good care of us, from preparing our meals to making sure we have everything we need during our stay.
Quinta Do Rio is just five minutes from the fishing village of Ferragudo, around 10 minutes from Portimão and a short drive from historic Silves. Set amongst beautiful gardens, there are wonderful views across the River Arade towards the Monchique mountains.
Michelle also joins us for two special experiences during the retreat, a floating sound bath and Kundalini practice.
It’s one of the reasons I love returning here.
The full villa address will be shared with you once your place is confirmed.
Getting there...
The closest airport to the villa is Faro, which is served by major European airlines including British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair.
Suggested flights from Bristol
These are the easyJet flights I’ll be booking and, if you’re travelling from Bristol, I encourage you to book the same flights if you can.
Monday 21 June 2027
easyJet EZY7510 | Bristol 09:30 → Faro 12:10
Friday 25 June 2027
easyJet EZY7509 | Faro 16:55 → Bristol 19:35
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If we’re on the same flights, we can travel together by Uber to and from Bristol Airport.
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I’ll arrange our transfer from Faro Airport to the villa, around 50 minutes away, with a trusted local driver. We’ll share the cost between us.
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Travelling separately? No problem. There are plenty of taxis and Ubers available from Faro Airport, or if your arrival time is close to ours, you may be able to join our transfer.
Flights, transfers and travel insurance are not included in the retreat price.
What’s not included...
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Flights
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Airport transfers and local transport
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One evening meal at a local restaurant
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Optional massage or facial treatments
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Personal expenses
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is required for the retreat and should be arranged when you book your trip.
Book Your Place...
£895 per person
5 days | 4 nights | twin-room sharing
A £300 non-refundable deposit secures your place.
The remaining £595 balance is due before April 1st 2027
If you’re no longer able to attend, your booking can be transferred to another woman, subject to the retreat terms and conditions.
5 guest places available.
Prefer to get in touch?
If you have any questions about the retreat, or you’d prefer to book with me directly, please drop me a line.
Sample Retreat Programme
Monday 21st June
3.00pm ~ Check-in and welcome
4.30pm ~ Welcome gentle yoga practice
6.30pm ~ Dinner
Daily schedule | Tuesday 22nd June – Thursday 24th June
8.30am ~ Optional 15 minute morning guided meditation / quiet time
9.00am ~ Morning yoga practice
10.00am ~ Optional Yoga Masterclass on two mornings
10.30am ~ Relaxed brunch by the pool
Daytime ~ Free time, pool, beach, trip into town and optional treatments
One afternoon ~ Health & Wellbeing Circle
5.30pm ~ Slower-paced practice
7.00pm ~ Dinner*
Friday 25th June
8.45am ~ Mindfulness Practice
9.00am ~ Final yoga practice
10.30am ~ Farewell brunch by the pool
2.00pm ~ Check-out
One evening we’ll head out for dinner.
Massage and facial treatments are also available to book during the retreat and are paid for separately.
The programme may vary slightly during the retreat.
Typical June weather
With Quinta Do Rio close to Ferragudo, Portimão is a good nearby reference for the local weather.
June in this part of the Algarve is usually warm, sunny and dry, with average daytime temperatures around 23–25°C, cooler evenings (pack a cardi) and long days of sunshine.
Perfect for morning yoga, afternoons by the pool and those long Algarve evenings.
As always, weather can vary.
