Thoughtful Answers to Common Questions About Restorative Retreats in Portugal

  • I offer intimate, restorative retreats in Portugal designed for women, leaders, and creatives who are navigating burnout, transition, or a deep inner threshold.

    The retreats are either:

    • Private, one-to-one curated experiences, or

    • Occasional small group retreats, intentionally limited in size

    These are not workshops, productivity retreats, or spiritual tourism experiences. They are quiet, reflective immersions centered on stillness, presence, and meaningful dialogue.

  • These retreats are for people who are outwardly capable and inwardly tired.

    They are especially well-suited for:

    • Women leaders and executives

    • Creatives, writers, and thinkers

    • Coaches, advisors, and caregivers

    • People navigating midlife, identity change, grief, or transition

    Many participants are holding responsibility, complexity, or unanswered questions and need a space to pause, restore, and listen inwardly.

  • The retreats are spiritually grounded but not religious.

    They draw from contemplative traditions, nature-based practices, and deep listening rather than doctrine or belief systems. You do not need to subscribe to any spiritual framework to participate—only a willingness to slow down and reflect.

    Do not expect cocoa ceremonies, plant medicine and other types of commercial practices.

  • Most retreats focus on:

    • Group programming

    • Fixed agendas

    • Teaching or instruction

    My retreats are different because they are:

    • Often one-to-one

    • Fully curated around the individual

    • Unhurried and non-performative

    There is no expectation to share, produce, or transform on a schedule. The work unfolds organically through conversation, silence, nature, and rest.

  • Each private retreat is co-created and shaped around where you are in your life.

    It may include:

    • Reflective dialogue and intuitive guidance

    • Stillness, silence, and rest

    • Nature walks and gentle movement

    • Contemplative or meditative practices

    • Optional writing or creative inquiry

    No two retreats are the same. The pace is slow, and spacious time for integration is built in.

  • Retreats range from one day to five days, depending on the format and your needs.

    Private retreats are designed collaboratively to determine the length that best supports restoration and clarity.

  • Retreats take place in quiet, natural settings in Portugal, often near the sea, cliffs, or countryside.

    The locations are chosen for:

    • Natural beauty

    • A sense of spaciousness

    • Minimal distraction

    • Support for nervous system restoration

    Specific details are shared during the inquiry process.

  • No prior experience is required.

    These retreats are accessible to people who are new to contemplative practices as well as those who have an established inner or reflective life. Everything is guided gently and intuitively.

    You’ll find a free downloadable retreat guide on the retreat page to help you prepare.

  • While each retreat is unique, people often leave with:

    • A calmer nervous system

    • Greater clarity about next steps or endings

    • Reconnection to intuition and inner authority

    • Renewed creative or emotional energy

    • Language for what they are becoming

    The effects tend to be subtle, grounding, and long-lasting. There is also a scheduled call within 30 days of your return to help you integrate your experience.

  • If you are drawn to quiet, depth, and meaningful reflection—and feel ready to step out of urgency—this work may be supportive.

    Private retreats are offered by conversation or application to ensure alignment and care. The first step is to schedule a conversation with me to determine how I might curate a retreat experience that works for you.

  • The investment for your retreat will depend on many factors. It’s best to determine what would work for you during our first conversation and then we can determine the investment.

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