Lisbon Retreat

We will meet at Casas na Ferraria, a peaceful retreat on a historic family estate 40 minutes south of Lisbon airport in Arrábida, next to a national park and beaches. Please note your flights or ground transportation from/to Lisbon International Airport, Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is not included in your ticket price and you should arrange for separately – see below for more info on ground transportation options.

We’ve structured the retreat to be suitable for both newer and experienced yogis - adjustments will be suggested for all levels. The vocal and self expression classes will not be singing based-  Exercises will focus on movement, self awareness, sound and breath. Everyone is welcome!

Weather is unpredictable and we make no guarantees, but the weather in Lisbon is generally warmer than northern Portugal. At the end of August, Arrábida (near Setúbal/Lisbon) experiences hot, dry, and sunny summer weather, with daily highs typically ranging between 77 - 88 °F. The region benefits from high sunshine hours, minimal rain, and warm water temperatures, making it ideal for beach activities. Evenings remain comfortable, though generally warm. 

Please let us know if there is a room type you (single or double) are wanting to book that is sold out. We will do our best to see if it’s possible to open up another space. Nothing is guaranteed but we will try! Please email us at info@resoundretreats.com

We expect 10 to 14 participants.

We have both options, a class studio with air conditioning and a Yoga deck, and hope to have a mix of both, but it will all depend on weather conditions. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding here. 

Please note that Yoga mat/strap/bolsters/blocks/straps will be provided. In addition to clothes, toiletries, and other things you would normally pack for a trip like this, we recommend you bring the following: yoga clothes, comfortable walking shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, light jacket (please check the weather report and plan accordingly!), umbrella/rain jacket, bathing suit/flip flops, etc.

Yes please bring an adapter. 

Our day of arrival check in time is 4pm, we will have a welcoming circle and dinner in the evening. On our departure day we will have a closing circle and breakfast, check out is 10am. 

The food will consist of plenty of fresh and local cuisine. Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options will be available as well. Although it’s impossible to customize the menu to perfectly accommodate everyone’s individual requests especially in a foreign country such as Portugal, we will try to account for dietary restrictions and allergies so please make sure to note them during the registration process. 

There is no alcohol available at the venue or planned with the catered meals. If desired, you will be able to purchase outside of the venue in town. 

Tax and tip for all group meals, classes and activities are included in your ticket price so no need to tip separately after group meals, classes or activities. Feel free to tip for room cleaning or massage services at your discretion per the usual. 

Keren and Viviana are hoping that the retreat can be an immersive experience for you to reconnect to your practice and reflect inwards. So we recommend things like journaling, walking/sitting meditation in the garden or just rest or get a massage during break times (see below for massage booking info). If you’re the adventurous type and are looking to explore the region more, Casas na Ferraria has additional excursions that are available to book. If you'd like more info please ask. This retreat is about taking care of yourself so please feel free to do what feels appropriate and best for your body, mind and spirit.

Massage is available to book as an add on. Massages are with local massage therapist Catarina Sotero. She will be available to book for private treatment on site. She offers many styles including Sport, Ayurvedic, Relaxation, and Thai Massage. Massages must be booked by August 6th to garuntee availablilty. 

As far as we’re concerned, this retreat is on! Please note, we are only human and there are always things outside of our reasonable control (such as boarders closing, acts of war & terrorism, natural disasters, etc.) that might require us to change plans, but that’s what travel insurance is for and this is a risk that you would have with any travel. So the answer is, whenever you feel comfortable.

Everyone’s situation is different and therefore it is up to you to research and confirm any visas or other travel documentation that might be required for you to enter Portugal based on your nationality, where you’re coming from, etc. Depending on your particular situation, you may need to apply for a visa, have a valid passport (that doesn’t expire for either 3 or 6 months after your scheduled departure or has empty pages left), etc. Please note that this is your responsibility to understand and take care of based on your unique individual situation!

There are no refunds for cancellation. In order to secure the venue and programming, we are required to enter into binding contracts with 3rd parties that do not allow for refund or cancellation in any instance except for limited instances where “acts of god” render the entire event impossible. For example, if the venue must close down, then we would be able to get a refund and refund all ticket holders. Otherwise, unfortunately, we must enforce a strict cancellation policy and there will be no refunds in any instance. You may transfer your ticket under certain conditions. Also, purchasing trip insurance to protect yourself is always a good idea.

You may transfer your ticket to another person up to 3-days before the retreat start date without penalty by emailing us at info@resoundretreats.com . After that time, our strict cancellation policy applies.

Yes! Our host will be helping us to coordinate shuttles from Lisbon Airport to the venue. Once you have your flight booked, please email us at info@resoundretreats.com  with your flight arrival info so we can start coordinating the shuttels. Uber and Bolt (a local app similar to Uber) are also reliable options. 

It is highly recommended. Even in the rare instance that we need to cancel or reschedule the retreat due to “acts of god” including pandemic or natural disaster related shut downs, we will only be able to refund ticket costs at most, and would not in any instance be able to compensate you for other costs, such as flights booked, etc. Due to this concern, we highly recommend that you purchase personal travel insurance.

We suggest that you include “cancel for any reason” with your policy and include medical coverage. Many insurance policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation so please prioritize accordingly. Some credit cards also come with travel insurance benefits which you might want to consider. Here is a helpful site to compare different policies based on your specific needs. There is also the option to add travel insurance (with Trawick travel insurance) offered directly at check out via our booking platform. 

Depending on the payment option you choose during check out, you will be automatically billed using the credit card on file so that all remaining balances have been fully paid at least 3 months in advance of retreat start (at time of ticket purchase, you’re only charged for the initial $1000 deposit). As noted above, we have a strict cancellation policy with no refunds (including for any deposits) so please make sure you have sufficient funds ready to pay any remaining balances as they become due.

This is possible! Please send a note to info@resoundretreats.com just noting that you would prefer one larger bed in the room.

This may be possible, please send us an email to info@resoundretreats.com with a description of your partner’s needs (for example, partner would like to participate in meals and excursions but skip the yoga classes, etc.) and we will do our best to accommodate and get back to you with what is available.