STEP ONE:

Send a deposit of $1000 per person to @JWYoga via Venmo, or to jwinther@gmail.com via Zelle. Easy!

ONE-2: Invite your friends

ONE-3: Request time off from work

STEP TWO: confirm your booking rate and request your room

After your deposit lands, I’ll send a payment confirmation email asking you to confirm two more important details:

1) single or double occupancy to calculate your balance due (paid in full no later than August 15th), and

2) your preferred room/building

Note that I will give priority for the VILLA rooms to a group of 4-8 people who book together by April 15th. After April 15th, those rooms are open to everyone.

BASE RATES:

1. SOLO BOOKING

   $2900 single occupancy (HILLSIDE or or LOFT or VILLA rooms)

   $3300 single occupancy (CASITA MEL apartment)

2. SINGLE ADD-ON

   $2400 per person (ANY/ALL rooms)

*All payments are non-refundable unless and until someone replaces you

*Balances must be paid in full no later that 15 August, 2025

*Mates Rates discount for past retreat participants will be reflected in an adjusted balance due after your initial deposit

First: check the expiration date on your passport and renew now if necessary.

Please book your flight arrival and departure times carefully:

• ARRIVALS: Shuttles will depart LISBON international Airport around 14:00 on Saturday, 04th OCT

• DEPARTURE: Shuttles will depart the retreat center no later than 11:00 on 11th OCT (earliest airport arrival time will be 12:30)

*Only the scheduled group shuttle is included in your retreat package. Travel between airports and retreat center other than the scheduled group shuttle must be arranged and paid for by the participant.

Here we go:

• 7 nights at a beautifully designed retreat center nestled in a private forest in southwest Portugal

• welcome tour of the property and introduction to their commitments to sustainability and local communities

• daily brunches and dinners to delight and nourish

• two dinners offsite at local establishments with our hosts

• nutritious and indulgent afternoon snacks onsite

• open access to a gorgeous outdoor pool, wood sauna, gym, yoga studio

• 9 acres of wooded trails and trailheads that lead offsite into the countryside

• well placed lounging areas throughout the property

• 2x daily yoga+ sessions guided by an experienced and caring teacher

• daily guided eco therapy walking meditations

• opening & closing circles

• daily journal & reflection prompts to support your personal practice

• deep listening & sharing circle time

• one personal massage session (onsite)

• carefully selected local wine tasting event (onsite)

• coastal hike excursion that includes a professional guide, shuttle transfers, homemade snacks, village and beach visit

• group airport transfers on arrival and departure days

• gratuities for retreat center staff, shuttle drivers, guides, and massage therapists

• joyful and loving support of our beloved retreat community

• the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the pace of country life

A few weeks before the retreat, we’ll start to organize optional activities and fine tune our group excursions to accommodate tides and currents for those who are keen to add in SUP or surfing.

You’ll see an email from me with more detail before you have to decide on adding anything, or nothing at all.

Travel between your home and LISBON International Airport is not included.

• Travel between Lisbon International Airport and the retreat center outside of group schedule is also not included

• Accommodation in/around Lisbon before/after shuttle times is not included

Snacks/Smoothies/Extras ordered at the retreat center cantina are separate from the group meals andare not included

Cafe and shop visits in the nearby village (12 minute walk) are encouraged at your own expense

Additional activities/shuttles/tours booked for free time on or offsite are not included

Alcohol is not included but may be purchased onsite