THE LAGOA RETREAT VENUE EXPERIENCE
This is a taster of what you can experience and add to when running your retreat in our Lagoa retreat venue in Portugal. Although this article won’t make justice to the amazing time you can experience with your retreat group in this gorgeous original venue, we believe we are providing you the first bite to what it will be a fantastic retreat adventure in Portugal.
YOGA ON A REPURPOSED CEREAL DRYING PLATFORM
Being loyal to their roots, the owners of our venue in Lagoa have created a safe haven for relaxation keeping the original features of the property, repurposing and regenerating every single space to always show how the place evolved and reinvented itself. That is why one of the authentic features when experiencing your retreat here will be having your Yoga on the 200 year old drying cereal platform that has preserved its shape to host large groups and their classes in complete connection with nature, its sounds and energy.
ALGARVE WINE TASTING
When running your retreat in our Lagoa Retreat venue you can freely walk around the estate to observe the 200 year old vineyards. But you can also book a great Wine tasting experience and learn about the local grape varieties trying our venue’s current range of wines with some home-made "petiscos", while learning about the local wine culture.
THERMAL SPRINGS OF MONCHIQUE
Situated roughly 250 metres above sea level, in a beautiful valley of the Serra de Monchique, in the midst of luxuriant vegetation and beautiful sunlight, this springs are an unexpected oasis of peace and tranquillity and a perfect complement for your Yoga retreat when in our Lagoa Retreat center.
A century before the birth of Christ, the waters of Monchique were already much appreciated as a treatment for bodily and spiritual fatigue by the Romans.
BOAT TRIP AROUND THE ALGARVE
The Algarve's rocky coast has some uncrowded and breathtaking caves & beaches that are worth exploring when running your retreat at our Retreat venue in Lagoa. Sailing East until Benagil Cave & Marinha Beach are wonderful to see and if the Ocean calls, feel free to jump in for a swim! You can decide on your destination, stops, & on-board extras such as Stand Up Paddle boards as well as enjoy locally sourced snacks & drinks hamper!
ALGARVE OLD TOWNS AND CASTLES
Discover with your retreat group the amazing cobbled streets and alleys of the Algarve’s coastal and inland towns. Visit the nearby town of Silves and its famous castle, the fishing port of Ferragudo, and experience the low key life the locals live worshipping the the oceans produce.
YOGA ON THE ALGARVE’S PRISTINE BEACHES
If beach Yoga is in your itinerary, take your practice and your retreat group to the beach and experience the Asanas in some of the deserted beaches of the Algarve. Not all are accessible by foot, you might need to catch a boat but that makes the experience in your Algarve Yoga retreat even more magical.
MINDFUL WALKS AROUND THE VINEYARDS
During your Yoga retreat you can enjoy a mindful stroll around this century old vineyard, absorb the history and the energy of it’s terroir. An organic vineyard that remained abandoned for many years and now due to a family dream has emerged as one of the best boutique wine producers in the Algarve and Portugal.
MEDITATING UNDER OUR 2000 YEAR OLD PATRON
A real humbling experience that can put a human life into perspective is mindfully witnessing the 2000 year old olive tree next to the olive press. Lots of silent teachings from this fantastic living organism that has grown and enhanced this terroir and is still providing to the world with its fruit.
So if this has enticed you a bit more towards running your retreat in this fabulous retreat venue in Portugal head over to our property page and book your space!