YOGA & SURF
PORTUGAL
OCTOBER 2ND - 6TH 2024
LOCATION
Check in from 2pm Wednesday 2nd October
Check out 12pm Sunday 6th October
Buddha Retreats is located just a 45min drive north of Lisbon in the picturesque village of Columbeira.
Surrounded by green hills & near to the rugged coast, this is the perfect place to relax & recharge.
Portugal has been our retreat home since 2018 and Buddha Retreats our home since 2022. Together we return for a third and final year at Buddha Retreats as they prepare for their final season.
We promise you birds, this salty, surf escape is the stuff of re-setting, 'come-back to you' dreams.
Let's fly away together birds to move, chill & connect.
MOVE
TOGETHER
WE MOVE
We move to feel good, to liberate ourselves, to find more space, to cleanse our body, to feel energised.
In this retreat we will be bringing a little more adventure into our spirit & body.
Each day we will offer meditation, both yin & vinyasa yoga. HIIT, animal flow. Beach walks, hiking in the hills & surfing into our full schedule. You could even take a horse on a gallop through the hills.
The Shalas: We are lucky to be spoilt with a rooftop yoga shala with views of rolling hills, along with an full equipped indoor studio.
TOGETHER
WE CHILL
We make sure to carve out time for you to chill birds. Time to reflect, time to process, time to recharge.
Lounge by the pool, doze under tree, take a solo walk in the hills, soak up a wine tasting in a local vineyard or dine together on the freshest seafood at an incredible local find.
There is plenty of space to feel peace or to connect with others.
TOGETHER WE CREATE
This retreat we give space for our creativity to rise up. Family friend and artist Zoey Munyard will be joining our retreat and holding a painting workshop. Zoe, a self-taught artist works with oils, pastels, watercolour and acrylic.
"In Portugal I will invite the use of acrylic, using vibrant colours with the Portuguese scenery. This is a lovely project for me to share my love of art with other people, we paint for therapy and stick on the spa music making a stress free environment".
Meet the Artist
My name is Zoey Munyard,
I have been painting since 2010 when my life starting a new chapter after my family started to leave the nest, also after loosing my mum my daughter encouraged me to join a local art club in Derbyshire. I started doing as many classes as I could grabbing as many mediums and techniques to create the kind of work that I would be happy hanging on my own wall. I exhibit my work in Norfolk and Derbyshire and run small classes from my home with a group or women who paint for therapy.
"I hope you return home with a piece of work you will be proud of and a lovely memory of your retreat with Fitbirds".
Zoey will provide all materials.
AND BE MOVED
TOGETHER
WE CONNECT
We have 5 days birds to connect back with yourself, our beautiful natural environment & each other.
We will nourish ourselves with inspiring plant based, home cooked meals while we enjoy conversation around the table. Waking & sleeping with the natural world, re-synching our nervous systems.
We promise you'll return home feeling well rested & rejuvenated with a sense of clarity & lightness.
YOUR RETREAT HOSTS
Together we are flying away with our founder & co-owner Shani Yeend, co-owner & head trainer Charlie Summers. Read bios here.
This pair of bubbles will bring you all the energy, lols & support. Shani and Charlie curate retreats to spark curiosity, growth and work (you know the stuff which we don't 'have time for'.
Retreat life is a safe, open and playful space.
We are ready to ride the waves & hold you along the very special retreat journey birds.
PRICES & SCHEDULE
SHARED ACCOMMODATION £1050PP
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION £1400PP
Buddha Retreats has a rustic, simplistic design. The rooms all have unique vistas on the Portuguese country mountain scape. Buddha Retreats consists of 10 bedrooms all tastefully decorated to ensure you feel comfortable & relaxed.
To reserve your spot we require 50% non-refundable deposit asap. The remaining balance to be paid in full before September 1st
DAILY SCHEDULE
7.30am sunrise guided meditation
8am vinyasa flow yoga
10am breakfast
11am surfing or beach time
2.30pm lunch
3-6pm free time (hiking, horse-riding, wine tasting, massage, pool lounging, siestas)
6pm animal flow or hiit
7pm sunset yin yoga
8pm dinner
10pm stargazing
(Schedule is subject to change)
INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE
beautifully furnished accommodation
delicious, nutritious meals
brunch, lunch & dinner on 4 days
lunch & dinner on arrival day
brunch on departure day
daily wake up tea & coffee
daily guided meditation
yoga 2 times a day
daily HIIT, animal flow or wild runs
return airport transfers to meet check-in & check-out times
lots of support from your hosts Shani & Charlie
NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE
flights to and from Lisbon
airport transfer for those not using our arranged airport shuttle. One way trip: vary from €10 public transport, €80 (up to 4 people) or €120 for a mini-van (up to 8 people). We can help you arrange this.
surfing 2hr lessons €25pp per day
optional extras: horse-riding, wine-tasting & massages
alcoholic drinks
Please contact us to book or if you have any questions, we can't wait to fly away with you. Shani & Charlie x
