5 Days Private Transformation Nature Retreat with Yoga and Meditation in the Azores, Portugal
Nature Retreat in the Azores
An inspiring private retreat with attention to the island's beautiful nature and for you, yourself. Offering a program in consultation with you, tailored to your needs. With opportunities to do yoga, meditation, energetic treatments, coaching, awareness, personal growth, transformation, and relaxation. You can go on several island tours, walks/trails, whale and dolphin spotting (optional), have nice meals, and have time for yourself. Stay in a house or apartment near the Atlantic Ocean. Be surprised by this unique trip to an amazing island.
Depending on the nationality of the participant, this retreat is given in Dutch, English, or German.
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Highlights
- 1 Yin/ Hatha yoga
- 1 Nidra yoga session
- Daily several meditation sessions
- Practice body awareness / breath / visualization / self inquiry / chakra meditation
- Coaching
- Up to 3 or 4 tours on the island with a private car
- Airport transfer
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Free Wi-Fi
During this retreat, you will stay the days at Faial. Enjoy the energy of this island with different power spots that you can feel and experience for yourself. Discover the volcanos, new volcanic land, the ocean, the green surroundings, and more. And with a boattrip to Pico Island to experience a nice trail at the lavafields. All this included in a nice program offered by the host. And in your free time walk around in Horta, the main city of Faial with nice restaurants and its famous international Harbour for sailingboats.
- You will have a house or apartment just for yourself.
- Situated in or near the small town Horta with a view of Pico island.
Program
If you prefer to experience the vacation / retreat alone with your retreat host, then this private retreat is for you! On this retreat, you will receive maximum attention for you alone, or together with someone else, on dates you choose.
Enjoy everything that comes along. If you wish, you can use this chance to make a progress in your personal growth.
In five days, you will experience the breathtaking nature of the island Faial .With volcano craters, dolphins and whales, the blue ocean, green hills, flowers everywhere and more. During these days you will also visit the island of Pico for 1 day to make a nice walk there. Spend your time to rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul with meditation, yoga, walks, coaching, and energetic healing sessions.
Stay in a private house or apartment.The retreats include 3 or 4 island tours, depending on your wishes, by private car. There will be also time to relax and private time for you. A program will be offered, starting after breakfast, from 10.00am till 16.30pm, so you will have some time for yourself at the end of the day.
Example program of the day
- 10:00 Yin Yoga
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:00 Island tour with a trail (can be in silence)
- 16.30 Program closure
Second example program of the day
- 10:00 Meditation (for example: breath / visualisation / body awareness / move / silence / chakra / self inquiry)
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:00 Island tour and visiting hot springs/ vulcanocave/ new vulcanic land
- 16.30: Program closure
Third example program of the day
- 10:00 Creative session/ Energetic Treatment
- 12:00 Lunch
- 13:00 Free time rest of the day (whale watching, beach, city trip, etc.)
Fourth example program of the day
- 10.00 - 18.00 Boattrip to Pico island, to make a walk on the vulcanic earth, with meditation- and relaxation moments
The program can be adjusted to the wishes of the traveler(s).
Included excursions
During the island tours, you will visit, by private car, the most beautiful and powerful nature locations on the island. Meditations, mindfulness, and silent walks will be offered, with enough time to enjoy these special places by yourself.
You will visit:
- The Vulcano crater, in the middle of the island.
- Capelinhos: the new land.
- Varadouro: natural swimmingpools.
- Boattrip to Pico island
The program can be changed depending on the weather or wishes of the participants.
Instructors
Carin van der Wijk
Carin van der Wijk komt uit Nederland, geboren 27-02-1963. Ze is werkzaam als Energetisch therapeut en Meditatiecoach. In haar praktijk in Nederland begeleid ze mensen individueel en in kleine groepen, en je kunt aanschuiven voor een privé- of groepsretraite vlakbij de Noordzee. Ze heeft op de Azoren gewoond en gewerkt en sinds 2017 biedt zij op verschillende van deze prachtige eilanden vol natuur, stilte en meer, privé- en groepsretraites aan in het Nederlands en Engels. Een prachtige plek om weer in verbinding te komen met jezelf.
Retreat location
This retreat takes place at Faial , island of the Azores. An overwhelming island full of green hills, beautiful flowers, volcanos, power places, silence, and blue ocean views. Your private house/apartment is situated in or nearby the small main city Horta, with view at Pico Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Nice trails in beautiful wild nature can be done. All this will be offered in a nice program with meditation, walks, silence- and mindfulness moments, to relax and go find yourself back again.
Unique features
General
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
Food
Coffee, tea and water will be provided. For your breakfast, lunch and dinner wishes, you can go to a nice restaurant or do some shopping in the supermarket and make a meal in the house/apartment.
The following meals are included:
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
Things to do (optional)
Enhance your holiday experience by adding some optional activities such as swimming in the ocean, going walking/hiking, whale and dolphin watching, visiting Horta (Faial), reading your book in one of the nice parcs of Horta or near the ocean, meditating, getting an energetic treatment and/or do whatever you like to do. Also, it is possible to enjoy a walk in silence. Your host will tell you about the possibilities near your accommodation or will bring you by car to the place you like to go.
Spa treatments
Energetic treatments:
- Energetic Healing
- Aura Reading
- Access Bars
- Energetic Transformation Session
The cost is 75 EUR for 60-90 minutes and you can book the treatment when you are on the island.
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation, towels and bedding included
- Airport transfer
- 3 - 4 trips around the island with a private car
- 1 yoga Nidra or 1 Yin yoga
- Meditation (several kinds) and Mindfulness daily
- 2 - 3 walks/trails
- Coaching sessions/ energetic coaching sessions at the house and in nature
What's not included
- Airline ticket to the island ( information about flights can be offered)
- Meals and other drinks
- Park entrance tickets (25 EUR)
- Whale and dolphin watching (45-65 EUR, optional), possible April - October
- Hatha yoga (25 EUR for 60 minutes, optional)
- Energetic treatments (75 EUR, optional)
- Travel and cancelation insurence
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Horta Airport
293 km
Transfer included
Book a flight to Ponta Delgada(PDL) and then a domestic flight to Faial(HOR)
OR
Book a flight to Lisbon (LIS) and then a flight to Faial(HOR)
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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