6 Day Wild Magic Retreat in Madeira, Portugal
Wild Magic Retreat in Portugal
This is a retreat to rekindle awe, root into presence, and reconnect with the wonder woven through everyday life. Step into a world where life feels magical again. In this fast-paced modern world, it’s so easy to forget the wonder of being alive. You rush from task to task, move through your days on autopilot, and slowly drift from the spark, the awe, the quiet thrum of life force energy pulsing just beneath the surface. This retreat is an invitation to remember.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- Daily yoga and conscious movement practices surrounded by ocean views
- Floating sound healing session for deep relaxation and nervous system reset
- Workshops and ceremonies focused on presence, connection, and self-discovery
- Guided hikes through Madeira’s natural landscapes and coastal scenery
- Whale and dolphin watching adventure on the Atlantic Ocean
- Access to pools, gardens, and peaceful healing spaces throughout the retreat
- 5 nights at a beautiful accommodation with panoramic ocean views in Madeira
- Farm-to-table meals included with fresh, nourishing local ingredients
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Set among dramatic cliffs and sweeping ocean vistas, the retreat space offers a deep immersion into nature with all of the luxury comforts of home. You can choose between private or shared rooms with stunning views of the surroundings. All guests will have access to spacious gardens to relax in, swimming pools, and healing spaces for yoga and massage treatments. A warm, attentive team will be looking after you throughout the week to ensure that you can fully unwind and trust that all of your needs will be taken care of.
Classic shared villa
The shared villas are a great option for solo travelers looking to make new connections, friends traveling together, or couples. These spacious villas offer a private bathroom and balcony. You will have the option of a super king bed or two separate beds.
Shared luxe lodge
The shared luxe lodge is a great option for solo travelers looking to make new connections, friends traveling together, or couples. The most luxurious accommodation option, these spacious lodges include the option of a super king-sized bed or two separate beds. They boast high ceilings with a bright, airy living room, kitchen, private bathroom, and a large private terrace with a hammock to soak up the fantastic ocean, mountain views, and stunning sunsets.
Classic private room
Perfect for travelers seeking a little more privacy, the private rooms are bright and airy with floor-to-ceiling windowed doors that lead out onto a scenic outdoor terrace. This room shares a large, spacious bathroom with a neighboring single.
Luxe private lodge
For those seeking a taste of island luxury, the private lodge offers a super king-sized bed, high ceilings, a bright, airy living room, a kitchen, a private bathroom, and a large private terrace with a hammock to soak up the fantastic ocean, mountain views, and stunning sunsets.
Program
What’s on the itinerary
- Guided hikes through Madeira’s dramatic landscapes: Explore ancient forests, cliffside paths, volcanic peaks, and the island’s legendary levada trails to inspire awe, get the adrenaline pumping, and re-ignite vitality and aliveness.
- Whale and dolphin watching adventure: Set out on the Atlantic to witness some of the ocean’s most majestic creatures up close to access reverence and remember the innate connection to the animal world.
- Hike to Fanal and Seixal natural swimming pools: Take a dip in Madeira’s picturesque tidal piscine-style pools formed by volcanic rock along the Atlantic coast to revitalize body and mind.
- Floating sound healing: Supported by warm water, sound vibrations, and gentle holding, healing unfolds through frequency while softening into profound stillness and peace.
- Inspiring workshops and ceremonies: Interactive sessions exploring the power of curiosity, play, and embodied connection to help reconnect with the soul self, rediscover joy, cultivate presence, and reawaken a sense of wonder about life.
- Embodiment practices: Through a mix of yoga and conscious movement, reconnect with the innate healing capacity and wisdom of the body, tuning into intuition, rediscovering the joy of movement, and remembering the awe of what it means to move, feel, and be alive.
- Nourishing, delicious meals: Beautifully prepared dishes highlighting local, seasonal ingredients that feel vibrant, grounding, and full of life, nourishing the body, inviting every bite to be savored, and cultivating gratitude for the food that fuels this one precious life.
- Community and connection: Whether traveling solo or with a friend, this retreat is designed to foster meaningful connections and a true sense of belonging through shared adventures, honest conversations, laughter, and fun.
Here, in this breathtaking landscape, seven unforgettable days are spent reawakening a sense of wonder and reconnecting with what exists beneath the noise of everyday life. Through movement, ceremony, adventure, and community, a renewed love for the simple joys of being alive naturally emerges, with a return home feeling inspired, connected, and unmistakably alive.
Sample itinerary
- 07:00 Morning embodiment practice and meditation
- 08:15 Breakfast
- 09:15 Hiking/whale watching/wild swimming
- 13:45 Lunch
- Free time for massages, bodywork, nature walks, swimming in the pool, etc.
- 18:15 Dinner
- 19:30 Sacred ceremony
Physical fitness
A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended, as the retreat includes guided hikes through forests, cliffs, volcanic terrain, and levada trails. Participants should feel comfortable walking for approximately 2–4 hours on varied terrain. All activities are optional, and guests are encouraged to honor their own pace and energy levels.
Yoga
Yoga can be modified to suit all levels of experience.
Instructors
Mary Tilson
Mary Tilson is a yoga teacher, retreat leader and certified recovery coach. With over a decade of experience, Mary incorporates her education in the psychology and neuroscience of mental health and training in somatic experiencing, a body-oriented therapeutic model for healing trauma and stress-related disorders to support others on their healing journeys. She has hosted over 50+ retreats in pristine wilderness destinations across the globe, combining her passions for yoga and wellness, nature and community. Mary is endlessly awed by the power of outdoor adventures to ignite the human spirit.
Emily Bingham
Emily is a Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Grief Educator, author of *Love & Grief*, and Temple Guide. Over the past five years, she has supported hundreds of clients, led retreats, and built a global online community. Her training includes Dharma and Spiritual Life Coaching, grief education with David Kessler, and Temple Guide facilitation through the 13 Moon Mystery School.
Retreat location
Madeira, often referred to as the Hawaii of Europe, is a place where the miracles of nature inspire awe and wonder at every turn. Dramatic cliffs plunge into turquoise waters. Ancient levada paths wind through emerald forests. Dolphins and whales move through crystalline seas as if reminding you, again and again, that magic is real. Every evening, the sky blushes with color as the sun melts into the horizon.
Food
The chef can accommodate most dietary needs — vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and more. You’ll fill out a form beforehand so Mary Tilson Yoga can take exquisite care of you.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
What's included
- 5 nights at a beautiful accommodation with sweeping ocean views
- Farm-to-table meals that feel nourishing, grounding, and alive
- Guided hikes across some of Madeira’s most breathtaking landscapes
- Whale and dolphin watching adventure on the Atlantic
- Floating sound healing session
- Yoga + conscious movement practices
- Workshops + ceremonies to spark awe, curiosity, and presence
- Access to pools, gardens, and healing spaces
- A warm, attentive team supporting you all week long
What's not included
- International airfare
- Transportation to the retreat center (this can be arranged upon request)
- Travel insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Madeira Airport
34 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Fly into Madeira International Airport (FNC). From there, it’s a scenic 45–60 minute drive to the retreat home tucked between mountains and sea. Mary Tilson Yoga will help coordinate airport transfers so your arrival feels calm, welcoming, and easeful.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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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