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  • Wednesday
    September 10, 2025
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    15:00
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    September 14, 2025
    12:00
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Embrace Restoration & Community in Portugal with Johnathon Holmes

If so, this 5-day retreat in the Portuguese countryside was made for you. Each day, engage in holistic practices like yoga, explore serene landscapes, enjoy refreshing swims, or simply unwind in peaceful solitude. With beautiful rooms and fresh, local food, you’ll have everything you need to truly unplug, disconnect, and restore.Accept this invitation to step away from the hustle, embrace inner peace, and return home with renewed clarity and vitality. Book now and secure your spot today!

Timeline

  • Day 1 · September 10, 2025 · Lisbon & Serpa
    • Arrive at Lisbon Airport
    • 1:00 pm: Group transfer from airport to accommodation
    • Check-in at Quinta Marugo
    • Free time
    • 6:00 pm: Evening Practice (Slow Flow)
    • 8:00 pm: Dinner
  • Day 2 · September 11, 2025 · Vila de Frades & Serpa
    • 8:00 am: Morning Practice
    • 10:00 am: Breakfast
    • Free time to explore and enjoy downtime/ massages for those who signed up
    • 1:00 pm: Lunch
    • 2:00 pm: Transfer to Vila de Frades
    • 3:00 pm: Visit to the São Cucufate Roman ruins
    • 4:00 pm: Tour and tasting at an amphora wine cellar
    • 5:30 pm: Transfer back to accommodation
    • 6:30 pm: Drop-off at accommodation
    • 7:00 pm: Evening Practice (Flow and Restore)
    • 8:00 pm: Dinner
  • Day 3 · September 12, 2025 · Serpa
    • 8:00 am: Morning Practice
    • 10:00 am: Breakfast
    • Free time to explore and enjoy downtime/ massages for those who signed up
    • 1:00 pm: Lunch
    • 2:30 pm: Hike
    • 6:00 pm: Evening Practice (Yin/Restorative)
    • 8:00 pm: Dinner
    • 9:00 pm: Fire Pit
  • Day 4 · September 13, 2025 · Serpa
    • 8:00 am: Morning Practice
    • 10:00 am: Breakfast
    • Free time to explore and enjoy downtime/ massages for those who signed up
    • 1:00 pm: Lunch
    • 4:00 pm: Flow and Restore Practice
    • 6:00 pm: Sound Bath
    • 8:00 pm: Dinner
    • 9:30 pm: Fire Pit
  • Day 5 · September 14, 2025 · Departure
    • 8:00 am: Final Group Practice and Meditation
    • Breakfast and check out of accommodation
    • 12:00 pm: Group transfer to Lisbon Airport
    • Journey ends

Included
  • 4 nights at Quinta Marugo
  • Double occupancy in accommodation
  • All meals
  • 1 group arrival airport transfer
  • 1 group departure airport transfer
  • All activities as listed in itinerary
Not included
  • All flights
  • All meals & drinks not mentioned in inclusions
  • Personal expenses not stipulated
  • Optional add-ons
  • Gratuities

Details

Day 1 · September 10, 2025
Unplug, disconnect, and relax in beautiful Portugal
  • A warm welcome awaits in sunny Portugal. Upon your arrival at Lisbon Airport, our journey towards restoration and recalibration begins. At 1:00 pm, we'll depart as a group for Quinta Marugo, a serene wellbeing retreat nestled in an untouched region of the countryside.
  • After checking into your comfortable room, enjoy some free time to unwind, explore the tranquil surroundings, or simply rest.
  • At 6:00 pm, we'll come together for an Evening Practice featuring a Slow Flow session. This gentle movement will help ease travel fatigue and start the process of grounding your mind and body.
  • The day concludes with a communal dinner, providing an opportunity to nourish yourself and connect with fellow participants as we set our intentions for the days ahead.

Day 2 · September 11, 2025
Embracing restoration
  • Start your day with a revitalising Morning Practice. This session is designed to awaken your body and mind, setting a peaceful and mindful tone for the day ahead.
  • After, nourish yourself with a wholesome breakfast made from fresh, local ingredients.
  • Fuel up with lunch then head out on a wine tour! We’ll explore the São Cucufate Roman ruins before we tour an old amphora wine cellar and enjoy a guided wine tasting.
  • When we return to the property, we’ll meet up again at 7:00 pm for our Evening Practice featuring Flow and Restore. This session blends gentle, flowing movements with restorative poses, helping to release tension and promote inner harmony.
  • As the day winds down, join us for a communal dinner. Share stories and insights with your fellow participants, strengthening the sense of community as we continue our collective journey towards restoration and renewal.

Day 3 · September 12, 2025
Deepening connections
  • Begin your day with our Morning Practice, followed by a wholesome breakfast.
  • The morning is yours to enjoy. Take this free time to swim in the refreshing waters, explore the serene surroundings of Quinta Marugo, or simply relax and unwind. For those who have signed up, soothing massages are available to deepen your relaxation and rejuvenation.
  • We'll gather for lunch at 1:00 pm to prepare us for a guided hike through the stunning natural landscapes. This immersive experience offers an opportunity to connect with nature, reflect inwardly, and appreciate the unspoiled beauty that surrounds us.
  • At 6:00 pm, we'll come together for an Evening Practice featuring Yin and Restorative techniques. This gentle session focuses on deep stretches and mindful relaxation, helping to release tension and cultivate inner peace.
  • After dinner, we’ll conclude our day around the fire pit, sharing stories and strengthening our sense of community in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Day 4 · September 13, 2025
Immerse in renewal
  • Our day begins with a rejuvenating Morning Practice, followed by breakfast and free time.
  • At 4:00 pm, join us for a Flow and Restore Practice. This session combines dynamic movements with restorative poses, helping to enhance flexibility and promote inner balance.
  • From here, immerse yourself in a soothing Sound Bath. This meditative experience uses harmonic vibrations to facilitate deep relaxation, allowing you to release tension and cultivate a sense of peace.
  • When the sun is set, we’ll enjoy another delicious dinner followed by our last fire pit session. This is the time to reflect on our experiences and set new intentions for our journey home.

Day 5 · September 14, 2025
Final reflections and farewells
  • Rise and shine on your final day here with a Closing Group Practice and Meditation. This session is an opportunity to integrate your experiences, solidify personal insights, and prepare your mind and body for the journey home.
  • Enjoy a nourishing breakfast and take time to check out of your accommodation.
  • At 12:00 pm, we'll depart as a group for the airport. As our journey concludes, carry forward the peace and balance cultivated at Quinta Marugo, embracing a renewed sense of purpose and well-being in your daily life. Safe travels!

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Details

Day 1 · September 10, 2025
Unplug, disconnect, and relax in beautiful Portugal
  • A warm welcome awaits in sunny Portugal. Upon your arrival at Lisbon Airport, our journey towards restoration and recalibration begins. At 1:00 pm, we'll depart as a group for Quinta Marugo, a serene wellbeing retreat nestled in an untouched region of the countryside.
  • After checking into your comfortable room, enjoy some free time to unwind, explore the tranquil surroundings, or simply rest.
  • At 6:00 pm, we'll come together for an Evening Practice featuring a Slow Flow session. This gentle movement will help ease travel fatigue and start the process of grounding your mind and body.
  • The day concludes with a communal dinner, providing an opportunity to nourish yourself and connect with fellow participants as we set our intentions for the days ahead.

Day 2 · September 11, 2025
Embracing restoration
  • Start your day with a revitalising Morning Practice. This session is designed to awaken your body and mind, setting a peaceful and mindful tone for the day ahead.
  • After, nourish yourself with a wholesome breakfast made from fresh, local ingredients.
  • Fuel up with lunch then head out on a wine tour! We’ll explore the São Cucufate Roman ruins before we tour an old amphora wine cellar and enjoy a guided wine tasting.
  • When we return to the property, we’ll meet up again at 7:00 pm for our Evening Practice featuring Flow and Restore. This session blends gentle, flowing movements with restorative poses, helping to release tension and promote inner harmony.
  • As the day winds down, join us for a communal dinner. Share stories and insights with your fellow participants, strengthening the sense of community as we continue our collective journey towards restoration and renewal.

Day 3 · September 12, 2025
Deepening connections
  • Begin your day with our Morning Practice, followed by a wholesome breakfast.
  • The morning is yours to enjoy. Take this free time to swim in the refreshing waters, explore the serene surroundings of Quinta Marugo, or simply relax and unwind. For those who have signed up, soothing massages are available to deepen your relaxation and rejuvenation.
  • We'll gather for lunch at 1:00 pm to prepare us for a guided hike through the stunning natural landscapes. This immersive experience offers an opportunity to connect with nature, reflect inwardly, and appreciate the unspoiled beauty that surrounds us.
  • At 6:00 pm, we'll come together for an Evening Practice featuring Yin and Restorative techniques. This gentle session focuses on deep stretches and mindful relaxation, helping to release tension and cultivate inner peace.
  • After dinner, we’ll conclude our day around the fire pit, sharing stories and strengthening our sense of community in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Day 4 · September 13, 2025
Immerse in renewal
  • Our day begins with a rejuvenating Morning Practice, followed by breakfast and free time.
  • At 4:00 pm, join us for a Flow and Restore Practice. This session combines dynamic movements with restorative poses, helping to enhance flexibility and promote inner balance.
  • From here, immerse yourself in a soothing Sound Bath. This meditative experience uses harmonic vibrations to facilitate deep relaxation, allowing you to release tension and cultivate a sense of peace.
  • When the sun is set, we’ll enjoy another delicious dinner followed by our last fire pit session. This is the time to reflect on our experiences and set new intentions for our journey home.

Day 5 · September 14, 2025
Final reflections and farewells
  • Rise and shine on your final day here with a Closing Group Practice and Meditation. This session is an opportunity to integrate your experiences, solidify personal insights, and prepare your mind and body for the journey home.
  • Enjoy a nourishing breakfast and take time to check out of your accommodation.
  • At 12:00 pm, we'll depart as a group for the airport. As our journey concludes, carry forward the peace and balance cultivated at Quinta Marugo, embracing a renewed sense of purpose and well-being in your daily life. Safe travels!

What's included

Rooms

Quinta Marugo offers 10 elegant and comfortable rooms with beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. The 360-degree position of the building allows for both a variety of scenic vistas and/or private courtyards.  

All rooms have their own bathroom and outside entrance under protective porticos to enjoy sitting outside during the warm and balmy days and evenings of the Alentejo.

Facilities
  • Restaurant and Food Philosophy, Veggie Garden.
  • Living Spaces, Massage Room, Pagoda
  • Biological Pool, Sunset point and other landmarks
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Food

Food served is vegetarian and 90% seasonal and local within the Iberian Peninsula. Most of our food is sourced from our own vegetable gardens, bee hives, tea trees/bushes/flowers and olive trees, which are organic and follow permaculture principles of giving back to nature. We have agreements with organic farmers in the area to source from them when needed.

We make our own home made breads and baked goods and we aim for no refined sugar baked goods.

We cater towards allergies such as gluten, nuts, etc. Just let us know in advance

food at Quinta Marugo
photo by Matthias Heil

Mindful Reset

Embrace Restoration & Community in Portugal with Johnathon Holmes

  • Wednesday
    September 10, 2025
    at
    15:00
    -
    September 14, 2025
    12:00
  • Choose your dates:
  • FROM
    1465
  • SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY WITH A
    500€
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