26-30 September 2020
Immersive Retreat
Immersive Yoga Retreat
Retreat
Yoga led by Marion Rollings
An acupuncturist and yoga teacher working in both disciplines for over 10 years. Gradually, they have started to overlap and influence each other in the way Marion approaches work. Teaches group yoga classes on a regular basis across London. The two disciplines complement one another very well as methods for facilitating health and well-being.
Acupuncture and yoga have inspired her to explore techniques and methods of healing. In turn, Marion wants to share knowledge and experience with you, to help you be more connected with yourself. Her approach is light-hearted but also has a serious intention of assisting towards your goal.
Ever learning Marion is currently studying Deep Body Work also known as Postural Integration with Silke Ziehl. The training is a creative combination of fascial body work, gestalt therapy techniques, acupressure and the Chinese five elements to facilitate someone through a process of change.
Venue
The retreat takes place in an estate with a private manor house that dates back to the 17th century with recent reconstruction bringing you all the comforts of modern contemporary life. This rural property is set in 42 acres of gorgeous, green and natural scenery. The house is exclusively for our guests on this retreat. The property includes comfortable en-suite bedrooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis court and a lake. Recently, a pavillion was built near the swimming-pools and surrounded by gardens to provide an dedicated place for your daily yoga practice.
Location
The house is located in the oldest village of Portugal known for its exclusive production of Vinho Verde wine. The house is situated 43 miles from Porto airport, 45 miles from the city of Porto, 12 miles to the beach, 3 miles to the village of Ponte de Lima and 35 miles to Parque Nacional Peneda-Geres.
Food
Our chef and team offer a creative and special Mediterranean cuisine using products of the highest quality with local, organic or seasonal fruit and vegetables.
What does our kitchen offer?
- Loose leaf and herbal teas, coffee, fruit before your morning yoga session
- Brunch includes freshly squeezed juices, loose leaf teas, homemade muesli and granola, fresh fruit, seeds, nuts, yoghurts, free-range eggs, fresh breads, homemade cakes and hot specialities
- The kitchen is open again in the afternoon for you to help yourself to snacks, fruit, fresh bread and homemade cakes
- Evening buffet style meals are freshly and lovingly prepared offering a variety of plant based bowls of goodness for you to enjoy. All meals use seasonal, local or organic produce to provide delicious, nutritious and soulful food
- The chef can cater for all dietary needs with advance notice
OUR TEAM
Laura
Retreat Host
Laura will be at the venue as your host to look after any questions and make sure you have everything you need to relax and enjoy your retreat.
Carlos
Retreat Host
Carlos extends his warm Portuguese hospitality to all guests and will ensure you feel looked after and rested on your retreat.
Alda
Chef
Delicious, nutritious and soulful food is lovingly prepared for your stay.
Products used will always be seasonal and local.
The food served will be plant-based, catered to your individual dietary needs.
Marion Rollings
YOGA TEACHER
RETREAT PROGRAM
Welcome
16:00 Check in, relax and unpack
18:00 Opening ceremony, yoga practice
20:00 Delicious vegetarian meal
Meditation Yoga and Rest
Morning Meditation 30 Minutes
Morning guided meditation and yoga
Nourishing seasonal brunch
Time to relax, enjoy the house, its facilities and its 16 acres of natural surroundings
Optional visit to nearest village of Ponte de Lima
Afternoon yoga practice
Nourishing vegetarian evening meal
Connect in nature
Morning Meditation 30 Minutes
Morning guided meditation and yoga
Nourishing seasonal brunch
Time to relax, enjoy the house, its facilities and its 16 acres of natural surroundings
Afternoon yoga practice
Soulful vegetarian evening meal
Yoga and Relax
Morning meditation and yoga session
Nourishing seasonal brunch
Space to relax, read, write, rest and swim in natural surroundings
Optional visit to nearby lagoons
Afternoon yoga practice
Final dinner together
MORNING YOGA, BUFFET BRUNCH, DEPART
Morning meditation and yoga session
Closing ceremony
Brunch
NOTE: Retreat schedule subject to change.
RETREAT INCLUDES
- Morning guided meditation & pranayama
- Daily yoga sessions including asana, mantra, mudra, myth and story and yoga assists
- Space to relax, read, write, rest and swim
- Delicious vegetarian meals freshly prepared by our in house chef for brunch and dinner
- Time in nature
- Private use of indoor and outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and lake in the private grounds
- Comfortable en-suite accommodation in a beautiful refurbished manor house
- Return transfers to/from Porto airport
- Check in 16:00 on 26th September and check out 11:00 on 30th September.
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Flights to Oporto, Portugal. Recommended arrival flights with Ryanair arriving 11:50 or Tap 14:00 and departure should be after 14:00.
- Travel insurance- please organise your own personal travel insurance. NB – It is a condition of this trip that each person has personal travel insurance.
- Optional services – Acupuncture
- Optional visits: Visit to local village or surf beach or hike 40 EUR pp min 8
EARLY BIRD
Early bird available until end May. 25% deposit secures your spot!
ACCOMMODATION
Option 1-Room shared from €825 pp or sole use from €1065
Early bird €825 pp share with one other or €1065 sole use
€875 pp share with one other or €1120 sole use
Twin-bedded room with contemporary en-suite offers all the comfort desired by our guests, without losing the connection to what is most characteristic of the traditional architecture of this unique house.
All rooms are equipped with fresh cotton bedding, TV sets.
En-suite bathrooms with nature based body wash and fluffy towels.
Bring a non-yoga partner to share your accommodation – €715
Option 2-Stone cottage shared from €950 pp or sole use from €1200
Early bird rate €950 pp shared or €1200 sole use
€1000 pp shared with one other or €1275 sole use
Share or sole use of stone cottage with double bed with contemporary en-suite offers all the comfort desired by our guests, without losing the connection to what is most characteristic of the traditional architecture of this unique house. Cottage with lounge, kitchen and terrace area to relax. Perfect for couples.
All rooms are equipped with fresh cotton bedding, fluffy towels, TV sets.
En-suite bathrooms with nature based body wash.
Bring a non-yoga partner to share your accommodation – €715
Option 3-Triple or quadruple share 2 bed cottage from €775 pp
Early bird rate €775 pp
€825 pp share with two or three others
Triple-Quadruple share option available in a 2 bed 2 level stone cottage. Share with two or three others.
This cottage, decorated with pieces of contemporary design by Alvar Aalto, has two twin-bedded bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchenette and living room.
All rooms are equipped with fresh cotton bedding, fluffy towels, TV sets, air conditioning and central heating.
En-suite bathrooms with nature based body wash.
Availability confirmed when minimum of 3 guests select this option
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