The Refinery Yoga Retreat

Retreat

We invite you to join this 7 day retreat allowing yourself time to immerse into the varied practices of Yoga and the philosophy behind this incredible practice.

Slow down, unwind and indulge in the best practices for health and wellbeing.

Yoga led by Zoe and Ellie

Venue

The retreat takes place in a private gated estate with a 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 17 hectacres 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, 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 and pastries, homemade cakes and hot specialities;
• The kitchen is open again in the afternoon for you to help yourself to salads, 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;
• Delicious wine from the region is served with evening meals.

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.

 

Chef

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.

NOTE: Retreat schedule subject to change.

• Twice daily Vinyasa flow and Forrest yoga, except for the first and last day where we will have one session
• Guided meditation
• Brunch and Dinner daily prepared by in-house chef
• Lunch supplies for self-service lunch in the afternoons
• All drinks provided included regional wine at dinner
• Comfortable en-suite accommodation in a private, beautiful and refurbished manor house
• Private use of indoor and outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and lake in the private grounds

• Flights to Oporto, Portugal
• 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 – Wine tasting, surf, SUP – can be booked at time of booking.

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