
Yoga & Writing in Portugal
Wander to Wonder . . .
An Explorer’s Approach to the Body with Journal & Pen, Movement & Breath
in
Lisbon Portugal; September 21-27, 2025

Give yourself and your friends the gift of yoga and reflective writing at this idyllic all- inclusive, yoga retreat center. Throughout the week, variations on three practices— breath, movement, and reflective writing—will help you discover what supports you most, what relaxes you most effectively, what helps you focus, and what energizes you. Combined in ways that resonate with that child still in you, these practices take you back to the wonder, enjoyment and delight in wandering through our every day.
After practices you can take a dip in the pool, relax in the sun, infrared sauna or jacuzzi, get a massage, explore over 300 acres of land with paths through pine and cork oaks, visit area towns, Lisbon, and historical sites, or head to Lagoa de Albufeira where freshwater and beaches meet the Atlantic. You won’t believe Lisbon is only 30 minutes away and your worries will fade even further.

What’s Included?
Located in a nature reserve, Casa na Ferraria has been in the family for over a century. The air is filled with the perfume of eucalyptus trees and the
meticulously renovated houses stand as nature a testament to their rich Portuguese architectural heritage, and the family’s commitment to
regeneration of the land and culture.
Our six-night package includes:
● Gorgeous accommodations for six nights, in surroundings that ease you into and support your slower pace of life (ok, and yes, there is Wifi);
● Delicious organic gourmet meals to suit vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore diets, plus teas and fruits;
● Two gentle yoga practices that include therapeutic movement, breathing and/or meditation experiences each day... morning and (optional) evening;
● Dedicated time for reflective writing practices connect your mind and body (pens and paper included) ;
● All yoga mats and props for the large indoor studio or outdoor platform;
● Comfortable bedding (twin or large Euorpean double), toiletries, pool towels;
● A half-day trip to Lagoa de Albufeira;
● Group departure shuttle from a prearranged place and time in Lisbon on
September 21st;
● Transportation to the Lisbon airport the morning of September 27th;
● Additional surprises to feed your soul, your ears, and your appetite.
Time to dream; Time to plan. . .

RETREAT PRICES (in USD), PER PERSON
All rooms are ensuite and can be arranged as twins or as a large double ( European queen).
PAYMENT DISCOUNTS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
AND FLIGHTS
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When booking your flights, we strongly recommend you plan your arrival time in Lisbon for at least one day ahead to adjust to the time zone and to ensure that weather and plane delays don’t keep you from catching the arranged shuttle on September 21st. If you miss the arranged shuttle, you will be given instructions for hiring your own transportation to the retreat site.
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Some of you will want to travel through Portugal prior to the retreat. Arrange your travel so you are in Lisbon in time to meet the shuttle to Casa na Ferraria at a prearranged place on September 21. We will provide more guidance on shuttles to Casa na Ferraria in August.
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Check-out at Casa na Ferraria is 10:00 AM on Saturday, Sept 27th—no exceptions. Please plan your departure flights accordingly, accounting for, at minimum, 2.5 hours for travel to the airport (half hour) and time for check in (two hours prior to your flight). So if you book a 7:00 AM flight out of Lisbon, your transport to the airport would leave Casa na Ferraria at 4:30 AM. . .On the other hand.... you can continue sightseeing in Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, Sintra, the south coast or anywhere else in this beautiful country!
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If you are traveling in Europe after the retreat, you can be dropped off at the Lisbon airport and continue your travels from there.
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For more information, contact Jeffrey Shoaf at jbshoaf113@gmail.com
or
call or text 309-287-0576