Heaven in the Hills: Holistic Self-Care Retreat in Portugal with Sara & Drew
Your TourHero
Duration
9 days · 8 nights
Travel Date
Sep 18 – 26, 2024
Activity Level
Light
Group Size
12
Transportation
Van
Tour Price
Your Fellow Explorers
Age range
18+
Travel interest
Wellness, yoga, nature, relaxation
Your Local Guide
A division of Europe Incoming, a DMC with more than four decades of experience under their belt, Ertha is a company that centers itself around trips that help travelers attain a true feeling of wellness. If your goal is to relax and recharge in a gorgeous setting, they are here to help! Yoga retreats, spa trips, quiet vacations in iconic locations – no matter what you’re looking for, Ertha can help design a customized trip that matches your exact needs.
It’s time to put yourself first and step out of the roles and routines that have been weighing you down. In the majestic landscape of Monchique, a quiet Portuguese town in the sprawling countryside, you’ll do just that with the help of Sara and Drew. Trained in a variety of holistic modalities, they want to help you rest, relax, and release the tension in your life while building skill sets and toolkits that will help you maintain that peace once you return home.
With the help of your heroes, you’ll be guided on a peaceful journey towards centering, aligning, and restoring the vibrant energy of your soul, while gaining the physical, emotional, and spiritual tools you need to lived a balanced life.
Each day, you’ll enjoy a variety of workshops and activities, such as:
~ Morning meditation and breath practice
~ Restorative Yoga
~ Grounding, clearing, balancing Sound Baths
~ Study of the 7 Chakra System & Subtle Body
~ Kriyas for Removing Obstacles and Awakening to Joy
~ Organic meals
~ Private healing sessions on location - forest, villa, beach - sound, yoga, intuitive, reiki
You’ll also enjoy the land itself at your luxury villa, with guided hikes in the lush landscape, forest bathing, hot springs, and the beaches.
Don’t miss out on a chance to separate yourself from your daily stressors and devote time to your own healing and joy. Book now and secure your place on a transformational journey that will give you the freedom to build your schedule and a new perspective about yourself and your life.
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until July 17, 2024. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by July 17, 2024 and will receive a full refund.
In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.
Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip by July 17, 2024 for a refund, excluding the deposit. After this date, no refunds will be given.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour. We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
Your TourHero
Duration
9 days · 8 nights
Travel Date
Sep 18 – 26, 2024
Activity Level
Light
Group Size
12
Transportation
Van
It’s time to put yourself first and step out of the roles and routines that have been weighing you down. In the majestic landscape of Monchique, a quiet Portuguese town in the sprawling countryside, you’ll do just that with the help of Sara and Drew. Trained in a variety of holistic modalities, they want to help you rest, relax, and release the tension in your life while building skill sets and toolkits that will help you maintain that peace once you return home.
With the help of your heroes, you’ll be guided on a peaceful journey towards centering, aligning, and restoring the vibrant energy of your soul, while gaining the physical, emotional, and spiritual tools you need to lived a balanced life.
Each day, you’ll enjoy a variety of workshops and activities, such as:
~ Morning meditation and breath practice
~ Restorative Yoga
~ Grounding, clearing, balancing Sound Baths
~ Study of the 7 Chakra System & Subtle Body
~ Kriyas for Removing Obstacles and Awakening to Joy
~ Organic meals
~ Private healing sessions on location - forest, villa, beach - sound, yoga, intuitive, reiki
You’ll also enjoy the land itself at your luxury villa, with guided hikes in the lush landscape, forest bathing, hot springs, and the beaches.
Don’t miss out on a chance to separate yourself from your daily stressors and devote time to your own healing and joy. Book now and secure your place on a transformational journey that will give you the freedom to build your schedule and a new perspective about yourself and your life.
Timeline
- Day 1 · September 18, 2024 · Monchique
- Arrive in Portugal
- Group transfer from airport to accommodation
- Check-in at Vila Foia
- 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Welcome hour: Tea time with Sara and Drew
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Intro + Yoga + intention setting + private scheduling
- 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Welcome dinner
- 8:00 pm - Sound bath
- Day 2 · September 19, 2024 · Monchique
- Sunrise walking meditation (optional)
- 7:00 - 7:30 am - Guided Meditation and Breath Practice
- 8:00 - 9:00 am - Breakfast
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - ROOT CHAKRA Theme activity
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch
- 1:00 - 5:00 pm - One on one sessions / Silent meditation / Free time
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Yoga: Feet to Pelvis - Stability
- 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Dinner
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm - Mindful Daily Themed Conversation + Sound Bath
- Day 3 · September 20, 2024 · Monchique
- Sunrise walking meditation (optional)
- 7:00 - 7:30 am - Guided Meditation and Breath Practice
- 8:00 - 9:00 am - Breakfast
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - SACRAL CHAKRA Theme: beach day!
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch
- 1:00 - 5:00 pm - One on one sessions / Silent meditation / Free time
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Yoga: Low Spine + Breath Asana focus
- 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Dinner
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm - Evening Hot Springs Floating meditation
- Day 4 · September 21, 2024 · Monchique
- Sunrise walking meditation (optional)
- 7:00 - 7:30 am - Guided Meditation and Breath Practice
- 8:00 - 9:00 am - Breakfast
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Forest bathing + hot springs + includes lunch
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Yoga: Power of the belly asana focus
- 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Dinner
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm - Mindful Daily Themed Conversation + Sound Bath
- Day 5 · September 22, 2024 · Monchique
- Sunrise walking meditation (optional)
- 7:00 - 7:30 am - Guided Meditation and Breath Practice
- 8:00 - 9:00 am - Breakfast
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - HEART CHAKRA Theme: Half-Day Hike
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch
- 1:00 - 5:00 pm - One on one sessions / Silent meditation / Free time
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Yoga: Lung + Heart Asana focus
- 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Dinner
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm - Mindful Daily Themed Conversation + Sound Bath
- Day 6 · September 23, 2024 · Monchique
- Sunrise walking meditation (optional)
- 7:00 - 7:30 am - Guided Meditation and Breath Practice
- 8:00 - 9:00 am - Breakfast in silence
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Intuitive Art making with guidance + silent meditation
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch
- 1:00 - 5:00 pm - One on one sessions / Silent meditation / Free time
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Kundalini Yoga Meditation practice
- 6:00 - 7:00 pm - Dinner in silence
- 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Yoga Nidra Sound Bath + Mindful daily themed conversation to break silent practice
- Day 7 · September 24, 2024 · Monchique
- Sunrise walking meditation (optional)
- 7:00 - 7:30 am - Guided Meditation and Breath Practice
- 8:00 - 9:00 am - Breakfast
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Optional Excursion / 3RD EYE MEDITATION theme
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch
- 1:00 - 5:00 pm - One on one sessions / Silent meditation / Free time
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Abhyanga + Kriya Yoga intro
- 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Dinner
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm - Mindful Daily Themed Conversation + Sound Bath
- Day 8 · September 25, 2024 · Monchique
- Sunrise walking meditation (optional)
- 7:00 - 8:30 am - Guided Meditation and Breath Practice
- 8:30 - 9:30 am - Breakfast
- 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - CROWN CHAKRA Restorative partner yoga
- 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch
- 1:00 - 5:00 pm - One on one sessions / Silent meditation / Free time
- 5:00 - 6:00 pm - Reiki + group energy awareness
- 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Dinner
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm - Mindful Daily Themed Conversation + Sound Bath
- Day 9 · September 26, 2024 · Departure
- Sunrise walking meditation (optional)
- 7:00 - 8:30 am - Closing sound session
- 8:30 - 9:30 am - Breakfast
- Check out of accommodation
- Group transfer from accommodation to airport
- Journey ends
Details
Day 1 · September 18, 2024
Welcome & Intention Setting: Arrive in Portugal and kick off nine days in stunning Monchique
Welcome to Portugal and the charming town of Monchique — a quiet community that is known for its peaceful atmosphere, nature trails, and utter tranquility. Once you’ve landed, take your transfer from the airport and get checked into your luxury villa. After you're settled, you'll head to tea time with Sara and Drew, the hosts of the retreat. We'll then have an intro that includes some yoga, intention setting, and the ability to schedule some private sessions if you're interested in any. A welcome dinner and a sound bath will round out our first day in Monchique!
Day 2 · September 19, 2024
ROOT CHAKRA: FEET to PELVIS
It's a stunning day here in Monchique, and you've got the entire day to focus on your health and wellness. Today will be based around our root chakras, and we'll have several activities that will help us move energy from our feet to our pelvises. We'll begin the day with an optional sunrise walking meditation before coming together as a group for guided meditation and breath practice. We'll then move to our main root chakra activity of the day. We'll continue our focus on stability with an evening yoga session before sharing a dinner, a mindful conversation themed around our root chakras, and a sound bath that will close out the day.
Day 3 · September 20, 2024
SACRAL CHAKRA: LOWER SPINE + BREATH
Good morning, and what a good morning it is here in beautiful Portugal! The sun is painting the hills in light as we wake to a new day of peace, growth, and relaxation. After a rejuvenating morning meditation session that will leave you feeling energized and mindful, have a delicious breakfast with the group. We'll then embark on an excursion to connect with our sacral chakras by visiting the west coast beaches and enjoying some sunshine, some sand, and the salty breeze. Feel at peace as you soak in the tranquil atmosphere of the beautiful location. After one-on-one sessions, silent meditation, or free time in the afternoon, we'll have another yoga session focusing on the low spine and breathwork. Finally, we'll end the day in the most relaxing way possible with dinner and a floating meditation in a hot spring.
Day 4 · September 21, 2024
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA: POWER of the BELLY
We are blessed to start a day full of tranquility, progress, and leisure. A refreshing guided morning meditation awaits you, which will leave you rejuvenated and present-minded as you practice mindful breathing. Join the group for a scrumptious breakfast, and then, we'll enjoy a forest bathing experience. Let the living earth soothe your soul and help you center yourself in this nature-filled paradise. From here, we'll continue onwards to the hot springs once again to further develop our connection with the environment. Evening will bring a yoga session based around the power of the belly, completing our day focused on the energies of the solar plexus chakra.
Day 5 · September 22, 2024
HEART CHAKRA: LUNGS + HEART
Today is another perfect day filled with yoga, meditation, leisure time, and amazing food. After our morning routine, we'll embark on a half-day hike that will allow you to open your heart and feel the air course through your lungs – two very important aspects of getting in touch with your heart chakra. From here, spend some of your free time with a private session with Sara and Drew or see what calls to your soul. We’ll meet back up for dinner and our evening sessions where we can reflect, share, and simply enjoy life together.
Day 6 · September 23, 2024
THROAT CHAKRA: The YOGA OF SOUND - Day of silence
Today is a day to let your throat chakra heal and activate. To accomplish this, we'll be spending nearly the entire day in silence! Our main activity will be an intuitive art making session where you'll learn to express yourself in a realm beyond words. After a session of kundalini yoga, we'll have a silent dinner and a yoga nidra sound bath before finally breaking our silent practice with a themed conversation around the realizations and epiphanies of the day.
Day 7 · September 24, 2024
3RD EYE CHAKRA: JEWEL OF THE LOTUS
After a grounding morning session and a wholesome breakfast, we'll begin working on opening our third eyes. Via an optional excursion centered around third eye meditation, you'll develop deep compassion and sensitivity to everything that surrounds you. After lunch, we'll head back to the villa and enjoy the rest of the day freely up until our usual evening wellness sessions. Breathe in the beauty of the day and this experience.
Day 8 · September 25, 2024
CROWN CHAKRA: SAVASANA
It's day eight of the trip, and that means that you're heading home tomorrow. Time really does fly in a paradise like this! On this last full day, approach your workshops with intention, find your center, and focus on being truly present. These are moments you are going to want to savor and remember. The theme of the day will be our final chakra, the crown chakra. Via restorative partner yoga, reiki, and group energy awareness, we'll awaken our crown chakras and connect with the universal energy flow. In the evening, we'll meet for our final dinner as a group before heading to our rooms to pack our bags and rest up. What have you gained from this experience? What will you take home with you? And most importantly, what needs to be released and left behind?
Day 9 · September 26, 2024
Say goodbye to Portugal and fly home
Thank you so much for joining us on this transformative retreat in Portugal. We know you will return home feeling like a new person with an array of tools and new skill sets to practice. After one final morning sound session and some breakfast, we'll transfer to the airport so that you can catch a flight home. Safe travels and be well!
Accommodation
Vila Foia
Nestled in the colorful mountain town of Monchique, at the foot of the Fóia and Picota mountains, is the welcoming luxury of Vila Foia. Just a short drive from the coastal beaches, this charming area is the perfect place for any type of retreat. Rest your head each night in a cozy room with all the modern amenities you crave, and enjoy the property’s stunning terrace pool, hot tub, yoga deck, outdoor spaces, and so much more to help you reconnect with yourself and nature in Portugal. Room type: Double rooms. Room configuration: Run of house.
Included
- 8 nights at Vila Foia (or similar)
- Shared double occupancy in accommodation
- All meals
- Access to accommodation facilities
- All activities described in the itinerary, including daily yoga sessions and private beach day
- One group airport arrival transfer (from Faro or Lisbon Airport)
- One group airport departure transfer (to Faro or Lisbon Airport)
Not included
- Flights
- All food not mentioned in inclusions
- Optional add-ons
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
FAQ
What happens if I need to cancel my trip?
Please check the cancellation policy section on this itinerary page for specific details.
Will TourHero or the operator take care of my visa (if applicable)?
Travelers are responsible for researching visa requirements and obtaining a visa if needed. Please check government websites to ensure you have the necessary documents, along with passport requirements, before your departure date. This includes necessary transit visas, permits, and vaccinations required prior to travel and any required reciprocity fees for the destination. TourHero will provide a booking confirmation document after purchase, which may be needed to obtain a visa.
If your visa is denied for any reason, TourHero will issue a refund based on the cancellation policy. However, we are unable to provide a refund after the cancellation due date has passed.
Do I need a passport for this trip?
A full and valid passport is required for all persons traveling to any destination outside of one’s home country. Most international tours require a passport that's valid for at least six (6) months beyond the scheduled end of your itinerary. TourHero will not issue refunds based on passport issues such as renewals or lost passports.
What's included in the price?
Please check the inclusion and exclusion sections above. You'll find information about included meals, transfers, flights, and activities. If you have any questions or need support, please contact hello@tourhero.com.
Available add-on
1:1 30 min healing session
Book a 30-minute, one-on-one healing session. (Please note that healing sessions are one healing modality or a combo of yoga as moving meditation and healing, guided meditation and sound healing, and crystal reiki healing.)
Price: USD 88
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1:1 60 min healing session
Book a 60-minute, one-on-one healing session. (Please note that healing sessions are one healing modality or a combo of yoga as moving meditation and healing, guided meditation and sound healing, and crystal reiki healing.)
Price: USD 108
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Couples 30 min healing session
Book a 30-minute couples healing session. (Please note that healing sessions are one healing modality or a combo of yoga as moving meditation and healing, guided meditation and sound healing, and crystal reiki healing.)
Price: USD 108
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Couples 60 min healing session
Book a 60-minute couples healing session. (Please note that healing sessions are one healing modality or a combo of yoga as moving meditation and healing, guided meditation and sound healing, and crystal reiki healing.)
Price: USD 199
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[10HRS] Continuing education in yoga philosophy & spirituality
Guided + Independent learning + Certificate of completion
** This is NOT a Teacher Training Certification Course. This course is an excellent refresher and is well worth your time in pursuit of your own wellness and continuing education. It is also eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits and may be utilized as a supplemental training course.
Price: USD 108
12 spots left
[30HRS] Continuing education in yoga philosophy & spirituality
Guided + Independent learning + Certificate of completion
** This is NOT a Teacher Training Certification Course. This course is an excellent refresher and is well worth your time in pursuit of your own wellness and continuing education. It is also eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits and may be utilized as a supplemental training course.
Price: USD 333
12 spots left
[50HRS] Continuing education in yoga philosophy & spirituality
Guided + Independent learning + Certificate of completion
** This is NOT a Teacher Training Certification Course. This course is an excellent refresher and is well worth your time in pursuit of your own wellness and continuing education. It is also eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education credits and may be utilized as a supplemental training course.
Price: USD 777
12 spots left
Reiki level I certification
Price: USD 222
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Reiki level II certification
Price: USD 333
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Reiki level I + II certification
Price: USD 499
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[10HRS] Continuing education in crystal reiki + pendulum
Guided + Independent learning + Certificate of completion
Price: USD 108
12 spots left
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until July 17, 2024. If the departure is canceled out of your control, you will be alerted by July 17, 2024 and will receive a full refund.
In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.
Refunds for deposits
We will hold your spot as soon as you put down your deposit. However, if you decide to cancel your trip, we will be unable to refund your deposit.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
If you cancel your trip after making the full payment, you may change or cancel your trip by July 17, 2024 for a refund, excluding the deposit. After this date, no refunds will be given.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour. We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
- Start thinking about how you can bring this mindset of pure relaxation and happiness back home with you. - Facebook: ViLAFOIA
- Vila Foia - Vila Foia
- Vila Foia - Vila Foia
- Vila Foia - Vila Foia
- Vila Foia - Vila Foia
- Vila Foia - Vila Foia
- Welcome to Monchique, Portugal - a charming mountain town that's filled with nature, peace, and harmony. - Wikimedia Commons
- Each morning and night, we'll ground the mind and body with various yoga and meditation sessions. - Pexels: PNW Production
- Embrace the healing benefits of a forest bathing session, surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness. - Daniel Seßler
- Luxuriate in nature's beauty with an excursion to the west coast for a private beach day with your fellow retreat companions. - Unsplash: Colin + Meg
- Head out into nature for a hike that is sure to boost your energy and help connect you with your surroundings. - Unsplash: Jake Melara
- We'll once again start the day with breakfast and a wellness session. - Unsplash: madison lavern
- Awaken to a beautiful day in Monchique. - Facebook: ViLAFOIA
- Following our daily routine, we'll begin today with guided meditation and breathing and close it out with yoga and sound healing. - Unsplash: Ginny Rose Stewart
- Get situated at your stunning villa and kick off the retreat with tea time, yoga, intention setting, and more. - Facebook: Vila Foia
- Start each day focused on your breath with a guided meditation. - Pexels: EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA
- Unleash the creativity inside you during a group pottery class. - Unsplash: Alexandra Slo
- Make this a special day; enjoy your freedom, breathe deep, and unwind. - Pexels: Kate
- We'll end each day with a sound bath that will completely relax your system and prepare you for sleep. - Unsplash: Sven Mieke
- We'll end the day in the most relaxing way possible with a floating meditation in a hot spring. - Unsplash: Connor Wilkins
- Focusing on our throat chakras, we will spend the majority of today in absolute silence. - Facebook: ViLAFOIA
- During our silent art session, you'll learn to intuitively express yourself without the limitations of words. Let your thoughts flow freely! - Pexels: Kampus Production
- Third eye meditation will help you develop deep compassion and sensitivity to everything that surrounds you - Unsplash: Perchek Industrie
- Restorative partner yoga will awaken our crown chakras and connect with the universal energy flow - Pexels: Miriam Alonso
- Reiki and a group energy awareness session will further open us to the vibrations of our crown chakras. - Unsplash: Katherine Hanlon
- Add-on: Healing session - Unsplash: madison lavern