Our Intention
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to lose touch with what we truly need. Taking time to reset and reconnect is essential for finding balance and clarity in our lives.
Align and Thrive is a women’s mindfulness retreat designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with yourself. Set in the peaceful southwestern coast of Portugal, this 5-day retreat (8.14-8.18) takes place at a serene, eco-conscious sanctuary. Whether you're feeling burnt out, uninspired, or simply seeking deeper connection—with yourself and a like-minded community—this retreat offers gentle support through daily meditation, mindful journaling, creative expression, forest bathing, and inspiring workshops led by guest speakers. Each experience is thoughtfully curated to guide you on a meaningful journey back to yourself.
Because when we align with who we truly are, we begin to thrive.
We hope to see you in August.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
RETREAT DURATION:
5 days & 4 nights including arrival and departure
LOCATION:
Alentejo, Portugal – transfer included from Lisbon airport
MEALS INCLUDED:
Vegetarian, sourced from the permaculture garden
DATES:
August 14th to 18th, 2025
"Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day
is the rest we take between two deep breaths."
Etty Hillesum
The Venue
What’s included in the price?
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Transfers from Lisbon airport at a specific time to the retreat venue
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4 nights of accommodation at the eco-friendly retreat spaces
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3 nourishing, vegetarian meals per day
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All workshops, sessions, and ceremonies
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Curated gift bag from Portuguese brands
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Access to the biopool, sauna, and relaxation areas
What’s not included in the price?
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Flights to Portugal
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Car rental
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Travel insurance
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Massage sessions (this is optional)
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Personal items needed for your stay
The Food
Food is a central part of the retreat experience—plant-based, nourishing, and deeply intentional. Every meal is crafted with care, using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, with some greens grown organically on-site. Our cuisine is designed to be light yet sustaining, supporting both physical vitality and inner clarity.
Beyond simply feeding the body, each dish offers a moment of connection—with nature, with oneself, and with the present moment. It’s a mindful approach to nourishment that aligns with the rhythm of retreat life and our commitment to sustainability.
Meet Your Hosts
Sophie
I’m Sophie and I’m from Maui, Hawai‘i. Living on an island led me to start my slow living journey, shifting my focus from chasing material success to living with more intention. I create videos on my YouTube channel Malama Life to share my experiences and to encourage others to live more mindfully. My husband and I moved to Portugal last year with our two dogs, and we’re grateful to now call it home.
Charlotte
I’m Charlotte! Originally from Switzerland, I’ve been living in the beautiful Algarve for the past two years. I’m a pastry chef by trade, but my heart is deeply drawn to everything related to personal growth and well-being. I love creating spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and feel truly nourished, inside and out.
Our guests holding space with us
Saru
Born in Sri Lanka and shaped by a life of displacement, trauma, and deep healing, I’ve walked a path from survival to transformation. From refugee camps in Germany to sacred lands in Portugal, I’ve learned to alchemize pain into purpose.
Through dance, nature, and yoga, I reconnected with my body. Through coaching and Human Design, I learned to guide others back to themselves.
Today, I offer Human Design readings to help you understand your unique energy, release old stories, and live with authenticity and joy. This is my calling—helping you remember who you truly are.
Clara
Tara is a French singer songwriter. Alongside her concerts, albums and artistic collaborations for soundtracks’movies, she created a mentoring program. Through « The Way of Living Song », she guides people to free their voice and contact their creative and expressive power.
Helena
I believe intuition is our greatest guide — a quiet voice that leads us home. Through locational astrology and natal charts, I help you slow down, reconnect, and remember the promises your soul made in this life.
I’m not a guru or coach, just a mirror — reflecting what’s already within you: wisdom, joy, and the courage to trust yourself fully.
Ajah
I moved to Portugal over 5 years ago, looking to connect further with my Portugues roots. During my time here, I have adapted to the challenges that come with moving abroad and am proud to now call Lisboa `Minha Casa`. With over a decade of experience, I find great joy in helping others connect to their own bodily awareness through massage therapy. My interests extend to social connection, music (you can likely find me on a dance floor somewhere in the city), and overall well-being. I find importance in living a balanced life, while avoiding societal pressure to fit into one box. Afterall, we are human beings – all diverse and multifaceted.
Sofia
I’m Sofia a body therapist specialized in lymphatic drainage using the Renata França method.
With over 15 years of experience, I use conscious touch as a pathway to deep well-being.
My sessions combine technique and sensitivity to relieve swelling, stimulate circulation, and bring lightness to both body and mind.
If your body is asking for pause and care, it will be a pleasure to hold space for you.
Ana
Ana Teresa Pessoa, 27 year-old entrepreneur from the Algarve.
Passionate about good food, sunshine and the ocean. These are the things I really need to be happy. I’ve been creating content for 16 years and after graduating university I decided to start my own business Ampère because I value my freedom and creativity more than anything else.
