Vera
Vera
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Summary

Regenerative vacation with hiking, yoga & healthy delicious food. Explore and discover a new way of life—healthier, connected to nature, more sustainable, and revigorating.
The basics
Yoga & Ayurveda, Nature & Recreation, Sustainability
Prop rental
Disability friendly
Suitable for: Solo traveler, Group, Couple
Ambience: Relaxed, Rustic
Experience Type: Collective
Food: Half board

The Destination

Located in the protected area of Costa Vicentina, in the Southwest of Portugal, we are ideally situated among the countryside and the beach. Surrounded by nature, rolling pastoral hills with stretches of citrus, cork oak, and pine trees, it a short 15minute drive to countless beautiful beaches, including some great surf spots. The closest being in the area of Vila Nova de Mil Fontes and Porto Covo The picturesque town of Cercal is a short walk from us and will make you feel as though you went back in time, giving you a true sense of the Alentejo way of life. Within a short drive, you will find small villages such as Santiago do Cacem, Odemira, Santo Andre, and Sao Luis; all full of nature, history, interesting architecture, and local artisans.

The Experience

Get healthier and stronger while enjoying the outdoor life. Breathe the fresh air, walk, run, dance or just stay still and hear the silence. This week can be as calm or active as you desire.

Nourish yourself with local, organic and artisanal or homemade delicious produce that will boost your immune system. Here food is about health, sustainability, and community. We know all the producers of our food—you will feel the flavor and the love.

Get out of your comfort zone and try something new. Explore the coastline and enjoy the empty beaches.

Food & Wine

Healthy, sustainable eating that celebrates local, organic produce through homemade cooking with an international twist.

For us, the mealtime should not only be nourishing but also a moment to learn about the culture of the region, to mingle and enjoy.

​Here food is about health, sustainability, and community....and, of course, being delicious. We know the producers of most of the ingredients we use and we privilege natural and artisanal processes. You will feel the flavor and the love.

We privilege vegetarian options but we can also cook local meat, fish, and seafood on request. Meat is mostly free-range from our trusted producer and there is delicious fresh fish and seafood from our coast and local fisherman.

Brunch and happy hours are our favorites. Local wine, cocktails, and healthy delicious snacks available all day.

We can also organize different food experiences from fun barbecues, picnics baskets, wine and local produce tastings, cooking classes, and delivery of local organic produce so that you can cook it by yourself.

Experiences & Activities

Fitness & Wellness: Workout in our indoor/outdoor gym; Hike, Bike, or run in the trails; Yoga&meditation; Massages. Horse Ridding, nature guided tours

In the beach or by the river: Surf, Sup, SUP-Yoga, kayaking, boat rides

Sustainable Food&wine: Visit producers and farmers; cooking workshops; tastings

Cultural: Guided Visit to towns, markets and artisans

Photo workshops and professional photo sessions

Sustainability

Sustainability is a way of life at Quinta Camarena. Our family has a deep respect and love for the region of Alentejo and we are passionately committed to protecting and preserving her to the best of our ability. Gratefully, we are able to plant our roots here and carry a strong sense of social responsibility to our community. We are excited to share the authenticity and natural beauty of the land with our guests. Among our many sustainable initiatives: -Renewable energy program -Preserve local biodiversity

  • Waist Program: Reduce, re-use and recycle -Local, organic food only: support ecological and proximity agriculture -Support local community -ecological detergents and toiletries

8-Day Program

Day 1: Check-in and Welcome Dinner Day 2: Yoga session + tour of the property + picnic Day 3: Guided Hike 8 km + Lunch Day 4: Market or farm visit + cooking lesson Day 5: Guided Hike 10-20 km + lunch by the beach Day 6: Deep healing Massage + Dinner @ local restaurant Day 7: Yoga session + bye bye dinner Day 8: Brunch and goodbye

Accommodation

Experience the duality of Alentejo at Quinta Camarena. Here you can relax or play as much as you want! You can be one with nature and the warm community. You can wander and experiment. Gather and celebrate with the ones you love or have your solo traveler experience. There´s always something to do, but you can also just do nothing. Breath the fresh air, and let the stunning views take your breath away. In this stunning property of 4ha and surrounded by nature, you will have lots of space and feel secluded and safe as if you're in your private paradise. There´s something about this place: The overwhelming nature that surrounds us and surprises us with its beauty, its smells, and sounds. The picturesque village of Cercal makes you feel you went back in time. The creative hidden pockets of a vibrant community that is building a new more sustainable way of life, or maybe is just going back to our roots. The flavors, like everything, seem so much more intense and unique here. A villa, a casita, a country loft, or private rooms. Each house has a private entrance, living room, and equipped kitchenette. All spaces are different decors and were personally curated by us with lots of love, based on sustainable principles using local materials, antiques, and personal artwork. You will find top mattresses, first quality bedsheets from one of the most historical textile Portuguese brands, and local artisanal soaps. For your comfort and enjoyment, we want to make you feel at home.
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Your Host: Vera

Member since April 2021

Vera is your host for this experience and will provide you with all the information needed.

I'm originally from the north of Portugal and my career in Fashion and Design led me to travel all over the world and live many years abroad, mostly in Italy, Brazil, and Finally, New York where I meet my husband, Cam, a Photographer originally from California with Mexican and Irish Roots. As New York City dwellers, we found ourselves devoting most of our free time to travel, mostly to places where we could surf and experience outdoor sports. Our mutual love for travel, nature and the beach would lead us to Alentejo, this amazing region, which we are now proud to call home.

Tell us more about what brought you to the path that you're on, the "why" behind your business and your offering(s), what excites you most about the work that you do, etc...?

The decision to settle in Cercal was no small challenge as we removed ourselves from our careers and the comforts of our previously established lifestyle. As we settle here the love for our region grows and makes us be very conscient of the choices we make and how they will impact the community and the land. Quinta Camarena is a very intimate project and you will feel it along with your stay: the decor made with personal family pieces and artwork from Cam, the Mexican and Italian influences in our cuisine, the veggies and flowers we grow ourselves. There was definitely a time when we thought owning a curated property in Portugal to host retreats was a far-off dream. We are honored and excited to share our dream home with you.
Vera has been selected as a host by nourish. We only accept hosts which are trustworthy and have a great quality in service to make sure you get the best experience possible.