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Summary

When was the last time you were one with your inner self? To heal and nurture your body and mind? Wait. Is that too zen for you? Let’s try again. When was the last time you had some good glasses of wine or mimosas with a group of cool people while doing the tree pose? Sound better? How about this.
The basics
Yoga & Ayurveda, Food
Prop rental
Lessons or coaching
Suitable for: Solo traveler, Group, Couple
Ambience: Relaxed, Rustic
Experience Type: Collective

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 15.minute 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

Tired of being isolated? Can’t travel because of what the world has turned into. Oh boy, have we got the thing for you.

Get out of the city, explore a new setting, and have a really really good yoga class in an unexpected open-air spot, and have we mentioned the wine? Oh. We did, didn’t we? Well, it’s a big part. There’s also hiking and the best wild beaches of Alentejo. Get out of your comfort zone and try a surf class or some hiking and biking.

Relaxing and not taking yourself too seriously is kind of mandatory here… All the rest you can decide at the moment and go with the flow. Come on your own and experiment with the joys of having a mini vacation with yourself, or bring your best friends or your other half.

Who is this retreat for?

This retreat is for people that practice and love yoga or are just curious about it. For those who want to Explore nature, enjoy delicious food and wine and meet like-minded people while having fun and not taking it too seriously.

What’s Included with your stay:

4 nights at Quinta Camarena with access to all the outdoor and common areas, pool, gym, gardens, and trails.

All meals included. Healthy snacks are available. We use local, organic and artisanal products only. Vegetarian and vegan options on request. One glass of regional wine included at lunch and dinner (but you’ll end up asking for more).

Daily yoga sessions at The Ground, our open-air Shala in the woods. Our certified instructors will personalize the class to accommodate all levels.

Visit and wine tasting (What? Another one?) at the local winery.

Transport to the beach.

Visit a local artisan.

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.