ALENTEJO
Wellness Retreat Experience in Alentejo, Portugal
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
Available all year round
Yoga & wellness retreat in Portugal
In a world dominated by stress, it’s time to slow down and I invite you to take a break from the daily rush and reconnect with the most important things in life: nature, our body and our mind.
In the endless Alentejo landscapes, where the only sound you can hear is the birds singing in the distance and the wind reminding us of the passage of time and washing away all our worries, join us to discover the true meaning of Slow Living.
During the 4 day yoga wellness retreat, we will provide you with the tools required to re-learn how to live in full alignment with nature and how to take those tools into your day-to-day life and to live in a more balanced way. Because in the end, that’s what Malhadinha Nova is all about: balance. The natural balance of nature and its ecosystems, balance in health, in wellbeing… in life.
Why join the yoga and wellness retreat in Alentejo?
Time to slow down and embrace the slower pace of life. This is the perfect barefoot luxury destination. Discover the true meaning of slow living and end up coming home in a more balanced way. But there is more:
Unique destination
A true barefoot luxury location
Down to earth
Fresh food each day
Receive a personalized wellness kit
Forest bathing
Cooking workshop
Still enjoy some me-time
Connect deeply to nature
Portugal yoga & wellness retreat: itinerary and location
Imagine starting your day with a nourishing and organic breakfast, followed by a yoga class or walk in nature. Learn how to cook in a more healthy way, and how to take all these practices into your day to day life.
In a world we find ourself rushing and stressing, we forget what truly matters. These days will be the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and yourself in the small paradise of Alentejo.
Enjoy the fresh quisine, prepared with organic fruits and vegetables. Let go of all tension in the wellness centre and find your place you desire.
Return home feeling deeply nourished, inspired and recharged. With tools to implement in your own life to hold on to this feeling of true relaxation.
As a travel counselor, I can tailor your vacation to your preferences.
Alentejo yoga retreat Included:
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3-4 nights of accomodation
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daily activities like yoga, forest bathing, cooking workshops
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concert of classical music
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meals int he Terracota House restaurant
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spa treatments in the wellness centre
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all meals included
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daily room assessment
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workshop organic wine
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personalised wellness kit
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visit pottery house
Not included:
flight
travel insurance (mandatory)
airport transfers
All drinks inside and outside the meal period, except those mentioned in the program.
What your Portugal retreat will look like:
(RE)CONNECTING DAY 1
3pm. Arrival at Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, where you will be welcomed by our team of chefs with special treats, organic wine, a wellness kit and the program for these days.
4pm – 6pm. Visit our estate and all the animals that live here, followed by a workshop about organic wine production.
7:30pm. Welcome drink while enjoying a concert of classical music.
8:30pm. Discover the Farm to Table concept at our restaurant.
CONNECTING WITH NATURE DAY 2
7am. Start the day with forest bathing.
8:30am – 11am. Enjoy our breakfast prepared with organic fruits and vegetables
11:15am. Learn how to cook in a more healthy, sustainable and balanced way
1pm. Enjoy a light and healthy lunch, full of flavour and colour, and learn that healthy cuisine can also be delicious, as you will learn during the workshop with our chef.
4pm. Experience the calm and peaceful nightfall in the Alentejo while stimulating your creativity in a painting workshop.
5:30pm. Visit the wellness centre.
8pm. Special dinner using only products from Malhadinha Nova and the Alentejo.
CONNECTING WITH OUR BODIES DAY 3
7am. Join a sport activity of your choice.
8:30am – 11am. Breakfast
12pm. Take a chance to test your body in an intense circuits session with a Personal Trainer, that promises to be tough and fun in equal measures!
1:30pm. For lunch, we prepared a wonderful picnic in our vineyards, in full harmony with nature.
3:30pm. We invite you to visit our pottery house and use the clay from our estate in this activity.
5pm. Spelling specialist Dr. Dulce Neutel will join us to speak about the importance of sleep across all areas of health and wellness.
6pm. Visit the wellness centre.
7pm. We will finish the day with a session of Hatha Yoga.
8:30pm. Dinner.
CONNECTING WITH OUR MIND DAY 4
7:30am. Start your last day at Malhadinha with a session of yoga and meditation.
8:30am – 11am. Enjoy a nutritious brunch with organic fresh fruits and vegetables from our estate, as well as homemade bread and pastries, and regional cheese and charcuterie.
11:30am – 1pm. Finish your retreat with a health and wellness workshop that will provide you with suggestions and tools on how to carry the learnings from this retreat to live a healthier and more balanced life.
The Location
TIme seems not to move here in Malhadinhanova, Alentejo Portugal. A region with one of the lowest population densities in EUrope and one of Portugals best kept secrets.
A welcoming and hospitable land recognised for its excellent food and wines, respect for environmental sustainability and the preservation of ancient traditions and customs.
“Quick to respond, very knowledgeable and did a great job of pointing us in the right travel direction - no pun intended. We stayed at some amazing laid-back luxury places, and we couldn't have wished for a better holiday. It was so nice having a personal travel advisor, and the fact that Jo is truly passionate about only working with eco-conscious hotels and other suppliers is a bonus!”
Covid has curbed all our adventures and especially for myself as an Australian living overseas. What an amazing trip Jo has helped me and my partner plan to Thailand, my childhood stomping area and then Australia my birth place and home of my large extended family and then onto Indonesia. It was just what we needed and it was wonderful to have someone able to help us with all the intricacies of planning and overseas trip after Covid and knowing someone was there to help you if things were difficult or unclear. We were able to contact her at all times during our trip. I highly recommend Jo for all your future adventures!"
Jo organised four accommodation locations for me across Greece and Italy. I’m in Australia and was struggling to find what I was looking for. After a WhatsApp call, a few messages and in just one week she found the perfect places. I’m so excited for my sustainable farm stay and eco hotels over three weeks in August. Jo understood me really quickly, and it’s great to have a Europe based contact. I’ll be sure to use her services again.”