DOURO RETREAT
NEW DATE! 19th - 25th September 2021
Yoga, Nature and Nourishing Food
with Polski Kat and guest teachers
Come and join us in Portugal's majestic Douro Valley for 6 days of yoga, nature and nourishing food.
Start every day with meditation and dynamic Rocket-inspired yoga to explore your practice on a deeper level. Then savour a luscious brunch full of super healthy sweet and savoury dishes with lots of vegan options provided.
In the day enjoy the infinity pool and the sun, make the trip up to beautiful terraced vineyards where the port grapes are grown, go down to the river (private access) where you can also go swimming or boating or just hang out with your teachers, cooks and like-minded yogis.
Just before the sun goes down melt into a soothing Yin Yoga. And then when you think things can’t get any better sit down to a thoroughly prepared dinner full of local organic vegetables, natural proteins, superfoods and love.
The Venue
We will stay at Quinta Vale Ermida, just over an hour’s drive from Porto.“Quinta” means country estate, and the old barns and stables of the grape farm here have been converted to a luxurious home with a large terrace and the infinity pool overlooking the river and the wonderful valley.
Accommodation & Price
During this retreat, you will be accommodated in Quinta do Vale da Ermida.
Bed linen, towels, and toiletries are provided. Prices are based on two people sharing, If you're a sole traveller we can pair you up with another yogi or please ask for single occupancy price.
Double or Twin Room
King Size bed or two Single beds and shared bathroom with another room.
Price: £895
Master Ensuite
Room with King Size bed and private bathroom.
Price: £995
The Food
The nutritious and delicious meals are mainly plant-based, carefully prepared on-site using fresh, local and organic products when possible.
We pride ourselves in making everything from scratch. The brunches will consist of homemade granola, bircher muesli or chia pudding, nut butter and jam, yogurt (dairy and non-dairy), fresh fruit salad, fresh bread & butter. Different hot dish each day such as spelt pancakes or avocado and eggs on toast, vegetable quiche, superfood salads.
Tea and coffee and fruit available all day.
Let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements so we make sure that your needs are covered.
What's Included
10 yoga classes, 90 minutes each
6 nights accommodation
1 Inversions Workshops
All meals (refreshments, brunch, dinner)
Not Included
Flights and Airport Shuttle (we can advise and help with this)
Private Sessions (you can book one with us)
Bring your own mat
Travel Insurance
How to Get Here and Timings
Quinta do Vale da Ermida is just over an hour’s drive from Porto Airport (OPO). Car rental is recommended if you wish to explore the surroundings; car share groups can be arranged. Check-in for the retreat is from 3 PM on Sunday 19th of September and check-out by 11.00 AM on Saturday 25th of September.
The Schedule
07.30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
(coffee, herbal teas and fruit)
08.00
PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION
08.30
DYNAMIC VINYASA FLOW
(Rocket Inspired led by Kat)
10.30
BRUNCH
FREE TIME
Read a book, sunbathe overlooking the valley, boat trip in the river, swim in the infinity swimming pool.
Do whatever your heart desires.
You will have the opportunity to try advanced postures such as arm balances and inversions in two workshops included in the retreat.
17.30 YIN YOGA / YOGA NIDRA/WORKSHOP
Variety provided by Kat and a guest teacher
19.30 DINNER
The 1st day starts with an introductory meeting before dinner.
The last day will run until brunch.
The schedule is subject to change.
