RETREATS

September 18-25, 2023

Tranquility, rejuvenation, and old European charm await you on this Yoga Culinary Retreat to Portugal!

Jenn Lucene Smith (Master Yoga Teacher) and Wayne Smith (Private Chef of Chef Palm Springs) invite you to experience the northern region of Carapinha in Europe’s most beautiful gem, Portugal. Jenn guides you through daily yoga & meditation practices and Wayne cooks you culinary delights beyond your imagination, using fresh and local ingredients. Let their experience be your reward as they pamper you with all the enjoyments of yoga and food.

The Culinary Experience

Feast on delicious healthy meals, prepared by our own private chef using local ingredients. This is the ideal retreat for those of you who love food! Experience Chef Wayne in his glory, as he is surrounded by fresh foods and is inspired to create decadent meals with a Portuguese flair. One of the most unique elements of this retreat is that you have your very own private chef with you for the entire trip! Your meals will be among the most memorable experiences from your travels and you will never be hungry, as he keeps food, water, & wine always readily available for you throughout the week.

Yoga for Relaxation & Connection to Joy

Enjoy daily yoga, meditation, journaling, and other mindfulness practices, all tailored to your individual needs and led with the intention to expand your joy and fill you with a sense of total health and wellbeing. Jenn guides you through daily yoga and meditation practices in the dedicated yoga space at our luxurious farmhouse, plus we will do a couple of practices in remote outdoor locations in an effort to make a deep connection to nature & all its splendor. Jenn is a seasoned yoga instructor who specializes in teaching alignment-centered yoga that is therapeutic; she also teaches breathwork, meditation, and yoga philosophy.

Details About the Region

Having led two successful retreats to the southern coastal region of Portugal, Jenn and Wayne take you on a journey to the inland area in the northern section of Portugal. This region is lush, beautiful, and has all the charms of Europe without the all the tourists! The retreat facility is located between the charming towns of Tabua & Arganil.

About the Retreat Facility

We will be staying in an exquisitely renovated farmhouse called Quinta d’Alegria (which means ‘Farm of Joy’). This charming villa is located in a small old village which is like being taken back in time. The farmhouse is just 10 minutes from the adorable town of Arganil, and we are near the Estrella mountains, which are the highest mountains in Portugal. We are 5 minutes from a few spectacular river beaches and we are far removed from tourism, so we can experience the authentic Portuguese way of life!

There are multiple outdoor & indoor dining areas, plus several lounging areas throughout the farmhouse. There is a large pool, gorgeous grounds, and an outdoor covered yoga space just for us!

Our 2023 Portugal Yoga Culinary Retreat includes:

• 8 days/7 nights accommodation in a charming villa
• Gourmet Brunch, Snacks & Dinner each day : Locally shopped and created fresh by our own private chef
• Evening wine pairings with dinner
• 2 Daily Yoga Asana Practices (tailored to the level and interest of the group), including lots of outdoor yoga practices
• Daily Guided Meditation & Journaling
• Daily Yoga Philosophy & History Teachings
• Chef demonstrations and cooking lLessons with the Chef
• Hiking, sightseeing, and enjoying the Portuguese countryside
• Coffee, Water, Snacks & Tea always available
• Beach Riverfront yoga practice
• Touring a few small towns within the region
• Shopping excursions
• Specialized private tours of local attractions (river beaches, historic towns, and more)

Accommodations, Transportation, Food, Wine, Yoga & Excursions included.
(Airfare/Transportation to Portugal, is not included. You will want to fly into either Lisbon or Porto, Portugal. We will arrange transportation from those airports or from train stations.)

COST:
Our pricing is all-inclusive (except airfare) and starts at just $1,750 per person, based on double occupancy, details below. Pricing is based on the rooms, which can all be single or double occupancy. We have 6 rooms total, so this will be a maximum of 12 guests on the retreat, a wonderfully intimate experience for all!

PAYMENT:

A $700 deposit payment will be taken to guarantee your spot. Payment in full is due July 1, 2023. (We charge 3.5% additional to credit cards that are not swiped)

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Your deposit guarantees your room for this retreats. Deposits are fully refundable up to June 30, 2023. After June 30, deposits will be refunded only if we are able to rebook the room. If the entire trip is canceled for any reason, you will receive a full refund within 30 days of cancellation.

AVAILABLE ROOMS: (pictures of the rooms and the farmhouse are in the gallery)

Room 1: Two single beds, en suite bathroom, private entrance onto the pool. $1,900 per person for the week (all inclusive). $3,800 total.

Room 2: Queen bed, en suite bathroom. $1,900 per for the week (all inclusive). $3,800 total.

Room 3: Queen bed plus sleeping couch, en suite bathroom, private entrance. $1,900 per person for the week (all inclusive). $3,800 total.

Room 4: Queen bed plus sleeping couch, en suite bathroom, private entrance, plus a private balcony with a view of the pool and town. $1,975 per person for the week (all inclusive). $3,950 total.

Room 5: Queen bed, private bathroom. $1,750 per person for the week (all inclusive). $3,500 total. (We can offer this room at a single occupancy rate if you are traveling alone. Please contact us.)

Room 6: Queen bed, private bathroom. $1,750 per person for the week (all inclusive). $3,500 total. (We can offer this room at a single occupancy rate if you are traveling alone. Please contact us.)

To reserve your room, please contact us:
Email: [email protected] Call/Text: (818) 679-4384