Portugal Retreat 2023
Join me at this beautiful retreat for a long weekend of Pilates.
13 - 16 October 2023
20 Places Available
Only 20 places available, book now to avoid dissapointment.
Fine Dining
Brunch and 3 course evening meal with wine included.
Activities
Includes visit to local vinyard & a relaxing beach walk.
Morning Pilates
Enjoy Pilates every day of the retreat.
I am beyond excited to share details of my first international retreat
Join me for a relaxing & uplifting weekend in beautiful
Portugal. I encourage you to grasp this unique opportunity to recharge your body and reset your mind.
Our long weekend will be spent in a stunning calm location, 40 minutes drive from Lisbon, surrounded by nature. Every day I will guide you through a Pilates workshop, focused on strengthening and connecting, finding balance in our mind and body.
My intention is this.... we spend this time together to
appreciate how wonderful and strong our bodies are while celebrating their uniqueness.
Together we will enjoy delicious food, gorgeous movement, a stunning location, time away from the stresses of our everyday lives and the opportunity
to create lifelong memories and friendships.
Your Retreat host
Donna Finnie is a qualified ‘Body Control Pilates’ Mat and Reformer trained instructor who enjoys every opportunity given, to share her love and passion for Pilates.
She is driven by the desire to help people to move with greater confidence and understanding of their bodies whilst celebrating their uniqueness.
I want you to feel free to explore the stunning 11-hectare estate, Quinta Raposeiros offers. Lounge by the outdoor pool, enjoy a siesta in your self-catering apartments, sit out on your balcony soaking up views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Every detail of the weekend has been carefully considered to create a balanced schedule enabling you to choose how much time you wish to interact
and how much alone time you will relish. This weekend is for you.
You deserve this x
BOOK NOW
Don't miss out - Limited Places!
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Notes: Price per person sharing a room. If you would prefer solo occupancy the price will be £1025. Please book and pay the deposit amount above and note you'd prefer a solo occupancy.
What's Included
Accommodation
Twin Rooms at The Quinta dos Raposeiros.
Located in the Saloia region of Santo Isidoro, this beautiful location is the perfect place to escape your daily routine and relax.
Food & Drink
- Wine & water in room on arrival
- Unlimited non-alcoholic refreshments
- Kickstart the day with an amazing brunch
- End the day with a 3 course vegetarian meal
- Wine with evening meals
Pilates
A Pilates classe every day of the retreat, starting Friday afternoon on arrival.
The beautiful studio will allows us to enjoy an extra long Pilates session each day of the retreat.
Wish You Were Here? You Can Be!
Your Accommodation
The retreat venue is stunning with incredible views and warm, inviting, interiors. There is an abundance of outdoor space.
Enjoy indoor and outdoor group dining, relax by the fire put with its own seating area, meander around the vast grounds and orchards at your leisure.
Relax with a view
Beautiful beach and sea view from every room!
Each spacious apartment has twin beds, central heating and a living room with a private sea view balcony.
All have tiled floors and a private bathroom (hair dryers are available, upon request).
All rooms come with:
- Fridge
- Kettle
- Coffee machine
- Toiletries
- Towels
- WiFi
You'll also find a special goodie bag waiting for you on arrival.
Swimming Pool
Pack your swimwear!
Guests can enjoy the Poolhouse, a common space with tables, chairs, sofas, board games, and Internet access. A lovely area to sit and relax in the sun, or take a refreshing dip in the pool.
Brunch & Evening Meals
Plus unlimited non-alcoholic refreshments
A bottle of local wine will be provide on arrival and there will be water available in your room.
Each day will start with a filling brunch and will end with a 3 course meal with wine.
All meals will be delicious and vegetarian.
Optional Extra
The ultimate way to relax
Feel like you need a little extra help unwinding and relaxing?
You've the option to book a wonderful massage during your stay. Speak to me on arrival if this is something you'd like to arrange.
*If you wish to share a room with a particular person please let us know upon booking.
**If you prefer solo occupancy get in touch. This will incur a price increase and will be dependent on availability
***We are very happy to cater for any food intolerances/allergies/special diets, please let us know in advance. Please note all the meals will be Vegetarian.
Retreat Schedule
13 October 2023
Day 1: Friday
- Arrival at Lisbon airport, travel to resort
- 2pm Check in. Relax & unpack
- Free time
- Welcome meeting
- Pilates stretch
- Welcome drink & evening meal
14 October 2023
Day 2: Saturday
- Group Mat Pilates
- Leisurely brunch
- Free time
- Group walk to the beach (optional)
- Delicious evening meal
15 October 2023
Day 3: Sunday
- Group Mat Pilates
- Leisurely brunch
- Free time
- Wine tasting and picnic
- Delicious evening meal
16 October 2023
Day 4: Monday
- Group Mat Pilates
- Leisurely brunch
- Final group gathering
- Free time
- Checkout no later than 6pm
- Transport to airport
Note: All activities are entirely optional for you to do as much or as little as you wish. Schedule timings will be provided two weeks prior to the retreat start date.
Group Activities
Saturday Beach Walk
After a morning of wonderful Pilates we'll refuel with a delicious brunch before heading out on a leisurely minute stroll through a beautiful landscape to an incredible beach.
Join me on this beautiful 20 - 25 minute walk past orchards, palms and pine trees to São Lourenço Beach. The coastline has some of Europe’s best surfing beaches. The sight and sound of the waves will take your breathe away.
Sunday Wine Tasting
A mountain biking adventure through the Lizandro Valley, culminating in a tasting of six fine wines at a renowned boutique winery.
Bike ride to the winery, transportation provided from the vineyard to the resort. Transportation provided direct to winery for those who don't wish to participate in the bike ride.
INCLUDED WITH THE TOUR:
- Premium Hardtail Mountain Bike
- Picnic included
- 6 premium wines tasting
- Helmet and water bottle
- Experienced guide
Travel Information
- Arrival time is from 2pm Friday 13th October. A late check out has been arranged on Monday 16th October.
- Approximately 35-40 minute transfer from Lisbon airport. Transfer to the resort is included.
- Flights & travel insurance are not included.
If you are travelling from Manchester I've found Ryanair only have an evening flight on Friday 13th which isn’t of any use for the retreat. Jet2 do not have any flights during the Winter to Lisbon. EasyJet have the following flights.
Manchester to Lisbon: Friday 13th - 10am
Lisbon to Manchester Monday 16th - 8.15pm