Spring Detox Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Portugal
with Kirsten Wilkinson, Tiago Botelho & myself
Easter weekend: 16th-20th April 2025
Join us from either Wednesday or Thursday
Join us from either Wednesday or Thursday
Join us for a long weekend in beautiful rural Portugal to detox and cleanse your mind, body and spirit through Yoga, mediation practices, movement explorations, and nutritional food.
Spring is the time for clearing out spaces, cleaning out places, and initiating new beginnings. Now is the time to break old patterns, set new intentions and restart for a lighter, brighter future. Some might even call it a rebirthing process. And what better way to do this than through a robust weekend of yoga, meditation and healthy food?
During this weekend retreat, we will be exploring a variety of practices to enhance our detoxification process and enrich our holistic beings. Whether you are familiar with the different types of offerings, or you are new to a modality, this retreat will offer an opportunity to explore, expand and evolve your practice into something that you will be able to take home with you and continue well into 2025 and beyond.
Come too to enjoy the early spring season, healthy and delicious food and to welcome the awakening of the earth again in this natural setting. A chance to restart, renew, and revitalise every aspect of yourself; mind, body and spirit. We look forward to welcoming you.
Spring is the time for clearing out spaces, cleaning out places, and initiating new beginnings. Now is the time to break old patterns, set new intentions and restart for a lighter, brighter future. Some might even call it a rebirthing process. And what better way to do this than through a robust weekend of yoga, meditation and healthy food?
During this weekend retreat, we will be exploring a variety of practices to enhance our detoxification process and enrich our holistic beings. Whether you are familiar with the different types of offerings, or you are new to a modality, this retreat will offer an opportunity to explore, expand and evolve your practice into something that you will be able to take home with you and continue well into 2025 and beyond.
Come too to enjoy the early spring season, healthy and delicious food and to welcome the awakening of the earth again in this natural setting. A chance to restart, renew, and revitalise every aspect of yourself; mind, body and spirit. We look forward to welcoming you.
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The scheduleWEDNESDAY - everyone arriving in the afternoon between 16h and 18h.
18:00 - Opening Circle 19:30 - dinner 20:45-21:30 - grounding arrival practice The other days will typically unfold like this: 7:30-9:00 - morning practice 9:00 - breakfast 10:30-12:30 - workshop & practice From 13:00 - lunch and free time 16:00-18:00 - workshop & practice or nature walk 19:30 - dinner 20:45-21:30 - evening circle, practice or activity If you prefer to join from Thursday, arrival is from 16h onwards. On the Sunday we will have the same programme until lunchtime. we will still eat together, and after a short farewell, everyone will leave at 14h30. |
What to expect
A lot of the day is free to relax, enjoy the lush pool, or go walking around the vineyards.
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About Casa do Limoeiro
Casa do Limoeiro is a traditional house in an idyllic little village in Alenquer, 45 minutes north of Lisbon. The large garden offers not only a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the country air, but an abundance of fruit and vegetables for our meals.
Accommodation is designed for sharing, rooms are simple and comfortable, and most have en-suite bathrooms. The yoga dome and practice space is a very light space with beautiful views of the organic kitchen garden. Roaming peacocks and chickens may provide some entertainment ;)
The food is made with natural ingredients prepared with care and consideration. The organic, locally sourced, naturally high-in-energy and balanced meals will provide delicious replenishment for body and soul.
Accommodation is designed for sharing, rooms are simple and comfortable, and most have en-suite bathrooms. The yoga dome and practice space is a very light space with beautiful views of the organic kitchen garden. Roaming peacocks and chickens may provide some entertainment ;)
The food is made with natural ingredients prepared with care and consideration. The organic, locally sourced, naturally high-in-energy and balanced meals will provide delicious replenishment for body and soul.
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Book now to join us
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JOIN FROM WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY
EARLY BIRD - BOOK UNTIL 1ST MARCH 2024! SAVE €100!!
NORMAL PRICE - AFTER 1ST MARCH 2025!
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JOIN FROM THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
EARLY BIRD - BOOK UNTIL 1ST MARCH 2024! SAVE €100!!
NORMAL PRICE - AFTER 1ST MARCH 2025!
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The prices include
They don't include flights, insurance, airport transfers, other activities.
- Three or four nights accommodation
- Three delicious and healthy vegetarian meals every day
- Tea/coffee/fruit/biscuits all day
- All the classes, practices and workshops with three experienced teachers
They don't include flights, insurance, airport transfers, other activities.
Step 1: Register |
Step 2: Pay the depositOnce we have received your booking request, we will send you payment details for a €250 deposit per person, which will be payable immediately in order to guarantee your place.
Booking termsTo secure your place, we kindly ask for a €250 deposit. The remainder of the fee will be payable by 1st April 2025, or immediately should you book after that date. (We are also happy to agree a payment schedule of smaller instalments.)
All payments are non-refundable and non-transferrable. In the unlikely event that we have to cancel the retreat or we cannot offer you a place for any reason, you will be offered either a full cash refund minus a 20€ handling fee or the option of being transferred to an alternative event. Travel infoFlights
There are several companies flying to Lisbon. Prices vary according to time of booking or season. It is advisable to book early to get the best prices. Transfers Casa do Limoeiro is a 50-minute drive from Lisbon airport. Depending on requirements, we will organise transfers from and to Lisbon at an additional cost of €30 per person (incl. both ways). You can also arrive with your own car, secure parking is available. |
Frequently asked questions and helpful information
Do I need to book my own flights?
Yes. As soon as you have registered to join us, we recommend you look for flights. Our experience is that the more in advance you book your flights, the better the prices.
Make sure your flight lands before 14h local time so you can join the afternoon transfer, and that your flight out departs after 17h.
Is it worth spending a few additional days in Lisbon?
Absolutely! Lisbon is such a fun and vibrant city, so much to see. You might also like to explore the rest of Portugal.
What will the weather be like in April?
These days, it's impossible to predict the weather. But we are very much hoping for beautiful spring sunshine,
What do I need to bring?
You really don't need very much. It is useful to bring:
Hairdryers are provided in every room.
No need to bring a yoga mat - mats, belts, blocks and bolsters are all provided!
And don't forget your swimming costume…
Do I need to bring cash?
The transfers will be payable in cash on arrival please. Maybe a few Euros to grab a coffee in the village will come in handy. But otherwise, no need for cash.
Is there internet at Casa do Limoeiro?
There is good mobile phone connection at venue. Wifi is also available. It's not stable enough for streaming or downloading content, so if you want to watch a movie on your device for example, please make sure you download that before you travel.
What kind of food will we be served, and can my food intolerances be catered for?
We will be served the most delicious fresh vegetarian food. If you notify us in advance, a vegan, gluten free or dairy free diet can be catered for.
Yes. As soon as you have registered to join us, we recommend you look for flights. Our experience is that the more in advance you book your flights, the better the prices.
Make sure your flight lands before 14h local time so you can join the afternoon transfer, and that your flight out departs after 17h.
Is it worth spending a few additional days in Lisbon?
Absolutely! Lisbon is such a fun and vibrant city, so much to see. You might also like to explore the rest of Portugal.
What will the weather be like in April?
These days, it's impossible to predict the weather. But we are very much hoping for beautiful spring sunshine,
What do I need to bring?
You really don't need very much. It is useful to bring:
- Some long trousers and a warm layer for the evenings or maybe the early morning Yoga
- It can be nice to note down some reflections or to journal during a retreat. So you might want to bring a notebook and pen
- Pool Towel - towels for showers are provided, but please bring your own towel for use at the pool
- Walking shoes - if you want to take advantage of any nature walks (you don't need serious hiking boots, trainers will do)
- A good book maybe
- Mosquito repellant
- Sun lotion
- Portugal has 2-pin plugs, so you will need to bring an adaptor if you are coming from the UK or outside Europe.
Hairdryers are provided in every room.
No need to bring a yoga mat - mats, belts, blocks and bolsters are all provided!
And don't forget your swimming costume…
Do I need to bring cash?
The transfers will be payable in cash on arrival please. Maybe a few Euros to grab a coffee in the village will come in handy. But otherwise, no need for cash.
Is there internet at Casa do Limoeiro?
There is good mobile phone connection at venue. Wifi is also available. It's not stable enough for streaming or downloading content, so if you want to watch a movie on your device for example, please make sure you download that before you travel.
What kind of food will we be served, and can my food intolerances be catered for?
We will be served the most delicious fresh vegetarian food. If you notify us in advance, a vegan, gluten free or dairy free diet can be catered for.
Meet the retreat facilitators
Kirsten (Kaye) Wilkinson
MA, TCTSY-F, E-RYT 500, Bikram Certified, RCYT, Qi Gong and iRest Certified, Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Mind/Body Practitioner, Breathe to Heal Facilitator, Somatic Experiencing Advanced Cohort Kirsten has over 20 years of working with moving bodies, trauma, and building trauma informed curriculum. She is the Executive Director of Legacy Motion, an NGO that supports individuals and communities impacted by trauma by offering sustainable programming and trainings to community members in trauma informed, restorative movement based practices and somatic therapy modalities. Each program and project honours traditional healing methods, supports the collective human experience, and provides learning opportunities to aid in accessible and equitable mental healthcare through the mind/body connection. She is also the founder of Healing Motion, a private practice that offers somatic therapy coaching and embodied practices that support mental health by assisting individuals in discovering their innate wisdom, restoring their embodied strength, and transcending to holistic wellbeing through nervous system self-regulation, lifestyle balance, and personalised wellness programs. |
Tiago Botelho
Tiago likes to see himself as an "explorer of life", as he understands life as discovering and recognizing what we are and everything around us. He studied and worked as a communication consultant, but discovered in Ayurvedic medicine and in Yoga a different way of Being in life. He has been teaching yoga for over a decade and has been practicing since 2005. Learning from various teachers and in different traditions, he has built a broad, free and simple view of what yoga proposes and how it can be approached and practiced in different ways. With deep gratitude and reverence to all his teachers and to the teachers of his teachers, he continues to study annually in Portugal, Spain and India. He has been teaching in Portugal, Spain, Israel, India and Indonesia for love and dedication to everyone's life and well-being. |
Katrin Heuser
Her whole life, Katrin has been interested in the body and movement. After many years of dance, her Scoliosis led her to Pilates and finally to Yoga, Thai Massage and Osteothai, which then became her path in life. For Katrin, her work is about the never-ending exploration of the body. As we bring awareness to what is happening inside and where we are in the present moment, the body is encouraged to release where it is holding. Then we can embark on a journey of restoration and growth. She holds a 500h Level 4 NVQ Yoga Teaching qualification, has completed over a 1,000 continued education hours on therapeutic and somatic approaches, trained in Manual Lymph Drainage and has studied extensively in Thai Yoga Massage and Osteothai, including a Master Osteothai qualification, over the past years. Mostly through her work as a bodyworker comes also her understanding of trauma, chronic conditions and pain, as well as the influence of working with fascia, the craniosacral system, structural support and the nervous system. Katrin used to run a Yoga Festival in London and launched an online anti-stress breathing programme. Since 2015 she has lived in Lisbon and runs Little Yoga Space, where she teaches and gives Osteothai treatments, and she is the director of Hadadi, offering foundation and advanced training courses in Thai Massage and trauma-informed Yoga worldwide. |
