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The Experience

With two yoga shalas, a freshwater lake, and a circus of goats, sheep, + peacocks, our 275 acre property is a piece of magic on Portugal's untouched atlantic coast. Come play!

 
 

THE EXPERIENCE

With two yoga shalas and a circus of dwarf goats + peacocks, our 275 acre property is a piece of magic on Portugal's untouched Atlantic coast.  Come play! 

 
 
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ROOMS

Eleven clean + elegant rooms, each opens to an outdoor courtyard.  Each room has two single beds, that can be situated well for snugglers or snorers.  8 of the rooms have en-suite bathrooms, while the remaining three rooms share a bathroom. 4 of our rooms can be converted into triples.

 

YOGA

Choose between our indoor shala or our outdoor pine shala - both comfortably fit 24 students. We're fully stocked with quality yoga props, a solid speaker system, tibetan singing bowls, palo santo and good vibes. Your group has access to both of our gorgeous yoga shalas. The indoor shala is light filled and has enough windows and doors for the air to circulate freely. The floor is hand-made traditional Portuguese Santa Catarina tiles, which are both beautiful and a joy to practice on. The outdoor shala has wood floors, and is shaded by a handful of old-growth pines. The outdoor shala has no walls, and is a 3 minute walk from the house. It’s especially wonderful for morning practice, as the fog rolls in.

 
 

FOOD PHILOSOPHY

We believe that a nourishing meal and a delicious feast don't need to be exclusive of one another. Our food is local, with most of our produce coming from either our property, or a nearby farm. Oh yea, and we have a wood-fired pizza oven... From a sustainability standpoint, we choose not to serve red meat, pork or poultry. We do serve eggs from our chickens, locals cheeses, and occasionally wild-caught Atlantic fish. A typical breakfast includes eggs, local fruit, Greek yogurt, homemade granola, local honey, homemade jam, slow-rise bread, and a daily tonic. Lunch is often a bowl; a base of ancient grains like farro, topped with avocado, roasted veggies, nori, or mixed greens. For dinner, expect Indian + Japanese curries, Mediterranean stews, legumes, rice, salad and dessert. We also have an outdoor, wood-fired Pizza oven. Once you confirm your booking, we’ll work with you in terms of meal plan, dietary restrictions, and timing. We’re comfortable with accommodating dietary restrictions such as gluten free and vegan. We’ll offer suggested mealtimes to you based on our experience, and we’ll adjust to your specific needs.

 
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NATURE + ADVENTURE

Hop of one of our bicycles to explore the area. Help us collect eggs from our crazy chickens.  Discover an untouched beach, or simply daydream in our oversized hammocks... We’re just 10 minutes drive from the coast. Praia Cavaliero is one of our favorites - a fabulous untouched beach, perfect for swimming, hiking or sunbathing. There's world-class hiking, on the famed Costa Vicentina trail.