Sacred Spring Retreat
April 2nd - April 7th, 2025 • Monte da Orada, Portugal
Embark on a journey to your essence accompanied by yoga, breathwork, human design and sound healing
Sahra and Ulli invite you to a transformative time-out in beautiful Orada in Portugal. You can look forward to five days full of peace, surrounded by pristine nature in this very special place.
The retreat center is just a few minutes away from the idyllic beach of Odeceixe, where you can try your hand at surfing. Or you can take it easy, and enjoy the sauna & ice bath, the bio pool or book a relaxing massage.
Program
Two yoga sessions a day
Breathwork
3 vegetarian or vegan meals per day
Access to the bio pool, sauna and ice bath
Sacred Circle
Workshop with essential oils
Guided hike
Beach day
Optional add-ons:
Surfing
Horseback riding
Sailing
Massages
Location
On the breathtaking Atlantic coast in the southwest of Portugal, on the border with the Algarve, lies a unique retreat full of unspoiled nature: the wild beauty of the beaches combines with the gentle tranquillity of the Alentejo hinterland, just 1.5 hours from Faro airport and 2.5 hours from Lisbon. Here, in a remote, evergreen valley where two small streams meet like a protective spring, a lush paradise has been created. Ancient forests and sweeping views of the wildlife characterize the scenery.
Orada, which means “asked for”, is a historical gem whose history dates back to the 16th century. According to old church records, it is one of the oldest buildings in the region, even older than the nearby village of São Teotónio. Legend has it that people and animals felt so safe here that they only left when they had regained their natural and cosmic strength. This led to the cult of the Madonna of Orada (Nossa Senhora da Orada), who is worshipped here.
The family-run Orada is an ecologically sustainable permaculture-based retreat center set in 71 acres of pristine nature. Our aim is to promote health and create meaningful, transformative moments. The food is vegetarian and vegan, organically grown, and there are numerous opportunities for meditation and nature contemplation. The true luxury at Orada is nature itself, the food prepared with love and the warm, inclusive atmosphere.
Meet the space holders
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Sahra is a yoga and meditation teacher specializing in Hatha Yoga and pre- and postnatal yoga. She fell in love with yoga in Cape Town, South Africa, her so-called second home, and decided to pursue a toga teacher training in Bali in 2018. Since then, she has enjoyed inspiring people to live a mindful and fulfilling life, incorporating yoga and meditation.
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Ulli is breathwork and sound bath facilitator. Through the use of breathwork, human design potential analysis, sound therapy and Reiki, Ulli promotes the physical and mental well-being of her clients in a sustainable way.
Her main focus is to provide her clients with practical tools that activate their body's self-healing powers.
Getting to the retreat location:
Orada is easy to reach from both Lisbon and Faro, either by bus shuttle (~250 €, 8 seats) or by train and then cab (~60 €). We will set up a WhatsApp group so that all participants can decide if they want to join together or travel alone.
