If you’ve found yourself here, you might be feeling depleted and deeply craving some time for yourself. You deserve and need to create space to switch off, nourish your soul and listen from within.
From these same lived experiences, Sarah - your retreat host, will share her tools & wisdom and be your guide to (re-)discovering your spark, connecting to your heart and feeling at ease & in flow with life.
Portugal Retreat Dates
16 - 20 September 2o26
Move your body, eat nutritious food, soak up the sun, heal, laugh & share with like-minded women.
Wild & Free is inspired by the sacred feminine that is attuned to nature and empowers her life by living in sync with the cyclical nature of all things (the moon, the Celtic Wheel of the year and our own feminine cycles).
We each set an intention at the start of the retreat and that can simply be to rest and recharge or to receive guidance on a big life decision. All intentions are welcome and some women come not knowing why (and that will usually gently reveal itself).
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The style is ‘simple luxury’ with recently renovated bedrooms in the retreat Quinta (rural villa in Portuguese). Each room is en-suite and equipped with towels, hair dryer, soaps and lotions and daily cleaning service. You can choose your room type when booking.
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The concept is ‘farm to table’ meaning you will be eating food grown on the land. Breakfast, lunch and 3 course dinner are all specifically designed to nurture your retreat experience included and we can cater to any allergies/sensitivities.
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Classes take place in nature or a beautiful indoor space. Sarah teaches yoga as a path to freedom in the body, blending thoughtful technique with a workshop-style approach to support and deepen your practice.
All levels are welcome, including beginners.
The retreat begins with a slow, embodied flow to help you land, followed by daily practices weaving together hatha yoga, embodied movement, yin yoga, and yoga nidra.
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We start the day in silence to create peace and harmony within and meditative moments are weaved through every practice on the retreat. giving you the chance to look inward and to hear to what your heart and soul is calling for.
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At Wild & Free, you’re invited into a heart-opening cacao ceremony. Cacao is an ancient plant medicine, used for thousands of years in Central America for spiritual and ceremonial connection.
Led by trained cacao facilitator Sarah, this joyful and nourishing ceremony invites you to experience cacao’s energies of love, bliss, abundance, and heart connection. You’ll learn about the medicine and integrate it through sound healing, dance, and meditation — often named by women as the most special part of the retreat.
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This is an interactive space to explore sacred cycles — moon phases for manifesting, menstrual cycle awareness for self-care, and the Celtic Wheel for living in alignment with nature and your soul’s path.
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Experience the high-vibration practice of Kirtan (group devotional chanting) and a deeply restorative sound bath. We begin by opening the heart and voice, then rest as bowls, gongs, chimes, and voice clear stagnant energy and restore balance.
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Set on over 500 hectares of land, you’ll have direct access to eight hiking trails from your bedroom. Enjoy a guided walk to a secluded rain-fed lake for wild swimming, natural clay for a facial and a chance to reconnect with your untamed, intuitive self.
Your Experience Includes:
Our venue is your haven to immerse yourself back into nature.
Just 35 minutes drive from Faro Airport (FAO) with magnificent views of the mountains, meadows and lakes that surround it. We are located on over 500 hectares of land that holds mountains, twin lakes and a regenerative farm.
The venue also has a salt water swimming pool and a stunning terrace to watch the sunrise and sunset. The beautiful Mediterranean garden has a century-old fresh water spring where you can find peace in the sound of gentle waterfalls.
You will rest in modern, eclectic rooms that have recently been renovated and styled. Be spoilt with organic, vegetarian, farm fresh food that is grown and produced on site and prepared by our chefs. The farm even produces its own jams, honey, figs and fig cheese for you to try!
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OUTDOOR YOGA DECK
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SALT WATER POOL
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BEAUTIFUL DINING AREA
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CACAO CEREMONY
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PROPERTY FARM LIFE
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RELAXING YOGA NIDRA
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SOUND HEALING
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SACRED CYCLES & FEMININE WISDOM
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LAKE SWIMMING
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MORNING JOURNALING
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YOGA FOR ALL LEVELS
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GUIDED MEDITATION
Sample Schedule
7:30am Sunrise hike (optional)
8:30am Breakfast
10:30am Hatha yoga on the outdoor deck
1pm Lunch
Free time (lake swimming, lay by the pool, book massage/reiki, go to the beach or markets)
4:30pm Heart Opening Cacao Ceremony (meditation, journaling, ritual)
7:30pm Dinner
Arrival Day
4pm Check-in
5pm Grounding Hatha Yoga on the outdoor deck
7pm Dinner
Departure Day
8am Morning practice
10:30am Breakfast
12pm Check-out
Retreat Flow
(themes arising over your retreat days)
Grounding & Relaxing
Letting Go & Releasing
Dreaming & Visioning
Connecting & Sisterhood
Weaving & Integrating
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I’m feeling balanced and excited. I felt the last 5 days were rest time that I have needed for a really long time. Time away from work and external noise to tune into my feelings that often get lost and forgotten.
Victoria
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It was an incredible experience with an amazing group of women. If you are thinking of joining Wild & Free retreat… just DO IT! It is an investment in your wellness, spirit and soul. Sarah curates the perfect combination of yoga, outdoor experiences, spiritual journeys and a whole lot of fun! The venue is rustic and beautiful and the food is beyond expectations.
Ann
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This was my second retreat and it was once again the exact container that I needed at this point in my life! It was incredible how different each has been. I loved integrating lots of what I learned from my last retreat into my routine and I think that has helped me to drop further into the offerings this second time. Really appreciate all of the love and thought that goes into what Sarah does and I’m looking forward to more.
Nadine
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I felt stuck in my healing journey and this retreat was the push forward that I needed. Sarah is amazing, I learnt so much from her and felt so at home in the safe space she creates. This was my first time doing anything like this and definitely won’t be my last. I feel more connected to who I am , my goals and life feels so much lighter.
Antonia
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Attending Wild & Free retreat was an utterly transformative experience. The cacao, Reiki and meditation created a profound sense of inner peace and self discovery. These sessions, especially the heart opening cacao ceremony, unlocked a deeper connection within myself. What truly elevated this retreat was the opportunity to forge genuine connections. Sarah is so approachable, fun and genuinely interested in your wellbeing.
Claire
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This retreat is the perfect blend of movement, learning, self reflection and fun. The practises fostered throughout the retreat gave me the foundations to transition form fear and passiveness to saying an effortless YES to things that bring me joy and adventure to my life. Thank you Sarah for reminding us that we can be the cultivators of our own empowerment and success. Stunning location, delicious meals, a calm and inviting space. I would highly recommend.
Emily
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It was a magical, supportive healing experience for me. I feel so much lighter & stronger going back to my life with my little rituals and practises to keep me whole.
Izzy
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I’m leaving this retreat with a greater sense on freedom and an understanding what I want to prioritise in my life. I felt I was able to take the time to tap into what matters to me and where I want to direct my energies and time. I really appreciated learning about journaling, affirmations and all the rituals to focus on the feminine.
Helen
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I am a 65 year old woman who was feeling very anxious and stressed about some things in my life. I was also anxious about being so much older than everyone else and having very little experience of yoga - I need not have worried at all. Wild & Free was such a wonderful welcoming environment and I met so many friendly & warm women. I would recommend a Wild & Free retreat to anyone, no matter what their age!
Cooleen
Choose your room & experience
All rooms are en-suite with daily cleaning, fresh towels, shampoo & body wash, air conditioning, high speed wifi, fresh towels, shampoo, body wash & lotion, warm blanket for cooler months, fresh spring drinking water from your tap, personal tea and coffee making station.
Twin Room
This twin room features two comfortable single beds and en-suite bathroom. You’ll be paired with another woman choosing the shared room option—or for two women traveling together who would love to share a space. A beautiful balance of privacy and community.
Ideal for: Solo travellers or friends travelling together.
Price €1250 per person
Private Room
This peaceful private room includes a double bed and en-suite bathroom, offering a simple yet nourishing space to unwind. Everything you need for a restful, private stay with the simple comforts and the peace of retreat life.
Ideal for: Women who want a personal room and quiet space to retreat to.
Price €1650
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Deluxe Private Room
Designed with spaciousness to rest & recharge. The largest room option with double bed and en-suite, offering a truly comfortable and restorative experience.
Ideal for: Those craving extra space, comfort, and quiet privacy during their stay.
Price €1850 4 rooms left
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Panoramic Room
Wake up to sweeping views of the mountains. Featuring a cozy double bed, en-suite bathroom, and warm wooden floors, this space is perfect for those who crave connection with nature and quiet luxury. Step out onto your private balcony to soak in the sunrise or sunset.
Ideal for: women looking for a scenic, serene experience.
Price €1950 SOLD OUT
CREATE TIME & SPACE FOR YOU - JOIN US!
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Double bed for Private Room
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Shared Twin Room (beds are separated)
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Panoramic Room
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Bohemian quiet luxury vibe
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Private Deluxe Room
with living area, courtyard + kitchenette
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Private Room
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All rooms are en-suite with towels + lotions
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Deluxe Private Room
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Panoramic View Room
About your host
Sarah is a women's retreat leader, yoga teacher, cacao facilitator, Reiki master and meditation teacher. Sarah worked as a corporate lawyer for 7 years before leaving her career to follow her passion. When she left law, age 32 in the summer of 2018, she had no idea what she was going to do next. She went to Mallorca to do her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Green Yoga International. From there she travelled to Spain to walk the Camino de Santiago for one month. She walked 850 kilometres soul searching and rewilding herself in nature to listen to her heart's call.
Read more about Sarah here.
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All nights accommodation
All yoga classes
Cacao ceremony
Sacred Cycles & Feminine Wisdom Workshop
The Relaxed Woman workshop
Kirtan & Sound Healing
Guided meditation sessions
Evening Yin Yoga session
Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and three course meal everyday* (*no lunch on market day)
*this is the full inclusion for longer retreats, shorter 3 night retreats will contain a selection of the above
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Flights and transfers
Any meals, beverages or snacks ordered at the on-site cafe outside of meal times and anything outside of the venue
Activities outside of the retreat center that you may choose to do such market trip, tour of the farm, beach trip.
Optional massage / reiki treatments on site
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Deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you have to cancel your spot please do so in writing to sarahshannonyoga@gmail.com.
Regardless of the reason, the following cancellation fee will apply:
Notification received 8 weeks before start of retreat : deposit is non-refundable
Notification received less than 8 weeks before start of retreat : 100% of retreat price.
To protect against any loss we recommend you obtain related insurance cover.
Wild & Free reserves the right to cancel the retreat if required to due to unforeseen circumstances. In such circumstances the participants will be informed promptly and registration monies will be reimbursed. Any travel costs will not be reimbursed. We recommend all participants get coverage through their travel insurance. Please make sure you have medical and travel insurance that covers the area you will be in and the activities that you will be doing.
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Your space is confirmed only and once your deposit is received by Wild & Free.
€500 non-refundable deposit is due via electronic transfer. This is facilitated through an easy payment link. You will receive a reminder for your remaining balance payment when due - 8 weeks before the start of the retreat.
Please note: If you are choosing the shared option your roommate will be chosen at random. If you come with friends/family you can note this on your form.
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You will be sent the exact location of the venue on confirmation of booking.
The venue can be accessed from Faro or Lisbon airport. Faro is the closest.
Faro airport
Faro is the best airport to arrive. We are located just 35 minute drive from this airport.
UBER is in operation in the area and it is the easiest way to get to us (approx cost of €35). If you would prefer I can provide details of private driver to book. If you love to explore, car rental is another option with plenty of parking at the venue.
In advance of the retreat we will connect you with other women arriving at the same time as you to facilitate sharing taxis.
Lisbon airport
You can take a train from Lisbon to Loulé train station and then take an 30 minute taxi/UBER to the venue.
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Check in 4pm
If your flight arrives earlier you are welcome to come to the venue and relax in the on-site cafe until your room is ready. We begin with a welcome yoga practice on the first day at 5:30pm followed by dinner and our evening opening circle.
Check out 11am
On the final day, there will be morning yoga followed by breakfast before you check-out. If your flight is later that day you are welcome to relax in the venue until your flight.
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All that you need to bring is your clothing for yoga and hiking, something that makes you feel like a goddess yet comfortable for the ceremonies and bathing wear. A detailed list is sent out a few weeks before the retreat.
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Keep you bag light knowing that you do not need to bring any yoga mat or equipment. Hairdryer, bath towels, shampoo, body wash and body lotion are all provided. We also provide your journal & pen, and a tote bag to carry it all in.
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You don't have to have a certain level or practice of yoga or meditation for the retreat but you will get more out of it if you get into the flow of practising in advance.
For those who enjoy the convenience of practising online I have a YouTube channel plus packages for yoga and meditation that could be helpful in your weeks/months leading up to your retreat. You will receive a 20% discount to these courses once you book your retreat.
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Breakfast options include fruit, fresh juice, coffees and teas, eggs, roasted vegetables, breads, pastries, granola and yoghurt. Lunch is a nutritious vegetarian buffet and dinner each evening is 3 course vegetarian meal.
*Please make us aware of any allergies.
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Yes, you can select an amount from our gift voucher product in our shop.
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