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Portugal Retreat Dates

14 - 19 May 2024 ( 1 SPOT LEFT)

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.

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).

Women’s yoga retreat Algarve Portugal

  • Twin room sharing €1,395 pp

    Private double room for one person €1,850

    Deluxe Private room for one person €2,095


    All rooms are en-suite. See booking page below for early bird discounts (if applicable).

  • You will enjoy a buffet breakfast every morning, nutritious lunch & three course dinner each evening by our retreat chef. All meals are specifically designed for Wild & Free and are included in the price. Much of our produce comes from the garden and farm on the land. We can cater to any allergies/sensitivities.

  • Classes will take place out in nature or in a beautiful indoor space.

    Sarah teaches yoga as a way to find freedom in your body. She incorporates a workshop style to the class where you will learn specific technique to improve your practice.

    The classes are suitable for all levels - so if you are new to yoga that’s ok, you are welcome.

    On the first day, we begin the retreat with a landing embodied slow flow yoga practice.

    Then each morning we have a 90 minute Vinyasa/Hatha style practice. You will also experience an evening of Yin Yoga practice and also Yoga Nidra session.

  • We start the day in silence and go straight to meditation. This is a deeply peaceful time of your retreat. To sit in silence and guided by Sarah in meditation. Each morning we practice a meditation where you will learn about chakras and different meditation techniques. The sessions are suitable for anyone new to meditation or if you are a regular practitioner. This is sacred time for you to go slow, still your mind and deeply listen.

    The intention is that you will have a meditation practice to incorporate into your morning ritual to use when you return home.

    Many of the meditation sessions are followed by a guided journaling session working with the energies present at the time of year (Celtic Wheel / moon phase). These sessions offer you tools to go inward and to hear to what your heart and soul is calling for.

  • At Wild & Free you are invited to join a cacao ceremony. Cacao is a plant medicine that has been used in Central America for several thousand years for spiritual and ceremonial purposes.

    Sarah is a trained cacao facilitator and she creates a beautiful, abundant, fun & joyous ceremony for you to experience the energies of cacao - love, bliss, abundance and heart connection.

    Here you will learn about cacao, experience its healing benefits and integrate the medicine with sound healing, reiki healing, dance and meditation. Many of the women say this is the most special part of the retreat.

  • A unique part of Wild & Free is the cyclical wisdom teachings that Sarah shares in workshops during your retreat.

    This is an interactive space to learn, share wisdom and practice working with cycles - the moon phases for manifesting and co-creating with the Universe, menstrual cycle awareness as a tool for self-care, and the Celtic Wheel for living more in alignment with nature and your soul’s mission.

    Learning about these cycles and weaving them into your consciousness with help you connect deeply with the feminine and live an authentic life.

  • You will experience the high vibrational practice of Kirtan (devotional chanting in a group) and a sound bath during your retreat. This is a special event where we first gather to connect with our hearts and our voice and then we lie in comfort to sounds of bowls, gongs, crystal bowls, chimes and voice. This is an incredible session where we use sound to clear stuck energy within our energy field.

    Prepare yourself for something special and enjoy the benefits of relaxation, an increased sense of wellbeing, expanded awareness, and access to an inner visionary experience.

  • We are on over 800 hectares of land where you have access to 8 hiking trails from your bedroom. Enjoy a guided hike and group trip to the lake on the land to swim in a still rain water lake, use the soft mud for a facial mask and allow yourself to feel your inner wildness.

Your Experience Includes:

Women’s yoga retreat Algarve Portugal

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. There are bikes, kayaks and paddle boards available to rent & explore the land in a myriad of different ways.

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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    HEATED SALT WATER POOL

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    BEAUTIFUL DINING AREA

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    CACAO CEREMONY

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    PADDLE BOARD RENTAL

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    PROPERTY FARM LIFE

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    RELAXING YOGA NIDRA

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    SOUND HEALING

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    CANDLELIT CYCLES WORKSHOP

  • Lake swimming at women’s yoga retreat Algarve Portugal

    LAKE SWIMMING

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    MORNING JOURNALING

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    YOGA FOR ALL LEVELS

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    GUIDED MEDITATION

Sound healing at women’s yoga retreat Algarve Portugal

Sample Schedule

8:00am Morning meditation & journaling

9am Breakfast

11am Yoga

1pm Lunch

Free time (hiking, lake swimming, massage, lay by the pool, go to the beach or markets)

4pm Sound Bath & Kirtan

7:00pm Dinner

8:30pm Cyclical Wisdom (Nighttime Candlelit Circle)

Healthy food at women’s yoga retreat Algarve Portugal

Retreat Flow

Day 01: Ground

Day 02: Let Go & Release

Day 03: Dream & Vision

Day 04: Intention Setting

Day 05: Be Seen

Day 06: Weave & Integrate

  • “I’m feeling balanced and excited. Balanced because 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. Time away to tune into my thought and feelings that often get lost and forgotten.”- Victoria

  • “What an incredible experience with a gorgeous group of ladies. If you are thinking of joining Wild & Free retreat, I have one piece of advice… just DO IT!. It is an investment in your wellness, spirit and soul. Sarah curates the perfect combination of yoga, outdoor experiences, spiritiual journeys and a whole lot of fun! The venue is rustic and beautiful and the food is beyond expectations. I hope to return again in the future. Thank you Sarah and all the Wild women I was blessed to meet.”
- Ann | Educational Psychologist

  • “Thank you Sarah for once again creating the exact container that I needed at this point in my life! It has been beautiful to experience Wild & Free again and incredible how different each has been. I loved integrating lots of what I learned last year into my routine and I think that has helped me to really drop into the offerings this time. Really appreciate all of the love and thought that goes into what you do and looking forward to more.” 
- Nadine

  • “I had the most incredible time at this retreat - I can’t begin to put it into words. 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 created. This was my first time doing anything list 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 | 25yrs | Lawyer

  • “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 | 32yrs | Teacher

  • “W&F 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 | 30yrs | Scientist

  • “Thank you Sarah for a wonderful few days with you and this wonderful tribe. 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 | Human Resources

  • “I’m leaving this retreat with a greater sense on freedom. A greater sense of understanding what I want to prioritise in my life going forward. 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

There’s an option for everyone, choose your room

  • Shared twin room €1,395 pp*

  • Private double room for one person €1,895*

  • Deluxe Private room for one person €2,095*

*see below for special offers with €150 off

All rooms are en-suite and feature an en-suite bathroom, 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.

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    PRIVATE DOUBLE ROOM WITH ENSUITE

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    SHARED TWIN ROOM (Not pictured but will be 2 single beds)

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    DELUXE PRIVATE DOUBLE ROOM WITH VIEW OR BALCONY

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About your host

Sarah is a women's retreat leader, yoga teacher, cacao facilitator, Reiki practitioner 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.

Women’s yoga retreat Algarve Portugal by Sarah Shannon

    • 5 nights accommodation

    • All yoga classes

    • Cacao ceremony

    • Cyclical Wisdom Workshop

    • Kirtan & Sound Healing

    • Daily morning guided meditatio

    • Evening Yin Yoga session

    • Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and three course meal everyday* (*no lunch on market day)

    • 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 treatments on site

    • Bike or padel board rental

  • 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.

  • Click on the book now button below to fill out a form. Within 24 hours you will receive a response from Wild & Free with details to confirm your spot. 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 meditation and 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Breakfast options include fruit, fresh juice, coffees and tees, 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.

  • Yes, you can select an amount from our gift voucher product in our shop.

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Women’s yoga retreat Algarve Portugal