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Return to the Wild: a gathering for women ready to go deeper in their wild, transformative journey.

5 - 9 August 2025
West Coast Algarve, Portugal
Private invite — limited spaces available

A deeper, wilder gathering for women ready to move beyond initiation and into full embodiment - to step into their power, pleasure, and authenticity.

Gather in a remote, off-grid sanctuary to listen, to unravel, to expand. To heal, unlearn, and remember who you are.

You have already begun this work.

Now, the invitation is to go deeper…

Who is this retreat for?

Women who have attended past retreats and are ready to deepen their journey.

Women who have never attended a retreat but have been doing the work—who have been peeling back the layers, listening to their inner knowing, and are ready to step into a space of deep transformation.

This is a gathering for those who are ready to take the next step.

If you feel the pull—trust it.

If you are unsure whether this space is for you, reply to share your interest and we can exchange messages or have a connection call to see if this retreat is for you.

What awaits you

This retreat is a continuation of your journey—a space where we don’t begin at the surface, but instead, move deeper into the body, the psyche, and all the parts of ourselves we have suppressed through conditioning, people pleasing and shame.

  • On the astrological date of Lughnasa, the harvest festival of the Celtic Wheel, we will gather —just as our ancestors once did. Through embodiment practices, rituals, and deep integration work, we will honour ancient heritage and weave its wisdom into our modern lives.

  • Under the Aquarius Full Moon, we will gather for a powerful full moon ceremony. This is the era of Aquarian women—visionaries, changemakers, and wayshowers. Together, we anchor this new way of being into our bodies, our systems, and our lives—expanding confidently into all that we are becoming.

  • Time in the elements—ocean, wind, earth—to learn and experience deep connection with the land and yourself.

  • Exploring the dark feminine, wild woman mythology and stories, the Celtic Wheel, and the unseen forces that shape us.

  • Dance, somatic practices, singing, chanting and deep body listening to unlock what is ready to be expressed.

  • Space for journaling, meditation, and reconnecting with your inner knowing.

This venue is your haven to immerse yourself back into nature.

Monte Velho Retreat Centre, approximately 1 hour drive from Faro Airport*, sits atop a hill overlooking the Atlantic, surrounded by wilderness. Our sacred practice space, Casa das Pinhas, is a circular pavilion with panoramic sea views, embraced by ancient pine trees—a place for ceremony, movement, and stillness.

*Arrive by car or join the shuttle transfer from Faro Airport on 5 August at 3pm.


๑ Minimal Distractions – No noise, peaceful space to fully disconnect and return to yourself.

๑ Restore & Cleanse – Enjoy daily access to a massage room, sauna, and steam bath with nature views.

๑ Relax & Float – Bask in the saltwater pool, solarium, and Balinese gazebo overlooking the vast landscape. Or head to the beach during free time.

  • watch the sun rise and set over the ocean

    watch the sun rise and set over the ocean

  • bohemian style rooms that are spacious + airy

  • off-grid nature immersion

  • holistic massage in a treatment room with a view

  • we have been here before, first ever wild & free (Sept 2021)

  • this is the place for a wild summer feeling

  • vibrant, nourishing vegetarian and vegan meals

  • outdoor living, sun kissed momemts

  • surrounded by wild nature

  • A sanctuary that brings you back to stillness and peace

  • a round wood shala for deep spiritual practice

  • barefeet + rituals to connect with the earth

  • sea view wild outdoor shower

A table set for you, to nourish your body & soul.

The dream-team caterers vibrant, nourishing vegetarian and vegan meals with love and intention. Served buffet-style, each dish is a feast for the senses—colourful, wholesome, and deeply satisfying.

Enjoy meals outside sitting in the shade under the Portuguese bougainvillea magenta flowers with fresh herbal tea & soulful chats

Sample menu

Breakfast – Fresh fruits & veggies, homemade spreads, local bread, eggs, cheeses, fresh juices & smoothies.

Lunch – Oven-roasted veggies, brown rice, grilled chickpeas & tofu, mixed greens, homemade dips, and chocolate mousse with fresh fruit.

Dinner – Hearty soups, tabbouleh, grains, vegetable stew, and fresh herb salads.

Get a sense of where we will run wild.

We will gather in a remote, off-grid retreat space on the wild west coast of Portugal. A place where the land meets the sea, where the cliffs stand tall, and where silence holds its own kind of wisdom.

Choose your room & experience

The Hearth Room - €995
(Shared bedroom and en-suite)

A cozy, inviting space designed for connection and rest. With simple, soothing décor and shared outdoor hammock this room offers the comfort of your own single bed and a shared en-suite bathroom.

The Solace Room - €1195
(private bedroom, shared en-suite)

A private space for deep rest and reflection. With soft, calming décor and shared outdoor hammock, this room provides the comfort of your own double bed and a shared en-suite bathroom —offering a private space to dwell.

The Horizon Room - €1395
(private bedroom, en-suite + private hammock)

Your own large peaceful retreat room with double bed, private bathroom, stunning views and a hammock just for you—ideal for solitude, reflection, and slow swinging under the sky.

Forest House - €1695
(private house with ocean view)

Tucked beside the main venue yet opening out to the Atlantic, this hideaway offers two private rooms with double bed, a shared living area, a deck area to rest and sunbathe, outdoor shower for that wild immersion, kitchen, and bathroom—this is a space to truly immerse in nature’s rhythm.

  • Solace Room

  • Hearth + Solace Hammocks

  • Horizon Room

  • Hearth Room

    beds can be separated further

  • Horizon Room

  • Horizon Private Hammocks

  • Forest House

  • Forest Living Room

  • Forest Shower

  • Forest House

  • Forest Sundeck

Dates & Details

When: Tues 5th - Sat 9th August 2025
Where: West coast of Portugal (just over 1hr from Faro. Group airport transfer available)
Who: A group of women ready to go deeper - only 16 spaces
Pricing: €300 deposit plus room balance payment (3 instalment payment plan available)

How to join

This retreat is by invitation and application only — so that every woman who joins is aligned with the depth of this experience. Past retreat attendees will be given priority access. A limited number of spaces will be opened to new women who feel deeply called to this work.

If you feel the call, complete the form below, and let’s connect - whether through email or a one-on-one connection call to explore if this retreat is right for you.

With love from the wild,
Sarah