Wellness retreat and mindfulness centre offering a rare combination of meditation, yoga, counselling, coaching, fitness, nature, and mindful community life in the Serra Da Estrela, Portugal.
New Life Portugal is a wellness retreat and mindfulness centre. We provide support if you’re looking to reduce stress, heal from burnout, or find help for anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness or compulsive behaviours. People also come to us to learn about meditation and mindfulness, or to work on personal growth and self-development.
Are you feeling stuck or hopeless because of anxiety or depression?
Do you need help making sense of a difficult event, such as the loss of a loved one or an important relationship?
Have you reached breaking point after a long struggle with stress or burnout?
Would you like to gain the tools to work on your wellbeing in a supportive environment?
Are you concerned about your approach to substances, devices, or relationships? Need help maintaining your sobriety?
Are you interested in a relaxing break that offers a total reset of the nervous system?
Click here to find out more about how we can help with your specific needs.
Dive straight into one of our expertly designed paths or work with our team to customise your stay.
Nurture personal growth. Open up to challenges. Explore new tools and perspectives. One-on-one counselling, and workshops.
Restore balance. Enhance physical wellbeing. One-on-one wellness sessions and life coaching, group workshops, and nature expeditions.
Pause, smile, and breathe. Take time out to truly relax, be inspired by our mindful community, and savour the beauty of the Serra Da Estrela.
Be guided step-by-step through our transformative courses as you learn and practice essential skills for boosting your wellbeing.
Our centre is located in the Serra Da Estrela Natural Park, a UNESCO Global Geoparks site and Portugal’s oldest and largest conservation area. The property is secluded yet conveniently connected to transport links and amenities. We’re less than two hours’ drive from Porto and just three hours’ drive from Lisbon.
Rest. 49 private ensuite units remodelled from traditional Portuguese stone quintas.
Unwind. Multifunctional community hub for dining, fitness, swimming, sauna, massage, and yoga.
Breathe. Stunning meditation hall offering panoramic views of the valley.
Heal. Tranquil centre for counselling, coaching, and therapy.
Real experiences of hope and recovery from our community members.
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New Life’s mission is to provide a supportive space for individuals to nurture their sustainable wellbeing.
We are setting up a scholarship fund fund for individuals in need of financial assistance and we are committed to ethical organisational practices and creating positive change in whatever small ways we can.
As a social enterprise, the fees we charge for our programs cover the bare minimum to establish and operate a retreat centre in Europe with our high standard of program offerings.
We are committed to partnering with small businesses in our community, caring for our climate and natural environment, and being a model for wellbeing in the workplace.
For further information get in touch via our contact form or follow us on social media.
Caminho das Regadas, Nº1
6290 – 081, Folgosinho
Gouveia, Portugal
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