Programs

Relax & Discover

7+ nights

Is life passing you by too quickly?
Do you feel like you can’t stop?

You’re always on the go and always running. Without a place to pause, sit and think for a moment, your days are starting to feel the same. At moments like these, it’s time to escape the grind and reorient yourself towards what is most fundamentally important.

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Sanctuary for busy minds

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Refocus on your body & mind

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Tap into the power of community support

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Mindfully reconnect to the world around you

You are looking for …

All programs offer a specific value to whatever you, as a guest, is looking for. If you can relate with one or more triggers from below … this program suits your needs.

Antidote to stress

Gain more clarity and calm

Restorative Holiday with focus on body/mind

Digital detox

Escape from busy society/citylife

Conscious self-care

It’s all about your inner needs

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Rediscover slow living in the Serra da Estrela

Reconnect to yourself in our mountainside retreat, enjoying our luxurious facilities like a heated pool and sauna located in traditional stone quintas

Restore your vitality with nutritious meals, massage therapy, and walking in nature surrounded by the peace and tranquillity of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park

Mindfully realign yourself during our gently structured days in the New Life community, with yoga and meditation classes, mindful movement, and community sessions

It’s all about your inner needs

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To bring you inner peace

Designed to let you escape from daily stress and routine

Perhaps you already know what you need and are looking for a supportive holistic community in a beautiful setting in which to do it. Alternatively, you may wish to spend time in a mindfulness-based wellness retreat learning more about sustainable self-care and nurturing personal growth.

What's included

Mountainside retreat with stunning nature and the power of mountains

Walk with wildflowers at your feet, ear springwater running and breathe the Serra Da Estrela pure air.

Guided hikes

The Serra Da Estrela Natural Park is Portugal’s oldest and largest natural conservation area, covering approximately 1,000 square kilometres. It was designated a UNESCO Global Geoparks site in 2019.

Peaceful, private room

You stay in a beautiful, private, ensuite room with wonderful views over the valley. Silence is key.

Mindful cuisine

During your stay, enjoy tasty and beneficial meals containing plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low GI foods, and probiotics. We serve minimal processed foods.

Gently structured day

Start your day feeling refreshed with group meditation. Breakfast in Noble Silence offers the opportunity to practise mindfulness as you soak in the serene atmosphere.

To bring you inner peace

Designed to let you escape from daily stress and routine

Perhaps you already know what you need and are looking for a supportive holistic community in a beautiful setting in which to do it. Alternatively, you may wish to spend time in a mindfulness-based wellness retreat learning more about sustainable self-care and nurturing personal growth.

What's included

Mountainside retreat with stunning nature and the power of mountains

Walk with wildflowers at your feet, ear springwater running and breathe the Serra Da Estrela pure air.

Guided hikes

The Serra Da Estrela Natural Park is Portugal’s oldest and largest natural conservation area, covering approximately 1,000 square kilometres. It was designated a UNESCO Global Geoparks site in 2019.

Peaceful, private room

You stay in a beautiful, private, ensuite room with wonderful views over the valley. Silence is key.

Mindful cuisine

During your stay, enjoy tasty and beneficial meals containing plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low GI foods, and probiotics. We serve minimal processed foods.

Gently structured day

Start your day feeling refreshed with group meditation. Breakfast in Noble Silence offers the opportunity to practise mindfulness as you soak in the serene atmosphere.

This program provides help for

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Inner Rest and relaxation

Life transition

Grief recovery

Stress recovery

Burnout recovery

Anxiety recovery

Depression recovery

Personal development & wellbeing

Addiction aftercare & relapse prevention

Included in this program

Peaceful, private ensuite room for 7 nights

3 nutritious, balanced meals per day

A 60-minute massage session

Research-driven community and nature-based activities

3 psycho-educational / experiential workshops per week

Carefully designed full week program

Unlimited coffee, tea, and refreshments

Relaxing and interactive evening activities

Daily program with yoga and mindful movement

Weekly community nature activity (weather permitting)

Morning sharing and guided meditation sessions (Mon-Sat)

Weekend activities such as themed weekend workshops and social activities

Access to our luxurious facilities, including heated pool, sauna, gym and meditation hall with 360° views of the mountains

Further personalise your stay with custom options from our Wellness Menu

Sanctuary for busy minds

Relax & Discover program

Ready to indulge yourself in complete inner resting and peace?

Starting from

€ 357

/ per night

*minimum stay 7 nights

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Embrace

Wellness sessions

In our beautifull resort you can relax while having a swim, enjoying a sauna or massage. This is also the perfect place to do some yoga or movement practice.

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Yoga instructions

Everyone can benefit from the power of yoga. It is healthy, makes you relax and unwind.

Massage

Pamper yourself and enjoy a massage, have me-time to relax.

Fitness

Unwind and take a moment for yourself to exercise and enjoy your body.

Sauna

Enjoy a moment of relaxation alone or with other guests.

Long pool

Have a swim in our beautiful, heated pool. Unwind.

Enjoy yourself

Mindfull in- and outdoor activities

Relax, enjoy and grow

All our activities

Swimming

Swim your way around the lake, the pool and the lagoon. A fun and unusual way to explore the spectacular nature and breathtaking scenery we’re lucky enough to be surrounded by.

Gardening

Help us with the fruits, vegetables and more we grow on our own land.

Hiking tours

With explanations of flora, fauna, geology, and local businesses in the region.

Cycling tours

A mix of short, medium, and long trails suitable for all experience levels.

Mushroom hunting

Immerse yourself in the world of wild mushrooms on field trips with knowledgeable guides. Immerse yourself in the world of wild mushrooms on field trips with knowledgeable guides from CERVAS.

Discover villages

Participants will visit sites such as the villages of Melo, Folgosinho, and Linhares de Beira. Excursions will be led by a knowledgeable trained guide from the local area.

Sanctuary for busy minds

Relax & Discover program

Ready to indulge yourself in complete inner resting and peace?

Starting from

€ 357

/ per night

*minimum stay 7 nights

Schedule a call

Testimonials

What others love to share

At New Life we love to listen and learn from the people who visit us. Each person and story is unique, some of them love to share their experience.

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