Often, time moves quickly, circumstances evolve and we grow and change without even noticing it. Markers in time like the New Year give us a moment to pause and reflect on our lives. With a pause, we are sometimes able to see lessons or remember treasured moments that passed in the blink of an eye. In this way, a reflective pause also allows us a chance to redefine our values and needs and begin to cultivate a life that aligns to our heart’s truest desires.
Embark 2024 is a reflective retreat that will allow you to take a different approach to your New Year activities. In this retreat you will get the chance to take some time for yourself to reflect on the past year, harvest any lessons you have learned and cultivate and create the year ahead.
This retreat provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and feel the healing effects of a supportive community while you engage in your self-reflection and introspection.
If you find yourself always busy, constantly providing for others and sacrificing your own needs or unable to slow your mind down and relax, this retreat will present an oasis for you to begin learning and practicing mindfulness, relaxation techniques and taking steps towards your own self-love and care in 2024.
Main benefits:
Review the year that has passed and collect gems of wisdom to carry you forward.
Reconnect to who you are and what you want for the year ahead.
Redefine your values, needs and desires.
Enjoy time away from day-to-day life, surrounded by nature.
Feel the connection of the community with a group of like-minded people.
You will benefit from this retreat if:
If you want to close off 2023 in a symbolic way and move into 2024 feeling clear, inspired, grounded and connected to yourself this is for you.
An intentional way to mark the passing of time in your life.
An opportunity to reassess and realign to the life you want to be living.
Spend time journaling and reflecting on the year that has passed and the year ahead.
Learn mindfulness teachings and practices.
Engage in nourishing group exchanges and sharings.
Practice yoga, meditation and other relaxation techniques.
Enjoy an immersion in the unique landscape of the Serra da Estrela mountains.
Be provided 3 nourishing meals per day (buffet style).
Meet amazing people from all over the world and reap the benefits of community living.
Relax in the sauna, heated swimming pool and nature filled surroundings.
The retreat starts on the evening of Friday, 29th December, 2023, and ends on the morning of Monday 1st January, 2024. The retreat will be held at our secluded property in the mountains of the Serra da Estrela natural park, a certified UNESCO geopark and an important conservation and biodiversity site in Portugal.
You’ll stay in the comfort and privacy of an ensuite room in one of our beautifully remodeled quintas. For an even more unique experience, opt for a premium room with a terrace and breathtaking mountain and valley views.
Unwind in our brand new facilities including a sauna, heated pool, gym, dining hall, and lounge with library and fireplace. You’ll also feel nourished with balanced Portuguese and Mediterranean meals based on whole foods, lovingly prepared by our team of chefs.
The language of the retreat is English.
Born and raised on the island of Trinidad and Tobago, Simone spent her earlier years studying Psychology and engaging in her own inner journey of discovery and self acceptance. She studied yoga with internationally celebrated Rasa Yoga teacher Sianna Sherman and meditation and spirituality under the lineage of Adi Shankara. Simone is currently operating as a Mindfulness Based Psychotherapist which integrates Western psychotherapy with Eastern philosophy. Her own journey toward awakening and personal transformation has been the driving force behind her passion to share all that she’s learnt over the years with other seekers. Simone enjoys blending all of her knowledge and experience in mindfulness, yoga and psychology into unique workshops catered towards self development, self empowerment and self discovery. Simone is passionate about helping individuals to reconnect with their true selves, find more peace and fulfillment in life and prioritize their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Course instruction, private ensuite accommodation at our beautiful Serra da Estrela retreat centre, 3 balanced meals per day, and access to our wellness facilities are included with the fee.
3-NIGHT STAY
Arrival – Friday, 29th December (afternoon, before 5.00 pm)
Departure – Monday, 1st January (morning, by 11.00 am)
– Single Occupancy –
Standard room: € 1095
Premium room: € 1185
– Double Occupancy –
Standard room: € 1818
Premium room: € 1908
– Included –
> Weekend retreat
> Private ensuite accommodation at our beautiful Serra da Estrela retreat center
> 3 balanced meals per day
> Access to our outdoor heated swimming pool & Sauna
> Access to our gym
> Late check-out and lunch
– Not included –
> Transport costs (New Life Portugal group shuttle available for booking)
> Extras services (Wellness menu)
Would you like to stay more nights with us to attend this retreat?
Contact us directly here
– Accommodation
Retreat participants will stay in private ensuite rooms in our newly remodelled quintas at our Serra da Estrela property in the central Portuguese countryside. The rooms are modern and cosy. Premium rooms come with terraces and mountain and valley views. All rooms feature a queen-sized bed, private bathroom, shower, reading lamp, sink, and floor heating during the colder months. Towels, soap, shower gel, water pitcher, and bedding are provided. Hair dryers are available upon request.
– Meals
At New Life Portugal we serve three buffet-style meals per day. The dishes feature plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. We try our best to cater to a diverse range of dietary preferences. However, due to the large range of ingredients used in our kitchen, we are not able to guarantee that all our dishes are allergen-free. If you have special requirements, please feel free to get in touch to see how we can best meet your needs.
– Travel Information
Our address is: Caminho das Regadas 1, Folgosinho, Gouveia 6290-081, Portugal
We are an approximately 2-hour drive from Porto, a 3.5-hour drive from Lisbon, and a 4.5-hour drive from Madrid. The nearest airport is Porto airport and the nearest bus station is in the city of Gouveia, which is a 30-minute drive from us.
If you have any questions about how to reach us, our team will gladly assist you with your enquiries.
– Things to Bring
For further information on travelling to or staying with us, please see our Practical Information page or get in touch with our friendly team.
– Wellness Menu
Feel like indulging in a massage? Want to make the most of your time with us by adding extra sessions? Our custom options are ideal if there are any special areas you’d like to focus on, or if you’d like to fit more activities into your wellness retreat with us. Please enquire about cost and availability.
It is possible to join this retreat as part of your stay in one of our program pathways (Relax & Discover, Reset & Rejuvenate and Reconnect & Heal). If you’re interested in this option, please get in touch.
Please book using below booking bottons to connect to our online booking system. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Often, time moves quickly, circumstances evolve and we grow and change without even noticing it. Markers in time like the New Year give us a moment to pause and reflect on our lives. With a pause, we are sometimes able to see lessons or remember treasured moments that passed in the blink of an eye. In this way, a reflective pause also allows us a chance to redefine our values and needs and begin to cultivate a life that aligns to our heart’s truest desires.
Embark 2024 is a reflective retreat that will allow you to take a different approach to your New Year activities. In this retreat you will get the chance to take some time for yourself to reflect on the past year, harvest any lessons you have learned and cultivate and create the year ahead.
This retreat provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature and feel the healing effects of a supportive community while you engage in your self-reflection and introspection.
If you find yourself always busy, constantly providing for others and sacrificing your own needs or unable to slow your mind down and relax, this retreat will present an oasis for you to begin learning and practicing mindfulness, relaxation techniques and taking steps towards your own self-love and care in 2024.
Main benefits:
Review the year that has passed and collect gems of wisdom to carry you forward.
Reconnect to who you are and what you want for the year ahead.
Redefine your values, needs and desires.
Enjoy time away from day-to-day life, surrounded by nature.
Feel the connection of the community with a group of like-minded people.
You will benefit from this retreat if:
If you want to close off 2023 in a symbolic way and move into 2024 feeling clear, inspired, grounded and connected to yourself this is for you.
An intentional way to mark the passing of time in your life.
An opportunity to reassess and realign to the life you want to be living.
Spend time journaling and reflecting on the year that has passed and the year ahead.
Learn mindfulness teachings and practices.
Engage in nourishing group exchanges and sharings.
Practice yoga, meditation and other relaxation techniques.
Enjoy an immersion in the unique landscape of the Serra da Estrela mountains.
Be provided 3 nourishing meals per day (buffet style).
Meet amazing people from all over the world and reap the benefits of community living.
Relax in the sauna, heated swimming pool and nature filled surroundings.
The retreat starts on the evening of Friday, 29th December, 2023, and ends on the morning of Monday 1st January, 2024. The retreat will be held at our secluded property in the mountains of the Serra da Estrela natural park, a certified UNESCO geopark and an important conservation and biodiversity site in Portugal.
You’ll stay in the comfort and privacy of an ensuite room in one of our beautifully remodeled quintas. For an even more unique experience, opt for a premium room with a terrace and breathtaking mountain and valley views.
Unwind in our brand new facilities including a sauna, heated pool, gym, dining hall, and lounge with library and fireplace. You’ll also feel nourished with balanced Portuguese and Mediterranean meals based on whole foods, lovingly prepared by our team of chefs.
The language of the retreat is English.
Born and raised on the island of Trinidad and Tobago, Simone spent her earlier years studying Psychology and engaging in her own inner journey of discovery and self acceptance. She studied yoga with internationally celebrated Rasa Yoga teacher Sianna Sherman and meditation and spirituality under the lineage of Adi Shankara. Simone is currently operating as a Mindfulness Based Psychotherapist which integrates Western psychotherapy with Eastern philosophy. Her own journey toward awakening and personal transformation has been the driving force behind her passion to share all that she’s learnt over the years with other seekers. Simone enjoys blending all of her knowledge and experience in mindfulness, yoga and psychology into unique workshops catered towards self development, self empowerment and self discovery. Simone is passionate about helping individuals to reconnect with their true selves, find more peace and fulfillment in life and prioritize their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.
Course instruction, private ensuite accommodation at our beautiful Serra da Estrela retreat centre, 3 balanced meals per day, and access to our wellness facilities are included with the fee.
3-NIGHT STAY
Arrival – Friday, 29th December (afternoon, before 5.00 pm)
Departure – Monday, 1st January (morning, by 11.00 am)
– Single Occupancy –
Standard room: € 1095
Premium room: € 1185
– Double Occupancy –
Standard room: € 1818
Premium room: € 1908
– Included –
> Weekend retreat
> Private ensuite accommodation at our beautiful Serra da Estrela retreat center
> 3 balanced meals per day
> Access to our outdoor heated swimming pool & Sauna
> Access to our gym
> Late check-out and lunch
– Not included –
> Transport costs (New Life Portugal group shuttle available for booking)
> Extras services (Wellness menu)
Would you like to stay more nights with us to attend this retreat?
Contact us directly here
– Accommodation
Retreat participants will stay in private ensuite rooms in our newly remodelled quintas at our Serra da Estrela property in the central Portuguese countryside. The rooms are modern and cosy. Premium rooms come with terraces and mountain and valley views. All rooms feature a queen-sized bed, private bathroom, shower, reading lamp, sink, and floor heating during the colder months. Towels, soap, shower gel, water pitcher, and bedding are provided. Hair dryers are available upon request.
– Meals
At New Life Portugal we serve three buffet-style meals per day. The dishes feature plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins. We try our best to cater to a diverse range of dietary preferences. However, due to the large range of ingredients used in our kitchen, we are not able to guarantee that all our dishes are allergen-free. If you have special requirements, please feel free to get in touch to see how we can best meet your needs.
– Travel Information
Our address is: Caminho das Regadas 1, Folgosinho, Gouveia 6290-081, Portugal
We are an approximately 2-hour drive from Porto, a 3.5-hour drive from Lisbon, and a 4.5-hour drive from Madrid. The nearest airport is Porto airport and the nearest bus station is in the city of Gouveia, which is a 30-minute drive from us.
If you have any questions about how to reach us, our team will gladly assist you with your enquiries.
– Things to Bring
For further information on travelling to or staying with us, please see our Practical Information page or get in touch with our friendly team.
– Wellness Menu
Feel like indulging in a massage? Want to make the most of your time with us by adding extra sessions? Our custom options are ideal if there are any special areas you’d like to focus on, or if you’d like to fit more activities into your wellness retreat with us. Please enquire about cost and availability.
It is possible to join this retreat as part of your stay in one of our program pathways (Relax & Discover, Reset & Rejuvenate and Reconnect & Heal). If you’re interested in this option, please get in touch.
Please book using below booking bottons to connect to our online booking system. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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