This retreat is your chance to explore how you can use a version of the traditional Medicine Wheel as a map to navigate life transitions. The medicine wheel is an ancient map used by indigenous cultures around the world to understand the cycles in life and map them to the cycles found in nature. The wheel maps the full cycle of life, ideas, and projects from conception to death.
During the retreat, we will focus on how this version of the Medicine Wheel can help you develop awareness of how you normally show up in life, and allow you to mindfully reflect on whether that will serve you in the next phase of your life. The four stages of the cycle of life from stillness, to curious creativity, to active doing, to celebrating and enjoying and back to stillness are represented within the cycle of the wheel. The wheel allows you to have a practical map to reflect on and plan how you approach life.
The wheel also gives us a powerful insight into our own strengths and challenges at play in our life. It helps us recognise where we are self-sabotaging our success and wellbeing through our shadow qualities, and what we can do about it.
The central tenet of the wheel is mindfulness. Whatever place we are on the wheel we can connect with mindfulness and with something bigger than ourself. This allows us to take stock and understand how to balance ourselves and prepare for the next step at any stage or moment in our life.
The retreat will bring together a mix of theory, self-reflection, group discussion, gentle Qi Gong and other experiential practices.
Main benefits:
This retreat is for you if:
The retreat starts on the evening of Friday, 15th December, 2023, and ends on the afternoon of Sunday, 17th December, 2023. 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.
Tom is a certified personal and professional coach (ICF PCC). He has a master’s degree in psychology, and a PGDip in systemic behaviour change and well-being. Tom works with clients who are motivated to find new ways of showing up and want to maximise their potential for success. His coaching includes leadership development, career growth, mental wellbeing, personal development, teams, and life goals. He has coached CEOs, executives, founders, senior leaders, high potential individuals as well as people and teams at all levels within and outside organisations.
Before training as a coach, Tom spent 15 years in another career in telecoms. He worked for small start-ups and large multi-nationals. Tom was involved in building and leading global teams for more than 5 years. In July 2015 Tom left his career in telecoms with the goal of exploring himself and life more deeply.
He passionately believes that the journey is always ongoing, and he is constantly learning and growing. Tom has had a meditation practice for the past 12 years, and has learnt from and attended retreats with a number of teachers from Buddhist, native American, West African and Taoist lineages. He now works as a coach, nature connection guide, hiking guide and sound, movement, and meditation therapist.
You can find out more about Tom here
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.
2-NIGHT STAY
Arrival – Friday, 15th December (afternoon, before 5.00 pm)
Departure – Sunday, 17th December (afternoon)
– Single Occupancy –
Standard room: € 730
Premium room: € 790
– Double Occupancy –
Standard room: € 1212
Premium room: € 1332
– 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, facial tissues, 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.
This retreat is your chance to explore how you can use a version of the traditional Medicine Wheel as a map to navigate life transitions. The medicine wheel is an ancient map used by indigenous cultures around the world to understand the cycles in life and map them to the cycles found in nature. The wheel maps the full cycle of life, ideas, and projects from conception to death.
During the retreat, we will focus on how this version of the Medicine Wheel can help you develop awareness of how you normally show up in life, and allow you to mindfully reflect on whether that will serve you in the next phase of your life. The four stages of the cycle of life from stillness, to curious creativity, to active doing, to celebrating and enjoying and back to stillness are represented within the cycle of the wheel. The wheel allows you to have a practical map to reflect on and plan how you approach life.
The wheel also gives us a powerful insight into our own strengths and challenges at play in our life. It helps us recognise where we are self-sabotaging our success and wellbeing through our shadow qualities, and what we can do about it.
The central tenet of the wheel is mindfulness. Whatever place we are on the wheel we can connect with mindfulness and with something bigger than ourself. This allows us to take stock and understand how to balance ourselves and prepare for the next step at any stage or moment in our life.
The retreat will bring together a mix of theory, self-reflection, group discussion, gentle Qi Gong and other experiential practices.
Main benefits:
This retreat is for you if:
The retreat starts on the evening of Friday, 15th December, 2023, and ends on the afternoon of Sunday, 17th December, 2023. 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.
Tom is a certified personal and professional coach (ICF PCC). He has a master’s degree in psychology, and a PGDip in systemic behaviour change and well-being. Tom works with clients who are motivated to find new ways of showing up and want to maximise their potential for success. His coaching includes leadership development, career growth, mental wellbeing, personal development, teams, and life goals. He has coached CEOs, executives, founders, senior leaders, high potential individuals as well as people and teams at all levels within and outside organisations.
Before training as a coach, Tom spent 15 years in another career in telecoms. He worked for small start-ups and large multi-nationals. Tom was involved in building and leading global teams for more than 5 years. In July 2015 Tom left his career in telecoms with the goal of exploring himself and life more deeply.
He passionately believes that the journey is always ongoing, and he is constantly learning and growing. Tom has had a meditation practice for the past 12 years, and has learnt from and attended retreats with a number of teachers from Buddhist, native American, West African and Taoist lineages. He now works as a coach, nature connection guide, hiking guide and sound, movement, and meditation therapist.
You can find out more about Tom here
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.
2-NIGHT STAY
Arrival – Friday, 15th December (afternoon, before 5.00 pm)
Departure – Sunday, 17th December (afternoon)
– Single Occupancy –
Standard room: € 730
Premium room: € 790
– Double Occupancy –
Standard room: € 1212
Premium room: € 1332
– 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, facial tissues, 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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