Spring Awakening
Retreat

Yes, enjoy it! The Spring Awakening Retreat it's an unique and special holistic event tailored with love and expertise that is suitable for brand new people in retreats as well as for those who love this type of experience. We recommend all potential participants to read all Q&A and Terms & Conditions before signing up. Our SomaLight Retreat organizers – Daniela Luz & Vanda Sousa – are happy to talk to you directly, if you have any questions.

This retreat is appropriate to all levels of experience. All activities on the schedule are guided and the techniques are explained in detail. In this retreat we aim to provide you simple yet powerful tools of mindfulness, breathing techniques and meditation that you can apply in your day-to-day life. Note that some breathwork techniques have some medical contra-indications, however we can always adapt it to your needs.

All levels are welcome, whether you practice yoga frequently or have never practiced before,the practice will be adjusted to the group and queues will be given for different levels. Pregnants are also welcome! We recommend pregnants some alternatives and adjustments to certain practices.

Please talk to us directly, SomaLight Retreat organizers, so we can best address this retreat for you.

Please talk to us either via email or WhatsApp. Email: choose your preferred way of contact Somalight retreats: +351 966 202 198

Yes, it's important to acquire that, in order for you to be comfortable and fully covered for the retreat and in case of any flight cancellations.

We provide all the material needed for the retreat, such as mats and props: blocks, bolsters, straps, etc.

The rates only include the retreat itself. However, by request, we are happy to book a transfer for you for an extra charge.

You can fly directly from most cities in Europe to either Faro (closest airport) or Lisbon. From Lisbon, it takes less than 3 hours. Shuttles from Lisbon Airport to Monte Velho: Van 8 Pax: 350€ Táxi 4 Pax : 295€. Faro is the nearest airport and it’s only a 75 minute transfer or drive to the retreat location.From there you have 3 options: a) Rent a car and drive yourself. Takes around 1h 20min drive b) Take a Transfer, around 120€ each way (not included on the retreat fee), if you share with other participants it is much cheaper, we can happily organize the transfers for you from Faro airport. If a bigger van is needed, for 8 people, the current price is 160€. c) Public transport (the cheapest option but takes a little longer!): Take the bus to Faro railway station and then the train to Lagos. From there, walk to the bus station and take a bus to Vila do Bispo. From Vila do Bispo the only way to arrive is by Taxi (20€). We can book it for you, as long you request it in advance.

Car rental is advised to be arranged in Faro Airport where there are several international car rental companies. Closest car rental service around is Lagos: http://www.luzcar.com/ http://www.lagorent.com/pt/ Bike rental in Carrapateira with Bikes – Carrapateira Extreme Tours & Activities – Algarve

All meals are included (3 formal meals) and unlimited mineral water and herbal teas, fruits and healthy nutritious snacks throughout the day.

We serve fresh and healthy vegetarian food that is preferably local and seasonal, all prepared on-site by the retreat chefs. The kitchen team can adapt to allergies and intolerances among the group. The food restrictions should be mentioned previously in the form provided when signing up.

Yes, will provide you free time to integrate the experiences, to relax, to choose to have a massage. In your free time or simply to go for a walk in the stunning wild nature.

Carrapateira is the closest village; it has some restaurants and small shops and two breathtaking beaches. The distance is 4 kms from Monte Velho. Usually people go either by a shared taxi, car, bike or walking for the trained ones.

Carrapateira has 2 beaches: Amado and Bordeira, both located around 3,5 kms from the venue. Is it possible to go to Amado walking (may take 1:15h), by car (6 min), by taxi or by bike (can be rented in Carrapateira).

This retreat is specifically for adults over 18 years old, since we aim to provide the maximum tranquility and also some silence for you to restore and reconnect with yourself.

All messages and other available treatments can be booked before arrival at an extra cost of 60€ 1 hour of massage (to be paid in cash to the therapist). Our team of therapists includes different massages, such as deep tissue massage, ayurvedic massage,thai, etc. We have other therapists for special needs (acupuncture, physiotherapy, crano-sacral, etc). Please get in touch with our team for bookings before your arrival.

Check in is at 4pm. Check out time in the rooms is 10am. Check out from the venue at 12pm. In case you arrive earlier, we can’t ensure early check-in at the moment of the booking.

You have access to the Wifi only in the main hall or reception.