REKINDLE YOUR CONNECTION WITH YOURSELF
Step away from the virtual world and return to what is real. Feel the earth beneath your feet, learn to move through darkness, gather nourishment from the land, shape the menu, and share the meal. This is an invitation to stop, be, and journey inward.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- TRUE NATURE A full-day nature excursion that invites you to walk barefoot, bathe in pristine springs, face the dark, and reconnect with the land.
- REAL FOOD Spend a full day exploring your relationship with food through harvesting ingredients, designing a menu, cooking a meal, and enjoying the results.
- HERE NOW Turn inward through meditation, healing practices, and yoga in nature, along with a surprise experience.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- DAY ONE Arrival and Opening Workshop
- DAY TWO TRUE NATURE excursion day with a hike in nature
- DAY THREE REAL FOOD exploration day with hands-on experiences
- DAY FOUR HERE NOW inner journey day
- DAY FIVE Closing Workshop and departure
All days include transport and all meals.
YOUR SWEET OPTIONS
- SHARED 2,250€ Single bed (90 cm/35 in x 190 cm/75 in) with memory foam mattress topper and en-suite bathroom, shared with one other person. Or choose a queen-sized bed (160 cm/63 in x 190 cm/75 in) in your own room. Two available, first come, first served.
- SINGLE 2,700€ Double bed (135 cm/53 in x 190 cm/75 in) with memory foam mattress topper in a spacious suite with en-suite bath. Two suites available. Can also accommodate a couple; add 1,200 for dual occupancy.
- SCHOLARSHIP TBD€ Single bed (90 cm/35 in x 190 cm/75 in) with memory foam mattress topper and en-suite bathroom, shared with one other person. Two spots available by application. Please inquire about opportunities. All applications will be closely vetted.
*Prices are quoted in Euros. For prices in dollars, please use this converter.
INCLUSIONS
- Four nights and five days of guidance, support, and deep wisdom from your two dedicated guides, João and Rimi.
- A full immersion program, including all transport, guides, and entrance fees.
- All nourishing and delectable meals, beginning with lunch on arrival day and ending with brunch on departure day.
- Special foodie experiences both in town and at Quinta Minuvida.
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure day from the airport or equivalent to Quinta Minuvida and back.
- A dedicated guest manager to assist with questions before and during your stay.
- Some wine, beer, and homemade liqueur on select evenings.
EXCLUSIONS
- Airfare is not included. Consider Azores Airlines using airport code PDL, or TAP Airlines from Europe. It is recommended to arrive one or two days early and/or extend your stay, and lodging suggestions can be provided so you can explore the essential sites. The official retreat begins Friday, Oct. 24 at 12pm. Please ensure you meet all international travel requirements and that your passport is valid for more than three months after the trip dates. When booking flights, optional airline insurance is recommended, along with trip insurance that may help protect your registration fees if you are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances or if MINUVIDA AZORES must cancel the retreat. Trip protection for unexpected events such as bereavement, illness, emergency medical needs, emergency evacuation, and other situations can offer peace of mind.
YOUR HOSTS + GUIDES
- JOÃO is an Azorean “MacGyver.” In the US, he built a successful career as a daily newspaper reporter and editor of niche publications for more than 20 years. Today, he runs MINUVIDA AZORES and puts its award-winning sustainability policy into action. Trained by the Appalachian Mountain Club and certified as an Azorean Nature Parks guide, he will help reconnect you with your TRUE NATURE. João also brings his love of cooking and passion for local, seasonal ingredients to your plate and to the REAL FOOD experiences. When he is not hosting, you may find him tending plants, fixing whatever needs attention, or working on his cars.
- RIMI left behind status, affluence, and the endless pursuit of more in favor of true success and deeper meaning. When external validation became draining rather than fulfilling, she stepped away from a successful career to co-found MINUVIDA AZORES at the intersection of health, happiness, and balanced living. Today, Rimi brings her world-class education, business acumen, and nearly 25 years of experience and certifications in yoga and meditation to leadership consulting, 1:1 executive coaching, and transformational retreats. She is also the co-author of Beyond Resilience to Rootsilience.
THE MINUVIDA WAY
