Cocoon Portugal
4. - 11. November 2023
FULLY BOOKED
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Retreat Highlights
“WE ARE ALL GOING HOME”
A week in the most beautiful farmhouse, Cocoon is a piece of magic on Portugal's untouched Atlantic coast. You are invited to this special late autumn journey back home into your body, mind and heart. A retreat with a thoughtfully orchestrated program of daily movement and restorative practices, lots of music, nourishing meals, enjoying refreshing time in nature and celebrating yourself. Take the time to absorb the healing energies of nature in the heart of the Portuguese countryside.
Enchanting retreat location with chickens, peacocks, goats, sheep, a freshwater lake and old-growth pines, where the scent of wild rosemary and lavender fills the air.
The ocean is just a 10-minute drive away, and the area includes some of the most gorgeous, hidden beaches in the world. These beaches are perfect for hiking, swimming, sunbathing, and surfing.
Special breathwork meditation journeys with live music for deep experiences, emotional release and healing
Deep immersions into different styles of yoga, meditation and movement practices
Chanting class with Eaon Gabriel
All meals are included and incredibly delicious, organic, farm-to-table. Food will be cooked with lots of love by the talented chef Raphaelle Perez.
Pizza oven night celebration with local red wine
Strong coffee, soft sheets
Unique Retreat Location
Cocoon Portugal is a 275 acre coastal farm and retreat, offering inspiration and community for the modern traveller. It's also pure magic, where between the oversized hammocks and the freshwater lake, you'll start to lose track of time. The kind of place where each morning is a celebration, practicing under old growth pines, but so is each evening, with world class wine and fascinating dinner conversation.
November presents an ideal opportunity to explore the captivating Atlantic coastline of Portugal. Embrace the tranquility of this month, as fewer tourists grace the shores, and bask in the embrace of warm, sun-kissed days.
Now is the moment to savor the essence of Portugal at its finest.
The Practice
In this retreat, you can expect silent mornings with meditations, mantra chanting, and various types of yoga, such as kundalini, hatha, and yin. We will also guide you through deep breathwork journeys and evening breathing exercises under the canopy of pine trees. This is a unique experience that will allow your inner voice to be heard.
We will guide you through a variety of different practices, from stillness to music-driven classes. We borrow from yoga in its spirit, mantras in its power and breathwork for connection and breakthroughs.
We invite you to slow down, quiet your mind, and connect more deeply with yourself. Each day will be unique. You will have sufficient time to fully integrate all the practices we offer and to enjoy and connect with the beautiful Cocoon property and its surroundings. It's the simple life that often leads to breakthroughs.
We will work with nature's elements and also practice outside, go on walks, and explore the beaches. Surfing is also an option for those who feel called to ride the wild waves of Portugal's stunning west coast.
Teaching language: English
Food Philosophy
We believe that a nourishing meal and a delicious feast don’t need to be exclusive of one another.
The food is local, with most of the produce coming from either the property or a nearby farm. From a sustainability standpoint, Cocoon choose not to serve red meat. They serve eggs from their own chickens, locals cheeses, and occasionally wild-caught Atlantic fish.
A typical breakfast includes eggs, local fruit, Greek yogurt, homemade granola, local honey, homemade jam, banana bread, slow-rise bread. Lunch is often a bowl; a base of ancient grains like farro, topped with avocado, roasted veggies, nori, or mixed greens. For dinner, expect Indian and Japanese curries, Mediterranean stews, legumes, rice, salad and dessert.
Cocoon also has an outdoor, wood-fired Pizza oven.
We will definitely be taking advantage of that :)
All meals are prepared with love by Chef Raphaelle Perez.
The culinary experiences at the retreat are always a highlight.
The Schedule
Saturday
2pm - 4pm Check in
5pm - 6.30pm Welcome circle and opening ceremony
7pm Dinner
Sunday - Friday
7.30am - 8am Morning meditation
8am - 10am Deep morning practice
10am -11am Breakfast
11am - 2pm Playing, surfing, adventures, nature, beach, having fun
2pm - 3pm Light lunch
3pm - 5pm Afternoon nap, chill out by the lake, swimming,
enjoying nature
5pm - 6.30pm Evening practice
7pm - 9pm Dinner
10pm Sleeping, stargazing, slowing down
Saturday
7.30am - 8am Morning meditation
8am - 9am Morning meditation and closing ceremony
9am - 10am Breakfast
10am Check out
*Please note that the schedule might change, but stays like this in its core.
“We're all going home.
Listen to the beat of your heart when you don't know where to go.
We're all going home.
Listen to the song that's playing on your own soul's radio.”
The Wanderer - Life Will Find A Way
What is included
8 days and 7 nights in the stunning and charming retreat farmhouse Cocoon in Portugal with cozy bedrooms
Two classes per day with Manuela and Matthias, including meditation, movement, mantra chanting, various types of yoga and breathwork
Live music, singing and chanting workshop with Eaon Gabriel
Three farm-to-table vegetarian meals per day
A pizza night at the epic outdoor, wood-fired oven with some local red wine and endless laughters
Picnic excursion to one of the nearby beaches
Spring water, coffee and local herbal teas available all day
Yoga mats, blocks, bolsters and blankets
Bicycles to explore the surroundings
And many surprises and gifts
Vegan and gluten free meals available upon request.
Not included:
Journey to and from the location, car rental, special drinks and snacks that are not on our menu, horseback riding, rentals for surfing, surf lessons and other sports activities outside of Cocoon are not included.
Travel and Arrival
Cocoon is located in the coastal Alentejo region, also known as The Costa Vicentina. This area is protected by a natural reserve, and the nearest town is the charming Vila Nova de Milfontes. From Lisbon, Cocoon is a two-hour drive south, and from Faro, it is slightly closer.
The ocean is just a 10-minute drive away, and you can find some of the most gorgeous secret beaches on the planet, such as Praiado Cavaleiro and Praia Malhão.
Some people like to rent a car to explore the area, but if you prefer to arrive by bus, you can take the Rede Express Bus from Lisbon, and we will pick you up near the Cocoon Bus Station..
We will create a shared document where all attendees can put their information to team up together and potentially save on rental and petrol costs.
Retreat Prices
Single Room with Terrace and private Bathroom CHF 2’800
Single Room with shared Bathroom CHF 2’600
Double Room with private Bathroom CHF 2’400
Double Room with shared Bathroom CHF 2’300
Triple Room with private Bathroom CHF 2’100
Prices are per Person
Please connect with us, if finances keep you from joining our retreats.
Booking
Please submit the booking form below, and we will get back to you shortly with more details on how to make the deposit payment..
Before applying, please read our terms & conditions here.
We will ask you for a deposit of CHF 500 to reserve your spot.
The remaining amount will be due on 20. September 2023
(six weeks before the start of the retreat).
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us anytime.
We look forward to seeing you soon at Cocoon!