This seven-day retreat in Ericeira is for you if you would like to step back from everyday demands and give your nervous system the chance to settle. You don't need any prior experience of detox, fasting or therapeutic practices. Everyone is individually assessed at the start, your nutrition and overall process are adapted to you, and all practices are offered as invitations, whatever your physical condition or background.

The retreat unfolds progressively, beginning with a reduction of external stimulation and the introduction of intentional silence and simple routines. You are supported in letting your nervous system settle through daily grounding practices, guided meditation, therapeutic walks in nature and generous time for rest. As your body and mind begin to soften, you gently explore emotional patterns and inner tensions through journaling, creative expression and individual support, always at your own pace. Over the week, you may also experience breathwork, yoga nidra, intuitive art, emotional mapping and a group workshop on nervous system regulation.

You stay at Quintinha do Mar, a family-run retreat space in a tranquil natural area, with a garden and free parking. It is designed to support rest and integration rather than luxury, with calm, cosy and unpretentious rooms. You can choose a shared four-person bunk room grouped by gender, a private room with a shared bathroom, or a private room with a private bathroom. In keeping with the eco-conscious philosophy of the house, there is no air conditioning or central heating. Fireplaces or wood-burning stoves warm the shared activity and dining rooms in cooler seasons, so bring some cosy layers.

Your days follow a flexible rhythm that is clarified on the first day and adjusted to the group and to you. A typical day might begin with morning meditation, followed by a slow, mindful walk along the coast or through the hills, then a session on emotional integration or creative expression, with time to rest and write. Silence is encouraged from 7 PM to 7 AM. Food moves gradually from herbal infusions, soups and smoothies to simple, light vegan meals, prepared with local ingredients whenever possible and free from refined sugar, caffeine, gluten and alcohol.

Your stay includes six nights' accommodation, all meals in the progressive detox programme, daily meditation and grounding practices, guided journaling, creative sessions and therapeutic walks in nature and by the sea. You also receive an individual assessment by a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, along with pre and post retreat support from the team. Flights, travel insurance, visa fees, additional treatments and optional 1:1 sessions are not included. Airport pickup is available for €60 and airport drop-off for €120.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in shared or private rooms - Progressive detox program (liquid to light vegan diet) - Daily morning meditation and grounding practices - 12 hours of intentional silence per day (7 PM - 7 AM) - Guided journaling and self-awareness practices - Creative sessions (intuitive art, emotional mapping) - Therapeutic walks in nature and by the sea - Individual assessment by a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Free parking - Gardens and natural surroundings

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Airport transfers - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Additional treatments - Optional 1:1 sessions - Airport pickup (available for €60) - Airport drop-off (available for €120)

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