PORTUGAL
with Jenn Wooten & Laura Forsyth
October 17-24 – 24-31, 2026
RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN!
Just 30 minutes south of Lisbon, our Portugal retreat takes us to the serene countryside of Azeitão. Set within a private rural estate, we’ll stay at a stunning 1715 baroque manor house that offers a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern luxury.
With exclusive use of the entire estate, we’ll immerse ourselves in the grandeur of Portugal’s noble past, while enjoying spacious, elegant living areas, glorious gardens, and a magnificent solar-heated swimming pool.
At this intimate and private sanctuary, history and nature meet to create an unforgettable experience. Only minutes away from the breathtaking Arrábida Nature Park and the sparkling shores of Costa Azul, this is a perfect base for exploring both the countryside and the nearby coastal gems of Setúbal and Sesimbra.
Our retreat week will include time to relax and enjoy our property, but will also include time at the beautiful Arrábida ocean, a visit to a local winery and Portuguese tile painting workshop, an on-site cooking class, and more. With interest, we can arrange an outing to ride horses on the beach, or visit an 18-hole golf course.
Vacation Details
Our retreat home for the week is situated on a secluded hilltop surrounded by an estate of over 50 hectares of rural idyll, ancient cork oak forests, olive groves and fields guaranteeing fine views, privacy, tranquillity, nature and clean air.
We’ll be onveniently located just 30 minutes from Lisbon, and central to the wine and gastronomy of the nearby towns of Azeitão, Sesimbra, & Setubal, and the stunning coastline and beaches of the Arrábida natural park.
We will be able to enjoy the extensive gardens laid out on the west side of the house and along with the pool there is the grand staircase with a flower garden, sunbathing terrace with a lawn, an ancient formal garden with an ornamental pond, an aqueduct and flower gardens.
The saltwater pool is solar-heated and there is a large terrace providing plenty of sun and shaded areas with seating and a large lawn. Behind the pool is the Spa, with a sauna, steam room and massage area for our use.
In addition to relaxing and enjoying our spectacular property, our chef prepared meals and our daily yoga gatherings (twice on most days), we also have some group explorations of the local regions and excursions planned.
We will spend time in the local “village” of Azeitão, and visit one of Portugal’s most prestigious wineries (José Maria da Fonesca, since 1834) where we’ll have a tour and tasting. We’ll learn about the art of Portuguese tile painting, and perhaps even paint our own tiles. We’ll offer at least one on-site cooking class at our retreat home. And, of course, we’ll venture to the beautiful coastal waters and beaches during the week.
We are fortunate to be so very close to the Arrábida National Park and some of the most beautiful coastlines of Portugal. We are exploring the possibility of a group excursion via kayak or boat, and another optional outing to relax at one of the beaches. For those interested, we can organize an optional horse riding excursion, and if there are golfers, our hosts can help arrange a golf day.
A day-to-day schedule will be provided on the months leading up to our retreat.
Please plan to arrive to Lisbon International Airport on the start date of your retreat. Your retreat begins with dinner, followed by a short opening session, and ends with breakfast on the last day of your retreat.
Our retreat property is a short 30-35 minute drive or taxi from Lisbon or Lisbon Airport.
We anticipate that some will add extra time in Lisbon, and we will collect everyone’s travel plans in advance to connect fellow travelers.
PACKING TIPS:
- Passport (please ensure your passport is valid 6 months from your travel dates)
- Comfortable clothing for temps 60-80°F
- Bathing Suit / Sunscreen / Hat for pool and beach time
- Yoga clothes
- Beach type shoes and closed-toe shoes for walking
- Light jacket in case of light rain
- Personal Toiletries (basics are provided as well as hair dryers)
- Journal and pen
- Refillable water bottle
- Plug adapters
- Cash/Euros for small items or tips
EXTRA NOTES:
- We are purchasing yoga mats for our groups along with some yoga props
- Hair dryers are provided along with some basic toiletries
- Laundry service is available
- We will find out how much Euro / cash we recommend you bring. Most places will take credit cards, but in some parts of Europe, only cash is accepted
Your Guides
Jenn Wooten, C-IAYT, E-RYT, YACEP is a certified yoga therapist and yoga educator who has studied yoga and mindfulness for over 20+ years. She has been a teacher, mentor and group facilitator in the Austin yoga community since 2004. Her teaching style focuses on embodiment, functional movement, joy and resilience. Jenn teaches trauma-informed yoga classes and leads foundational and in-depth yoga teacher trainings, mentorships and retreats throughout the world. She guides students to respond to life’s stressors through embodiment, breath, self-awareness and self-compassion. Her teaching is engaging, accessible and warm-hearted. Jenn’s gift is her intuitive ability to help students lean into to their own self-authority and connect to their body as a source of wisdom. The core of her teaching is helping people cultivate a yoga and mindfulness practice as a pathway for healing, awakening and wholeness.
Laura Forsyth, E-RYT, YACEP, is the founder of One Yoga Global. She began her yoga studentship 25+ years ago and began teaching in 2005. She served as National Events Director for a large yoga studio group for 13 years, and still offers mentorship to yoga studios and studio owners. As a teacher, Laura specializes in Hatha yoga for all levels, yoga for stress management, yin yoga, restorative yoga and iRest yoga nidra. She leads workshops and trainings on special topics and she serves as guest faculty in various teacher training programs. She is deeply grateful to all her teachers including Dr. Richard Miller, Judith Lasater, Donna Farhi, Leslie Kaminoff and so many more.
We will have exculsive use of this extraordinary property for our retreat weeks. All rooms have WiFi, air conditioning and private bathrooms. Please see descriptiuons for bed configurations.
To reserve, you only need to place an inital deposit. Your balance can be set to run in payments through July 2026.
The Grand Room
The largest most specilized room and large bathroom. The ceiling and much of the woodwork has been richly decorated to represent different types of marble, there are various painted cupboards and a fountain alcove. The bathroom has original 19th century handmade tiles and frescos of sea-horses and fish on the ceiling. One of the highlights of this room is the exceptionally well preserved 18th century Portuguese rosewood bed. This bed is a European Queen bed which is 2″ wider than a US Queen and 2″ shorter in length.
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DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $3595 per person
October 17-24 – RESERVED
October 24-31 – AVAILABLE
SUPERIOR ROOMS
We have 2 superior rooms that are larger upstairs rooms with high ceilings, nice views and en suite bathrooms.
Superior room #1 has a 4 poster Queen bed and large bathroom with shower over bathtub.
Superior room #2 has a Queen bed bedroom, a separate seating / lounge area and bathroom with shower. We can offer one superior room as single occupancy.
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DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $3395 per person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $3995 (SOLD OUT)
October 17-24 – LAST Double occupancy room
October 24-31 –LAST Double occupancy room
DELUXE STANDARD ROOMS
On the lower and upper floors of the manor, we have 5 standard sized rooms, and one 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom suite. All rooms have the amenities – private bathrooms and showers, AC and wifi. Some have an additional sitting room.We have 3 rooms with European Queen beds (2″ wider the a US Queen) and 4 rooms with 2 twin beds*
*very important note – the twin beds are separate beds but share a headboard. Only one room has the beds separated. These shared rooms may not be appropriate for 2 people who do not know each other.
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DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $2995 per person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $3795
October 17-24 – LAST double room has 2 twin beds sharing a headboard. Available as a single or double room.
October 24-31 – Queen bed and twin bed rooms available
2 BEDROOM / 2 BATH APARTMENT
We have two 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartments next to the main house. One room has a Queen bed, the 2nd room has 2 twin beds. These twin beds can be separated, so appropriate for 2 people who do not know each other.
The apartments include a living space and a small kitchen.
NOTE: The Queen bed room can be a single or double, the twin bed room needs to be reserved as a double.
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DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $2795 per person
SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $3595
October 17-24: LAST Queen bed room (single or double)
and LAST space in a 2-twin bed room with a female roommate
October 24-31 – Queen bed room available ina 2/2 with 2 other females.
Queen bed and 2-twin bed room avaiable in the 2nd 2/2 apartment
A $695 deposit will secure your place on this retreat. The balance can be set up to run in easy auto-payments though July 2026.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 8 days / 7 nights accommodations
- All meals minus 1-2 lunches out
- Daily classes with your teachers
- Excursion to winery with tasting
- Portuguese Tile Painting excursion
- Group Outing to the sea! (possible kayaking or dolphin watching)
- On-site cooking class
NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfare to Lisbon
- Transfer to the property (an easy 20 minute taxi)
- Extras such as massages and special excursions (ex.horse riding)
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Gratuities
Refunds and Cancellations: Refund less deposit ($695) before June 15, 2026. No refunds after June 15, 2026. Due to arrangements made with our vacation hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy.
If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through July, 2026, unless other arrangements are made.
We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like AIG Travel guard and Trawick International offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.
We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.
