5 Night Retreat: 21st - 26th September 2026
SOUTH OF LISBON, PORTUGAL
Join us for a transformative 5-night Portugal yoga retreat in the peaceful countryside just south of Lisbon. Combining daily yoga, embodied movement, breathwork, sound healing and nourishing plant-based food, this retreat offers the perfect opportunity to slow down, reconnect with yourself and experience the beauty of Portugal.
Wake to birdsong, move with intention, and settle into deep presence.
Each day offers a blend of nourishing yoga, soul-soothing stillness, and the freedom to simply be. Whether you’re wandering the forest trails, journaling beneath ancient trees, or savouring quiet moments with nourishing, seasonal meals - everything here invites you to breathe deeply, land softly, and return to yourself.
This Soul Sanctuary retreat with founder, Cat Meffan, asks you to come exactly as you are. To be open to transformation, playfulness, emotional vulnerability, fun, relaxation and a lot of embodied yoga, breath and movement.
Whether you're craving a yoga holiday in the sun, a deep reset, an invigorating connection to your body, or a chance to connect with a group of beautiful like-minded souls - we've got you covered.
Just 40 minutes near Lisbon - but what feels like a retreat away from the hectic nature of life - this retreat is for the mindful, the curious, the quietly bold and the playful.
YOUR HOME FOR THE RETREAT
NEAR LISBON, PORTUGAL
Your journey begins here, where the gentle rhythm of the Portuguese countryside meets the quiet elegance of contemporary living. Nestled within 130 hectares of protected land just 40 minutes south of Lisbon Airport, our retreat home invites you to root & rise.
Once a historic family farm and now a thoughtfully restored sanctuary, our retreat home holds the legacy of four generations. Surrounded by rolling countryside and within easy reach of the breathtaking beaches and protected landscapes of Arrábida Natural Park, this is a place where nature is honoured, time slows down, and you're gently reminded of life's simple beauty.
While it's wonderfully accessible with direct flights to Lisbon from across the UK and Europe, stepping onto the land feels like entering another world. Whether you're wandering through the gardens, resting beside the pool, or simply taking in the stillness of the Portuguese countryside, every moment invites you to slow down, reconnect and breathe a little deeper.
We can help connect you with other guests so that you can arrange group airport transfers from Lisbon airport, making your journey from arrival to retreat as seamless and stress-free as possible, so you can begin unwinding from the moment you land.
DAILY YOGA AND EMBODIED PRACTICES
Each day invites you to return to yourself as through a thoughtful blend of Vinyasa yoga, Rocket yoga, Mandala yoga, but also restorative Yin yoga, embodied movement, meditation, breathwork and sound healing. Every practice is designed to help you reconnect with your body and cultivate a deeper sense of presence.
With options offered throughout, experienced yogis and other practioners alike are encouraged to move in a way that feels nourishing, creating a daily practice that meets you exactly where you are.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
This retreat is perfect if you are...
🌞 looking for your first yoga retreat
🌞 travelling solo
🌞 travelling with a friend
🌞 wanting a wellness holiday in Portugal
🌞 craving nervous system rest
🌞 hoping to reconnect with your body
🌞 looking for a supportive community
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Soul Sanctuary retreats aren't your average yoga retreats. We ask our guests to not only explore the physical practice of yoga and movement, but to be willing to delve into a journey of deep healing through many different modalities.
PLANT- BASED LIVING
The nourishing, plant-based meals at the retreat are not only delicious and filling but also wholesome, crafted with love to fuel your body and soul. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared fresh, offering a perfect balance of flavour, nutrition, and energy. Whether it's vibrant vegan bowls, nutrient-dense smoothies, or mouth-watering desserts, each meal is designed to support your wellness journey, and leave you feeling revitalised and refreshed.
We do our best to accommodate dietary requirements, provided they align with a plant-based diet. In some rare cases, highly specific or complex needs may be beyond what we can offer.
If you’re unsure or have questions, please get in touch with us at [email protected] before making a booking.
Please note that the schedule below is a SAMPLE and will not be an exact replica of what we will do. Please scroll down to see what is included in the price.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
5 nights of accommodation (Check in is from 4pm. Check out is at 9am)
2 classes per day (one yoga, one either yoga, sound or breathwork - apart from on our beach trip day when there will be no evening class)
Brunch, Light Lunch & Dinner
All teas/coffee and a morning refreshment
Taxis to one afternoon trip to the beach
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Transfers (though we can help arrange these)
Extra food whilst out of the house
Massages
Day trips to the beach
Alcohol (this isn’t something I provide as part of my retreats, and would prefer everyone to abstain from alcohol for the duration of the retreat.)
PRICE
Single bed in same-sex twin room with ensuite bathroom - £2,625 per person - ONLY 1 LEFT!
Private room with ensuite bathroom & terrace – £3,150 per person (£2,750 each if two people share) - ONLY 1 LEFT!
Please note that your 35% deposit required to secure your booking is non-refundable. You can read our full retreat terms and conditions here.
Payment plans are available. We are currently offering the option to spread your payments across 10 months.
Please read our terms and conditions before booking - here
