
30th June - 5th July 2025
ALGARVE, PORTUGAL
Join Cat Meffan and Ashley Freeman for a transformative week of movement, breath, and deep relaxation, set in the pristine and tranquil hills of the Algarve. This retreat is all about creating a strong soul —finding balance, building strength, and nurturing your mind, body, and soul. With a unique combination of yoga, Pilates, meditation, and conscious connected breathwork, you’ll explore the power of mindful movement and stillness.
Cat and Ashley will guide you through thoughtfully crafted movement that will leave you feeling grounded, empowered, and inspired. Their teaching styles blends strength with fluidity, offering you tools to create lasting wellness both on and off the mat.
Keep reading to find out more or click the button below to book your space now!



OUR ACCOMMODATION
For 5 nights, our home for the retreat offers 360° panoramic views of the Serra do Caldeirão mountains, a stunning, protected area known for its pristine wilderness and the iconic Portuguese cork oak trees. Here, the peace and quiet are truly unparalleled – there are no cars, no buildings, and no neighbours. Just pure nature in all its glory. The retreat space has a fully equipped shala for all of our classes, a beautiful outdoor pool and lots of hammocks for ample relaxation. This space really is all about retreating away from the hectic lives we live every day.
PLANT- BASED LIVING
This retreat is FULLY plant based, so all meals (brunch, light lunch and dinner) will be vegan. We will always do we can for dietary requirements, but only within the parameters of a plant based diet. On rare occasions we may not be able to accommodate very complex dietary requirements, so please do contact us ([email protected]) before booking if you have any questions.
OUR SCHEDULE
Below is an example of what you can expect from the retreat. Please note that this is a sample schedule and is subject to change.


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.
PRICE
Single bed in same-sex triple room with ensuite bathroom - £2,300 per person
Single bed in a same-sex twin room with ensuite bathroom – £2,500 per person
Private room with ensuite bathroom – £3,000 per person (£2,400 each if two people share)
Private shepherds hut with "outdoor bathroom" - £2,400 per person
Shared twin shepherds hut with "outdoor bathroom" - £2,100 per person
Please note that your 35% deposit required to secure your booking is non-refundable. You can read our full retreat terms and conditions here.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
2 classes per day (one Pilates and one either yoga, breathwork or meditation)
Brunch, Light Lunch & Dinner
1 x afternoon at the beach - snacks and travel will be provided
All teas/coffee
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Flights
Airport transfers are not included, but we can help group people together and arrange these
Extra food whilst out of the house
Massages
Day trips to the beach outside of the one schedule
Alcohol (this isn’t something we provide as part of Soul Sanctuary retreats, and would prefer everyone to abstain from alcohol for the duration of the retreat.)

ABOUT CAT
Cat Meffan, founder of the Soul Sanctuary, is an embodied movement alchemist, working with the layers of body, emotions and energy to help people heal. With 1300 hours of qualifications under her belt, she has expertise as a movement specialist, meditation teacher, sound therapist, breathwork coach, sacred dance facilitator and transformational retreat director. These have collectively enabled her to share her passion for movement and exploration of the mind, body & soul on a global scale.
Cat's passion for being a way-shower for other people is what makes her work so special. She is here to empower people to trust their inner guru, to connect with their intuition and to heal past wounds that have been holding them back.
ABOUT ASHLEY
Ashley Freeman is an Australian Pilates Instructor, Yoga Teacher and Personal Trainer with a deep passion for movement and longevity. Her unique skill set across multiple modalities, genuine care for her students and ability to make even the hardest workouts fun, shine throughout her classes whether face to face or through a screen.

Over the past 12 years Ashley has dedicated her life and career to ongoing learning in both the Scientific and Energetic Worlds of movement. Her training programs, Youtube channel, retreats and events have allowed her to reach tens of thousands of people from all over the World.
