5th - 9th May 2025
Tabua, Portugal - transfer available from Porto
Already made up your mind that you’re coming to join us?
rECHARGE AND REPRIORITISE YOUr Health
Join us in Tabua, Portugal - on the banks of the Mondego River
Bringing together nutrition, Movement and Deep REST to recharge your body and SUPPORT resilience
A transformational 4 days to step away from your day to day, take the time and space to focus on your priorities, and make a meaningful investment for your health
Feel heard with a workshop program that gives you the opportunity to share your health priorities and put together a plan to optimise your health
Rest deeply in tranquil, natural surroundings with grounding activities and a sound bath to support your parasympathetic nervous system to promote deep relaxation, whilst strengthening your mind and body with daily Yoga and gentle Strength training
Make meaningful connections with like minded individuals who share an interest in health, wellness and broadening their knowledge
Hear From Previous Guests
“As a tentative first time retreater, I’m amazed at what I’ve taken from this experience. A beautifully curated retreat resulting in a perfect environment for wellness, exercise, reflection, relaxation and leisure.
I’ve shared this journey with 17 incredible people, I’ve laughed endlessly, made a group of beautiful new pals and learned a huge amount about myself. The surroundings are blissfully peaceful, the food unbelievable and the atmosphere positive and entirely free of judgement.
Although I’m sad to depart, I’ll be leaving with a sense of clarity about how to treat myself, my body and those around me. This was an experience that I will hold dearly and I’ll be rebooking without hesitation.
It was truly the highlight of my year - please save me a spot on next year’s” M, Director
“Thank you for putting together such a wonderful retreat and creating this beautiful space for us to rest and refuel. I have loved to move and learn with you, and will be bringing home with me little reminders to live better in me everyday” C
“This is the best retreat I’ve done so far. Everything was absolutely magnifique - I loved it” D, Designer
“Had the best time, don’t want to leave” K, Aesthetician
“Thank you for holding such a beautiful space for this retreat. I felt very supported and cared for” F, Holistic Health Practitioner
“Really excellent workshops, excellent food and perfect location” R
“This was the third retreat I have been on and by far the best. The organisation of events, the location, the staff and what was available was much better than expected even though I had high expectations. It was the most wonderful environment to stay in. Pete and Kate were amazing hosts and their retreat space is absolute bliss. They made us feel right at home - I definitely would return there and return to any event you organise because it was such a well thought out and wonderful experience. Your hard work paid off and I am truly thankful as is Didier. I cannot fail to mention the chefs who provided the most delicious and nutritious food. I am really impressed that they catered for everyone vegan or carnivore. I really would love to do it all again with your amazing team. The other guests were a joy to be around too so I can’t thank you enough. Until the next time…..” S, Psychotherapist
Who is this for?
Do you suspect that you’re living with endometriosis, PMDD or PCOS and want a lived experience of how to live in harmony with your hormones?
Maybe you’re fed up with living with unmanageable PMS
If you’re waking up feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated and fatigued with no idea how to shift this
Do you wonder if you’re in perimenopause but your GP can’t confirm
Do you wish you’d heard about perimenopause when you were in your mid-40s and felt like you were in someone else’s body
Are you a supportive friend or partner to any of the above
You want to know more about holistic health and lifestyle medicine
If any of the above apply to you - you’re very welcome and you belong here
A look at a day on retreat:
A thoughtful program of daily activities that will include the following:
Daily yoga flow
Strength Training that’s adapted to your level of ability
Interactive Health workshops exploring hormone health, digestion, the microbiome and your stress reponse
Mindful foraging walk
Restorative pre-dinner activities to get us into rest + digest mode (think breath work or sound bath)
Lots of free time for reading by the pool or in the hammocks by the river, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, massages, hanging out with the (unofficial) emotional support animals - you can make it as active + adventurous or relaxing + restorative as you choose
Exploring the following lifestyle medicine themes:
A balanced MINDSET + balanced blood sugar for sustained energy
Routines + rituals for NOURISHING YOUR ADRENALS
Leveraging your MICROBIOME for optimal wellness
Maximise DIGESTION + ABSORPTION to fuel your fabulous life
DETOX your space + life
room OpTions
Opt for a gorgeous and airy farmhouse space or immerse yourself in nature by choosing a glamping tent by the river.
Room costs will include:
All meals
All activities in the daily program
Transfer to and from Porto airport on 5th and 9th*
Use of kayaks + stand up paddle boards in your free time
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Sports Massage
Shiatsu Massage
Ayurvedic Massage
Lymphatic Drainage Massage
Reflexology
Available at an additional cost paid directly to therapist at the retreat
*Airport Transfer Details:
5th May leaving Porto airport at 1.30pm
9th May leaving the Retreat at 1.30pm - to arrive at Porto Airport by 3.30pm
A Peek at the Farmhouse Rooms:
A Peek at the Glamping Bell Tents:
Standing Room, a comfortable mattress and a small clothes rail to hang items
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Gorgeous renovated farmhouses.
King Rooms for couples sharing - please indicate if booking separately who you’re sharing with.
Spacious Twin Rooms.
Options for single occupancy will be available for those who prefer their privacy.
Farmhouse rooms have access to shared kitchen facilities and shared bathrooms.
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Glamping Bell Tents if you’d like to fully immerse yourself in nature and wake to the sound of the river every morning.
The tents have comfortable mattresses and space to hang some clothing.
The shower block is a short walk from the tents next to the Dojo gym/ yoga space.
Shared bathroom.
Single Occupancy: £1200
Immerse yourself in nature
While working on physical, emotional and mental wellbeing
Our surroundings
REST
Quinta do Rabaçal is a beautifully renovated ancient hamlet nestled into the stone terraces along the Mondego river. This is an area of special ecological interest and is in a protected nature zone. The Quinta (farm) is completely off the grid and produces its own organic food and green energy for power and heating.
Accommodation is provided in the beautifully renovated farm houses. There are various room options available. All farm houses include kitchen facilities - although all meals will be provided and enjoyed in the communal dining area.
Nourishing Food
All food is gluten free and dietary requirements can be catered for - local wine served with dinner
Meet your Host
Marjolein -
Nutritional Therapist Hormone + Gut Health
Marjolein’s mission is to ensure that you are provided with the support and information you need to make great choices for your health. Marjolein’s approach is about including more nourishment and joy in your life rather than restriction. Marjolein focuses on the pillars of food, downtime and eco-system to support clients transform their lives.
In her 1:1 clinic Marjolein specialises in harmonising hormones and supporting clients with endometriosis, PMDD and PCOS to manage symptoms and stop their conditions derailing their lives.
Marjolein enjoys nothing more than people watching while indulging in an over priced coffee and will never say no to a trip to a botanical garden.
Marjolein will be running interactive health workshops during the retreat with a focus on gut health and stress.
