Deposit €500

10% off on upfront or referals

Whole Earth Retreats

Rewild and connect with nature

WHOLE EARTH RETREATS

Rewild and connect with nature

Wild Awake in Central Portugal

Deposit: €500

3rd to 7th June, 2026.

5 Days / 4 Nights.

Group Size: 8 - 16

Wild Awake in Central Portugal

3rd to 7th June, 2026.

5 Days / 4 Nights.

Group size: 8 - 16

About This Retreat

Discover Portugal’s hidden gem in the heart of Central Portugal — the Beiras, framed by the Serra de Açor and Serra da Estrela. This lush, biodiverse landscape is the perfect place to rekindle your relationship with the living earth and with the wilder part of yourself.

“Nature reveals to us a beautiful part of ourselves we could not find elsewhere” - Kristen Butler

Over the course of the Wild Awake Retreat you’ll be gently guided through nature‑based practices and playful, hands‑on activities designed to deepen your connection to the natural world. Expect clear river swims, forest hikes, and sessions in natural crafts and seasonal plant wisdom — all paced to restore and inspire, whether you’re a lifelong nature lover or just beginning to explore the benefits of time outdoors.

“There is a love of wild nature in everybody, an ancient mother-love showing itself whether recognised or no, and however covered by cares and duties” - John Muir

The Wild Path:

- Immersive nature walks and mindful movement in forest and mountain settings 🌲

- Wild swimming in pristine rivers 💧

- Practical workshops: natural crafts, seasonal plant uses (food, medicine, materials) 🌱

- Permaculture and low‑impact living skills to help you tread more lightly on the earth 🌾

- Quiet, restorative time to tune into nature’s rhythms and find inner calm ✨


What You’ll Take Home:

- Simple, practical skills to live more harmoniously with Earth’s cycles

- Renewed energy, clarity and a quieter mind

- Inspiration and confidence to bring more nature into everyday life


Join us to awaken that sleeping wildness within — to learn, to rest, and to return home more aligned with the natural world.

What to Expect

  • A beautiful scenic glamping site, with unlimited access to pools, jacuzzis and sauna

  • Scenic walks and a guided hike, taking in the best of the Serra de Acor and its forests, waterfalls and beautiful river beaches

  • Art and craft activities, a handmade-by-you souvenir to take home

  • Mindfull/meditative forest bathing sessions with breathwork exercises to help you relax and connect

  • Foraged food, medicinal plants and recipes in informative ID sessions

  • Fresh, healthy, delicious food - some of it homegrown or foraged

  • Opportunities for extras like kayaking, SUP and massage at discounted prices

  • Time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful area

Inclusions

  • Accommodation: 4 nights in glamping tents stocked with soft drinks and fruits.

  • Meals: Daily breakfast and dinners at the accommodation restaurant (5⭐ TripAdvisor rating); wood-oven pizza lunch at a permaculture farm, picnic lunch and a barbecue night.

  • Facilities: Unlimited use of pools, sauna, and jacuzzis.

  • Activities: Day hike (wild swimming and waterfalls), Bushcraft, Natural Arts and Crafts workshops, permaculture farm visit, forest bathing, mindfulness activities, breathwork sessions, and a nature-based film night and final night chilled out party with DJ Greg Dreadzone!

  • Leisure: Free time for river beaches, local markets and villages.

  • Transport: Airport transfer from Porto or an arranged bus route from Lisbon

“There is a love of wild nature in everybody, an ancient mother-love showing itself whether recognised or no, and however covered by cares and duties” - John Muir

Exclusions

  • Travel: Flights and transport to Porto or Lisbon.

  • Meals: One lunch at a riverside restaurant (4⭐ TripAdvisor rating).

  • Optional Extras: Massages, spa treatments, kayaking, and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding).

  • Other: Drinks and snacks purchased at the bar or while on excursions.

Lanzarato-Canary Islands

May 9 - 11, 2025

About This Retreat

Discover Portugal’s hidden gem in the heart of Central Portugal — the Beiras, framed by the Serra de Açor and Serra da Estrela. This lush, biodiverse landscape is the perfect place to rekindle your relationship with the living earth and with the wilder part of yourself.

“Nature reveals to us a beautiful part of ourselves we could not find elsewhere” - Kristen Butler

Over the course of the Wild Awake Retreat you’ll be gently guided through nature‑based practices and playful, hands‑on activities designed to deepen your connection to the natural world. Expect clear river swims, forest hikes, and sessions in natural crafts and seasonal plant wisdom — all paced to restore and inspire, whether you’re a lifelong nature lover or just beginning to explore the benefits of time outdoors.

“There is a love of wild nature in everybody, an ancient mother-love showing itself whether recognised or no, and however covered by cares and duties” - John Muir

The Wild Path:

- Immersive nature walks and mindful movement in forest and mountain settings 🌲

- Wild swimming in pristine rivers 💧

- Practical workshops: natural crafts, seasonal plant uses (food, medicine, materials) 🌱

- Permaculture and low‑impact living skills to help you tread more lightly on the earth 🌾

- Quiet, restorative time to tune into nature’s rhythms and find inner calm ✨


What You’ll Take Home:

- Simple, practical skills to live more harmoniously with Earth’s cycles

- Renewed energy, clarity and a quieter mind

- Inspiration and confidence to bring more nature into everyday life


Join us to awaken that sleeping wildness within — to learn, to rest, and to return home more aligned with the natural world.

What to Expect

  • A beautiful scenic glamping site, with unlimited access to pools, jacuzzis and sauna

  • Scenic walks and a guided hike, taking in the best of the Serra de Acor and its forests, waterfalls and beautiful river beaches

  • Art and craft activities, a handmade-by-you souvenir to take home

  • Mindfull/meditative forest bathing sessions with breathwork exercises to help you relax and connect

  • Foraged food, medicinal plants and recipes in informative ID sessions

  • Fresh, healthy, delicious food - some of it homegrown or foraged

  • Opportunities for extras like kayaking, SUP and massage at discounted prices

  • Time to relax and soak up the atmosphere of this beautiful area

Inclusions

  • Accommodation: 4 nights in glamping tents stocked with soft drinks and fruits.

  • Meals: Daily breakfast and dinners at the accommodation restaurant (5⭐ TripAdvisor rating); wood-oven pizza lunch at a permaculture farm, picnic lunch and a barbecue night.

  • Facilities: Unlimited use of pools, sauna, and jacuzzis.

  • Activities: Day hike (wild swimming and waterfalls), Bushcraft, Natural Arts and Crafts workshops, permaculture farm visit, forest bathing, mindfulness activities, breathwork sessions, and a nature-based film night and final night chilled out dance party with DJ Greg Dreadzone!

  • Leisure: Free time for river beaches, local markets and villages.

  • Transport: Airport transfer from Porto or an arranged bus route from Lisbon

“There is a love of wild nature in everybody, an ancient mother-love showing itself whether recognised or no, and however covered by cares and duties” - John Muir

Exclusions

  • Travel: Flights and transport to Porto or Lisbon.

  • Meals: One lunch at a riverside restaurant (4⭐ TripAdvisor rating).

  • Optional Extras: Massages, spa treatments, kayaking, and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding).

  • Other: Drinks and snacks purchased at the bar or while on excursions.

Itinerary

Itinerary

Wednesday: Arrive & Awaken

  • 1pm - 3.30pm
    Arrive - settle in and unpack (late lunch/snack provided)
  • 3.30pm
    Nature walk with mindfulness activities
  • 5pm
    Free-time, use of spas, massage bookings, trip to town/supermarkets (optional/extra)
  • 7 - 9pm
    Dinner @ accommodation restaurant (Included)
    9pm onwards - Evening Film/free time

Thursday: Nature Experience

  • 8am
    Breakfast
  • 9.30am
    Walk and forage
  • 10am
    Natural art workshop
  • 12pm
    Lunch at Riverside Restaurant (Excluded)
  • 2pm
    Walk and forest bathing, nature/bushcraft activities
  • 4pm
    Free time at Secarias river beach - optional kayaking, SUP, bar/cafe, showers, walk to village.
  • 8pm
    Dinner at accommodation restaurant (included)

Friday: Farm Day

  • 8am
    Breakfast
  • 9.30am
    Transport to Johannes’ farm
  • 10am
    Farm tour and activities / Foraging
  • 12pm
    Farm Pizza and foraged salad lunch
  • 2pm - 5pm
    Riverside walk and/or swim at Vale de Gaios - village of Midoes
  • 7pm - 9pm
    Dinner at accommodation (included)

Saturday: Hike

  • 8am
    Breakfast
  • 9.30am
    Transport to Benfeita village
  • 10am - 11am
    Benfeita market
  • 11am
    Hike from Benfeita
  • 1pm
    Picnic lunch
  • 2pm
    Continue hike + wild swim.
  • 5pm
    Free time, spa, massages by appointment (extra) etc.
  • 7pm - 9pm
    Dinner - group prep barbecue dinner, with veggie/vegan options (Included)
  • 9pm - 1am
    Poolside cocktails and DJ gig at accommodation - dance your last night away to Greg Dreadzone's! DJ set under the stars

Sunday: Reflect, Close & Carry the Light

  • 8am
    Breakfast
  • 10am
    Land Art reflection
  • 11am
    Closing ceremony
  • 12pm
    Airport transfer leaves (optional take away lunch)
  • 2.30pm
    Arrive Porto Airport

*All activities and running order are subject to change due to weather and environmental conditions at the time of the retreat.

Travel Information - Journeying to the Mountains

Our "hidden gem" in the Beiras is easily accessible from Portugal's two main hubs. Whether you choose the coastal charm of Porto or the historic hills of Lisbon, your path to the mountains is a beautiful part of the experience.

For those flying into Porto, we arrange a direct airport transfer for you. This scenic drive through the Portuguese countryside serves as a peaceful transition, allowing you to decompress as the urban landscape gives way to the lush, biodiverse greenery of the Beiras.

If you arrive via Lisbon, we facilitate an easy and comfortable bus route for your journey north. This relaxing path through the heart of the country allows you to settle into a slower rhythm, ensuring you arrive at the retreat refreshed and ready to reconnect with the wild.

Accommodation

Quinta dos Corgos is a glamping site set in the beautiful Coimbran countryside. Accommodation is in safari tents with kitchens, bathrooms and a communal space,  with various sleeping options from shared dorms to fully private own tent with jacuzzi! The property boasts 3 swimming pools, 2 jacuzzis, a sauna, a bar and restaurant with pool-side tables.

Shared Rooms

(4 Bunks, 1 Double)

In the spacious Safari Tents with a large communal lounge.

Access to a modern en-suite.

Ideal for social retreaters looking to bond.

€970

Deposit:€500

Private Double Room

In the spacious Safari Tents with a large communal lounge.

Access to a modern en-suite.

Ideal for couples or those who want a little more privacy.

€1,200

Deposit:€500

Private Double Tent

Exclusive Safari Tent designed for deep peace and total privacy.

Includes your own private outdoor jacuzzi for soaking under the stars.

Our most luxurious option for fully re-awakening your natural self.

€1,400

Deposit:€500

  • Bring a Friend Offer: 10% off when booking together.

  • Reserve Your Spot: Book a free discovery call.

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin” - William Shakespeare

“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin” - William Shakespeare

Meet Your Host - Ros

Nature is not a place to visit. It is home - Gary Snyder

"I believe there is a part of us that only truly comes alive when we are in nature—and I know exactly what it feels like when that part is neglected."

Raised in the countryside but shaped by decades of living in Central London, Ros understands the quiet ache of becoming disconnected from your true, natural self. For 12 years, she served as a Forest School practitioner in the heart of the city, becoming an expert at finding and sharing nature’s beauty and restorative power in even the most urban settings.

Now based in the lush landscapes of Central Portugal, Ros leads Whole Earth with a mission to facilitate a "re-awakening." She believes our connection to the earth is inherent and simply needs the right environment to be stirred. Whether through playful learning or immersive retreat experiences, Ros helps individuals find their true natural selves again. By teaming up with local experts, she offers a space to restore, transform, and remember our deep relationship with and dependence on the earth.

IN EVERY WALK WITH NATURE, ONE RECEIVES FAR MORE THAN HE SEEKS.

- John Muir

The Venue

QUINTA DOS CORGOS

A Lush Haven for the Wild and Awake in Portugal’s Hidden Gem

Quinta dos Corgos is an enchanting sanctuary where the wild soul of the Serra mountains meets boutique luxury. Nestled in the sun-drenched Coimbran countryside, you’ll stay in elegant safari tents—sophisticated havens featuring private amenities and breathtaking mountain vistas.

Between workshops, restore your spirit in three sparkling pools, the sauna, or a private jacuzzi under the stars. Whether you are wandering through vibrant gardens, diving into nearby crystal-clear rivers, or sharing nourishing poolside meals, this biodiverse haven provides the ultimate backdrop to breathe deep, live slow, and re-awaken your natural self.

Location

Location

Rua Quinta dos Corgos, 3420-252 Tábua, Portugal

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