Away from the hustle and bustle, the expectations, the ‘musts’ and the never-ending rush.
A few days when nobody needs anything from you.
When you can sleep as long as you like, go for a walk whenever you feel like it, read a book in the sun, be still, enjoy nature and, above all, get back in touch with how you’re really feeling.
Welcome to Soul Rest.
An accessible retreat in the north of Portugal, at our lovely spot surrounded by nature.
Here, you don’t have to achieve anything.
You don’t have to solve anything.
You don’t have to work on yourself.
You’re simply allowed to be.
Coming home to yourself
When we’re in ‘do’ mode for a long time, we sometimes forget what it feels like to truly rest.
Not just physically.
But also on the inside.
During Soul Rest, you’ll be given the space to step out of that constant hustle and bustle. To let your mind quieten down a little and give your body time to relax again.
You’ll be staying with us at Quinta Sufala, a lovely spot at an altitude of around 500 metres, surrounded by woodland and nature.
You’ll sleep in our guesthouse and we’ll take care of as much as possible for you during your stay. We’ll lovingly prepare your food and drink. You won’t need to do any shopping, plan any meals or, in fact, organise anything at all.
There’s the yurt.
The vegetable garden.
The fruit trees.
Our dogs.
The woods and the valley.
And above all: space.
Space to sleep.
Space to walk.
Space to read, write, draw or simply gaze into the distance.
You’re welcome to join us for meals and enjoy each other’s company, but you’re also free to retreat whenever you need some time to yourself.
There’s no set programme.
You don’t have to be anywhere on time.
All you need to do is listen to what you need.
If you do want something…
Although Soul Rest is primarily about rest and enjoyment, something may come to the surface during your stay.
A question.
A feeling.
A longing.
Something you’ve been carrying around with you for a while.
Or perhaps you simply feel that you’d like to look a little deeper.
That’s why it’s possible to book one-to-one sessions with me during your stay.
This could be breathwork, intuitive guidance, meditation, movement or any other form that feels right at that moment.
But only if you want to.
There’s no obligation.
You don’t have to attend a session just because you’re here.
Perhaps you’ll book one session.
Perhaps three.
Perhaps none at all.
In this, too, you follow your own lead.
A safe space
Although Soul Rest is much lighter than my Soulwork Intensive, one thing remains the same:
The Safe Space itself, which I provide.
My way of being present, listening and attuning doesn’t change.
You don’t have to play a role here.
You don’t have to explain why you’re here.
You don’t have to share anything you don’t want to share.
You’re welcome exactly as you are.
And perhaps that’s the greatest gift of these days.
That, for a while, you don’t need to be anywhere else but here.
Perhaps this is exactly what you need
Not yet another experience.
Not yet another thing to work on within yourself.
But a few days in which you can breathe again.
In which your body can relax.
In which your mind doesn’t have to know everything for a while.
In which you might slowly begin to hear again what has been there all along beneath all the hustle and bustle.
You don’t need to reinvent yourself.
Sometimes you just need to return.
To yourself.
To the silence.
To nature.
To the simple pleasure of not having to do anything.
Soul Rest
A few days to catch your breath.
To be looked after.
To enjoy yourself.
To come home to yourself.
What’s included
A comfortable stay in our guest house, including food and drink (excluding alcohol). Alcohol is not permitted during this week. You’ll enjoy breakfast in the guest house, at your own pace. We’ll make sure there’s a breakfast to suit your needs. At lunch and/or dinner, you can choose to join us or simply enjoy some time on your own.
We’ll collect you from Porto airport and take you back there again.
What else can you book extra?
Breathing session
Soul Energy Reading
Vision board
Coaching session
Walk with me or Marco
In consultation, it’s also possible to go on an outing together to places such as Amarante or Guimarães; in that case, I’ll ask for a contribution towards the cost.
I’d like to emphasise that the use of alcohol and other intoxicating substances is not permitted during this week. This includes plant medicine.
If, having read this, you’re interested in coming or have any questions, I invite you to get in touch with me. You can do so here.
