WanderWell

SEPTEMBER 2027 ITINERARY

Six days, unhurried.

A rhythm of practice, rest, and quiet time — with one day trip mid-week to explore the palaces and misted hills of Sintra. Nothing is compulsory. The schedule is an invitation, not a plan. On-site massages are available any day by arrangement.

Group meditating on mats in the airy yoga studio at Casa Paco d'Ilhas

  1. SUNDAY · 5 SEPTEMBER

    Arrival day

    • 16:00 — Arrive and settle into your rooms.
    • 16:30 — Welcome chat with the team at Casa Paco d'Ilhas.
    • 17:30–19:00 — Welcome circle and opening practice.
    • 19:00 — Dinner.

  2. MONDAY · 6 SEPTEMBER

    Integration and relaxation

    • 08:15 — Morning practice.
    • 10:00 — Brunch.
    • 11:00–17:00 — Free time. Pool, reading, the beach, or a wander through town. Surf lessons and other excursions can be arranged at your own expense.
    • 18:30 — Dinner
    • 20:00 — Sunset Yoga

  3. TUESDAY · 7 SEPTEMBER

    Sun and senses

    • 08:15 — Morning practice.
    • 09:45 — Brunch.
    • 10:30 — Group 1: ceramics workshop. Group 2: free time (pool, reading, beach, relax).
    • 14:30 — Group 2: ceramics workshop. Group 1: free time.
    • 18:00–19:00 — Evening practice.
    • 19:00 — Dinner.

  4. WEDNESDAY · 8 SEPTEMBER

    A day in Sintra

    • 06:00 — Sunrise practice, so we can get moving early.
    • 08:00 — Breakfast.
    • 09:30 — Depart for a day trip to Sintra — the misty, palace-dotted hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    • Wander the painted terraces of Palácio da Pena, the mossy tunnels of Quinta da Regaleira, and the quiet lanes of the old town.
    • 19:00 — Dinner back at the house.

  5. THURSDAY · 9 SEPTEMBER

    Reflection and immersion

    • 08:15 — Morning practice.
    • 10:00 — Brunch.
    • 11:00–16:30 — Free time.
    • 16:30–18:00 — Evening practice.
    • 19:00 — Fado dinner: traditional Portuguese music and final celebration.

  6. FRIDAY · 10 SEPTEMBER

    Closing and farewell

    • 08:15 — Final practice and closing.
    • 10:00 — Brunch.
    • 11:00 — Departure.

Getting there and back

Arrive with ease.

Participants are responsible for their own travel and associated expenses getting to Portugal. We highly recommend travel insurance so you are protected in the event of an emergency.

The Casa is roughly 45 minutes from Lisbon airport and is accessible by taxi or Uber. As we get closer we will create a Signal or WhatsApp group so participants can coordinate shared rides, etc.

We ask everyone to arrive at the Casa by 16:00 on Sunday 5 September. We will have an orientation and tour with the owners, and then a welcome practice before dinner. If you are arriving earlier in the day, we can arrange for you to store your luggage, change clothes, and explore Ericeira before our official kickoff.

The retreat will end by 11:00 on Friday 10 September, after which you can return to the airport for departure or continue your travels through Portugal. If you haven't been to Portugal before, or if you have and love it, this is a wonderful opportunity to arrive early or stay later to explore on your own. We are happy to offer suggestions.

A little more Portugal

A day away.

The Sintra day is our favourite kind of adventure — cool forests, painted palaces, and quiet cobbled lanes. A reminder that Portugal is as much fairy-tale hills as it is sunny afternoons in the garden.

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