THE MINUVIDA EXPERIENCE

THE AZORES ARE FOR CONSCIOUS TRAVELERS. Step into an immersive vacation integrating orchard lodging with daily expert advice, and curated experiences in outdoors, food and yoga. The minuvida orchard lodge + retreat center is an intentional, sustainable operation. ​We provide you local, in season complimentary breakfasts, appoint your rooms with local artisanal toiletries, and ask you to conserve and not indulge. Indulge in wholesomeness. Be a conscious traveler.​

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WHAT'S IN A NAME?

minuvida (mee-nu-veeda) is a mission-driven, sustainable lodge. The name is a play on the Portuguese word 'vida' (life) and Minu, co-founder Rimi's brilliant and inspiring aunt whose bequest helped fund this venture.​
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VISION + MISSION

HELP TRAVELERS DISCOVER AND FEEL THE AZORES + Provide intentional accommodation in natural setting and fulfilling experiences with context, connection and immersion – yoga and mindfulness in nature, hiking and the outdoors, and fresh local, seasonal food. Offer curated programs based on sustainability principles, including respect for the natural world and local heritage. Set travelers on a journey of discovery.
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A NEW WAY TO TRAVEL 

THERE'S NO BETTER WAY to get to know and feel a place than through locals. At minuvida we aim to guide you in your journey of self-discovery.

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FALL 2019 Yoga + Hiking Retreat

CONNECT with your nature and with yourself in the magical island of São Miguel. Retreat leaders Mandy Brinkley and Rimi Chakraborty, Yoga Azores founders who have 27 years of combined experience, will draw from the volcanic energy of the island and the sacred time of Samhain to deepen our practice. Find out more