​GROUPS + RETREATS

Quinta  Minuvida offers a safe, untouched paradise for travelers seeking ​to incorporate the raw volcanic beauty São Miguel island with outdoors experiences and inner exploration. We welcome yoga retreats, hiking groups, food interest groups ​and active family groups. Please get in touch with us using the form below to start the conversation. Please read our FAQ page.

MIND BODY EXPERIENCES

Our group programs incorporate guided meditation and movement, suited to all levels, and can include energy healing, ceremony, massage and customized retreat programs.  

FOOD EXPERIENCES

Group gatherings  feature the famous MINUVIDA DINNER, as well as opportunities for other food-related experiences, such as a volcanic stew dinner event or cooking class.

HIKING EXPERIENCES

Our nature hikes emphasize Azorean natural history, geology, and island ecosystems. You will finish your hike with a better understanding of our natural world and even maybe about yourself.

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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.

Watch the MINUVIDA FILM

RETREAT CENTER

Set in an acre of traditional fruit orchards, Quinta Minuvida is the perfect spot for your intimate small groups, offering ample space for meditation and seclusion. Five suites with private baths can accommodate 8-10 guests in private or shared accommodation.

​GATHERING SPACES

MINUVIDA AZORES' retreat center is perfect for smaller groups. The center includes a fully equipped studio, a large lawn, a banana grove and terrace space with stunning views over the hills and the ocean. Yoga space details here. We require selection interviews before booking retreats.

​AZORES

The Azores is the perfect off-the-beaten-path destination, bursting with natural beauty and endless outdoors possibilities. Complement your group experience with soaks in natural springs, hikes in volcano rims and runs in deserted beaches. Try surfing, canyoning or mountain biking.​

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EDUCATIONAL HIKES

Our nature hikes are open to groups of four or more and emphasize Azorean natural history, geology, and island ecosystems. Click on hiker to see sample program and itinerary or just keep scrolling down.​

 

LET'S GO FOR A HIKE​

Brief overview of the our islands' natural history, from their formation five million years ago to the remote ecosystem.
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Four to five-hour circular routes that may include coastal or inland routes (you can trusts us on the chosen trail).
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We will put into practice our learnings about the island and incorporate mindfulness. 
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We will smell, touch and feel the island.
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We will leave with a new perspective and connection.​

MINUVIDA film

​CAN YOU FIND ME?

​The map below displays some areas we explore during our educational hikes.
Briefly tell us about a hike on map below and we will provide you a complimentary entry to the local hot springs.
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