2025 CALENDAR

March 22 - 23 | Awakening the Goddess, a Spring Equinox Retreat with Rimi + Inge
April 10 - 15 | Emotional Healing with Dr. Filipe Rocha
April 21- 27 | Radiant Heart Retreat with Marie + Rimi

Coming soon
October 24- 29 | MYMINUVIDA program with Rimi + João
Nov 4 - 10 | Inner Leader IFS Yoga Therapy with Rimi + Annie 

MIND BODY EXPERIENCES

Our facilitators are world-class guides in yoga, meditation, emotional healing and self-inquiry.  Each retreat theme has a unique focus, click on the above retreat calendar for details. 

FOOD EXPERIENCES

We serve home-cooked meals throughout the week focusing on local and in-season soul nourishing cuisine. Our food highlights the diverse gastronomy of the Azores archipelago.

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​

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​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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