THIS IS US

Rimi had never heard about João's homeland before they met. The two are now dedicating themselves to show it to the rest of the world.

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Until I was 17, my world was 400 square miles of Atlantic paradise. Then I met snow in Boston. Today, I'm at ease with my Azorean and American identities. I feel truly bilingual and bicultural. For the past 20 odd years I've been a writer and editor for newspapers and magazines. But, deep inside, I longed for home. What would bring me back? 

The Azores are kind of a hidden secret. Only four-and-a-half hours from Boston but yet so far away. The islands are an outdoor paradise, a volcanic wonderland, a place to be savored. Yet, they're fairly undiscovered by destination-makers. 

This got me thinking...

During my travels, I always enjoyed myself the most when I connected to a place. Having a friend in Rio certainly helped me gain a better perspective and appreciation. When I stayed with a mother and son in Ireland, I got to find about their "secret" after-hours local pub. Wouldn't it be awesome if I always had a friend waiting everywhere I went? Well, with minuvida that's what we intend to do. We want to be your friends in the Azores and give you the insider's view of my wonderful homeland.  

I am a mindful leader, using my gifts of teaching and communication to connect high performing individuals and companies to purpose. As a former management consultant and trained in various modalities of yoga, energy healing and mindfulness, my mission is to provide tools, teachings and experiences that elevate global consciousness.

I hold a B.S.E. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from MIT Sloan School of Management as well as various teacher trainings and certifications in Forrest Yoga, Yin Yoga, Reiki, Energy Medicine and Yoga for Trauma.

I am the co-founder of MINUVIDA AZORES and Quinta Minuvida where you can experience a sustainable, spiritual and nature based approach to travel.

I teach yoga and mindfulness in our studio and across the globe online, drawing from over 20 years of personal practice. I have customized mindfulness programs and courses for the University of Toronto, for management teams of various private and public companies and am the founder of the Mindful Business Leader course. You can find out more about my work at www.rimichakra.com.

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​VISION + MISSION STATEMENT​​


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​ELEVATE CONSCIOUSNESS through travel.

​Nurture the journey of discovery inside Quinta Minuvida.
​Offer intentional, sustainable accommodation in a natural setting.
Offer immersive programs incorporating life skills, mindfulness and nutrition.
Encourage the journey inside for a more conscious and sustainable world. 
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WE VALUE

A thirst for knowledge. To question our values, to evolve continuously.
Our natural world. We acknowledge that we are part of it, not a superior entity that just takes.
Wholesome living. ​Healthy bodies, healthy minds, healthy attitudes.

We thrived for centuries in the Azores, the breadcrumbs of the Atlantic, through ingenuity, resourcefulness and sheer determination. We have tamed volcanoes and stormy seas to find sustenance. A simple, fulfilled life. At Quinta Minuvida we honor generations of sturdy Azoreans as we redefine hospitality through the lens of tradition, simplicity, creativity and authenticity. We aim to have the least possible impact on our resources. We bring you no-frills accommodation that balances comfort with sustainability principles, nourishing breakfasts that draw from local ingredients that generations of Azoreans have relied upon, and even immersive experience opportunities where you can learn more about this lost Noah's Ark of the Atlantic. Let's elevate travel together by engaging in a more gentle, respectful, and regenerative kind of leisure travel. 

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"Rimi and Joao are two of the best hosts you'll ever meet. They go out of their way every single day to curate a remarkable experience for their guests."

"Every aspect of our trip was thought out by Rimi and Joao; from our host-led magical hike to a stunning waterfall, to helping us plan our own adventures, to the delicious multi-course dinner at the end."