PROGRAM HIGHLIGHS
TRUENATURE Full day excursion in nature where you will walk barefoot, bathe in pristine springs, face the dark and reconnect.
REALFOOD Full day where explore our relationship with food, harvest ingredients, design a menu, cook a meal and enjoy the results.
HERENOW Take a journey inside with meditation, healing practices and yoga in nature + surprise.
REALFOOD Full day where explore our relationship with food, harvest ingredients, design a menu, cook a meal and enjoy the results.
HERENOW Take a journey inside with meditation, healing practices and yoga in nature + surprise.
This was quite simply the most perfect immersion I have ever been on. The space, staff, grounds, animals, hiking experiences, hot springs, and utterly amazing food were almost too much to ask for on top of such an immersive, compassionate, wise, and grounding program. Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Kelly, former two-time program participant
Entering this program there was unsteadiness, bad habits, and a feeling of being tied into an industrial assembly line of life at home...regimented. I found calm, I found nature, I found a part of me that sings a more confident note. I found a grounding force, learned about a warm light that anyone can share freely...we simply forget sometimes to unwind and let go...to shake out the negatives. I feel like a better me. |
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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
DAY ONE Arrival and Opening Workshop
DAY TWO TRUENATURE excursion day with hike in nature
DAY THREE REALFOOD exploration day with hands-on experiences
DAY FOUR HERENOW inner journey day
DAY FIVE Closing Workshop and departure
All days include transport and all meals
DAY TWO TRUENATURE excursion day with hike in nature
DAY THREE REALFOOD exploration day with hands-on experiences
DAY FOUR HERENOW inner journey day
DAY FIVE Closing Workshop and departure
All days include transport and all meals
I had an amazing time at Minuvida. The food nourished my soul, the grounds connected me to the earth, and the animals helped me feel grounded and relaxed in my body. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sarah, 2024 program participant
I had been so hesitant to get in touch with myself because I was worried about what I would find within, but it ended up being a really lovely time to discover who I really was. The workshops are so rewarding and the lessons you learn are incredibly valuable as you go back into your day-to-day life. It was one of the most potent times of spiritual growth that Ive ever had and I think I came out of it a better, more balanced person than I was before. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Sophia, 2022 program participant
YOUR SWEET OPTIONS
SHARED 2,250€
Single bed (90 cm/35 in x 190 cm/75 in) with memory foam mattress topper, with a en-suite bathroom. Shared with one other person. -OR - Queen sized bed (160 cm/63 in X 190 cm/75 in) in your own room. Two available, first-come, first-serve basis.
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SINGLE 2,700€
Double bed (135 cm/53 in X 190 cm/75 in) with memory foam mattress topper in a spacious suite and en suite bath. Two suites available.
*Can also accommodate a couple, add 1,200 for dual occupancy |
SCHOLARSHIP TBD€Single bed (90 cm/35 in x 190 cm/75 in) with memory foam mattress topper, with a en-suite bathroom. Shared with one other person. Two spots available by application. Please inquire with us about opportunities. All applications will be closely vetted.
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inCLUSIONS
- Four nights and five days of guidance, support, and deep wisdom from your two dedicated guides, João and Rimi.
- Full immersion program, including all transport, guides and entrance fees.
- All nourishing and delectable meals, starting with lunch on arrival day and finishing with brunch on departure day.
Includes special foodie experiences out in town as well as at Quinta Minuvida - Arrival and departure day airport transfers from the airport or equivalent to Quinta Minuvida and back.
- Dedicated guest manager for any questions getting ready for and during your stay.
- Some wine, beer and homemade liqueur on some nights
exCLUSIONS
- Airfare (check Azores Airlines with airport code, PDL) or TAP Airlines from Europe. It is recommended to arrive a day or two earlier and / or extend your stay (suggestions for lodging can be provided) in order to see all the "must see" sites. The official retreat start is Friday, Oct. 24 at 12pm. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PASSPORT IS VALID FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL (must be valid more than three months after trip dates). When purchasing airline tickets, we recommend you opt to include the optional insurance coverage for your tickets offered by most airlines. We also strongly recommend trip insurance that could potentially cover your registration fees in the event that you are not able to attend due to extenuating circumstances or if circumstances require that MINUVIDA AZORES cancel the retreat. Trip protection to cover unexpected events such as loss of a loved one or illnesses, emergency medical insurance, emergency evacuation and other protections can give you peace of mind and support your positive travel experience.
YOUR HOSTS + GUIDES
JOÃO is an Azorean "MacGyver". In the US he had a successful career as daily newspaper reporter and niche publications editor for over 20 years, but now you can find him running MINUVIDA AZORES and implementing our award-winning sustainability policy. An Appalachian Mountain Club trained hiking leader, as well as a certified Azorean Nature Parks guide, he will reconnect you to your TRUENATURE. João puts his love of cooking and his passion for local and in season ingredients on your plate and in our REALFOOD experiences. You can find João tending to his plants, fixing whatever needs fixing or working on his cars -- among many other things. |
RIMI traded in the trappings of status, affluence and the insatiable desire for more, for true success -- in search of true meaning. When the traditional metrics of external validation became soul-sucking rather than soul-filling, Rimi left a successful career to co-found MINUVIDA AZORES, at the intersection of health, happiness and balanced living. Today, Rimi integrates her world class education, business acumen, and nearly 25 years of experience and certifications in yoga and meditation through leadership consulting,1:1 executive coaching and transformational retreats. Rimi is the co-author of Beyond Resilience to Rootsilience. |
