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Azores Retreat Center


​THE LODGE

​QUINTA MINUVIDA celebrates the traditional fruit orchard,
the quintessential Azorean family getaway. We offer sustainability focused accommodation for responsible groups and independent travelers. Lovingly restored in 2017, the property preserves its vintage Azorean character dating from the 19th century orange era and includes a traditional villa lodge and one acre of fruit orchards with neighborhood walks among ever-so-green fields, beautiful sunsets over the mountains and starry nights. FAQs
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​FIVE SUITES each named after a plant in our garden provide the perfect balance between sustainable and sensible lodging with modern-day conveniences and amenities. Suite configurations | Photo gallery 
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TARO
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KENTIA
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CAMÉLIA
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WISTERIA
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DRAGON TREE
AMENITIES
Suites feature memory foam mattresses, custom or vintage furniture, modern or vintage baths, wireless Internet, heating panels and cooling fans and daily cleaning. PLUS outdoor pool, yoga studio, guest kitchen, living room with fireplace, outdoor grill, firepit, observatory, organic vegetable garden, and one acre of orchards. NEAR beaches, walking trails, hot springs and bike paths, not to mention the largest fishing port in the Azores.​

SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability features include LED lighting, efficient water heaters, water-saving showers and toilets and efficient heating throughout. Dragon Tree, Kentia and Wisteria suites feature reclaimed pallet beds and social furniture. Camélia, Taro and Wisteria feature refurbished classic baths, and vintage or reclaimed furniture. Read our full sustainability commitment
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INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY*

​Enjoy a welcome drink, brief history tour of the orchard and delicious local and in season breakfast every morning. You can also sign up for our exclusive guest experiences, when available.

Book five or more nights with us and get a 5% automatic discount for each additional night plus a free load of laundry!

LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE
If you find a lower regular rate in any booking engine we will match the price, and you still get all the benefits described above AND you will be supporting our commitment to full time local employment. Read more about our sustainability pledge.

*Offer valid only on direct booking

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​THE ORCHARD

QUINTA MINUVIDA is set in former orange growing country and such was the scent of orange flowers that seamen could smell its sweetness a mile out. While the orange industry has all but vanished, we honor its heritage of the Azorean traditional orchard by fully restoring and preserving the former orange groves built in square sections and protected by tall hedges from Atlantic winds and salts. The humid subtropical climate is ideal for many fruits and vegetables, and we are growing them! So, when you arrive, you may be able to pick bananas, guavas, cherimoyas, avocados, mangoes, feijoas, loquats and other fruits directly from the tree. Or you can pick from our organic and medicinal herb garden, organic vegetable garden and ask us about our unusual crops, such as taro, Malabar chestnut and coffee. And when you wake up for breakfast, rejoice in the luxury of tasting our fruits, homemade jams and many other local products.

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PRACTICE HERE

PART OF OUR JOURNEY INSIDE happens right here in the Quinta Minuvida yoga studio. Check our regular class schedule* posted in reception at check-in to join ongoing classes. If you want even more, check out our group programs and retreats.
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​THE FOOD

​WE MARRY THE TRADITIONAL with the innovative and creative. We only serve local in season. Many of the ingredients are grown on our garden orchard. DAILY BREAKFAST includes fresh, local products almost exclusively. We serve breads, yogurts and cheeses from the best local producers. Our low-sugar fruit jams are house made as is our yummy granola and fruit-based cakes. Organic fruit from our orchard or from selected local producers greets you every morning. Herbal teas and other house-made surprises as well. ​OUR GROUP EVENTS feature the famous MINUVIDA DINNER, a five-course sensory food journey inspired by local cuisine using traditional ingredients with a creative twist. Includes local wine pairings and our home-made liqueur. 


​And then... a fruit for every month
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​If you can guess at least six of the fruits represented above you get a jar of homemade jam!
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THE MINUVIDA TEAM

They work tirelessly to make sure you truly Discover and Feel the Azores. MINUVIDA is proud to provide full-time, year-round employment to our local team members. Read more about our responsible travel commitment.
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Rimi Chakraborty
co-founder
She leads your journey inside
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João Ferreira
co-founder
He's on the trail... or in the kitchen
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Armindo da Silva
GUEST MANAGER
Don't go anywhere without asking him
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Ana Pinheiro
INnKeeper
She keeps you fed and clean
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José Tavares
gROUNDSKEEPER
He keeps things looking beautiful
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​© 2017-2023 MINUVIDA AZORES, LDA
Quinta Minuvida  (RRAL nº 475)
Minuvida Azores Experiences (
nº 1/2019/RAA​)
Rua de São João, 48, Rabo de Peixe,
9600-095, São Miguel, Açores
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​​​Reception + Reservations +351 919 315 194
General  +351 919 315 291  
Yoga Azores +351 910 753 103
WhatsApp
​info@minuvida.com

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​Site photos by minuvida,. Bruno Cabral José Borges + Heidi Lane
Icons by MINUVIDA and by Freepik & Vectors Market from www.flaticon.com is licensed by CC 3.0 BY ​
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