Elevate Your Consciousness through a Journey of Self-Discovery.

We're going to reintroduce you to a lost art. Grow with your food, reconnect with nature and find balance in the present. In the age of specialization and outsourcing, we bring you REALFOOD, TRUENATURE and HERENOW.
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REALFOOD

Growing a relationship.
What goes into our bodies matters. Get your hands in the dirt, learn about your food and make better choices. Learn more

TRUENATURE

Being one with nature.
Rekindle your connection to the land with our educational immersive hikes and rediscover your true nature. Learn more

HERENOW

Making time to turn inside.
Elevate your consciousness by taking the journey inside. Be here now and find balance within yourself. Learn more ​

JOIN THE CULTIVATING COMPASSION LEADERSHIP RETREAT
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PROGRAM BROCHURE | READ THE BLOG POST
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PROGRAM DETAILS

​Our five-night, six-day itinerary for groups of five to 8 participants will include experiences that connect you to the now.

• Daily morning movement + meditation
• Immersions in nature and reconnecting to the land
• Exploration of mind, body and leadership themes in curated workshop sessions
• Food that nourishes the soul
  Look for full details in program program brochure and read our blog post.​​

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CONTACT US
This is an application-only program. If you already have a group, please fill the form below and we will schedule an interview with you. Otherwise, look for posted program dates before applying for the program.
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MAKING IT HAPPEN
Once you are accepted into the program we will require a deposit (see brochure for details). We will gather then all necessary information, assist with travel plans and other necessary arrangements.

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​PICK YOUR FOCUS
We develop a curated program for each  group that can include all of the elements of HERENOW, REALFOOD and TRUENATURE or focus a specific area, depending on group interests and participants. Please see brochure.
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PROGRAM BROCHURE | READ THE BLOG POST
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​YOUR HOSTS + GUIDES​
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RIMI elevates consciousness. She blends her consulting and MIT Sloan creds with her decades of training in yoga, meditation and energy  healing. Rimi leads you on a journey of discovery, guiding you to balance your pressure to perform with mindful self-inquiry. 

JOÃO is passionate about the Azores. He is a trained hiking guide, so you're safe. He is also an accomplished cook. João left a 20-plus year journalism career to start MINUVIDA with Rimi. He will get you lost in the woods, question your food beliefs and inspire you to live sustainability.

The MYMINVIDA program was such a powerful experience and such a wonderful chance to rest and reset. 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 I've ever had and I think that I came out of it a better, more balanced person than I was before. The best part is having such knowledgeable people available to help you and support you on a journey that requires so much vulnerability. I couldn't recommend it more!
- Sophia, 2022 program participant

THE MINUVIDA WAY

 

Minimum five participants. Brochure for general reference only. Final pricing based on season, program specifics, and room choice. Program is not suitable for children.
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"The Azores are a beautiful place to visit, and Quinta Minuvida is a beautiful place to stay! The owners, Rimi and Joao are amazing - welcoming, gracious and kind. They are extremely attentive but also give you space. Their knowledge of the gardens and the island including the amazing local food is fantastic. They led our group on a few lovely hikes and gave us lots of options for the other days that we were venturing out. The rooms are gorgeous - and surrounded by the beauty of the grounds."
- Jen M on Trip Advisor
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THE HERENOW EXPERIENCE

 

TAKE THE JOURNEY INSIDE. Elevate your consciousness and live a happier, more present life of generosity, understanding and compassion. ​
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Don't get bogged down in the daily drama of existence. The HERENOW program will shift your mindset through self inquiry, dedicated practices, group discussions and immersions in nature and in food that truly nourish the soul. You will come out with a clear picture of how your decisions have an impact and how everything is connected, through being HERENOW.

The TRUENATURE experience

 

TAKE THE JOURNEY INSIDE. Elevate your consciousness and live a happier, more present life of generosity, understanding and compassion.

We come from nature, but have we lost our connection? Rekindle your connection to the land through the TRUENATURE program with our educational hikes. You will learn about our unique ecosystem and ancient stories of the land and humanity. We will also jump in and feel the aliveness of our TRUENATURE.

The REALFOOD experience

 

NOURISH YOUR BODY. Elevate your consciousness and live a happier, more present life of generosity, understanding and compassion. ​​

When you eat, do you feed your soul? The REALFOOD program will put to rest the endless debate on what we should be eating and shift to knowing what is truly good and nourishing for us. We will explore where our food comes from, learn how to pick, clean and cook healthy and delicious meals and how REALFOOD is not only good for our body, but also for our mind and spirit.