WED Oct 2 ARRIVAL DAY
NOON Retreat start
1 PM Lunch
230 PM Orientation
430-630 PM Opening Workshop
730 PM Dinner
10 PM Rest
1 PM Lunch
230 PM Orientation
430-630 PM Opening Workshop
730 PM Dinner
10 PM Rest
THU Oct 3 TRUENATURE DAY
830 AM Morning Mindfulness
945 AM Breakfast
11 AM Departure for TRUENATURE excursion with picnic lunch
730 PM Dinner and evening reflection
10 PM Rest
945 AM Breakfast
11 AM Departure for TRUENATURE excursion with picnic lunch
730 PM Dinner and evening reflection
10 PM Rest
FRI Oct 4 REALFOOD 1
830 AM Morning Mindfulness
945 AM Breakfast
11 AM REALFOOD workshop followed by lunch
215 PM REALFOOD excursion
730 PM Dinner out
10 PM Rest
945 AM Breakfast
11 AM REALFOOD workshop followed by lunch
215 PM REALFOOD excursion
730 PM Dinner out
10 PM Rest
SAT OCT 5 HERENOW DAY
830 AM Morning Mindfulness
945 AM Breakfast
11 AM Energy healing workshop and attunement
1PM Lunch
3 PM Departure for HERENOW workshop
730 PM Dinner and evening silence
10 PM Rest
945 AM Breakfast
11 AM Energy healing workshop and attunement
1PM Lunch
3 PM Departure for HERENOW workshop
730 PM Dinner and evening silence
10 PM Rest
sUN OCT 6 FREE DAY
830 AM Breakfast
FREE TIME - lunch and dinner on own
10 PM Rest
FREE TIME - lunch and dinner on own
10 PM Rest
MON OCT 7 realfood 2
830 AM Morning Mindfulness
945 AM Breakfast
11 AM Harvest time and discussion
2 PM Optional excursion
730 PM Minuvida Dinner followed by closing circle
10 PM Rest
945 AM Breakfast
11 AM Harvest time and discussion
2 PM Optional excursion
730 PM Minuvida Dinner followed by closing circle
10 PM Rest
tue oCT 8
830 AM Closing Session
1030 AM Breakfast
12 PM Departure
1030 AM Breakfast
12 PM Departure
* Above schedule subject to change
WEATHER FORECAST
QUICK GUIDE
your room
THIS IS OUR HOME and we try our best to make your room as comfortable as possible. You maybe sharing a room. Please keep your area tidy and be courteous with your fellow retreat participants. If you need something or have a special request please let us know. Please let us know if something is not working.
A WORD ABOUT HUMIDITY
We average over 80% humidity year-round in the Azores and that also means indoor spaces. Heck, our clothes gets moldy if not aerated! So, your best friend in your room during particularly humid spells is your in-room dehumidifier. To get the greatest benefit of this amazing, energy efficient tool, close all windows before turning the dehumidifier ON ( I ) during those rainy, humid and cooler days when it can feel raw. Just empty the water thank in the toilet when full and place back in dehumidifier. Again, please KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED when operating dehumidifier and we're sure your room will feel a lot cozier.
Besides our trusty dehumidifiers, our heating system panels come programmed to turn on when temperatures drop below 20c or 68F. As the plaque in your room reads, please don't attempt to tamper with the radiator settings. We take great care in making sure we have the greatest impact in our environment and if you still feel cold a well worn wool sweater can be your best friend.
- Housekeeping will service your room once a day. Keep toiletries and personal items tidy. Additional storage space available in the cabinet under the stairs in the main corridor (shoes,etc.).
- Be mindful of showers.You may need to stagger shower times; be mindful of how long your shower and take our five-minute shower challenge!
- Reuse your towels. New ones offered every three days. Use appropriate electric towel racks to dry towels. Use only beach towels for hot springs.
- When heat is in operation, please do not hang clothes or lean on panels as they may crack or cause burns.
- Turn lights OFF. Be mindful of your energy use.
- No food or drink in the room. Please use common areas for meals.Store food in guest fridge.
- No smoking anywhere indoors. Dispose cigarette butts properly.
A WORD ABOUT HUMIDITY
We average over 80% humidity year-round in the Azores and that also means indoor spaces. Heck, our clothes gets moldy if not aerated! So, your best friend in your room during particularly humid spells is your in-room dehumidifier. To get the greatest benefit of this amazing, energy efficient tool, close all windows before turning the dehumidifier ON ( I ) during those rainy, humid and cooler days when it can feel raw. Just empty the water thank in the toilet when full and place back in dehumidifier. Again, please KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED when operating dehumidifier and we're sure your room will feel a lot cozier.
Besides our trusty dehumidifiers, our heating system panels come programmed to turn on when temperatures drop below 20c or 68F. As the plaque in your room reads, please don't attempt to tamper with the radiator settings. We take great care in making sure we have the greatest impact in our environment and if you still feel cold a well worn wool sweater can be your best friend.
yoga studio
THE MINUVIDA YOGA STUDIO is your sanctuary, respect it as a sacred space and the perfect refuge from craziness of daily life.
- No shoes, food or drink in the studio.
- Clean and put away mats and props after use.
- No animals in yoga studio.
Common areas
THIS IS OUR HOME, so please respect the property, abide by posted house rules and respect restricted/private areas, as marked.
- The staff kitchen is off limits. We have a guest kitchen in the Pavilion for your use.
- Coffee and tea available in the morning and at brunch. Self-serve throughout the day.
- Paths and gardens are free for visitors to enjoy and explore. Feel free to pick fruit from the trees.
- Do not use glassware by the pool. Please use plastic dishware provided in Pavilion.
- Quiet group gatherings after 10 p.m. in Pavilion only (not in main house).
- Do not move or rearrange furniture anywhere in the house, including living and dinning rooms.
front desk
FRONT DESK is not staffed 24-7, so please make sure you see us with your needs during business hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Lock box available to store small valuables.
- Outlet adapters, chargers, umbrellas, and flashlights available by request.
- Local info, guides and our friendly staff can provide advice about the island's attractions.
- Laundry service (cash only) sign-in sheet available in reception; returned 24-48 hours later.
- Travelers Library. Take one, leave one.
- Phone for local calls available at reception. Please ask a team member how to use.
- National emergency number is 112.
tea + coffee + water
TEA AND COFFEE Herbal tea, green and black tea available in reception area. Drip coffee in carafe or use coffeemaker in reception area (turn power ON ( I ), wait for green light, load coffee pod, turn knob to serve, turn knob back after pour, remove pod and leave clean for next person). COFFEE MUGS In reception area wooden cabinet. Please leave dirty mugs in tray under cabinet in tray on dinning room counter. Do not leave mugs in rooms.
TAP WATER Just fill your bottle or tea kettle right outside the reception door and any faucet in common areas, including outside kitchen.
If you need a water bottle just let us know.
TAP WATER Just fill your bottle or tea kettle right outside the reception door and any faucet in common areas, including outside kitchen.
If you need a water bottle just let us know.
fridge, dishware, plates, etc
FRIDGE, DISHWARE, PLATES, ETC. All in outdoor kitchen area, where you can cook a quick meal as well.
ACCESS TO STAFF KITCHEN STRICTLY PROHIBITED
ACCESS TO STAFF KITCHEN STRICTLY PROHIBITED
other essentials
INTERNET PASSWORD minuvida
SEASONAL HEAT Programmed, please do not touch the equipment.
HEATING PANELS Do not lean on them, hang clothes or towels.
EXTRA BLANKETS Inside chests or wardrobe lower levels.
LIGHTS Save energy and turn off when you leave room.
WINDOWS Close blackout panes if desired. Do not hang towels on blackout panes nor lift window nets.
TAP WATER Safe to drink. Mountain spring sourced.
SHOWER Be conscious of your water use.
TOILET Small button for #1, big button for #2. Toilet paper in basket.
FOOD Not allowed in your room. Store in guest fridge
SEASONAL HEAT Programmed, please do not touch the equipment.
HEATING PANELS Do not lean on them, hang clothes or towels.
EXTRA BLANKETS Inside chests or wardrobe lower levels.
LIGHTS Save energy and turn off when you leave room.
WINDOWS Close blackout panes if desired. Do not hang towels on blackout panes nor lift window nets.
TAP WATER Safe to drink. Mountain spring sourced.
SHOWER Be conscious of your water use.
TOILET Small button for #1, big button for #2. Toilet paper in basket.
FOOD Not allowed in your room. Store in guest fridge