Reflect & Renew
PORTUGAL NEW YEARS RETREAT
29 DEC - 3 JAN 2023/24
CASA PACO DILHAS, ERICEIRA
FULLY BOOKED
Imagine combining empowering Vinyasa Flow with the powerful practices of journaling and breathwork, at the turning point of the new year! We couldn’t think of a better combo!
This retreat’s for you who want to close the year slowing things down to focus on YOU and your well-being. Have time to reflect over the year that was and get clear about what you wish for in the year to come.
Get plenty of time to rest and recharge. Feel stronger and more alive through daily yoga and mindful practices. Nourish with home-cooked food.
Last but not least surround yourself with like-minded people and enjoy a three-course New Years dinner at a unique venue on the west-coast of Portugal.
It’s for you who want to celebrate New Years in a different, mindful way.
“As a seasonal yoga retreat go-er, Inspiro Yoga went beyond my expectations and was by far THE best retreat I’ve been to!
I ended up having the best time ever celebrating New Years + my birthday there and making new beautiful friendships.”
JEANET LINETT, NORWAY
Yoga, Breathwork & Journaling
During this retreat you’ll have the chance to reconnect to your body, breath and soul in many ways!
Each day starts with a 2 hour morning practice of Vinyasa Flow and Power yoga infused with pranayama and meditation. By being much longer than a normal studio class you’ll have the chance to go a lot deeper. Expect long warm-up’s, plenty of time to flow, play and try new things out. And an extra long Savasana of course!
Our classes are physically demanding and not for complete beginners to yoga. With that said, as long as you’re ready to move, sweat and are open to challenge yourself (in a good way!) you are more than welcome join us!
Students come with many different levels - we make sure everyone’s met where they’re at in their practice and offer a lot of variations.
In the afternoon we come together again for deep-stretching yin yoga and meditation on some days and on others a playful workshop.
Wanna try out our way of teaching before joining us?
We’ve got 2 FREE CLASSES fro you to try out!
During this retreat there will be two guided journaling workshops and one breathwork session. You do not need to have any experience in any of them before, simply come with an open mind.
The Food
One of main the reasons people return to our Portugal retreats year after year’s definitely the food served at Casa Paco D’Ilhas! No dish is like the other!
In the morning, after the yoga practice, a generous brunch buffet will be served. You’ll find everything from colourful smoothie bowls, overnight oats and chia pudding to freshly baked sourdough bread, eggs and home made savoury treats!
In the afternoon a smoothie and healthy snack will be served before the yoga session.
Dinners are abundant, flavourful fusion-dishes with inspiration from all over the world. Savour colourful meals with different themes every day. Anything from Italian risotto and Asian Ramen to typical Portuguese dishes with a modern touch.
If you only eat vegan, gluten or lactose-free let us know and we’ll pass it on to the kitchen team!
If you fancy a glass of wine or beer during the retreat, Casa Paco D’ilhas has an honesty bar with a selection of fabulous local wines and other non-alcoholic drinks.
On New Year Eve’s we’ll celebrate with a festive three-course dinner and bubbles (non-alcoholic options offered too of course!). As this evening will stretch out until late we’ve adapted the schedule the following day with a later morning class and a special New Years Day Brunch!
“Everything about the Inspiro Yoga retreat I attended in Ericeria was top class. Lisa and Naza are phenomenal yoga teachers and truly lovely people. The food was out of this world and the accommodation perfect.
You exceeded all my expectations in creating such a wonderful and unforgettable experience!”
LYNSEY MULDOON, IRELAND
Our Venue
CASA PACO D’ILHAS, ERICEIRA - OUR PORTUGAL HOME SINCE 2016
Casa Paco D’ilhas’s located on a hilltop overlooking the world-renowned surf-breaks of Ericeira, a small fisherman’s village, which has become a world-renowned surf destination the last couple of years.
Casa Palheiro, Casa Celeiro and Casa Acores are just a few names of the unique charming rooms at Casa Paco D’ilhas. Some of them are smaller houses in the garden and others are rooms in the main building. There are double, triple, quadruple, twin and single rooms - all with their unique character. With wooden and stone floors, antique beds and vintage details - this place is full of soul and history.
The nearest beach’s called Praia de Ribeira D’ilhas and is only a 15 min walk away. Apart from this beach there are at least another 10 stunning beaches nearby. Ericeira village is about 7 min drive and a 40 min walk from the guesthouse.
HOW TO GET HERE
Ericeira and Casa Paco D’ilhas are located only 40 min north of Lisbon airport and 1 hour from Lisbon city center. You can rent a car (the best option if you’d like to explore the surroundings during the week), take the bus from Campo Grande Bus station in Lisbon or you take a taxi/Uber all the way (around 60€).
We’re also happy to connect you to others who are joining the retreat to share the ride!
WHY WE LOVE IT…
UNIQUE ROOMS & DETAILS
NEAR SURF TOWN ERICEIRA
WONDERFUL STAFF
INCREDIBLE FOOD
WALKING DISTANCE TO THE BEACH
HIGHLIGHTS
TIME FOR REST & REFLECTION // EMPOWERING VINYASA & POWER YOGA
GUIDED JOURNALING & BREATHWORK //
CALMING YIN & RESTORATIVE YOGA
THREE COURSE NEW YEARS EVE DINNER // HIKES ALONG THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
MEET OUR GUEST FACILITATORS
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ANNA EHRENFELDT
BREATHWORK FACILITATOR
With a deep sense of empathy, a growing curiosity in the human body and with a vast knowledge about the breath and nervous system we’re very excited to have Anna join us as a breathwork facilitator on this retreat.
Anna has spent the last 3 years diving deep into body and breathwork and has been assisting and facilitating breathwork certification programs, workshops, immersions and retreats.
She will be guiding 1 group session (included in the retreat package) and be available for 1-on-1 sessions during this retreat. No previous experience is needed.
To pre-book your private session get in touch with Anna directly.
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KAJSA ANDERSSON RHODINER
POP-UP TATTOO ARTIST
Kajsa is a passionate tattoo artist based in Switzerland known for her beautiful, delicately drawn, fine-line tattoos. Kajsa has been working with tattooing for the last 5 years and has her own studio Atelier Klart in the Swiss Alps.
With an ability to bring peoples stories and memories to life through her art - we couldn’t think of a better time to offer her talent and tattoo-service as an addition to this retreat!
For this retreat she will set up a small pop-up studio and offer her creations at an additional price. Limited spots available.
To bring your tattoo-dream to life during this retreat get in touch with her directly.
DAILY SCHEDULE
8am : MORNING PRACTICE
10am : BRUNCH
11AM: JOURNALING & BREATHWORK SESSIONS/ FREE TIME / MASSAGE / 1-ON-1 SESSIONS / TATTOO / SURF
5pm : AFTERNOON YOGA
7.30pm : DINNER
NOTE: The retreat starts at 5pm on the 29th with a welcome circle & yoga practice and ends at 11am on the 3rd January.
The Package
6 days and 5 nights stay at Casa Paço D’Ilhas Guesthouse with access to the entire property with two swimming pools, huge garden, restaurant/bar and chill out areas.
Daily 2 hour Morning Practice with Lisa and Nazareno
Daily Afternoon Yoga (a mix of yin, restorative & workshop style)
2 Guided Journaling Workshops with Lisa
Guided Breathwork session with Anna Ehrenfeldt
Daily Generous Brunch Buffet
Daily Wholesome Dinner
Afternoon Pre-Yoga Snack
Festive Three-Course New Years Dinner and Celebration
NOTE: Your flight, transport to the retreat venue and local tourist tax (2€/night) are not included.
WHAT YOU CAN ADD
1-on-1 Breathwork sessions with Anna Ehrenfeldt
Mini tattoo session with Kajsa Anderson Rhodiner
Massage (60€/hour)
Surf Lessons (35-40€/session)
Stand Up Paddle board Lesson
Hiking
Visit to Ericeira
Visit Sintra National Park
The Pricing
SHARED HOUSE 1299-1499€ (PP) - SOLD OUT
Stay in a bunk or single bed in a spacious shared house which you’ll share with 2-3 others. The house has a lounge area with a fireplace, a kitchenette and one shared bathroom.
TWIN ROOM 1499€ (PP) - SOLD OUT
Stay in a room with two separate single beds. Shared or ensuite bathroom.
SEMI-PRIVATE LOFT 1599€ (PP) - SOLD OUT
Stay in a double bed in a loft in a spacious shared house which you’ll share with 2-3 others. The house has a lounge area with a fireplace, a kitchenette and one shared bathroom.
DOUBLE ROOM 1299-1499€ (PP) - SOLD OUT
Stay 2 people in a room with a double bed. Shared or en-suite bathroom. Different options and standards available. Get in touch for more details.
SINGLE ROOM 1699€-1999€ - SOLD OUT
Stay in a room with a double bed for single use. Shared or en-suite bathroom. Different options and standards available. Get in touch for more details.
NOTE: If you’ve been to any of our Inspiro Yoga retreats or True North Vinyasa teacher trainings in the past, make sure to mention this in the booking form and you’ll get 10% discount!
Still have questions?
If there is anything we haven’t covered here, please drop us a line at info@inspiroyoga.com
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CHECK IN / ARRIVAL DAY
Check in at Casa Paco D’Ilhas is at 4pm. If you arrive earlier you can leave your bags and either chill by the pool, at the veranda or maybe enjoy a walk to the beach Ribeira D’Ilhas (approx.10 min).
The retreat starts at 5pm.
CHECK OUT / DEPARTURE DAY
Check out is at 11am after our morning class (90min) and brunch.
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The retreat starts at 5pm. We’ll gather in the yoga shala for a welcome snack and introduction, followed by a yoga practice and dinner.
The retreat ends after our morning yoga class (this class will be 90min) and breakfast on the last day of the retreat. Check out is at 11am.
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To get to Casa Paco D’ilhas is super easy!
From Lisbon airport to Casa Paco D’ilhas a taxi ride is about 60-70€ and Bolt/Uber’s around 35-45€. Grab them just outside the arrival hall.
If you want to pre-book your taxi (and by doing so save time, as the taxi lines sometimes are quite long) get in touch with Taxi Barata, a local taxi company in Ericeira that we often use. Nice drivers that speak good English. Whatsapp: +351 919 854 560.
If you prefer to travel by bus to Ericeira go to Campo Grande bus station, located only 5 min taxi ride (costs about 6€) from the airport. There are buses leaving to Ericeira every hour (sometimes more). The bus ride will take around 1-1,5 hr (there’s one express bus and one with a lot of stops) and costs just over 6€. You can find the timetable at mafrense.pt.
To get from Ericeira bus station you’ll need to take a taxi (it will only take a few minutes and shouldn’t cost more than 10€) to Casa Paco D’ilhas.
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The best way to know this is to take one of our FREE CLASSES, to get a taste of how we teach.
If you’re someone who likes a dynamic practice, with a bit of challenges then you’ll probably like it. If you’re more into a more gentle yoga, probably not.
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To make a booking for extra days please get in touch directly with the venue as we don’t know their availability outside of our retreat dates.
info@casapacodilhas.com
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Absolutely! The majority of our guests travel alone and you’ll see that you’ll make a lot of new friends!
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Please see our Terms & Conditions.
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Sure, just get in touch as you make the bookings and we can set that up. The retreat must still be fully paid 30 days prior to start.
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ADRESS
Casa Paço D'Ilhas, Estr. Da Junceira Paço D'Ilhas, 2640-825 Ericeira, Portugal
GPS: 38.998629, -9.404309
Email adress: info@casapacodilhas.com
Telephone number: +351 960 055 361 or +351 938 880 186
The guesthouse is located in Paco D’Ilhas village, about 7 min north of the village of Ericeira. Sometimes taxi/Uber drivers have a hard time to find the place, just give us a call if you are lost!
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RECOMMENDED PACKING LIST
Your own yoga mat (if you like! (there are also mats available onsite)
Refillable water bottle
Sneakers
Flip flops/sandals
Sunglasses
Swimwear
Mosquito repellent
Yoga clothes
Warm clothes for mornings and evenings
Earplugs (if you’re a light sleeper and are in a shared room)
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No you don't need to bring any of those as the venue will provide that.
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Ericeria has a micro-climate which makes it quite unpredictable. It can be sunny and warm one moment and change to windy and chilly the next. The best is if you check the forecast just before arriving actually. Most likely in December it will be between 12-15 during the day and anything for 8 to 12 during the night.