Reset & Reconnect: A Douro Retreat
The Douro changes throughout the day. Morning mist sits low between the terraces, the river carries the light differently each hour, and evenings arrive slowly. This three-night retreat takes place within that rhythm, beginning on arrival evening with a fire ceremony and shared dinner. From there, the next two days follow a gentle structure that balances movement, rest, treatments, and time outdoors.
The first full day, Despertar (Awakening), starts with a morning Hatha Yoga session and breakfast, followed by a tile painting workshop. In the afternoon, the Awakening Massage is designed to ease physical tension and encourage deeper rest, before gathering for a wine tasting ahead of the group dinner. The second full day, Enraizar (Rooting), begins again with yoga before heading out for a walk through the vineyards or nearby forest. After lunch, the afternoon centers on the Art of tea & water ritual, followed by a guided breathwork session as evening settles across the valley. The final morning, Renovar (Renewal), is left unhurried, with breakfast at leisure before a closing ritual and departure.
Breakfast and dinner are shared each day, with time between sessions left intentionally open. There is no expectation to perform, improve, or reach a particular outcome. The retreat is designed simply as time away from routine, held within the quieter pace of the Douro. No previous experience with yoga or wellness practices is needed. Accommodation, daily breakfast, group dinners, workshops, and spa treatments are included throughout the stay. This retreat will be conducted in Portuguese.
Dates & Information
November 12 - 15, 2026
December 5 - 8, 2026
January 21 - 24, 2027
February 18 - 21, 2027
March 18 - 21, 2027
Six Senses Douro Valley sits within the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. With 71-guest accommodations, the quinta, or wine estate, dates to the late 19th century when it was known as Quinta Vale de Abraão and its contemporary interiors reflect both this rich heritage and our modern design values.
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Is this retreat right for you?
This retreat suits those seeking a few days of conscious pause, away from routine, who value time spent in nature, moments of quiet, and meals shared as a group. It is equally suited to those who wish to reconnect with their own pace and privacy. No previous experience with yoga or wellness practices is required and all newcomers are warmly welcomed.
Benefits
- Lower stress levels through daily hatha yoga sessions and a guided breathwork session
- Ease physical tension with spa treatments designed for deep relaxation, including the awakening massage
- Reconnect with nature on a guided walk through the vineyards or the estate's centuries-old forest
- Take part in opening and closing rituals, including fire ceremonies and an Art of tea & water ritual
- Share meals as a group, including a regional wine tasting
- Return home with simple tools for presence and energy recovery, carried into daily life
What's included
- Three nights' accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- All meals, full board
- Opening and closing fire ceremonies
- Daily hatha yoga sessions
- Tile painting workshop
- Awakening massage, 60 minutes
- Wine tasting
- Guided walk through the vineyards or the centuries-old forest
- Art of tea & water ritual
- Breathwork session
Schedule
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Day One
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Day Two
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Day Three
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Day Four
Your accommodation
Located in the main manor house, these oversized rooms blend contemporary décor with the natural style of Six Senses Douro Valley, echoing a past era. Some offer a reading and sitting area, and all include a spacious bathroom. Rooms face either the valley or floor-to-ceiling windows over woodland, with easy elevator access. Rooms with terraces have steps down to a cozy outdoor seating area, with views to a pebbled terrace, vineyards, or courtyard.
From EUR 1,940 per person based on double occupancy, full board.
For more information please contact the resort directly, [email protected]
About the presenter
Raimonda Grigaliunaite
Rai integrates traditional yoga teachings with a science-informed approach to her practice and teaching. She is certified by Yoga Alliance Professionals, and has trained with experienced senior teachers, including Sri Surinder Singh Ji in Rishikesh.
Rai teaches Hatha Yoga, combining asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation, while honoring the foundations of yoga. Each class invites students to move with awareness, breathe with intention, and cultivate a sense of harmony between mind and body.