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Anam Holistic Retreats: Finding Time for Yourself

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Anam Holistic Retreats: Finding Time for Yourself

October 7 - 11, 2026

Leiria, Portugal

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Hosted By

Julie LaBarge

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4 nights, 5 days

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12 person retreat

Highlights

  • Yoga, barre, and pilates classes catered to the group

  • Unique stay in a Portuguese country house

  • Close to the beach

  • Day excursions planned

  • Meditation walks in the surrounding hills

  • 4 restorative yoga sessions

  • 4 energetic yoga/barre/pilates

Details

Escape the rush of daily life and reconnect with yourself during four restorative nights in a beautiful villa on Portugal’s breathtaking Silver Coast. Just one hour from Lisbon and minutes from the surf and sands of Peniche and Baleal, this retreat offers a balance of comfort, nature, and quiet luxury. Expect deeply nourishing meals prepared with fresh, local ingredients, cozy shared dinners, and unhurried moments of reflection in a lovingly restored country home surrounded by rolling hills and ocean air. Designed to calm the nervous system and restore vitality, this retreat blends intentional practices, supportive community, and serene surroundings—so you leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and genuinely renewed.

Location

Leiria, Portugal

Leiria, Portugal, is a charming historic city set between the Atlantic coast and the country’s central countryside, known for its medieval castle and welcoming atmosphere. With a lively town center, local cafés, and cultural events, it offers a balance of tradition and everyday modern life. Close to scenic beaches, forests, and nearby UNESCO sites, Leiria provides an appealing blend of history, nature, and authentic Portuguese character.

Venue

Buddha Retreats

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Buddha Retreats is located only a one hour drive north of Lisbon in a beautifully restored country house surrounded by green hills and close to the rugged beaches of the Portuguese west coast. Since 2014 we have been offering all-inclusive retreats for all levels and have hosted retreat organizers from around the world.

Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio

Pool

Pool

Garden

Garden

Towels

Towels

Coffee / Tea

Coffee / Tea

Kitchen

Kitchen

Free Parking

Free Parking

Shower

Shower

Fireplace

Fireplace

Bathroom

Bathroom

Accommodation

The Triple

3-person shared room

$1,575 USD / person

The Single

2 Rooms Left

Private room for 1

$1,750 USD total

The Double

4 Spots Left

2-person shared room

$1,645 USD / person

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The retreat is set in a spacious main house with nine uniquely designed bedrooms and six bathrooms, complemented by a separate annex. Guests can relax in light-filled communal living and dining areas with a cozy fireplace, enjoy meals or quiet moments on the south-facing terrace overlooking green hills, and unwind in the surrounding garden dotted with fruit trees. The property features both indoor and outdoor yoga spaces, an outdoor swimming pool, and a variety of room options—single, double, twin, or triple—with shared or private bathrooms, all arranged across multiple levels that give the house its distinctive character.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Organic

Nourishing, wholesome food is an essential part of your experience. Our meals are primarily plant-based, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients—often from our own garden or nearby markets—and follow a whole-food philosophy, free from processed ingredients and preservatives. Each morning, enjoy a healthy, energising breakfast with fresh fruit, homemade granola, and freshly baked bread and treats. After a day of yoga, relaxation, or exploration, dinners are served either on the terrace with stunning hill views or indoors by the fireplace, featuring seasonal, flavorful dishes. Throughout the day, a variety of fresh fruits, herbal teas, coffee, and purified water are available, and dinner includes a selection of Portuguese red and white wines. Lunches are available on days we do not have planned outings.

Schedule

There are various activities set for each day, and please refer to the daily schedule below for more.

Testimonials

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You really did an impressive job putting the retreat together - and I thoroughly enjoyed it! It was the right amount (for me) of yoga sessions, free time, and excursions. You probably wanted a few more people there but I was quite happy with the size of the group - and it was a fun group. I’m really glad I stumbled over the retreat - it was what I needed and i didn’t even know i needed it. ;-) Also, that room! You know it’s mine for any other retreats, right?

C.O., USA

Such a great time at Temple House with Breffni and Julie. Amazing food, a fun group with plenty of games and laughter, and the magic of being in nature—especially seeing the Pink Moon under the ruins. The whole weekend had a beautiful, feminine energy that stayed with me. My heart felt full. Thank you so much for such a special experience.

M.G, Belgium

The retreat hosted by Julie and Breffni was the first retreat I’ve ever flown somewhere to attend, and I was genuinely—and pleasantly—surprised. I’ve always had some hesitation around retreats, worrying they might be overly structured or feel like you have to do everything on a packed agenda. That wasn’t the case at all. From the start, Julie and Breffni clearly communicated the agenda ahead of time, and it was made very clear that everything was optional and could be done at your own pace. That sense of choice made the entire experience feel relaxed and supportive, rather than pressured. The group itself was wonderful—really thoughtful, kind people—and it was refreshing to have open, gentle conversations without any guilt about opting out of activities when needed. The overall pace felt genuinely calm and welcoming. The setting at Sligo Castle House was stunning—an absolutely beautiful location that I would happily return to. The food was excellent as well, which only added to the experience. Overall, it was a thoughtfully organized, restorative retreat, and I’m very glad I went.

C.F, Netherlands

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Host

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Julie LaBarge

Kent, UK

Julie is an acupuncturist, hypnotherapist and yoga teacher based in Kent, UK. She is an internationally certified medical hypnoacupuncturist and shares this gift in the form of meditation, yoga nidra ...

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English

Teaching for 2 years

Joined Insight Timer in May 2023

What's Included

4 nights accommodation

Nourishing meals

Daily Yoga + Pilates classes

Meditative Hike

1 Day Trip Excursion

A welcome gift

Not Included

Flights to Portugal

Personal Expenses

Travel Insurance

Optional additional activities available to book: (surfing, horseback riding, Oriental Garden & Sculpture park, wineries)

FAQs

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.

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