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From Burnout to Resilience Retreat in Portugal

June 12 - 16, 2026

Santo Isidoro, Portugal

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4 nights, 5 days

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12 person retreat

Highlights

  • Brain-body health

  • Mental health

  • Taught by a psychologist, PMT trainer

  • Polyvagal

  • Small group, individual sessions and group

Details

Break free from burnout with our 5-day retreat by the ocean. Led by Jeannette Bolck and Louis Wijdenbosch, with over 25 years of expertise, this program blends training, therapy, and hands-on activities to enhance brain-body health, sharpen cognition, and balance mood. What you'll gain: - Stress management and burnout prevention tools. - Techniques from neuropsychology and physiology. - One-on-one guidance for personalized strategies. - Nature-based resilience practices. The Experience: Relax at Quinta Raposeiros, enjoy nourishing meals by Chef Paula Galvanini, and join a Nervous System Self-Care workshop. A follow-up session keeps you on track post-retreat.

Location

Santo Isidoro, Portugal

Santo Isidoro is a charming village located in the municipality of Mafra, Portugal. Nestled in a region known for its beautiful landscapes and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, Santo Isidoro offers a peaceful retreat with a rich rural character. The area is popular for its scenic beauty, featuring rolling hills and lush greenery, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. Nearby, visitors can explore the stunning beaches of Ericeira, a world-renowned surfing destination, or visit the historic town of Mafra, famous for its impressive National Palace. With its blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions, Santo Isidoro provides a serene escape with easy access to some of Portugal's most captivating sites.

Venue

Quinta Raposeiros - CountryHouse | Ericeira Hotel

4.8 74 Reviews

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With a privileged location between the sea and the valley of Praia de São Lourenço, Quinta dos Raposeiros is located in the Saloia de Santo Isidoro region, in a welcoming, peaceful, and relaxing space, surrounded by the green trees that offer 11 hectares of nature. waiting to be explored, with footpaths allowing walks inside the property. ​There is also a pedestrian path to Praia de São Lourenço with an approximate duration of 20-40 minutes. Among pine trees and fruit trees, it is a privileged space to revitalize and decompress, in the quiet of the countryside, with the blue sea in the background and an enchanting surrounding landscape. ​With 4 Apartments and 6 Premium Double Rooms, we offer two different types of accommodation. If you want to include breakfast during your stay, it will be delivered at the scheduled time, in the comfort and convenience of your apartment or room.

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Fitness Center

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio

Pool

Pool

Laundry

Laundry

Towels

Towels

Housekeeping

Housekeeping

Coffee / Tea

Coffee / Tea

Cafe

Cafe

Restaurant

Restaurant

Accommodation

Studio with Seaview

4 Rooms Left

Private room for 2

$1,742.50 USD / person

Studio with Seaview

4 Rooms Left

Private room for 1

$3,485 USD total

Apartment with Kitchenette

2 Rooms Left

Private room for 2

$1,762.50 USD / person

Apartment with Kitchenette

2 Rooms Left

Private room for 1

$3,525 USD total

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Nestled between the sea and the valley of Praia de São Lourenço, Quinta dos Raposeiros offers a serene retreat in a lush, 11-hectare estate. With peaceful footpaths to explore and a pedestrian trail to the beach (20–40 minutes), it's the perfect setting to revitalize amidst nature, with the sea as a backdrop. Choose from 4 Apartments or 6 Studios. Guests can unwind by the pool near the apartments, enjoy the Sala do Telheiro common area, or make use of the barbecue. For the active, a skateboarding half-pipe is available near the rooms. The property features a 150m² panoramic room overlooking the Vale de São Lourenço, ideal for events, and produces certified organic fruits and honey, with some jams made onsite. Just 7 km from Ericeira, Quinta dos Raposeiros is your haven to disconnect, relax, and enjoy nature’s bounty.

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Organic

Daily healthy BrainBody breakfast, lunch, and dinner from chef Paula Galvanini from Foodforsoul, plus one brunch at the beach and one "goodbye" dinner at a typical local restaurant in town. A beautiful mix of traditional Portuguese cooking in fusion with healthy brain and body food. Our participants all were craving the delicious meals weeks after!

Schedule

12-16 June 2026 Day 1: Welcome! Please make sure you check in by 10 am. Retreat warming up: the neuroscience behind mental resilience. Day 2: Brain & body balance, land and sea - Individual coaching sessions and resilience surf experience. Day 3: Boundaries, Challenges & Connection - Brain-body exercises & breathwork to release stress, improve awareness and connection. Team building activities. Day 4: Stress Management & Coping strategies - Personalised training/coping actions for life and resilience surf experience. Day 5: Transition Group session & departure - Collection of tools and insights to carry forward.* *After 3 months, online check-in session with the group.

Testimonials

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“The Resilience Retreat with Louis and Jeannette was amazing. The combination of insightful conversations with Jeannette and physical exercises with Louis that help make mental challenges more clear, helped me with my growth towards a more balanced life. They are also two fantastic people that are fun to be with. The beautiful location and sunny weather made this retreat the highlight of the year for me.”

Saskia, Holland

“I attended the retreat with Jeanette and Louis at a very difficult time in my life. It taught me the strategies to get back on track and lots of new skills. In addition, it was beautiful and very relaxing with wonderful people and delicious fresh food! Jeanette and Louis are kind, experienced and great to work with.”

Lisa, America

“I attended Jeanette and Louis' Resilience retreat in Portugal. It was a very educative and well-organised retreat, food and surfing lessons were great. 5/5 would recommend to attend!”

Thomas, Holland

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Host

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Jeannette Bolck & Louis Wijdenbosch

1015 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands

Jeannette Bolck & Louis Wijdenbosch from Counseling Amsterdam. In the practice, the psychologist and brain-body trainer apply an integrated approach to calm the brain and body (Motophrenic). The topic...

2 languages

English and Nederlands

Teaching for 4 years

Joined Insight Timer in Aug 2021

What's Included

Accomodation

All meals

Training including individual sessions

Not Included

Flights

Transportation to and from the airport

FAQs

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.