Authentic Self Retreat in Portugal

Imagine this.

The sun on your skin, the sea lapping around your ankles and white sandy beaches to lounge around on.

Relaxing. Resting. Releasing. Rebooting. Restoring.

Your home for 5 days is a stunning Eco-resort in the Algarve, Portugal.

In the middle of a 43-hectare Ecological Farm, and super close to the sea, your home during the Retreat will immerse you in the healing power of nature.

Waking to the sounds of the birds overhead in the Almond and Fig trees. The gentle breeze rustling through the Orange trees.

Fresh fruit and vegetables at your fingertips, for the picking.

And an abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna - you will not want to pick up your phone. Other than to take MILLIONS of pictures.

Yoga. Guided meditation. Good (...EXCELLENT) food. Healing. Personal development. Releasing. Manifesting and planning for your future.

A retreat is a safe haven where you can relax, sleep, work on yourself and eat well, so you can heal your body, hear your own thoughts and look at your life with a bit of space and a fresh perspective.

This is the Ultimate Healing Retreat for LGBT+ professionals and Allies.

Time to slow down and pause from the constant demands of daily life.

The space and time to access healing techniques: yoga, meditation, Earthall® Energy Healing, Shiatsu massage, LGBT healing with Gina and 24/7 access to the outdoor salt-water swimming pool. Oh and AMAZING vegetarian and vegan meals freshly prepared using organic produce from the farm.

You will return to your life with more clarity, a deeper connection to your Authentic Self and having re-established what really matters.

Tuning into your intuition, which in turn sparks creative insights and solutions previously unexplored.

Shifts in perception and perspective on current priorities and focus.

Clarity and awareness on the bigger picture, bringing new insights for change.

In the Morning

We begin with a yoga session, followed by breakfast and a structured meeting facilitated by Gina.

The Afternoon

This is your own time. You may choose to work through what came up in the morning meeting, access a healing treatment, head down to the beach, reflect in the peaceful resort, plan or mastermind with the other participants, engage in a range of local activities available or head into the local area to explore.

In the Evenings

We relax in the resort or head into the town for a taste of local cuisine to reflect on the days activities.

Included

• An orientation call prior to the retreat

• Shared accommodation in a twin/double/triple room

• Group return transfer: airport – resort

• Vegetarian, organic breakfast with produce from the farm onsite

• Morning sessions facilitated by Gina and Paula

Not Included

• Flights (nearest airport is Faro)

• 1-2-1 sessions with Gina

• All local transport

• * Activities in your free time: wine tasting, water sports, boat trips, dolphin watching

• * LGBT healing sessions, Earthall® Energy Healing, Shiatsu massage

• Meals, snacks and drinks (breakfast is included)

• Extensions & room upgrades

Optional Sessions

If you want 1-2-1 time with Gina, there will be the option to book in with her during the afternoons.

Dates

The next retreat will take place in 2021.

Venue

Casa Vale da Lama. Casa Vale is an Eco-Resort surrounded by beautiful countryside. Sustainability, health and well-being are the key themes here. Vale da Lama is a solar passive house, where room temperature is controlled by sun exposure through the blinds, with the surrounding trees and nearby ocean provide all the air conditioning you could ever need. The Eco resort is integrated into a 43 hectare farm with a 20 minute walk to Meia Praia beach. There is a swimming pool on site and the Sweet Spot Cafe and Farm Shop: with organic food, natural crafts and preserves and the sale of organic veggies straight from the farm. This is the perfect space for reflection and connecting to nature.

Accommodation

Shared accommodation in a twin/double/triple room with private bathroom, a small porch with direct access to gardens and pool and a mezzanine. It doesn’t have TV, telephone or WI-FI so you can enjoy the surrounding silence and tranquillity. Access to free WiFi in the Main Lounge. If you would like single accommodation this will incur an extra cost to be met by you – this must be arranged in advance.

Ruth

"The retreat was amazing and I feel a real shift has happened inside me."

Heidi

"I would highly recommend the Retreat to anyone that needs time-out to breathe and is looking for what might be blocking them currently. Gina’s style is one of gentleness, you can be sure you will be in safe hands in a caring and nurturing environment and will get to meet some amazing individuals with which to share your journey and have fun along the way. The location is peaceful, in harmony with the environment and your body will feel just as nourished as your soul, sampling the divine, organic, freshly picked delights from the perma-culture vegetable garden and made with love. Be prepared to emerge a slightly different and better version of yourself!"

Ellie

"Absolutely one of the best things I’ve ever done! Thank you Gina and all for making it such a fabulous experience. Already looking forward to next years retreat!"

Anthony

"Reconnecting to Who I Am was the most amazing thing I got from the retreat. I'll be back next year!"

Cherie

"It's been a massive breakthrough for me being here."

Tracy

"A life changing, soul exploring, nourishing experience. What I love about you Gina is, I know if I cut you open, you would be authentic right to the very core. You are living proof of authenticity in action. Since getting back my husband says I look 10 years younger. Being authentic and releasing my chains have clearly ironed out my wrinkles."

Amy

"Things have certainly been happening since Portugal - massive shift in my thinking! It was amazing. Definitely to be repeated!"

Paula

"A week of development and connection in the most beautiful natural surroundings. The balance of being in a completely organic sustainable environment whilst working on myself and my own growth was unbelievably rewarding and I've shifted so much since this retreat towards my true passions and purpose. Thank you Gina for creating this very special space, group and development opportunity."

Authentic Self Retreat in Portugal

For LGBT+ Professionals And Allies

This Is For You If You Want To

On This 5 Day Retreat

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ON THE 5 DAY RETREAT IN PORTUGAL

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In the Morning

The Afternoon

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Included

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Optional Sessions

Dates

Venue

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