october 8-12, 2025 | Monte da Japónica

RE-ENERGIZE & RESTORE YOGA RETREAT

redondo, portugal

More info coming soon!

Disconnect to Reconnect in the Portuguese Countryside

Practice yoga with a panoramic view of a cork-tree farm, recuperate in the infinity pool, and enjoy home cooked meals from our private chef. With serene walks through the cork forest and plenty of cozy nooks to enjoy a good book, our historic lodging offers a comfortable and charming place to rest. With a trip to the local market, trying regional fare from local restaurants, and a Portuguese ceramics tour, this retreat is the perfect combination of culture and restoration.

image credit, infinity pool: Erin Wilson

Retreat Itinerary

Are you a detail oriented person? Peek at the itinerary below. Please note that the Welcome & Closing Circles’ time will NOT change. This is to be sure that you can plan your travel appropriately. The other daily activities, workshops, meal times, etc. may be subject to slight changes based on the needs of the group.

I’ve deemed unplanned time during the retreat as “Self-Care Time” – why? Because self-care looks very different from person to person & I want this to be what YOU need it to be. Read, socialize, nap, walk, eat, swim… You get the idea!

12:30 PM: Group shuttle from Lisbon*
3 – 5 PM: Welcome Circle & Grounding in Gratitude Vinyasa Yoga (+ tea & light snacks)
5 PM: Self-care time
6 PM : Dinner
8 – 9 PM: Full Moon Wind-Down Yoga & Pranayama Practice

*The shuttle will depart from the Lisbon airport and cost between 30-50 euros depending on how many people use it. Alternative travel methods to the venue are shared below.

7 – 8 AM: Tea & light snacks available
8:15 AM – 12 PM: Morning Workshop: Move into Mindfulness, Yoga & Journaling + Meditative Hiking in the Cork Forest (daily activity*)
12 PM: Big ol’ Lunch
1:30 PM: Self-care time
5 – 6:30 PM: Afternoon Functional Yoga Flow: Happy Hips & Strong Wrists
7 PM: Dinner then self-care time

*All daily activities are optional and may incur additional costs (transport/entry). Activities are taken at your own risk.

7 – 8 AM: Tea & light snacks available
8:00 – 10:30 AM: Morning Workshop: Chair Yoga – Making Inversions Fun AND Safe
11 AM: Big ol’ Brunch
1 PM: Self-care time
3:30 PM: Portuguese Ceramics Tour (daily activity*)
6 PM: Dinner
8 – 9:30 PM: Partner Thai / Ayurvedic Massage + Yoga Nidra

*All daily activities are optional and may incur additional costs (transport/entry). Activities are taken at your own risk.

7 – 7:30 AM: Tea & light snacks available
7:45 – 8:15 AM: Morning Mini-Yoga-Flow
8:15 – 9:30 AM: Big Ol’ Breakfast
10 AM: Farmers Market & City Center Trip, opportunity for lunch at local restaurant (daily activity*)
2 PM: Self-care time
4:30 – 6:30 PM: Afternoon Philosophy & Flow, The Kleshas: Breaking Free from Afflicted Cycles & Freedom Flow Yoga
7 PM: Dinner then self-care time

*All daily activities are optional and may incur additional costs (transport/entry). Activities are taken at your own risk.

7 – 8 AM: Tea & light snacks available
8:30 – 11 AM: Morning Workshop: Mindful Mandalas Yoga Flow + Closing Circle
11:15 AM: Big ol’ Brunch
1:30 PM: Departure to Lisbon

About the Location

Join us at the lovely Monte da Japónica, a 120-hectare estate nestled in an olive grove and cork forest in the Alentejo region of Portugal. Recently reinvented into a retreat venue, the space offers physical, emotional, and spiritual rejuvenation. This laidback hideaway, full of old-fashioned charm, offers a touch of magic and comfortable lodging in a historic family estate.

Unique to This location:

yoga hall amidst cork forest
infinity pool & massages bookable
private chef on site
cultural activities to enrich your experience

arrival to the venue

To assist you in your journey to the venue, here are a couple suggested travel methods to get there.

Private shuttle from lisbon airport (30-50 eur)
train from Lisbon to Evora, plus Taxi to venue (30-35 eur)
rent a car to add freedom to your trip

accommodation details

image credit, house: monte de Japónica

What people are saying about my retreats…

”Erin was incredibly knowledgeable and able to help each student adapt to the hiking or yoga sessions, ensuring that each participant felt comfortable and supported. The retreat was well organized with each detail thoughtfully considered. I left feeling refreshed, inspired, challenged, and eager to carry the lessons I learned into my everyday life.”

-cali

Where you’ll sleep

RE-ENERGIZE & RESTORE at the lovely Monte da Japónica, a historic farm estate with three room categories: Budget, Comfort, and Deluxe. Recently converted into a vacation home & retreat venue, the home is charming, cozy, & relaxed. There’s the main house, a “tower room,” the yoga hall, and a private cottage five minutes down the road from the main house. The property is sprawling and invites you to wander and enjoy the countryside.

entire historical villa to enjoy

single, double, and triple options
Budget, comfort, and deluxe price bands
Prices per night per person: €30-€120

bed & full pricing details

image credit, deluxe room: monte de Japónica

image credit, yoga hall: monte de Japónica

This Retreat Boasts:

2-3x daily Yoga Classes & workshops
Pranayama and Yoga Nidra
mindfulness creative activities
free time & suggested daily activities
stunning infinity pool
A variety of room options, from budget to deluxe
Two large home-cooked meals daily
primarily nutritious vegetarian & vegan food
unlimited tea and light snacks
Assistance organizing airport transfer

Prices do not include the following:

Travel costs to/from the retreat
1x meal at local restaurant
costs for additional activities or meals out

Five-Day Retreat & Meals Price: €845

Accommodation Price: €120-€480

see Detailed Pricing

Additional Information + FAQs

The Retreat & Meals Price is paid directly to The Third Place.

The accommodation price is paid directly to Monte de Japonica’s owner, Paul.

Depending on your room choice, the total accommodations price will range from €120-€480 per person.

To view all the room options, please click here.

More information coming soon!

Reserving your spot on the retreat is as simple as filling out this inquiry form!

A Non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot: 150 euros. In the event of a cancellation you can move your deposit to a future retreat*.

Payment method: Bank transfer with IBAN is the preferred method. Card payments are available when necessary.

The full retreat payment amount is due 31 days prior to the retreat. More information and *terms and conditions can be found here.

I hope you don’t, but if you must:

Cancellations up to 30 days prior: free
Cancellation between 29-14 days prior: 25% of the retreat cost is refunded
Cancellation within 13 days of the retreat: no refund given
Early departure from the retreat: no refund given

Please read more about cancellations in the Terms and Conditions.

This retreat requires a minimum of 7 students and has a maximum 14 participants.

We will have a private chef for the duration of this retreat, Halie. Halie has over five years experience as a chef for mountain huts in Austria and is accustomed to cooking everything from traditional German and Austrian meals to baking incredible vegan cakes. She will primarily be serving vegetarian and vegan dishes throughout the retreat; some meat products will be offered.

Most of the dishes served will use ingredients from regional, organic farmers & she will do her best to accommodate allergies and intolerances.

Included in the Meals Price is 2 large meals per day, tea/water/coffee, and light snacks like fruits, nuts, bars, etc. Sodas and beer and wine will be available for purchase from the venue owner, Paul, on a glass by glass basis.

As mentioned above, the three primary suggestions are to take the available shuttle from the Lisbon airport, take the local train, or rent a car.

Shuttle: 1.5 hours, 30-50 euros per person depending how many people ride.
Train: 1.5 hours to Evora, 20 minutes by taxi to venue, 30-40 euros.
Rental Car: Rentals are very affordable in Portugal, especially in the off season. If you want more freedom this option is highly recommended!

Transit to and from the farmers market & ceramics tour will be arranged the day of or day prior based on how many people plan to attend. Rides will be unofficially offered by Paul, Erin, and can be shared amongst retreat participants that have rental cars. Ubers and taxis will be supplied as needed. Participation in these off-site activities is taken at your own risk.

I take this request case by case. Please send me an email to inquire! erin@thethirdplaceyoga.com

No, only the welcome circle is mandatory. However, all the activities are highly encouraged to help you get to know the group and enjoy the retreat experience!