Vale de Moses

Vale de Moses is a yoga retreat in the beautifully restored home of the Winter family deep in the forested mountains of central Portugal.

Retreats run from March til October with daily Yoga classes from a team of experienced yoga teachers, restorative Massage and Acupuncture treatments, 3 delicious Ayurvedic meals a day, guided walks in the forest and a trip to the majestic Rio Zêzere for a swim.

It is a wonderful location, with fabulous views of the surrounding Portuguese forests and mountains, nestled in the valleys below the picturesque village of Amieira, Oleiros. There are 4 stone cottages, woodland and orchards, olive trees and grape vines, 2 flowing streams with cascading natural pools, and the Winter family and their dogs on a journey towards self sufficiency.

The combination of yoga, massage, acupuncture and good vegetarian food in a family home on the edge of wilderness provides a truly restorative environment for a week or more’s break. Everyone is truly welcome, whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for decades. Menu is vegetarian and most dietary requirements catered for, especially gluten free and vegan.

Discover more on the Vale de Moses website, Facebook or Blog.

Online reservations via the Vale de Moses website which also shows live availability .

Story: The Winter family found this beautiful valley during a road trip round southern Europe in 2007. It has the same name as their dog Moses and they fell in love with the landscape, the rural Portuguese culture, the hospitality of the people and the potential live a little more self and co-sustainably.

Their vision is to see the forest valley flourish with life, so they can continue providing a gorgeous retreat space for those in need of a break.

Price: 800€ per week with a 100€ supplement for single occupancy in their private bedrooms, Soulpads and Tipi.

Price includes transport from the local town of Oleiros (take the Sunday afternoon coach from Lisbon or Porto) all food, facilities and 6 nights accommodation, daily yoga classes, a half hour health consultation and an hour of massage and/or acupuncture, mud baths in the Rio Zêzere and guided morning meditation walks in the forest before class.

10% discount available for 2 week stays and for group bookings of 4 people or more. Confirm reservations, with a 150€ deposit per person per week. If you need to cancel, they will refund any balance payment made and you can use your deposit on any other retreat this year or next.

Environment: Mountain, Forests, River / Stream, Rural, Rustic, Woods

Gay Friendly: Yes!

Pet Friendly: Yes!

Disabled access: Yes!
Although wheelchair access limited to one bedroom and shower room. Mountains paths are steep and stony.

Environmentally Sustainable: Yes!
Farmhouses restored by hand with traditional Portuguese clay, stone, wood and lime. Thermodynamic hot water system harnesses the wind, sun and rain. Wood burning stoves heat the houses using the best solar energy converters around – trees. Dry toilets made of old wine vat chestnut panels and marble, also 3 flush toilets available. Grey water irrigation of orchards so please be careful about which products you bring to wash with.

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