Spring Retreat 2025

Spring Retreat 2025 in Portugal 

20th to 23rd March 2025, Ericeira Portugal

Imagine yourself in a place where nature speaks to you, where "the sea is bluer," and you are invited to rediscover a language forgotten by time—a profound way of communicating with yourself in harmony with the surrounding nature.
This is an invitation to reflect, explore, and reconnect with your essence and creativity, supported by the natural environment around you.
Against this idyllic backdrop, we celebrate the arrival of spring over three days, with Chi Kung practices in nature and exercises inspired by eco and art psychotherapy. This is a unique opportunity to dive into self-discovery and strengthen your connection with your inner self.

Ericeira, where the sea is said to be the 'bluest'

​Through Chi Kung, you will rediscover how to align yourself between heaven and earth, working on grounding, fluidity, and harmony through breathing, concentration, and movement.
In the art activities, nature will be your palette: leaves, stones, earth, water, and sand will become tools for creative expression and self-discovery. With simple and intuitive exercises, you will find new forms of expression in a welcoming and inspiring environment.
These will be three transformative days where you will leave behind what no longer serves you, making room to embrace a new version of yourself.

Amazing woods and nature all around

Two private salted water pools

​Meet the Hosts

​🌟 Marta and I have been friends for over 20 years and decided to combine our expertise to offer a transformative experience that supports your self-knowledge and holistic development.

🌿 Paula Madeira
I am a specialist in Chinese Medicine and a Chi Kung therapeutic instructor and trainer with over 20 years of experience. Founder and CEO of the Healing Project. Through Chi Kung, I assist in aligning each individual with their life purpose, providing a deep experience of connection between the body and the soul. Using movement, breathing, and concentration, I invite the body to connect with itself and the natural forces surrounding it. This practice celebrates the union between the inner and outer worlds, the human and nature. My work focuses on helping each person achieve their maximum physical, mental, and spiritual potential.

​🎨 Marta Perestrello
Psychotherapist, art therapist, and final-year eco-psychotherapy student, with over 15 years of experience, based in Derby, UK. Art psychotherapy uses the creative process to explore and communicate emotions in ways that words sometimes cannot. Eco-psychotherapy, on the other hand, connects individuals to the natural world, offering a powerful tool for self-development and integration. These approaches complement each other, forming a unique process that promotes self-awareness, personal expression, and a reunion with inner balance and connection to the surrounding world.

When, where and fees

​🌸 Dates: March 20 to 23.
📍 Location: Quinta dos Raposeiros - Ericeira
💰 Investment: Prices are per person:
• €300 for registrations until December 31.
• €369 after that date.
🏠 Accommodation:
• Triple room: €369
• Double room: €386
• Single room: €526
​🍽️ Meals: Vegetarian/Vegan/Macrobiotic.
Note: Prices include shared room accommodation, meals, all classes, and support materials. Prices do not include transportation to and from Ericeira.

Sharing accommodation

A few minutes walk from one of the most beautiful beaches in Ericeira

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To help us get to know you better, please fill out the questionnaire and pre-register: 🔗 https://forms.gle/oUdRDnHN2iCATocD7

🌀 No prior experience in art or Chi Kung is required to participate and benefit from this journey. In fact, letting go of artistic or esoteric intentions, combined with openness to creativity, allows deeper access to the unconscious and less familiar parts of ourselves.
🌼 Join us for this unique experience and celebrate the arrival of spring in a transformative and inspiring way!