Rise is an invitation to step into your light – to reconnect with your sacred essence, reclaim your inner strength, and remember the truth of who you are. Through the intelligence of your own Heart and Womb, you’ll activate the deeper codes of feminine wisdom that already live within you.

You’ll be guided by two exceptional facilitators: Shakti Cabral, Transformational Akashic Guide & Coach, Star Magic Facilitator, and 5 Element Qigong Teacher and Roni Lynette Jones, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist & E-RYT 500, Women’s Yoga Therapist, Mind Body Coach, Elemental Sound Therapist, and practitioner within the Tibetan Buddhist Meditation lineage. Together, we offer a powerful blend of experience and presence to support you as you journey into greater power, intimacy, and transformation.

ECO RETREAT IN WILD BEAUTY 

Welcome to this off-grid sanctuary known as the Place of Presence – a landscape where Movement, Mindfulness, and Creativity naturally intertwine. Located just two and a half hours east of Lisbon, close to the Spanish border and the historic villages of Marvão and Castelo de Vide, the retreat rests in a verdant valley inside the Serra de São Mamede National Park, with the River Sever weaving gently through the land.

Across the property, you’ll find hilltop apartments, a sauna, a saltwater pool, a beautifully arched Yoga Shala, rustic stone houses, riverside dining spaces, and an airy natural atrium – each area designed to invite stillness, contemplation, and connection with the wild. Explore forest trails, float in the river, or simply settle into the tranquility of the surroundings.

Spread across 8 hectares of untouched nature, this retreat center offers a serene refuge for reconnecting with yourself and the earth. Infused with the devotion and vision of its caretakers, the energy here feels both whimsical and grounding – a blend of fairytale charm and meditative presence. With eco-conscious lodging and a deeply nourishing atmosphere, it’s an ideal environment for mindful practice, spacious reflection, and inner rejuvenation.

ACCOMMODATION

Our home for the week will be a collection of contemporary, European-inspired studio apartments situated at the crest of the valley, offering immediate access to the gardens and saltwater pool. Each apartment is arranged for three guests, with comfortable single beds, quality linens and towels, an en-suite bathroom, a spacious lounge area, a fully equipped kitchen, a fireplace, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. Step onto your private terrace to enjoy sweeping views across the valley. With cork insulation, double-glazed doors, lofty ceilings, and terracotta floors, these studios stay pleasantly cool in summer and warm in winter – creating a space that feels both stylish and welcoming.

For those who prefer a more grounded, nature-connected stay, the restored Mill House rests at the bottom of the valley beside the river. This picturesque two-bedroom cottage is ideal for guests wanting a private room in a tranquil, rustic setting. Listen to the gentle flow of the water as you settle into the stone-walled home, complete with two double bedrooms, soft linens and towels, a generous bathroom, a full kitchen, a fireplace, and a terrace shaded by a fig tree overlooking the river. There’s no TV or air conditioning, yet the riverside breeze keeps the space naturally cool and soothing.

Meals throughout the retreat are abundant, wholesome vegetarian and vegan buffets prepared by our gifted local chef. Expect fresh, seasonal, organic ingredients – vibrant salads, warming dishes, high-quality plant-based proteins, and decadent desserts.

Because this is a private eco-retreat, there is no room or waiter service – creating an atmosphere of shared living, connection, and community as we spend the week together.

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