Yoga Holiday 2026
Monte Falperras, Alentejo, Portugal
14th-18th May
Join me for a 4 night holiday next to the beautiful Alqueva lake in the Antelejo countryside.
You will be collected from Lisbon airport around noon on Thursday 14th May and driven two hours to Luz, Alentejo (with lunch along the way) in time to rest and refresh for a couple of hours in your beautiful ensuite room (or by the pool if you prefer) at the Monte Falperras.
We will meet for an hour of practice late afternoon and then watch the sunset and share our first barbeque dinner of the holiday. On Friday morning we will have two hours of morning practice at 8am and then breakfast at 10, lunch will be at 2pm, the afternoon practice will be at 5pm for two hours and dinner at 8pm. This will be the pattern of Saturday and Sunday too. The rest of the time you will have to yourself, massages and other treatments will be available to book. The property has a pool and calm spots to relax with a book but you can also walk a few minutes to the lake to bathe there. There are beautiful walking opportunities nearby. On Monday 18th we will share brunch together and then transportation will be arranged back to Lisbon.
The food will be delicious, homemade, and healthy, and your dietary requirements can be catered for. Wine will be available with dinner and the menu is not automatically vegetarian. There is an honesty bar for soft drinks, with some alcohol available too. Filtered water, tea, coffee and fruit are freely available all day.
On Saturday or Sunday we will perhaps organise a trip out for lunch and an exploration of the charms of the region, this could be to one of the local river beach spots with a nice cafe, or to a more culinary or historical destination, as the planning develops I'll be in touch with those that sign up to organise what feels most welcome.
Our practice together will be deep and mindful, giving you a chance to delve deeply into yourself, exploring playful, meditative movement and breath-work. Every practice session is optional, and within each session there will be a chance to share any questions or curiosities so that the practice meets the needs and energy of the group as much as possible.
Monte Falperras is not a dedicated retreat centre, rather a beautiful guest house designed and run by architects Diogo and Ines - but the space is perfect for a small retreat and it's the most peaceful spot I have found in the beautiful region I now call home. The whole place has a very architectural feel, clean white lines, a lush garden and no visual fuss - the rooms are restful and tasteful and each has a dedicated outdoor space to relax in and an en-suite bathroom.
Because it's not a "retreat centre" this holiday will be a very personal experience, you will be coming to visit us - it will be my partner Rui collecting you from the airport, and manning the barbeque, my son Laurie might come for a swim or a play by the lake. Ines from Falperras will join in the Yoga classes and the food will be in part sourced from our friends gardens and kitchens. My home is just a five minute drive away so it feels a little like inviting you into our lives - I really hope you'll join us and feel what a magical spot the Alqueva lake is.
There are just 6 rooms available so early booking is recommended.
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Prices begin from £725 (with early bird discount)
a deposit of £300 is required to confirm a place, with the balance due one month before the retreat
Early bird discount available until 31st January
£725 pp based on single occupancy of an ensuite room
Regular price for those booking after 31st January
£795 pp based on single occupancy of an ensuite room
There are two rooms which can be made up for twin occupancy - if you are happy to share a room and there is another person willing to do so to then the price is £630pp
What's included in this price:- accommodation, food, yoga tuition, transport to and from Lisbon airport
What's not included:- flights, any excursions, therapies, drinks from the honesty bar, insurance
You will need to arrive at an appopriate time for the transport so before midday on Thursday 14th
(any delays that are beyond your control we will of course endeavour to accommodate)
if you arrive into the late afternoon or evening transfers are likely to cost more.
Brunch will be served on the last morning before we depart - we will leave Falperras at 11.30am on Monday 18th, and the drive is approx 2hours so flights should not be before 4.30pm
For more information, or to book please send me an email
