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Breakthrough Women's Retreat - Yoga & Adventure in the Azores

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Breakthrough Women's Retreat - Yoga & Adventure in the Azores

July 26 - 31, 2026

Ribeira Grande, Portugal

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Hosted By

Catarina Amaral

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5 nights, 6 days

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8 person retreat

Highlights

  • This retreat takes place in São Miguel Island, Azores, one of the most breathtaking places you'll ever be!

  • It combines Yoga, Somatics, Adventure & Personal Development!

  • It's a small group retreat (up to 8 ppl) to keep the experience perosnalized and unique

  • A carefully prepared program designed to help you reconnect with yourself, challenge yourself, but also rest and bring joy back into your life!

  • Our dreamy retreat location is surrounded everal hectares of green space, fruit trees, a pool and plenty of places to just be and rest.

Details

Imagine waking up to the first rays of summer sun on your face. You can hear the birds singing outside, and the Atlantic Ocean in the background. You serve yourself with a cup of coffee or tea, take a walk through the venue gardens, and step into the wooden shala for a morning yoga flow to arrive fully in your body. Breakfast is served in the garden, unrushed. Everything is taken care of for you, and the only decision you have to make is if you will go for a swim in the pool or just rest in the gardens before our workshops and adventures around the island. ​Afternoons are for strolling along the beach, surfing, coasteering, or exploring the island. ​Evenings bring yoga, relaxed dinners with fresh local food, laughter, and deep conversations with women who, like you, are standing at a turning point. ​And somewhere in the middle of all this… you realise you finally have the space to think clearly, understand the changes you’ve been going through, and get honest about what you truly want for your life. ​This is Breakthrough Retreat.

Location

Ribeira Grande, Portugal

Rua do Peixoto is located in the lush northern region of São Miguel Island in the Azores, an area known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, green hillsides, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Surrounded by natural beauty, waterfalls, thermal springs, and scenic coastal views, Ribeira Grande offers a peaceful and authentic island atmosphere with charming streets, historic architecture, and easy access to nature. The area is especially popular for wellness retreats, hiking, surfing, and reconnecting with the slower rhythms of island life.

Venue

Quinta Morazes

Reviews

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Quinta Morazes features five independent and fully equipped units, each of them with a unique theme and design. Groups up to 16 people in a comfortable setting that ensures privacy, tranquility, and a balanced group experience.

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Kitchen

Kitchen

Free Parking

Free Parking

Shower

Shower

Balcony

Balcony

Bathroom

Bathroom

Accommodation

Twin shared Room + shared bathroom

2-person shared room

$1,626 USD / person

Private Villa

Private room for 1

$2,206 USD total

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Your home for 6 days and 5 nights is Quinta Morazes, an antique vineyard property, located in Rabo de Peixe, on São Miguel Island.​ Surrounded by several hectares of lush green space, the property invites you to slow down and reconnect. You can walk through the gardens, pick fresh fruit straight from the trees, or visit the greenhouse. Around the property, you’ll also find plenty of quiet corners to soak up the sun around the pool, read, or journal. The stunning wooden yoga shala provides an inspiring space for our daily practices. Quinta Morazes offer us three spacious apartments, each fully equipped with a kitchen, living room, bathroom, and private terrace for your comfort. Rooms can be shared between two people (single beds) or reserved as a private room (double bed). Facilities include: - Free Wi-Fi - Towels - Hair dryer - Safe - Shampoo & Soap - Terrace - Kitchen - Living room

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegetarian

The food provided is vegetarian, and all meals are homemade and prepared with local ingredients. At the venue greenhouse, we grow organic vegetables used for breakfast and dinners, complemented by a selection of regional products from local producers.

Schedule

This six-day retreat combines yoga, mindfulness, nature, and adventure in a relaxed coastal setting. The experience begins with an opening ceremony and intention setting, followed by daily yoga practices ranging from grounding and restorative sessions to energizing vinyasa flows. Throughout the retreat, participants will enjoy workshops focused on self-discovery and personal patterns, along with free time for rest, beach visits, or massages. The program also includes immersive experiences such as meditation by the beach, a surf lesson, exploring natural landscapes, coasteering, somatic movement, and evenings of shared dinners and connection around the fire pit. The retreat concludes with a closing ceremony, breakfast, and check-out on the final day.

Testimonials

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Thank you so much for this experience. I am really grateful for meeting you and the love you put in the world is inspiring. You held the space in a beautiful way <3 I was sad to leave the island but I have never felt more at peace with what is about to come

Andreea, Romania

Catarina, I can’t thank you enough. Since our week together in the Azores, I’ve gone back to studying, and for the first time I can truly see possibilities for my future beyond my office job. You helped me see things from a different perspective and believe in myself so much more. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Susana, Portugal

It was the first time I tried yoga consistently and I was really surprised by the positive impact it had physically on my body. To balance the more reflective side of Yoga, the activities chosen were undoubtedly incredible. A week of peace of mind, self-discovery, and adventure with an incredible group who always knew how to respect each other's space in a very natural way

Sara, Portugal

This retreat was perfect! It was perfectly balanced regarding the activities. Very comfortable, big house with space for social gatherings and space for personal time outs. The Yoga was more de-stressing than I expected. It was a very respectful open environment and group of people. Beautiful nature to see and a very fun canyoning experience! I had a really good and fun time :)

Julia, Germany

Catarina, please continue! This was a great experience! The venue, the food, the nature, the activities, all perfect! You guide us in a very welcoming way. Complete disconnect from daily routine and highly recommended!

Artem, Luxembourg

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Host

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Catarina Amaral

Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Hi, I'm Catarina Amaral. I’m a yoga teacher, somatic facilitator, and coach with over five years of experience guiding women who feel tired of pushing, performing, and holding it all together, and are...

2 languages

English and Português

Teaching for 1 month

Joined Insight Timer in May 2026

What's Included

5-night accommodation

Daily Breakfast & Dinner (with local ingredients)

Daily yoga classes & somatic practices

2 workshops on personal development

1 Surf lesson

1 Coastering adventure

Tours to some special places on the island

Transportation to all the activities

1 goodie bag

Post-retreat integration call

Not Included

Transfer from and to the airport (but can be arranged when you let us know your flight details.)

Visa fees and travel insurance

Flights

Extra activities like massages

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • Women only

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.