AZORES, PORTUGAL
MAY 21ST - 25TH, 2025
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
a collection of volcanic islands in the middle of the atlantic ocean.
São Miguel Island, the largest of the Azores, is a world unto itself. With breathtaking natural beauty, unique volcanic properties, fresh food and local wine, the opportunities for adventure are endless. A short 4.5 hour flight from the East Coast of the US (NYC or Boston has direct flights), this island (and its 293 square miles) is the perfect place to retreat—everything is close, everything is delicious, everything is easy.
Small fishing villages, mountainous thermal baths, black sand beaches, and a rich local culture—there’s no better way to kick your summer off and delight in a slower pace of life.
On the southern coast, we’ll find our home (tucked inside a renovated monastery) for five days of exploration, yoga, rest, adventure, and traditional Azorean gastronomy with fresh ingredients.
Itinerary:
Wednesday - Arrivals & Furnas
7:00am - 9:00am: Arrivals & Coffee/Snack
10:00am - 4:00pm: Hike, Eat & Bask in Thermal Baths
4:30pm - 5:30pm : Check In & Settle In
5:30pm - 7:00pm : Yoga
7:30pm: Dinner
Thursday - Relax & Regroup
7:45am: Optional HIIT
8:15am: Yoga
9:15am: Breakfast
10:00am - 1:00pm: Chill Time
1:00pm: Lunch (Home-made Pizza Party!)
3:00pm - 4:30pm: Optional Hike/Walk Around Town
5:30pm-7:00pm: Yoga/Opening Circle
7:15pm: Dinner
Friday - Sete Cidades
7:30am: Optional HIIT
8:00am: Yoga
8:45am: Breakfast
9:30am: Departure for Day Trip - Pack a bathing suit, towel, and a change of clothes!
6:30pm: Return & Regroup
7:30pm: Dinner
8:45pm: Sound Bath
Saturday - Ocean Fun, Hike & Chill
7:00am: Optional HIIT
7:45am: Breakfast
8:30am: Optional Whale Watching OR Hike
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Lunch & Free Time
5:00pm - 6:30pm: Yoga
7:30pm: Dinner @ Fabulous Local Fish Restaurant (not included)
Sunday May 25th - Explore & Depart
7:15am: Optional HIIT
7:45am - 9:15am: Yoga
9:30am: Breakfast
11:00am: Check out
12:30pm: Final Lunch @ Restaurante Associação Agrícola (not included)
5:30pm: Flights to Boston/NYC Depart
Included:
Accommodation: 4 nights at a boutique hotel in a small fishing village
Food & Wine: All meals but one lunch and one dinner are included. Meals will be both at the retreat center, prepared by the local home staff, as well as out and about so we can see and experience different the rich local culture. Alcohol is not included. The center has a selection of fabulous wines from nearby producers for approximately €20 per bottle.
Thermal Baths
Day Trip to Sete Cidades
1 Hike
Sound Bath
2 yoga classes per day with Amy, including asana, meditation, restorative and breathwork
Optional HIIT classes
Access to the stunning property, including pool, gardens, terraces & wifi
All ground transportation during the retreat
Optional (not included):
Whale watching tour
Kayaking
Massages
Ground & Flight Transportation (not included):
Fly to Ponta Delgada Airport. Plan to arrive around 7am on Wednesday, May 21st (if coming from the US, you’d catch a fly leaving in the evening of Tuesday, May 20th).
Plan to depart from Ponta Delgada Airport in the late afternoon (around 5:30pm) on Sunday, May 25th.
Amy can coordinate shuttle service (approximately 30 mins) to and from the airport for a fee.
Exchange:
Prices start at $1,999.
An $1000 USD non-refundable registration deposit is required to secure each spot. Space is limited. The full balance is due by January 30th, 2025. Airfare to Portugal is not included.