Women's Wellness Retreat Portugal
Five days, four nights in Sagres, Portugal
Daily yoga/pilates, breathwork & surf lesson
Mindset coaching & ceremonies
Full body massage, sauna ritual & treatments
Tucked into the cliffs of the Algarve, this women’s wellness retreat offers space to breathe, slow down, and reconnect without burning out. The week is built around balance, blending movement and stillness, rest and gentle adventure, with energising morning yoga or Pilates, calming evening practices such as Yin and yoga nidra, nourishing food, women’s circles, mindset support, a Lithuanian pirtis sauna ritual, optional surf, and time in nature.
In between guided sessions, you are free to choose what you need most, from cliff walks and ocean dips to massage or quiet moments in the sun. Nothing is forced, just enough structure to help you feel lighter, more grounded, and more yourself, leaving calm yet courageous, restored, and clear about what comes next.
Stay for five days in our cosy guesthouse, just a short walk from the cliffs and beaches of Sagres. Rooms are decorated with handpicked, mostly second hand gems that were refurbished and placed to create a home away from home. The design was inspired by the colours of the Algarvian coast and a consciousness for sustainability. There are shared spaces for quiet reading, journaling, or connection. Outside, you’ll find a tranquil garden and yoga deck beneath a beautiful lemon tree – a calm, grounding backdrop where everything in you can finally soften.
Sagres, known as the End of the World, is a place where raw cliffs meet the Atlantic and the horizon feels endless. Its powerful, unpolished beauty creates an immediate sense of space – both around you and within you. With its natural balance of stillness and adventure, it’s a setting that supports you effortlessly and makes life feel simpler, lighter, and easier to return to yourself.
Each morning starts with either vinyasa yoga or Pilates to awaken your body, build strength at a steady pace, and reconnect you with your breath. Evenings offer softer practices such as yin yoga and yoga nidra, designed to calm your system and help you land back in yourself after a day of exploring in nature.
There will also be a transformative conscious connected breathwork session included, which was a highlight for the April Balance Retreat guests so we’ll be bringing this back for Autumn. All sessions are open to every level – created to help you feel grounded, clear, and at home in your body again.
Mindset coaching is gently woven throughout the retreat to help you pause, reflect, and reconnect with what you want next and you will have an accompanying workbook to help you process your own journey during your time on the retreat. Nothing is forced, there’s just an open, honest space to hear yourself clearly and feel supported by women walking their own version of the same path. The aim is to help you leave with clarity, confidence, and a sense of direction that feels rooted, steady, and true to you.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or have surfed before, our surf lesson is designed to help you connect with the ocean in a way that feels playful, empowering, and safe. You’ll be guided by experienced instructors in a small group setting, no more than five students per coach, so you get personalised support and plenty of space to learn at your own pace. If the group has different experience levels, we’ll divide accordingly to make sure everyone feels comfortable and supported.
The lesson lasts around two hours and includes everything you need: surfboard, wetsuit, and round-trip transport from the venue to the beach. The aim is to have fun, get into the water, and feel part of the natural rhythm that makes Sagres so special. It’s a chance to laugh, play, challenge yourself gently, and experience the simple joy of being held by the sea.
Each day you’ll enjoy a freshly prepared brunch (both sweet and savoury) and a delicious chef-made dinner: colourful, seasonal, and full of flavour. Expect vibrant bowls and comforting dishes that feel both wholesome and indulgent. These meals are as nourishing for the body as the retreat is for the mind.
Food is served altogether so you can share, taste, chat, and laugh – the kind of meals that bring people together and feel like a highlight of the day. We even take one dinner al fresco on a beautiful secret sunset hike so you can eat delicious food in the middle of nature as you watch the sun go down on another amazing day in Sagres.
There’s plenty of free time built into the retreat so you can find your own rhythm – rest, wander, move, or simply be. Enjoy cliff walks, ocean dips, extra surf lessons, lunch in the local town, or quiet moments with a book in the sun. Every activity is optional, and nothing is ever pressured.
You’ll also receive a small welcome gift and thoughtful touches throughout the week to help you feel held and cared for. This retreat offers gentle structure and spacious freedom – a balance that lets you unwind fully and return to yourself at your own pace.
Deposit
Balance Payments
Cancellation Policy (Guest-Initiated)
If you need to cancel and your space can be filled, we will refund any payments made beyond the deposit.
Retreat Changes or Cancellations (Organiser-Initiated) In the unlikely situation that we need to cancel or postpone the retreat (e.g. due to low numbers, unforeseen circumstances, or force majeure), you will receive a full refund of all payments made, including your deposit. We are not responsible for reimbursement of travel costs or other expenses.
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The retreat price covers accommodation, daily movement classes, evening practices, the sauna ritual and treatments, full body massage, one surf lesson, breakfast and dinner each day, and all scheduled activities. The following are not included:
These exclusions ensure you have plenty of flexibility during your free time and the option to personalise your experience.
Private room with en suite bathroom: £1399 or £1099 each for 2 sharing
Private room with shared bathroom: £1199 or £899 each for 2 sharing
Private suite for 2 with shared bathroom (only available for 2 friends sharing): £1099 each
I’ve just got home from the incredible Balance Retreat in Sagres. I arrived solo and not knowing anyone, but very quickly settled into the group and have come away with friends for life (I hope!)
Chaz is literally sunshine in human form. In our closing ceremony I told her that she was made to do this as her job, and I meant it! From start to finish, I handed over control (which I find extremely hard to do) and tried things I’ve never done before, like surfing, and thoroughly enjoyed all the yoga, pilates and breathwork which I had done before but it was sooo unbelievably special being in a little bubble for five days and doing it altogether everyday. Honestly it was magic.
I can’t thank Chaz enough for putting together such an incredible few days. I’ll never ever forget the Balance Retreat September 2026!
Lucy Cartlidge
What an incredible experience!! This yoga retreat was the perfect blend of movement, adventure, relaxation and healing.
Alongside beautiful Yin yoga and Pilates sessions, we enjoyed a surf lesson, two amazing hikes and a sunset picnic, a wonderful sauna ritual and amazing food every day. Every element of the retreat felt so thoughtfully curated, from the home made gift bags that felt like your best friend had made them, to the story telling and laughter. Chaz created the perfect balance between challenge, fun and relaxation.
A real highlight was the healing breathwork session for me. It was deeply grounding and transformative, leaving me feeling more reconnected with myself.
From the movement sessions to the outdoor adventures, the sauna ritual was the highlight of the retreat, although every day brought something special. I left feeling refreshed and re-energised. A truly beautiful retreat that I would recommend to anyone looking to reset, recharge and reconnect both body and mind. Thank you Chaz, this was my first retreat and I could not have been happier with my choice.
Yasmin
I had such a brilliant experience at this retreat and would genuinely recommend it to anyone! Everything was so beautifully organised, with the perfect balance between looking after yourself and having fun. We started our days with Pilates and ended them with yoga, with plenty of fun and activities in between. The location was incredible, with beautiful beaches, and the surf lesson was especially fun for me as a complete beginner!!
The house itself was beautiful too. Having breakfast and dinner together in the garden, sitting under the lemon tree, made the whole experience feel even more special.
Chaz was wonderful — kind, thoughtful and very understanding of everyone’s individual circumstances. She was incredibly considerate, and you could really tell how much care had gone into planning everything. Every activity was organised perfectly and everything seemed to happen at exactly the right time.
Overall, it was such a fun, relaxing and memorable experience. I would absolutely do it again and would highly recommend it!
Mah Lagha Arbabi
Charlotte is a dream host, warm, knowledgeable & attentive. I would recommend her services to anyone. My only advice is please leave it as long as i did to put yourself first – there’s never a ‘right’ time – so the sooner you do it the better!
Chrissi Hughes
I had the most wonderful time at Balance Retreat with Chaz. The attention to detail, very warm welcome and location were perfect. Waking up with morning Pilates, stunning breakfasts, numerous and varying activities each day, chef cooked dinner and evening Yin Yoga was more than I expected and left me feeling well restored at the end of the 5 days. Chaz was a fantastic host, I can’t wait to return. Thank you for replenishing my cup with your wonderful energy and thoughtfulness Chaz.
Florence Grover
Honestly, I don’t think I have ever had an experience quite like this. 🤍 From start to finish, everything was planned so meticulously, but somehow it never felt rigid or over-planned — it felt completely effortless. Chaz’s whole ethos is “balanced” and, by God, was it balanced. 😂
Inner work balanced with Vinho Verde. Breathwork balanced with belly laughs. Yin balanced with Pilates. Sauna rituals balanced with incredible food. And all of it surrounded by the most amazing women.
I genuinely can’t remember the last time I laughed as much as I did on this retreat. There was something so special about being surrounded by women, having the space to properly switch off, go inward, be completely ourselves and just be.
And Chaz… honestly, she is sunshine in human form. ☀️ The way she holds space for people is something really special. She creates an environment where you feel safe, seen and completely comfortable being exactly where you are — without ever making anything feel forced.
The food was AMAZING, the setting was beautiful, the rituals were so thoughtful, and every little detail felt like it had been considered.
If you’re even slightly wondering whether this is something you might enjoy — 100% go. You will laugh, you will probably cry, you will eat ridiculously well, drink Vinho Verde, do some proper inner work and leave feeling like you’ve filled your cup right back up. A genuinely unforgettable experience.
Miranda Lowe
Chaz, thankyou for the most amazing 5 days on your 1st Balance Retreat in Sagres. Your kindness & encouragement towards me to join in & overcome fears is an incredible gift. You truly are the kindest person I know. I’m looking forward to my next Sauna visit + ( a hat over my face ) lol. Also for me to lay on a Surf Board let alone kneel up with my hands in the air ( at 65 with a Stoma ) shows how confident and happy I was under the care & tuition from yourself & colleagues not forgetting the delicious food from the chef and wonderful staff of the Aldeia Caicara. I will be returning. Alli x
Allison Goad
I have just returned from the Yoga, Pilates, Surf retreat where Chaz taught many styles of yoga, with a gentle, encouraging and caring way that she was born to do! The breathwork and mindset coaching gave a perfect balance to the retreat and a wonderful calming space and presence to practice in. Thank you!
Shirley O’Shea
I participated in a retreat with Chaz and I feel so grateful, blessed and inspired. Chaz created a real safe space with amazing treatments. We experienced great activity’s, had beautiful talks and great impulses for reflection. Everything hold by a beautiful energy of female power and love!!
Lilli Engel
I have just spent the last 5 days on the Balance Retreat led by Chaz and at 31 years of age, I can quite honestly say this was the most transformative experience of my life.
The retreat itself was the perfect balance of wellness, reflection, fun and time to actually get to know the other amazing women. Moreover, the activities planned, truly allowed me to experience such joy and actually feel present (the first time in as long as I can remember).
I wish I had the words to summarise how truly special Chaz is, but there just doesn’t seem to be the right ones! What I can say is that she is a human sunshine, radiates warmth, facilitates the safest, most loving environment for us to look inwards and let go of anything holding us back, and created the most beautiful space for us all to really grow during our time together. By the end we all felt like a family, none of us wanted to leave!
Hayley Hudson
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