The Azores Retreat:
Sept 2024
With Rachael Whitworth & Kelly Gurdeniz
Join Rachael & Kelly for 5 nights and 6 days of yoga, community, and adventure in the Azores, Portugal!
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of “The Green Island” of São Miguel as you deepen your connection to nature, community, and self.
The Azores are a volcanic archipelago of natural beauty, a temperate climate with plenty of outdoor activities. These islands are known as the "Hawaii of the mid-Atlantic" and are not to be missed.
Join us at the stunning Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort, a 5 hour direct flight from Boston or NY. Start each morning with yoga overlooking the breathtaking ocean vista. Your days will be filled with hiking (suitable for all levels) to the island's most stunning views, soaking in natural hot springs, exploring coastal towns, and relaxing amongst the gorgeous, peaceful grounds of the oceanfront beach resort. All meals (with the exception of 2 lunches) are included, and will be nourishing, locally sourced, and delicious.
When: September 13 - 18, 2024
Where: São Miguel Island, Portugal
Includes:
5 nights / 6 days lodging
Daily yoga led by Rachael & Kelly, mats + blocks provided
2 guided half day excursions with picnic lunches to the island’s best hikes, relaxing hot springs, and local towns
2 free days to explore or rest at your leisure
Daily breakfast + dinner
Lunch on arrival day and both excursion days
Early check-in on arrival day
Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada (PDL)
All base gratuities & taxes for resort staff, taxi drivers and tour guides
Not included:
Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL). We fly SATA (Azores) Air direct from Boston.
Lunch on your two free days
Alcoholic beverages
Additional excursions or cab rides
Massages & spa services (can be booked directly at the resort front desk)
Required Travel Insurance
Want to join us?
The Resort
Your Azores yoga retreat includes 5 nights / 6 days at the Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort, a 4 star resort that features upscale accommodations, located a quick 20 minute drive from the Ponta Delgada (PDL) airport. Tastefully built into the rolling hills that abut large cliffs over Santa Barbara Beach, the resort offers stunning ocean views and direct beach access, a large infinity pool, an outdoor yoga space for morning practice, and an on-site bar and restaurant.
A variety of shared and private accommodations are available in studios, one-bedroom villas, and two-bedroom villas - perfect options for solo travelers, a couple or a group of travel friends.
Your Guides
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Rachael Whitworth
Rachael is the Co-Founder of Love Defeats Fear and an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, trained in Vinyasa, Restorative, Kundalini & Ayurveda, Yin Yoga & Meditation, as well as a Level III Advanced Reiki Practitioner in the Usui Holy Fire Tradition.
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Kelly Gurdeniz
Kelly is a RYT 200 yoga teacher trained in Vinyasa, as well as a Level I Reiki Practitioner in the Usui Holy Fire Tradition.
Rachael and Kelly are passionate about travel and find new inspiration and perspective in exploring new cultures. They are so excited to be hosting their first yoga retreat (of many to come!) and share the gift of yoga, travel, and community.