Portugal
Root to Rise
September 4-10, 2026
There are seasons when you steady yourself and seasons when you rise.
Root to Rise Retreat is designed for the space in between. The moment where you pause, reconnect, and gather strength for what comes next. Surrounded by coastal beauty, winding nature paths, and days shaped by movement and exploration, you’ll settle into your foundation so you can lift from it with intention.
This retreat is not about doing more. It is about creating the conditions that allow you to grow. Slow mornings that reset your system. Hikes that open your perspective. Time by the water that softens the edges within you. A day spent discovering a whimsical town filled with history and wonder. Along the way you will step into experiences we have never offered before, each one designed to spark curiosity, courage, and expansion.
We root down to rise up.
This is your next beginning.
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What’s Included?
✔ 6 Nights at Quinta do Amor (yoga shala, 2 pools, tennis court, beach volleyball court, sauna, cold plunge, beaches 12 minutes away)
✔ All onsite meals (3 lunches & 1 dinner offsite $)
✔ All ground transportation - incl. airport transfer to/from Lisbon
✔ Daily Yoga / Workshops
✔ Tuk Tuk Tour through Palaces of Sintra
✔ Boat Excursion
✔ Nature Hikes (right outside our doorstep!)
✔ Azulejos Painting Workshop
✔ Sound Healing
✔ Cacao Ceremony
✔ Specially curated retreat gift
✔ and so much more!
Itinerary
♦︎ Day 1: Arrival + Opening Circle
♦︎ Day 2: Hike
♦︎ Day 3: Day trip to Sintra + Tuk Tuk Tour
♦︎ Day 4: Boat Excursion
♦︎ Day 5: Beach Day (optional surfing $)
♦︎ Day 6: Azulejos Painting Workshop
♦︎ Day 7: Closing Circle + Departure
This is your vacation, feel free you can opt out of any activity/excursion as you please. Rest assured, there is plenty of free time every day for you to relax and unwind or venture out around the property or in the towns we visit.
*Schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances (ie: weather)
Accommodations
Quinta Do Amor
Quinta do Amor is a private 50 acre sanctuary nestled within Arrábida Natural Park, a protected landscape known for its dramatic limestone hills, Mediterranean vegetation, and sweeping views of the Atlantic coastline. The setting offers rare quiet and natural beauty, creating the space and stillness to truly root down.
The heart of the property is the Quinta itself, a charming main house where all guest rooms are located, offering relaxed comfort with a distinctly Portuguese touch. Nearby, the Oasis is a space to unwind and reconnect, featuring a pool, sauna, cold plunge, tennis court, beach volleyball court, and multiple areas to lounge, relax, and soak in the surroundings. Completing the experience is the Barn, an architectural dream and the gathering place for our retreat, where we will hold our yoga practices and ceremonies and watch unforgettable sunsets close each day. Just beyond our front steps, scenic and coastal hiking trails wind through the park, with some of Portugal’s most beautiful beaches only a short drive away.
Whether you are drawn to stillness or inspired by activity and connection, Quinta do Amor offers space for both.
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Single Occupancy
$4150
($4450 after February 28)
$500 non-refundable deposit to reserve
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
Price in Canadian Dollars (CAD)
Not Included
✔ Flights
✔ Travel Insurance
✔ Excursions outside itinerary
✔ Alcoholic Beverages
Hosted by
Tania Brown
In 2013, I travelled to Hawaii to embark on one of the greatest experiences of my life, my yoga teacher training. Since then, I've been either teaching full time or teaching and managing some of the biggest studios in the city.
If you know Calgary, you know this city can get boring real quick. As a passionate traveler, I've always dreamed of hosting yoga retreats in some of my favourite destinations. After years of planning and dedication, my dreams have become a reality. From sold out retreats in Maui, Italy, Nicaragua, and Greece, I am thrilled to bring the experience to Portugal!
My retreats are about having fun while discovering your true self, going on adventures and creating meaningful connections with like-minded people.
So what are you waiting for? Let's go to Portugal together and spend a week making memories of a lifetime!
Jessica Rodrigues
Jessica is a 3000-hour Registered Massage Therapist, yoga teacher, and the heart behind Touch & Release, a Calgary-based healing space known for therapeutic bodywork, mobility, fascia-focused practices, and emotional regulation.
With over a decade of experience, she blends science, intuition, and embodied wisdom to create grounded, accessible, and deeply intentional classes that help people reconnect to their bodies, soften stress, and create meaningful change from within.
Jessica has led numerous retreats, workshops, and specialty series, and is passionate about building spaces where people feel supported, seen, and safe to explore their own healing. Her work weaves mobility, breath, somatic release, and mindful movement into practices that feel nurturing, empowering, and real.
Expect a blend of softness, depth, and embodiment - practices that help you return to yourself.