Journey to the Green Island:
Yoga, Meditation & Adventure in the Azores
April 27 - May 2, 2025
with Emilie Reid + Ilana Beigel
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Join Emilie Reid and Ilana Beigel for 5 nights / 6 days of yoga, meditation, and adventure in the Azores, Portugal!
Experience the raw and rugged beauty of “The Green Island” of São Miguel. Deepen your connection to your senses and to nature in the excellent company of like-minded travelers.
The Azores are a volcanic archipelago of natural beauty, a temperate climate and plenty of outdoor activities. Truly an adventure lover's paradise, and only 5 hours from Boston and New York, these islands are known as the "Hawaii of the mid-Atlantic" and are not to be missed.
Start your day with yoga and meditation with an ocean view. On two included excursion days, you will hike (all levels) to some of the most stunning vistas on the island, soak in natural hot springs, and explore coastal towns and beaches. You’ll have plenty of time on your two free days to relax amongst the gorgeous, peaceful grounds of our oceanfront beach resort. All meals (with the exception of 2 lunches) are included, and will be nourishing, fresh, and delicious, so that you get a true taste of Azorean fare.
Retreat includes:
5 nights / 6 days of lodging at the 4 star oceanfront Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort
3 delicious locally sourced meals per day (with the exception of two lunches on your own)
2 guided half day excursions with amazing picnic lunches (think all levels hiking to some of the best vistas on the island, hot springs visits, and exploration of local towns)
Daily yoga and meditation with Emilie and Ilana
Early Check-in on the morning of your arrival to the resort (so you can sleep after your red-eye flight)
Round trip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada (PDL), and only a 15 min drive from the airport to our resort!
All base gratuities & taxes for resort staff, taxi drivers and tour guides
All inclusive retail pricing ranges from €2999 - €4499, depending on accommodation type. Click here to reserve your spot.
A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to departure on December 29, 2024. Interest free payment plans can be set up at no extra charge.
What’s 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
São Miguel
“The Green Island” of São Miguel is known for its lush landscapes, natural hot springs, untouched rain forest, and volcanic craters that are filled with gemstone colored lakes.
The Resort
Your retreat includes 5 nights / 6 days at the Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort, located on the north side of the island a short 15 minutes from the Ponta Delgada airport.
A variety of shared and private accommodations are available in luxury studios, one-bedroom villas, and two-bedroom villas - perfect for solo travelers , a couple or a group of travel friends. Special “Retreat Studio” accommodation includes a private hot tub on your front deck!
Price of the retreat depends on your choice of accommodation.
Your guides
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Emilie Reid
seasonalintentions.com
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Ilana Beigel
ilanab.com
Emilie and Ilana share a practical approach to traditional practices, making them useful and usable - and frankly, more fun - to us modern humans living in the world.
Ilana teaches with equal parts reverence and delight, and might throw in some soul-searching inquiries on the “meaning of life”. A class with Emilie will leave you feeling light-hearted and connected to your body and to the Earth. Both Emilie and Ilana guide Instinctive Meditation, a way of practicing meditation that feels natural, refreshing, and revitalizing. Classes are all-levels with no prior yoga or meditation experience needed.
Throughout this adventure, Emilie and Ilana will guide you to connect with the elements, with nature, and with the beauty that exists in every moment.