Monte Velho Retreat Centre (MoVe) has been hosting for 20 years international retreats, teacher trainings, music workshops ; aiming to continue as a sharing space and holistic learning centre
Categories
Best for Silent & Meditation
Eco Friendly Venues
Yoga & Surf Retreats
Types of retreats we host
Art Retreat
Fitness Retreat
Group Gathering
Nutrition Retreat
Silent Retreat
Team Building
Yoga Retreat
Yoga Teacher Training
Included Amenities
Swimming pool
Sauna
Fireplace
Parking
Yoga/Seminar room
2 Round wood built, cork wood floor with underfloor heated, sound system and props
One is designed to accommodate large groups, 172 sqm; and one smaller og 60 sqm.
Eco practices
Water gathering from rain
Eco friendly cleaning products
Growing our vegetables
Rooms
Outdoors/Pool
Yoga Studio/Meeting Room
Video showcase
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Description
Retreat Centre Monte Velho (MoVe) , located in south west Portugal (Carrapateira) in the middle of the Natural Park of Costa Vicentina
Our venue hosts exclusively retreat all year around
The venue is on top of a hill, facing the Ocean with magical sunset and nights full of stars. We rebuild it from an old ruin, and we open the doors 23 years ago!
We can host group from 10 to 57 participants. Either one big group in exclusive or 2 smaller groups sharing the week
We have a total of 16 suites and 1 dorm
We have 2 beautilful circular natural material-built Shalas with Ocean view, with cork floor and underfloor heating.- for practicing yoga, pilates, classes, tantra, Tao-chi, etc
We have an outdoor gazeboo with sunbathing area and a pool
Sound system is provided as well as yoga props, meditation chairs, mattresses…
We offer a nutritious plant base catering of 3 meals per day including organic veggies from our gardens
Faro Airport is located 1:10h away.- we can help organizing shuttles
Bedrooms
6 quadruple rooms
7 triple rooms
3 double rooms
1 dormitory for 6 pax
All rooms can be used as single, double or more occupancy
Bathrooms
Each room has a bathroom ensuite
Cleaning
Daily clenaing of all common spaces and rooms
Catering
Vegan and vegetarian food.
Kitchen and Dining room
Our chefs design balanced vegan & vegetarian menus and create inspiring plant-based dishes. We work with unprocessed foods, fresh and locally sourced, and we use herbs and veggies from our garden
Outdoor
We are located in the middle of the Natural Park, surrounded by trails with stunning sea views and plenty of space to walk around. We have an outdoor deck with a balinese gazeboo and a pool
Things To Do Nearby
We are located 3kms away from amazing wild beaches facing the Atlantic.
Activities nearby: surfing, hiking, dolphin watching, biking, e-bike tour, horseback riding, nature walk, star gazing at night, organiz windery visit
Activities in-house: yoga lessons, arte terpahy, massages, sauna, steam room, sound healing, concerts
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Location
Faro, Portugal
Monte Velho Retreat Centre offers a sanctuary for holistic growth and deep connection with nature.
A self-sustaining eco-retreat committed to sustainability, community, and personal transformation
Carrapateira (in Aljezur), a portuguese traditional fisherman village in the Natural Park of Costa vicentina, with stunning beaches and sea cliffs
Nearest Station
Lagos train station 40 kms away
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Booking Conditions
One deposit of 2000-3000€ to confirm the booking.- non refundable/transferable
Booking Options:
1. Shared A (shared with another group)
o 10 suites (min booking: 9). for 10-32 guests
2. Shared B (shared with another group)
o 6 suites (min booking: 5). for 10-16 guests
3. Exclusive (Full venue, private)
o 16 suites (min book: 12). for 15-57 guest
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