BACK to NATURE
A Private Women's Immersion in Portugal
With Kim Saunders & Terri O'Connor
September 13–18, 2027
There comes a point where doing more is no longer the answer.
What you truly need is space.
Space to think clearly.
To breathe deeply.
To return to yourself without urgency, expectation, or pressure.
We invite you to step into that space with us.
A nurturing pause designed to reconnect you with your body, your breath, and your inner wisdom.
To experience what happens when everything is taken care of and your only responsibility is to simply be.
If something inside you is whispering "yes," trust it.
Nestled in the peaceful Portuguese countryside, just 40 minutes from Lisbon, this intimate retreat has been created as a sanctuary for rest, reconnection, and renewal.
Surrounded by cork forests, wide-open landscapes, and beautiful coastal escapes, you'll be gently guided back to balance—away from the noise of everyday life and closer to what truly matters.
This retreat is for you if...
• You feel called to slow down and catch your breath.
• You are navigating a personal or professional transition.
• You spend your life caring for everyone else and rarely for yourself.
• You long for more calm, clarity, and presence.
• You want to reconnect with your body in a gentle and supportive way.
• You are seeking meaningful conversations and genuine connection with like-minded women.
• You crave laughter, relaxation, movement, and joy.
• You love nature, mindful practices, meditation, and quiet moments.
• You are ready to give yourself the gift of deep nourishment and renewal.
The Experience
Each day unfolds with gentle intention.
Mornings begin with yoga, breathwork, and meditation in beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces designed to inspire presence and ease.
Imagine waking naturally with the morning light, with nowhere to rush and nothing to achieve. Sipping tea, moving your body with care, and allowing yourself to simply arrive.
Fresh, organic, locally sourced meals nourish both body and soul throughout your stay.
Afternoons are entirely yours.
Journal beneath a tree, relax by the saltwater pool, wander through the gardens, explore the surrounding countryside, or simply embrace the luxury of doing nothing at all.
Optional experiences will also be available, including trips to Lisbon, beach excursions, horseback riding, massage treatments, and creative workshops.
As evening arrives, the energy softens.
Candlelight flickers, conversations deepen, and restorative practices such as Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and sound baths invite profound relaxation.
Each day closes with a sense of peace, connection, and gratitude beneath the Portuguese sky.
What's Included
• 6 nights / 7 days at Terra Quinta
• Beautiful private or shared accommodations
• Daily organic meals (light breakfast, brunch, and dinner)
• Morning yoga, meditation, and breathwork
• Evening Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and sound bath sessions
• Full-day beach excursion
• Daily free time for rest or exploration
• Celebration dinner with local wine and entertainment
• Laughter, connection, dancing, and communal bonfires
• Access to the pool, gardens, and peaceful outdoor spaces
• Time for silence, reflection, and renewal
• Optional experiences including massage, horseback riding, ceramics, and day trips
Important Information
This retreat is now fully booked.
We are deeply grateful for the incredible response and enthusiasm.
A waiting list is now open, and we warmly invite you to add your name. Spaces occasionally become available, and waitlisted guests will be contacted first should an opening arise.
With love,
Kim & Terri
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Who are you Kim?
Yoga has been a guiding force in my life for more than forty years, shaping both my personal and professional journey. Trained by inspiring teachers including Sue Hopkins and Gina Minyard, I have dedicated my work to exploring the connection between body, mind, and healing.
As the founder of Lift Yoga in Alpharetta, I created a community centered on authenticity, connection, and well-being. Today, I serve as a licensed psychotherapist specializing in traumatic stress, a yoga teacher trainer, and an international retreat leader.
My passion is helping others cultivate balance, resilience, and transformation. I am honored to share this journey with you and look forward to supporting your path toward greater well-being and self-discovery.
Who are you Terri?
Yoga is freedom of movement, mind, breath and awareness. Yoga greets each practitioner with potential growth, healing, vitality and consciousness. As a studio owner and space holder for many instructors and events for 20 years, Terri finds joy in witnessing the peace, balance and deep self connection that yoga provides. Terri gently guides her students with a sense of ease, compassion and alignment and is grateful to share the holistic benefits of yoga.
Accommodation
The private ensuite rooms — once old stables transformed with care — are designed with natural materials: wood, stone, linen.
Their aesthetic blends simplicity, elegance, and artistic charm, in harmony with the tranquillity of the surrounding gardens.
Most rooms include a lush private terrace.
Dining
Our chef prepares delicious organic meals daily — vegetarian or vegan — generous, colourful, and nourishing.
Most vegetables and herbs come directly from the estate’s one-hectare garden, ensuring fresh, healthy cuisine.
Sample menu:
– Light breakfast (granola, yogurt, fresh fruit, coffee/tea)
– Buffet-style lunch/brunch
– Dinner served at the table (apéritif, starter, main course, dessert)
Capacity
25 participants - waiting list
Included
✓ 6 nights in peaceful accommodation
✓ Full board
✓ Access to all workshops and retreat activities
✓ Free access to the workshop and Terra Quinta facilities
Not Included
– No airport shuttle on arrival day.
(Uber available at approx. €40 — GPS: 38°51'38.6"N 8°43'60.0"W)
– Massages paid on-site in cash: €90 / 60 min & 120€ for 90 min
Useful Information
• Rooms include hairdryers
• Pool towels provided
• Studio fully equipped for all practices
• WiFi only available in the lounge and workshop
• Indoor spaces require shoes to be removed — bring comfortable slip-ons and cozy socks
• For any question, please contact Kim directly
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Retreat offered in English



