• 6 nights accommodations 
• 3 meals per day (excluding alcoholic beverages and one dinner) starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day
• 1 Full Day Group Excursion (to be determined by leader)
• Group Ground Transportation to/from Faro Airport to Retreat Center
• Daily yoga practices
• Personal retreat time (having time to nap, explore, walk, read, and just be)

Accommodations

Located in Lagos on the Algarve coast, this unique family-run boutique hotel has breath-taking panoramic ocean views and is the oldest operating property in the area. Allow yourself to unwind in our comfortable hotel that combines traditional charm and modern luxury, nestled amongst idyllic surroundings. 

Sink into one of our beautifully decorated rooms, each named after one of the gorgeous local beaches. This is a place that soothes the soul and rejuvenates the spirit, making you feel at home instantly. From our lovingly-tended Italian garden to the outdoor yoga shala overlooking rolling hills, each space offers the opportunity to appreciate the tranquility of Southern Portugal. It is a calm oasis in a busy world. Buffet brunch and afternoon tea with cake are served daily along with local fare including fresh baked bread, eggs, and wine.

Layla Gilman Reed

Layla is a yoga teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience. Her passion is creating community and connecting with people whether that be in a yoga class, over a good meal, or on a hike in the woods.

Layla’s classes reflect her warm, welcoming, inclusive, and laid-back style. One of her favorite phrases is “it’s all about balance.” Layla finds that her personal yoga practice brings a profound peace and grace to an often hectic and sometimes overwhelming life. A  great class means sharing breath and laughter, a little sweat, and sometimes even a few tears. Layla is passionate about creating an open, non-threatening environment in her classes and she welcomes you to come to the mat and explore all yoga has to offer.

​Off the mat, Layla is an avid reader, travel lover, and serious aficionado of food and drink! She loves to cook, eat, and even read about food. You’ll often find her in the garden, on her bicycle cruising around town, or hosting impromptu backyard barbeques. Summers mean road trips across the country for Layla, her husband Adam and their beloved dog, Byrd in their camper.

The Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal, famous for being blessed with nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine each year. With cool Atlantic waters and an eastern mountain border blocking out hot, dry winds from the north, growing conditions for fresh, flavorful fruits, vegetables, and herbs are excellent. Lagos is known for its wide and endless beaches, Mediterranean climate, safety, and fresh seafood cuisine.

While on your retreat you will also have the opportunity to take part in adventure activities and wonderful excursions. Some of the possible options include:

• Explore the pristine beaches peppered along the coast
• Bike along the cobbled streets of Lagos or down to a local beach
• Surfing
• Scuba diving
• Golfing
• Fishing
• Horseback riding
• And more!

*Price of some Activities are not included in tuition unless free or listed under inclusions.

Please be sure to review Our Policies.
For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Getting There

You will be booking your flights for the Faro International Airport (FAO). Before booking tickets, please be sure you have received your official confirmation note that the retreat has met its minimums. There will be one group airport shuttle each way based on our flight window guidelines. Be sure your flights align with the provided flight windows if you wish to use the group shuttle. The drive time to the center is approximately 1 hour. 

Travel Insurance

We cannot emphasize more the importance of travel insurance. As we all know, especially as travelers, “life happens.” Whether it’s family, work, mother nature, or a change of heart, it is important to be prepared in case you need to unexpectedly change your travel plans. Often for less than $150, you can purchase a travel insurance policy and be protected in the event that you need to make a change or need to be covered financially prior to or during your trip. 

We have partnered with two insurance companies: Trawick International and CSA Travel Insurance (available for U.S. Residents only). 

Read more about our insurance partners and their policies here. We encourage you to research the insurance company and policy that best meets your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do you have questions about traveling abroad? After you register, we will provide you with a Participant’s Package with helpful information. Also, be sure to check out our Participant FAQs. If you have other questions, feel free to write to us at info@truenaturetravels.com and let us know how we can help!

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Shared Accommodations – $3595 USD

Single Accommodations – $4195 USD

A non-refundable $35 Payment Processing Fee will be added to the tuition rate upon registration.

If you select Deposit Payment, depending on when you registered, your remaining balance will be split into 1-3 payments and processed with your credit card on file on the dates indicated on your Confirmation Letter.

Follow this link to review our payment schedule policies.

For technical questions or alternative payment options, please contact us.

Cancellation

• Initial deposits and the $35 registration fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• 50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before a retreat excluding the initial deposit and the $35 registration fee.
• 89 days prior to a retreat, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Full tuition is refunded* if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $35 registration fee is not refundable.
• True Nature Travels is not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.

*Refundable amounts do not include applied credits.

If you wish to cancel your spot on a trip you must submit your cancellation by email to info@truenaturetravels.com.