NOVEMBER 11TH TO 17TH, 2018

AUTUMN YOGA RETREAT IN DOURO VALLEY, PORTUGAL

With Colleen Saidman Yee And Rodney Yee

Location: Six Senses, Douro Valley

We have found the perfect paradise for our fall yoga retreat this year in Portugal. When the sun is low and before the holidays grab your attention, we can commune and find peace in the beautiful wine country of Portugal. The retreat will feature four hours of yoga each day, and when we aren’t on the mat we will be tasting wine, rolling down the river, shopping in Porto—the fashion capital of Europe, only 50 minutes away—or carousing the gorgeous hills and the enchanting nearby villages. It is the perfect retreat to wind down your year in luxury and relaxation. Six Senses, our retreat location, also hosts one of the the best spa treatment centers in the world, comprising 10 treatment rooms, a heated pool and a gym, and offers a range of locally-inspired therapies. This promises to be one of our most highlighted yoga retreats ever!

The Douro Valley in Portugal

In the Douro there is no shortage of breathtaking landscapes that constantly change their colors over the seasons. In the autumn, the hills and valleys are covered in a carpet of copper and browns. In the Douro region, nature lives in harmony with the farmers who are able to work the land while preserving the scenery and maintaining its beauty intact. It is a region intrinsically linked to its wines. As such, the landscape is moulded and sculpted to the production of wine. The slopes, the vast rows of wines and the Douro river are all part of this unique landscape. The area surrounding the Douro river is home to a beautiful landscape that hosts nature reserves that are rich in flora and fauna, such as the International Douro Nature Reserve (Parque Natural do Douro Internacional) and the Serra do Alvão Nature Reserve.

Rates & Accommodation

Six Senses Douro Valley presents a superbly renovated 19th-century manor house set high on a hill overlooking the vine covered rolling hills of the Douro Valley, Portugal. A spa, selection of rooms, restaurants, wine library, swimming pools, and organic garden are but a few of the many features offered. Featuring a contemporary decor of natural style with a nod to a past eras, the rooms are spacious and tranquil. Included in all rooms are; air conditioning, hair dryer, pillow menu, personal safe, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, 48-inch flat-panel television with satellite channels, and WiFi. rates include daily buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner (excluding drinks).

Single Occupancy: $7,500
Double Occupancy: $6,000 per person

Arrival and Departure: Plan to check in to the retreat at 3:00pm on November 11th and to check out at 12:00pm on November 17th. Note that there will be no yoga class on arrival /departure days.

Registration

Early registration is recommended to secure your preferred occupancy type. Please use this link to register for the retreat. A $2,500 deposit is required per person to secure your pace, with the remaining balance is due on or before July 1st, 2018. Please read our cancellation and refund policy below.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations received before July 1st, 2018, you will receive a refund on any monies paid, less a $500 non-refundable administration fee per person. No refunds at all will be given for any cancellations after July 1st, 2018 . Cancellations must be received in writing by e-mail to  Sheckertyoga@gmail.com. Comprehensive travel insurance is highly encouraged to cover any unexpected eventualities that lead to trip cancellations due to personal reasons, family events, illness, or business matters.