PEOPLE

People is the third and possible most important ingredient of a great retreat. We believe that together, we are greater than our parts - which is why this section is about you, your group and us.

OUR WHY

We believe in the magic that happens when you bring together the right combination of people, places and experiences.

Our main goals:

🧘‍♀️Create retreats that can improve mental and physical wellbeing long-term

🌅 Help others live unforgettable, transformational experiences

🌲Contribute to awareness and connection with nature

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Connect and support locals

🏘️Support regional development
🇵🇹 Share the traditional Portuguese culture & gastronomy

Long story short, at Wide Ocean Retreat we want to help more people realise their retreat dreams – in line with the environment and local communities.

LOVE FROM THE FOUNDERS

How We Choose Our Partners

One of our ambitions is to transform company and group travel to be more sustainable for the individual, the environment and the local communities.

That is why we do not choose to bring your groups to touristic hotspots, but to take them into the less known areas to support the regional development outside of the high-season. We grow with our partners – from local venues, massage therapists, artists, activity providers and more – we help small business and individuals with low awareness to expand their reach.

Having run a multitude of retreats in Portugal and the Azores, we have grown to become experts in this area and know what makes or breaks a retreat. As your local partners, we are here to support you before, during and after your journey.

Lisa

Founder, Marketing & Retreat Leader

A natural people-lover, health enthusiast and happiness-seeker, Lisa’s purpose is to help people fulfill their dreams. The marketing and business team member, who’s always up for an interesting conversation.

Marilia

Retreat & Operations Specialist

Curious and passionate, two words that best describe Marilia’s personality. She loves people, nature, yoga and everything related to becoming a better human. Connecting souls and creating amazing experiences is what fills her heart with joy.

António

Founder, Yoga Teacher & Retreat Leader

Both a yoga teacher and an engineer, Antonio loves to help people find harmony and have a break from the demands of everyday life. The operations team leader, who in his free time will most surely be found surfing.

WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Active Listening

We believe that every person we meet has a valuable lesson for us. We open our mind and heart and listen because we believe that this is the strongest way to grow.

We're All One

Together we can help the local communities and support our partners. With empathy for everyone, we go the extra mile. For our clients, team members and partners.

It's the Little Things in Life

We are aware that nothing lasts forever. We want to live it, together with you and experience how beautiful this world is and how valuable every second in it is.

The retreat was magical – from the peacocks wondering around the pool to the sunset meditation on the mountain with Antonio, and from making new friends from all over the world to eating the most perfect, healthy and delicious food. These are just a few of the highlights that the brilliant Lisa and Antonio had in store for us!
Julia London
Dear Antonio, Lisa, Sara Tiago and to all the wonderful group that we shared the week with us, it was a long way to come and spend the week but worth every minute. Thank you for the great yoga lessons, fantastic excursions and brilliant food. You have all been so welcoming and so much fun.
Isabelle Seychelles
This place surely is magical and healing on a whole other level. The nature park is the most perfect scenery for a yoga retreat; we’ve grown to care so much for the animals, the birds waking us up with their flawless and diverse singing, the fresh air, and all the beautiful plants. When adding your genuinely and authentic and caring touch to it all, this equals to the best vacation I’ve ever given myself.
Margun Norway