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RETREAT for women

6 - 9 june 2025, seia, portugal

​​Three days of vocal exploration, harmony singing & therapeutic voice & movement with delicious food and morning yoga, at a beautiful venue in the Serra da Estrela mountains in central Portugal.​​

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Quinta Darnella is a stunning retreat venue in the "Valley of Stars". The land has been cultivated with respect and honour of the native trees and plants, with beautiful yurts and bell tents, an outdoor yoga deck and an ancient roman built swimming pool all nestled in a beautiful green valley with epic views and bubbling crystal springs and rivers close by. It has this unique energy of feeling totally held and nestled, but expansive and free at the same time. â€‹â€‹â€‹

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As women many of us have experienced, whether consciously or otherwise, feeling shut down around our vocal expression. Society has imposed ideas around the “feminine” that don’t allow for the full depth and breadth of what it is to be a woman. We may have adopted ideas around certain sounds being acceptable – that we have to sound sweet, gentle and pretty to get our needs met. When we take the lid off and allow our voices to sound freely, old stories and hidden emotions can be re-written and released and we are able to access a deep-rooted source of strength from within. Through the voice we can discover and integrate the rejected parts of ourselves, and celebrate the joy and creative expression that is our essential nature.

​"The retreat creates a safe, caring sanctuary-space where you can be yourself and experience joy, healing, respite, connection to yourself and others, and hope for the onward journey." Sam, participant

What’s included:​

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  • A spacious programme with time to rest, integrate and enjoy the beautiful surroundings

  • Therapeutic vocal exercises and guided somatic journeys

  • Embodied vocal practices and therapeutic voice work to deepen and expand our relationship with our voice

  • Vocal processing techniques to unlock stuck patterns and transform limiting stories and beliefs

  • Gently guided group improvisation and singing games

  • Beautiful harmony songs woven into the journey to uplift the soul and reconnect to our hearts

  • Guided dance journey to connect to our innate freedom

  • Nature connection and singing to the land

  • Earth-based ritual and ceremony

  • Guided walk to river and waterfalls

  • Gentle morning yoga

  • Fireside singing and prayers

  • Daily sharing circle

  • Delicious, organic, plant-based food

  • Accommodation in shared or private yurts and bell tents (option to bring own tent)

  • Transfers from and to Seia (nearest town)

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BOOKING & ACCOMMODATION: 

 

The prices for the different accommodation options are below (please note that these prices are per person and inclusive of all meals and group sessions):​​

 

  • Private  £695 (EarlyBird £595)

  • Shared £595 (EarlyBird £495)

  • Camping in own tent £495 (EarlyBird £395)​

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TRAVEL INFORMATION: 

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The nearest airport is Porto. The venue is 2.5 hours by taxi from the airport. We can arrange a group transfer for €50 pp each way. 

 

*Once we have confirmed the trip you can go ahead and book your travel* 

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*Please note, Quinta Darnella is on a mountain side, on several levels and terraces. Participants will need a fair level of physical fitness to be able to navigate around the site*

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​​​Please email me at singingourselveshome@gmail.com if you have any questions​  :)​​

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