Retreat details
Autumn in the mountains in Portugal is a special time of year. Usually still hot sunshine, with regular showers through the month that all makes for a fecund and enriching sensorial experience in the forests here.
This retreat is organised by Yoga Quarter studio in Belfast and is open to everyone, irrespective of your experience of yoga, massage or meditation, travelling solo or with loved ones.
A chance to immerse in nature and in the somatic refuge of the body, guided safely and inspirationally by their yoga teachers.
Yoga Teacher
Vonetta Winter - Vale de Moses Co-Founder
Susan McEwen
Susan is an experienced yoga teacher and teaches a vinyasa flow style of yoga and Yin.
She has been practicing yoga for 20 years and over that time yoga has evolved from being a purely physical practice developing strength and flexibility to a practice that has helped Susan as she says ‘do life well’
Her practice has supported her through challenging times such as grief, anxiety, and menopause.
Prior to being a fulltime yoga teacher and studio owner Susan worked within the 3rd sector and around peace and reconciliation. In that context Susan has gained over 25 years’ experience in facilitating groups, creating space for difficult conversations, and developing experiential approaches to group work.
She has worked locally, regionally, and internationally leading out trainings.
In more recent years she has taken this learning into her yoga world and explored how the yoga practice supports a lifestyle committed to social justice. She has been inspired by teachers such as Sean Corn and Hala Khouri who have founded the NGO Off the Mat and Into the World.
Travelling to us
We are located approximately 2.5 hours from both Lisbon and Porto and accessible by car, with a number of hire options available in both cities. For those looking to travel by public transport, we recommend travelling via Lisbon for regular Rede Expressos bus services to our local town of Oleiros, where we’ll pick you up for the short drive to the retreat.
Check in after 10am Monday morning or arrive with the 7am bus from Lisboa Sete Rios into Oleiros at 10.30am. Breakfast for you on arrival. At the end of the week depart with the 8am Saturday morning bus from Oleiros to Lisboa Sete Rios or check out by 10am if you are driving.
Check in/outs and transportation outside of these times may be available at an additional cost, please contact admin@valedemoses.com to confirm.