PORTUGAL RETREAT 2025
Casa Fuzetta
OCTOBER 9 - 14th
Hullo Friends and Yogis,
Grab yourself a cocktail or mocktail and let’s celebrate another opportunity to share the fabulous space which is Casa Fuzetta, to rekindle friendships and to forge new ones. To create community. To practice yoga in spaces which truly hold you. Spaces which allow you to express your yogic practice and intention.
When the House Manager, Claudia, heard that the Mariposa group of women were returning, she told Tara Donavan, the owner, that she was so delighted because we were the most fun group, ever, and her abiding memory was the laughter that rang through the house. In this shit show of a world, we create a sangha, a tribe. We replenish our bodies, our senses, our minds through love and empathy and laughter. Through kindness and listening. Yes, that’s what we do and we are bloody good at it. So, let’s do it again and give each other space to reveal ourselves to ourselves and show up on that mat and in our lives as the talented, interesting, compassionate women we are. Oh and feisty.
For those of you who were in Olhao in 2023, you will remember that it is a very interesting and entertaining little town. And we can explore that a wee bit more and even go a bit further afield, perhaps. I was thinking, as an example, a lunch and paddle on Armona Island, which some of you did before. An art class, Sip & Paint, perhaps with Sheila , my lovely Irish friend who came to yoga once or twice. She now has her own art studio just around the corner from Casa Fuzetta. Tara has upgraded many of the the areas of the house in quite subtle ways, which is her thing. It’s the tiny details that have always been so comforting and comfortable at the house.
The program is 5 nights. As ever, meals are provided either at Fuzetta or elsewhere. This time round we are going for a lunch and dinner in the town of Olhao. With one exception, Saturday, we will have brunch at the Casa and breakfast on the day of departure. All other evenings we will be dining in and the food is fabulous. Consider your catering needs sorted, including water, teas, luxury brand coffee, beers, interesting local wines and naturally G&T.
We will practice yoga twice daily in some form. Slow Flow, Yin, Meditation, breath practice, myofascial release, sound bath and Yoga Nidra, as a priority.
Your transfers to and from the airport/train station are taken care of as are your massages and the feedback on the massages last time was amazing. I will include the appropriate tip for the house staff and chefs in your package, so you won’t have to worry about all that stuff. Local tips to masseuse are up to you. Guideline - €10
I will endeavor to take as much as I can off your to do list to allow you the space to explore and rest. Create your own retreat within these flexible parameters. If you need silence, escape to your delicious bedroom. If you need connection, roof top pool, dining terrace, softy sofas in the salon. Or even a front row seat down at the wharf.
I will do the ‘Doing” - you, the “Being”.
The package price is €2445.
Single Occupancy supplement is €500
This does not include your air travel
Take out travel and loss insurance
My policy regarding package inclusion is the following: everything that takes place in the house, included. Should we go for a group activity organized by me, it’s included. Lunch and dinner in a restaurant organized by me, included. Getting you from the airport and back - included. You are in no way committed until you pay your deposit of €900.
It has always been and never fails to be a great privilege for me to be part of your yogi life and your friend. Many of you will be on your 3rd or 4th Mariposa Yoga Retreat. How amazing is that? And the thought of welcoming newbies gives me a warm and fuzzy frisson. Thank you.
Should you decide to participate, go to the MENU - BOOK NOW and make sure you have read the TERMS & CONDITIONS. Once I receive the form I will advise you on how to transfer funds.
Is there anything I can do for you?
Love & Light
Fran