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Wellness Retreat Sanctuary in Alentejo
THE VISION
In the heart of the Alentejo, between centuries-old olive trees and wild dunes, a place of rebirth has taken root.
This is not a wellness centre, but a sanctuary where raw nature becomes medicine and every breath resonates with the authenticity of rural Portugal.
THE PATH
Vesta Mauch’s path is that of an authentic and profound quest. For 20 years, she has immersed body and soul in transformative disciplines – mastering astrology and its cosmic cycles, deepening the therapeutic dimension of pilates, exploring meditation in its purest forms.
Her practice of pranayama has led her to the ancestral sources of the breath, while her study of yoga goes far beyond simple physical exercise to become a philosophy of life. The Franklin method completes this mosaic of knowledge by providing a unique understanding of the body and its movements.
Each encounter along the way – with Buddhist masters, visionary astrologers and traditional healers – has enriched his vision and shaped the place that today embodies the quintessence of his multi-faceted expertise.
Vesta’s Approach
Vesta’s work has evolved through decades of observing how modern life affects the body and nervous system. Many people arrive at retreat feeling overstimulated, exhausted, or disconnected from their own signals.
Her approach creates the conditions for the body to regulate and for clarity to emerge naturally. Rather than pushing for change, she offers a calm structure that supports rest, reflection, and reconnection.
Participants are encouraged to listen to their own rhythms, rediscover trust in their bodies, and move forward with greater steadiness.
What Guides My Work
• Safety and personal pacing — each person is supported in moving at a pace that respects their capacity.
• Clarity over intensity — meaningful change often appears through quiet shifts such as better sleep, steadier emotions, and clearer decisions.
• Integration over escape — retreats are designed to support lasting change in daily life, not temporary relief.
THE ESSENCE
Each theme is embodied by passionate experts who, like Vesta, have devoted their lives to acquiring this knowledge and disseminating it to as many people as possible for the common good.
Cosmic
cycles
Explore the energies of eclipses and their influence on our personal development.
Wisdom
of the breath
Discover how pranayama can transform your relationship with vital energy.
Female
transitions
Honour transitions such as the menopause through retreats dedicated to women.
Conscious
body
Combine pilates and the Franklin method for a deep reconnection with your body.
Astral
alignment
Understand planetary movements and their impact on your life path.
THE SANCTUARY
Tucked away in the beautiful countryside of the pampas, our cosy tents are the perfect place to unwind.
Imagine a place where the natural sauna and outdoor therapies are just what you need to unwind.
Here, you’ll find yourself in perfect harmony with the Portuguese land, as if your soul is finally speaking its true, authentic self. It’s a place where you can let go and feel your spirit soar.
THE PROMISE
2025 and 2026, the turning years for our planet, will be echoed in this place where time and space merge.
It’s not a destination, but a portal to a new level of consciousness, rooted as it is in the wild land of the Alentejo.
Here, guests are invited to pause, rest deeply, and reconnect with what is essential, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Why People Come
People often arrive feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or at a turning point in their lives. Many have lost connection with their bodily signals or feel caught in constant responsibility without rest.
The retreats offer a structured pause, a space to reset physically, settle the nervous system, and reconnect with inner clarity.
PROGRAMS
Retreats for restoration, clarity, and meaningful transition
These retreats offer calm, structured environments for physical renewal, emotional steadiness, and life transitions.
Guests are supported in reconnecting with their bodies, settling the nervous system, and moving forward with clarity.
Each workshop, retreat, or session is led by passionate experts who, like Vesta, have devoted their lives to exploring and sharing their knowledge.
With care and purpose, they pass it on—making ancient wisdom, embodied practices, and contemporary insights accessible to all, for the collective good.
Guided by Vesta
Vesta offers a grounded and compassionate approach that prioritizes safety, personal pacing, and clarity. Her retreats create calm environments where participants can reconnect with their own signals and move forward with confidence.
Who These Retreats Are For
These retreats may be supportive if you are:
- feeling physically depleted or overwhelmed
- navigating a life transition
- seeking a structured reset for body and mind
- wanting to reconnect with your inner clarity
- ready to step away from daily demands and rest
You do not need prior retreat experience. Guidance and support are provided throughout.
How Booking Works
1. Choose your retreat.
2. Click “Read More” to have complete info about the Retreat or “Book Your Place” to access the secure scheduling page.
3. Complete your reservation and receive confirmation.
If you have questions before booking, you are welcome to get in touch.
Purification & Régénération
with Ruimin Zhang
From 9 to 19 April
Supervised
therapeutic fasting
for deep physical reset
and nervous system restoration, led by fasting specialist
Ruimin Zhang
with on-site support from Vesta.
For 10 days, energy is redirected towards the essentials.
From 820€ (10 days)
Transitions
with Vesta Mauch
From 5 to 14 May
Transitions
A supportive retreat for navigating life changes with clarity, gentleness, and emotional steadiness.
Over ten days, your body, emotions, and senses
are invited to align
in a safe and deeply human setting.
From 1 450€ (10 days)
Feminine Sovereignty
with Vesta Mauch
From 8 to 17 juin
Female Sovereignty
A women-centered retreat supporting embodied self-trust, clear boundaries, and a calm sense of inner authority.
A time to reconnect with yourself, to fully inhabit your body, to develop a gentle, stable and vibrant inner authority.
From 1450€ (10 days)
You are not expected to have answers.
Space and clarity emerge with time and support.
The retreats are designed to support
your body’s natural capacity to regulate and restore
Change does not need to be dramatic to be meaningful.
Yoga Week
Package
1 week
6 classes
6 lessons with Vesta Mauch
Up to 10 pers / class
75€/ week
Pilates, Yin Yoga
Meditation
On Line Class
On line individual class
with Vesta Mauch
60€ / class