Sept. 9-16, 2023

Wondrous Azorean Retreat

Yoga•Gastronomy

Adventure•Mindfulness

7 Blissful Days/6 Peaceful Nights

  • Practicing beachfront yoga and deepening your mindfulness practice

  • Bathing in thermal hot springs within botanical gardens

  • Swimming in hot volcanic ocean pools

  • Hiking along lagoons, lake-filled craters, and forests

  • Cooking in a volcano & picnicking in the park

  • Exploring local attractions e.g. tea plantation, pottery factory, vistas

  • Savoring local cuisine at unique restaurants & a private culinary city walking tour

  • Opting for local excursions (whale watching cruise, fishing trip, city shopping)

  • Plenty of downtime to relax on the beach or enjoy a spa treatment

    Your hosts are Gretchen North and Azorean Native Restaurateur Elsa Santos

Your Retreat Includes:

  • Double occupancy room in a luxury, beachfront hotel (Inquire about single rate)

  • All local ground transportation

  • 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners

  • Accommodation Taxes, Gratuity and Fees

  • Private 1:1 Life Coaching Session

  • Daily Yoga or Mindfulness Activities

  • Group Connection Events

  • Curated Local Tours with Native Restaurateur

It does not include:

  • Airfare- Arriving Airport Ponta Delgada (PDL) on Sata Airlines (direct from JFK, Boston, Newark)or baggage fees

  • Lunches, 4 Dinners, Alcohol, Tips

  • Optional excursions

Trip Price: $2,397 if paid in full. Payment plan option requires a $625 deposit and three additional equal payments, totaling $2,497. This once-in-a-lifetime retreat is limited to 12 guests.

“I would highly recommend attending the retreat hosted by Gretchen North and Elsa Santos. It’s a wonderful opportunity to deeply connect with amazing people, to see beautiful and lush Azorean vistas, experience life changing mindfulness / personal development tips (from Gretchen) and to absorb the lovely culture and food of the Azores through the lens of a local (Elsa). You will leave feeling inspired and more connected than before the trip.”

-Jennie B

Gretchen and Elsa partnered to deliver a magical mystery tour of spiritual awakening among the many wonders of Sao Miguel.  The island is a natural paradise and allows one to explore their inner self in an idyllic setting.  I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who appreciates natural beauty and is ready to expand their self-awareness. -Coleen N.

“São Miguel, Azores is truly a magical place, I felt its beauty, welcoming culture, delicious cuisine awaken my authentic self. The benefits are like ripples in the water- ever expanding.” -Linda M.