Small Group Retreat — Algarve, Portugal
The Luxury
Small Group Retreat.
An intimate, fully-inclusive 4/5 days retreat in the Algarve, starting and concluding on the same day. Capped at just 6 participants to ensure deeply personalized guidance, healing breathwork, and organic culinary rejuvenation from morning until evening.
Upto Six guests.
One transformation.
Five Star Boutique Retreat
Your peace is guaranteed. Experience a quiet, uncrowded space with direct guidance from Cindy.
Move at Your Own Pace
Every yoga, breathwork, and sessions are included. Your body and mind set the schedule & not a rigid agenda.
Boutique All-Inclusive
An all-inclusive sanctuary featuring private luxury suites, organic seasonal dining, a heated pool, sauna, gym, and premium e-bikes.
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( Shared stay bookings are available with someone you know )
Let's take a look
A glimpse of the rooms, food, nature and quiet moments that wait for you.
The detailed value lineup
Included
- Morning and evening sessions (Yin yoga, Sound healing, Qflow mix Qgong, Vinyasa, Breathwork, Kundalini yoga, 5 elements yoga, Organ and Energy Stimulation yoga and Yoga nidra )
- Restorative yoga with live music
- Silent disco
- Do you have early morning flight you are welcome to arrive ….
- Breakfast/brunch, afternoon snacks and dinner
- Our kitchen focuses on honest, healthy and organic food, specialised in gluten free / vegan & allergies
- Everything is crisp and homemade, such as the homemade granola, fresh juices, smoothies, cakes, local cheeses, homemade jams, in-house vegetable spreads, …
- We can accommodate vegan, gluten or lactose-free preferences
- Coffee, tea and water throughout the day
- Private nights in a luxurious room all to yourself
- The sun, nature and silence as your best company
- Large heated swimming pool with honesty bar, sauna and gym
- Use of electric (mountain)bikes and guided bike tour to Ria Formosa, if you wish
Not Included
- Faro airport is only a 15-minute drive away. The closest airport is Faro, but you can also land at Sevilla and Lisbon.
- Transfer to and from the airport. A cab service is available upon request
- Alcoholic beverages
- Massages (optional booking)
- Individual coaching (optional)
- Reiki (optional booking)
- Hypnose (optional booking)
- Healing (optional booking)
- Rental car
- Rental motorbike
Tip: this can always come in handy
- An eye mask for our breathwork sessions
- A refillable water bottle, always handy for refilling water
Accessibility
Wellness should not be a luxury. We strive to provide high-quality yoga and breathwork sessions, accessible tools and resources that can help you cultivate a sense of calm and presence, regardless of your background or experience level.
Real transformations,
in their own voice
EXCELLENT Based on 58 reviews Posted on Google Lisa GrehanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t recommend Seeds of Silence highly enough. After one of the most difficult years of my life, this beautiful place gave me exactly what I didn’t even realise I needed—peace, kindness and the chance to reconnect with the old me. From the moment I arrived, Cindy made me feel so welcome. She is an incredible host who genuinely cares about every guest. She even invited me to join a trip to the islands and took us to a wonderful traditional Portuguese restaurant, allowing us to experience the real Algarve beyond the usual tourist spots. It was such a thoughtful gesture that made my stay even more special. The food deserves a review of its own. Every meal prepared by the talented chef, Megan, and so beautifully supported by Denise, was simply exceptional. The colours, flavours and freshness of every dish were out of this world—a feast for both the eyes and the belly. You could truly feel the love, passion and care that went into every plate. A very special mention also goes to Kati, whose massage therapy was nothing short of amazing. I had been carrying months of tension and pain in my neck and shoulders, and after my treatment I felt such incredible relief. Her skill, intuition and calming presence were a huge part of my healing experience, and I’m so grateful to her. One of the unexpected highlights was the wonderful people I met. Seeds of Silence attracts such warm, genuine souls, and I left with beautiful memories that I will always treasure. If you’re looking for somewhere to slow down, breathe, heal, reconnect with yourself or simply escape the busyness of everyday life, Seeds of Silence is truly a little piece of paradise. I arrived feeling exhausted and emotionally drained and left feeling lighter, happier and more like myself again. Thank you, Cindy, Megan, Denise, Kati and all the team for creating such a magical experience. You have created so much more than a retreat—you have created a place where people can rediscover themselves. I’ll carry a little piece of Seeds of Silence with me wherever I go, and I can’t wait to return ❤️Posted on Google Marie PereiraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Foram 2 dias incríveis ❤️🤗Tanta perfeição em tudo , tanta paixão, na decoração, nos brunch ! Uma paz que nunca tinha imaginado poder viver num retiro ! A Cindy e sua equipa são incansáveis para proporcionar um momento único Muito grata pela esta experiência ❤️❤️🤗Posted on Google Hella BerkhoutTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Seeds of Silence was amazing and it exceeded my expectations! I went for a reset to find my relaxed me again and with the help of the whole team but specially Cindy the owner of the retreat this was realised within a couple of days. The yoga and breath sessions by Cindy were really outstanding. The whole setting and the garden at the retreat was even better as the pictures. The surrounding and the availibility of e-bikes was also superb and Cindy really wants to make you feel at home and I enjoy every moment of the day. The food and the styling of the food was also amazing. I am positiv I will return and will bring some friends with me. On top of all this I just want to mention that enjoying the food together and even with the owner Cindy was so refreshing. So this retreat was top 10!!!!Posted on Google Linda McConvilleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You will have a wonderful holiday at this perfect boutique hotel. Rooms are bright and beautiful, grounds and gardens are calm and peaceful with lots of little special places tucked away in the shade to enjoy a good book or just be. The poolside is idealic with plenty of sun brollies should you want to shade from the sunshine. The food is just delicious and plentiful, all organic and beautifully prepared and presented. Should you choose to join in a yoga retreat as I did (all inclusive) you will not be disappointed. Cindy is a wonderful teacher and much much more! Just go, you'll love it!Posted on Google June PeeblesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Seeds of Silence is a little bit of paradise in Portugal - everything about my stay was wonderful. I left feeling healthier, lighter in spirit and wanting to return!Posted on Google Morag ArnotTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Seeds of Silence is an amazing place to stay - every where there is art, nature, great service, magical yoga sessions and fantastic food and company - perfectPosted on Google Rita DeleplanqueTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lieve Cindy, Derde keer Seeds of Silence en het blijft zo’n fijne ervaring. Kundalini‑yoga, ademwerk, klankschalen, het lekkere eten van Megan en Denis… en vooral: de rust die je meeneemt naar huis. Echt een cadeautje voor jezelf.” Met veel dankbaarheid Rita DPosted on Google Anna DorleijnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. “Retreat yourself” bij Seeds of Silence! Dit is echt een aanrader! Hier kom je volledig tot rust en laad je helemaal op. Ontspanning ten top met yoga, breathwork, lekker in het zonnetje bij het zwembad of in de sauna. De massages zijn super fijn en het eten is het lekkerste en gezondste dat je ooit hebt geproefd! Cindy is een geweldige yoga teacher en gastvrouw en zorgt tot in de kleinste details dat je volledig kunt ontspannen. Tot volgend jaar! nu al zin in! 💛Posted on Google John RenstenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just wanted to thank everybody at seeds of silence for a wonderful restorative week. I went to enjoy the calm and not to do the yoga but I was made so well by everybody. This really is a beautiful place, the food is quite exceptional and everywhere you look it’s a photograph waiting to be taken. I will be back.Posted on Google Naaldwijk WestlandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wat een bijzondere ervaring! De prachtige accommodatie omringd door rust en natuur, is de perfecte plek om helemaal op te laden. Het eten was een waar feestje: pure food art. Elke maaltijd was met liefde bereid: gezond, verrassend en heerlijk gevarieerd. Alleen daarvoor wil je al terugkomen. De yoga- en breathworklessen brachten ontspanning, verdieping en nieuwe inzichten. Dankzij de fijne afwisseling voelde elke dag bijzonder. Cindy is warm, deskundig en oprecht betrokken. Haar begeleiding voelde veilig, persoonlijk en professioneel, waardoor je je echt kunt openstellen en helemaal tot jezelf komt. Ik ben enorm dankbaar voor deze ervaring. Absoluut een aanrader!
EXCELLENT Based on 37 reviews Posted on Booking Lisa10Verified A magical piece of heaven … thank you Cindy ❤️ ☺I can’t recommend Seeds of Silence highly enough. After one of the most difficult years of my life, this beautiful place gave me exactly what I didn’t even realise I needed—peace, kindness and the chance to reconnect with the old me. From the moment I arrived, Cindy made me feel so welcome. She is an incredible host who genuinely cares about every guest. She even invited me to join a trip to the islands and took us to a wonderful traditional Portuguese restaurant, allowing us to experience the real Algarve beyond the usual tourist spots. It was such a thoughtful gesture that made my stay even more special. The food deserves a review of its own. Every meal prepared by the talented chef, Megan, and so beautifully supported by Denise, was simply exceptional. The colours, flavours and freshness of every dish were out of this world—a feast for both the eyes and the belly. You could truly feel the love, passion and care that went into every plate. A very special mention also goes to Kati, whose massage therapy was nothing short of amazing. I had been carrying months of tension and pain in my neck and shoulders, and after my treatment I felt such incredible relief. Her skill, intuition and calming presence were a huge part of my healing experience, and I’m so grateful to her. One of the unexpected highlights was the wonderful people I met. Seeds of Silence attracts such warm, genuine souls, and I left with beautiful memories of the people I met that I will always treasure. If you’re looking for somewhere to slow down, breathe, heal, reconnect with yourself or simply escape the busyness of everyday life, Seeds of Silence is truly a little piece of paradise. I arrived feeling exhausted and emotionally drained and left feeling lighter, happier and more like myself again. Thank you, Cindy, Megan, Denise, Kati and all the team for creating such a magical experience. ☹The place is fantastic, there’s nothing to dislike.Posted on Booking Antonio10Verified Geweldig ☺Geweldige tuin met veel zitplekken. ☹NiksPosted on Booking Servais10Verified Excepcional. ☺Tudo estava perfeito, desde a chegada, até a saída. A Denise e a Cindy são excepcionalmente acolhedores, o jardim e a piscina duma beleza rara criam um a cinta de bem estar em volta do alojamento. O pequeno almoço, digno dum chefe com duas estrelas, é mesmo oferecido com amor e carinho. Já passamos em muitos hotéis, alojamentos, nenhum até a data, atingiu este nível d'emoções, bem estar e harmonia.Posted on Booking Claude10Verified Un véritable havre de paix, parfait pour se ressourcer ! ☺Nous avons eu un véritable coup de cœur pour cet endroit. Nous avons tout aimé : le calme et la sérénité qui règnent dans ce lieu magnifique, l’accueil d’une extrême gentillesse et cette atmosphère apaisante qui invite immédiatement à la détente et au lâcher-prise. Le petit-déjeuner était exceptionnel, tout comme le dîner, préparés avec beaucoup de soin. C’est un véritable havre de paix où l’on se ressource pleinement et où l’on aimerait rester plus longtemps. Si nous avions pu attribuer une note de 12/10, nous l’aurions fait sans hésiter, tant tout était parfait !Posted on Booking Benedikt10Verified Perfekt, friedlich ☺Alles ☹NichtsPosted on Booking Kristin10Verified ☺Unser Aufenthalt bei Seeds of Silence war einfach unvergesslich. Cindy und ihr wunderbares Team haben uns jeden Wunsch von den Augen abgelesen und mit ihrer herzlichen, aufmerksamen Art dafür gesorgt, dass wir uns vom ersten Moment an rundum wohlgefühlt haben. Das Essen war ein absolutes Highlight – köstlich, mit viel Liebe zubereitet und wunderschön angerichtet. Man spürt in jedem Detail die Leidenschaft und Hingabe, mit der hier gearbeitet wird. Die gesamte Anlage ist mit unglaublich viel Geschmack und Liebe zum Detail gestaltet. Überall findet man wunderschöne Dekorationen und eine Atmosphäre, die zum Entspannen und Genießen einlädt. Cindy hat hier wirklich ein kleines Paradies geschaffen. Wer Ruhe, Herzlichkeit, exzellentes Essen und einen besonderen Ort zum Wohlfühlen sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Wir können Seeds of Silence von ganzem Herzen empfehlen und kommen sehr gerne wieder!Posted on Booking Giovanni10Verified suggerisco a chiunque desideri di trascorrere giornate all'insegna della quiete ☺colazione curata con prodotti di ottima qualità. Una piscina ben attrezzata con lettini ed ombrelloniPosted on Booking Adriene10Verified Calm and serene place to stay. ☺Everything. It was so peaceful and calm and luxurious. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. ☹Nothing. Everything was perfect.Posted on Booking Borbala10Verified a gem, I'd rather keep it to myself :-) ☺Everything. Food, surrounding, pool, the owner. The whole property and the maintenance is amazing. The kind of thing you want to keep to yourself. ☹nothing.
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- Agoda
- Google Travel/Hotels
Small Group Retreat Schedule
On the first day, we welcome you with a drink and a snack and a wonderful brunch if you arrive in the morning before noon. You have plenty of time to explore your room, the property and the beautiful surroundings. We start our program in the evening.
- 5.30 PM: Time to connect with the other guests in an opening circle. We unwind gently with breathing techniques and mindfulness exercises.
- 7 PM: We conclude the first day with a delicious welcome dinner.
Our private chef Megan has a passion for vegetarian and vegan cuisine and she loves sharing her passion with you. Megan prepares the most delicious balanced meals for us with top-quality local organic products. Healthy, varied and flavorful, a delight for all the senses! By the way, Michelle won’t send you home without tips, advice and recipes of her dishes. A true gift when you want to continue a healthy vegetarian or vegan lifestyle when you get back home.
The second day of the Small Retreat is all about connecting with the inner-self and a silent hiking tour. Ending the day with a South African dinner.
- 8.30 AM: We start with a breathwork session combined with Kundalini awakening. In 1.5 hours, you will learn how to breathe correctly to optimize your self-awareness, inner strength and health of body and mind.
- 10 AM: After the first relaxing breathwork session, we will take time for an extensive breakfast/brunch.
- Afternoon: You are free to fill your afternoon as you wish. You can go exploring or relax and take all the time you need to rebalance yourself. We have plenty of secret spots to be yourself, relax, and connect with nature.
- 4 PM: We go on a Silent and NO Mobile walking tour for about 1 hour, exploring the beauty of the Algarve. Rebalance with the help of Nature.
- 5.30 PM: The second session of the day is a yoga session where we mix Qigong, Tai Chi, Kundalini yoga, Vinyasa yoga and yin yoga. This session focuses on breathing by stretching your bodies energy pathways based on Chinese medicine.
- 7.30 PM: We conclude the day completely relaxed with a delicious South African dinner.
On Day 3, we provide a full program depending on your needs and wishes. You can fill in the free moments as you wish.
- 8.30 AM: We start the day with a delicious smoothie bowl full of energy.
- 8.45 AM: This is followed by a Yoga Flow with stretching according to the 5 elements, Chinese medicine.
- 10 AM: When your body and mind are fully stretched, we will take time for an extensive breakfast/brunch.
- Afternoon: You can explore the area and take a boat trip to one of the islands (Ilha do Farol, Ilha da Culatra, Ilha da Armona). Or just taking time to recharge in Seeds Of Silence. Or enjoy our silent honesty bar, with books to exchange.
- 5.00 PM: In the evening, you’ll enjoy a restorative yoga session with live music and crystal bowls—fully recharging your body and soul.
- 7 PM: We end the day with a nice dinner.
After the relaxing sessions of the past few days, we will now go for a good mix of reflection and meditation sessions.
- 8.30 AM: We start the day with a 1.5-hour breathwork session with kundalini awakening.
- 10 AM: Then we take time for an extensive breakfast/brunch.
- 11 AM: We ride our electric bikes to Ria Formosa, a nature reserve with a beautiful beach. You can admire the endless salt lakes and different birds in the nature reserve. If you want, you can take a swim in the Ria Formosa.
- 5.30 PM: We end the day with a Sound Healing and meditation session. Transform with your affirmations and the power of the unconscious mind.
- 7.30 PM: We enjoy a delicious, extensive dinner together.
Did you book a 4-night retreat? Then you will check out on day 5. You’ll enjoy another breakfast/brunch (fully included) and return home completely relaxed, recharged and with new insights. If your plane is early in the morning, we will gladly give you a healthy smoothie.
Did you book a 5-night retreat? Then we will have another day of rest and relaxation.
- 8.30 AM: We start the day with a 1.5-hour Q flow yoga class, breathwork, pranayama, and stretching.
- 10 AM: Then we take time for an extensive breakfast/brunch.
- Afternoon: Day to fully recharge, enjoy the swimming pool, listen to music, or read your favourite book. Or use the bicycle to explore and visit one of the nearby villages, Tavira, Olhao or Faro
- 5 PM: We end the day with a Kundalini yoga and meditation session.
- 7 PM: We enjoy a delicious, extensive dinner together.
If you booked a 5-night retreat, you will check out on day 6. You’ll enjoy another breakfast/brunch (fully included) and return home completely relaxed, recharged and with new insights. If your plane is early in the morning, we will gladly give you a healthy smoothie.
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we keep groups small so the tranquility & peace stays real.
( Shared stay bookings are available with someone you know )