About The Retreat

Join Heather Wiest & Vangie Rodriguez as they partner with Dawn Oliver and WellXplored for this incredible journey to Portugal.

Paraiso Escondido is a magical boutique property terraced into the Portuguese coastal hills. The yoga studio sits on top of the resort with expansive views.

The room offerings are exquisite and the food is farm to table organic. The communal space inspires good times where we will share memories.

Spark your creativity as we explore art in this hidden paradise. All levels of yogis and creatives are welcome. As always, we have planned some extraordinary experiences for you during your stay, which will add up to the trip of a lifetime.

Space is limited to 15 so we will be an intimate group. Make sure to reserve your space right away!

Activities / classes

• Cooking workshop at Paraiso Escondido in open kitchen
• Studio garden & sustainability tour
• Painting workshops with Vangie
• Daily yoga and meditation with Heather
• Private wine tasting & tour of organic winery excursion
• Villa Nova de Milfontes for coastal walk
• Village & dinner excursion
• Afternoon on the coast

Your Teachers

Heather Wiest is beyond blessed to LOVE, SERVE and INSPIRE her family and the community as a Yoga Teacher, Retreat Leader, Holy Fire III Karuna Reiki® Master, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and contributing author.

Her holistic yoga sessions are engaging and rejuvenating, leaving one feeling balanced and inspired. Heather’s busy life as a wife, mother, and guide, encourages her to find the pause — embracing every moment of connection, presence, and peace.

A passionate, yet simple girl at heart, you can find Heather breathing in another radiant Arizona sunrise or sunset. Heather took her first yoga class in 2001 and instantly fell in love!

She quickly discovered the healing aspects of a consistent yoga practice to one’s physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. (Heather holds the following certifications: LCSW, E-RYT®500, YACEP®)

Vangie Rodriguez is a Phoenix based artist, primarily self-taught with a family linage of artists.

Vangie’s inspiration is wide spread, with a love of Hispanic tradition, to nature and most recently pop culture art, incorporating a bright and bold color palette for custom commissions. Vangie teaches Art in Phoenix and delivers her talent on location for at-home paint parties, chartable and team building events.

Venue

Paraiso Escondido is the perfect location to slow down, relax and reconnect with the beautiful things that life has to offer. Imagine a beautiful, quiet place with vast, open landscapes, rolling hills, virgin coastline, unspoiled beaches and bright starry skies.

Paraiso Escondido is located in the local village of Sao Teotonio, on the SW Coast of Alentejo, Portugal. The mixture of stunning countryside and nearby beaches is a magical healing combination.

This intimate property is surrounded by nature with breathtaking views. With 20 acres of private land, expansive views and an organic garden there is a real connection to nature.

The property features 10 bedrooms, living room / dining room gathering place, an open-style kitchen studio for cooking classes, a beautiful Yoga Studio with stunning views, pool and spa where a variety of treatments are available including Ayurvedic massage.

Cuisine

Farm to table meals – breakfast, lunch & dinner. Daily beverages throughout the day and wine included with meals.

Retreat Price

From $2300 until December 31, 2021

Included

• 5 Nights luxury accommodations including taxes
• Group airport transfers from Lisbon (there will be an additional charge if arriving outside of the group arrival time)
• Farm to Table Meals – Breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Daily beverages throughout the day & wine included with meals.
• Cooking workshop at Paraiso Escondido
• Sustainability tour
• Painting workshops with Vangie
• Daily Yoga and Meditation with Heather
• Excursions

Not included

Flights
Travel Insurance

Location and how to get there

Group Airport Transfers from Lisbon to Paraiso Escondido are included. (2.5 hours from Lisbon: There will be an additional charge if arriving outside of the group arrival time TBD)

Booking

Full details can be found here. Or email dawn@wellxplored.com.