Join Gretchen Campos and Terri Patterson of Greener Postures Yoga for a 5 night / 6 day retreat to the Azores, Portugal!

The Azores are a volcanic land, full of natural, raw beauty, a temperate climate and outdoor activities. Truly an adventure lovers paradise and only a 5 hour direct flight from Boston, these islands are known as the "Hawaii of the mid-Atlantic" and are not to be missed!

This beautiful location in the Azores will provide us a stunning back drop to be in nature, practice yoga in community, and have fun! Whether you’re coming to unwind, revitalize, or to see more of the world, you will have a wonderful time with like minded people.

We will be staying on the "Green Island" of Sao Miguel, home to vibrant blue volcanic lakes, black sand beaches, lush natural preserves, and panoramic cliffs. Our home for the week will be the 4-star Caloura Hotel Resort, which offers an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and gym, tennis court, direct access to volcanic natural swimming pools, outdoor terraces and bars, all for your use. 

All meals (with the exception of 2 lunches) are included, and will be nourishing, fresh, and delicious, so that you can get a true taste of Azorean fare.

Our days will be curated to allow enough time to explore the Azores and ourselves. Gretchen and Terri will be offering daily yoga classes designed for all levels of Yogis to complement our day's activities. 

Our two excursion days will include hikes for all levels to some of the most stunning vistas on the island, soaks in natural hot springs, and exploration of neighboring towns and beaches. There will also be plenty of time on our two free days for relaxation at our resort, or further exploration of the island - including local winery tours, cycling, golfing, forest-bathing and more!

A €500 deposit is required to hold your spot. Your trip balance is due 120 days prior to departure and will be broken into three payment installments upon registration. If you would like to set up a different payment plan or have any questions about room types or the retreat in general, please email the Sales Team at SolSeed Retreats and they can help you out: info@solseedretreats.com. 

Please read on for important info on: What is Included, Not Included, Flight Parameters, Retreat Activity Level, Passport & Entry Requirements, Booking Conditions & Cancellation Policy and Required Travel Insurance.

- 5 Nights / 6 Days lodging at Caloura Hotel Resort

- Breakfast & Dinner Daily (Arrival day no breakfast, departure day no lunch or dinner)

- Lunch on Arrival Day, and Picnic Lunch on Excursion Days (no lunch on your two free days)

- Early Check-in on the morning of your arrival to the resort

- Two group hiking and hot springs excursions, including a picnic lunch, all guides and transportation

- Daily yoga classes with Gretchen and Terri

- Use of on-site pool, gym, sauna and tennis court

- Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL), about a 15 minute ride each way.

- Base gratuities for the resort staff, taxi drivers and tour guides

- Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL)

- Lunch on your two free days

- Alcoholic beverages

- Additional excursions or cab rides

- Massages (can be booked directly at the resort)

- Required Travel Insurance

You will be flying into Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL).

For non-stop flight options, we recommend booking flights directly through Azores Air out of New York (JFK), and Boston (BOS). If you are originating from another US airport, you will need to connect through either JFK or BOS to take advantage of these direct flights to and from Sao Miguel island. We recommend allowing 3 hours minimum between your connecting flights. 

Feeling adventurous, and have some extra PTO? Look into "stop over" packages which would allow you to continue on to Lisbon or Porto for very little extra money on Azores Air.

Retreat start date: Monday, September 28th

The best direct flights are red-eye flights, so you leave one calendar day prior to the start date of your retreat. Everyone's rooms are held for an early check-in, so you will have an opportunity to get settled and take a nice nap. The first event of the retreat is a lunch at the resort at roughly 1PM. If you are arriving on a flight other than the direct red-eye options from BOS and JFK, you should arrive at Ponta Delgada by 11:30am in order to attend this meal. If you are considering arriving early, please reference this guide for Early Arrival- Caloura Hotel Resort Resort. 

Retreat end date: Saturday, October 3rd

Check out at the resort is at noon. The last programmed events are in the morning leading up to and including breakfast. We will offer multiple shuttles to Ponta Delgada airport, and/or hotels in Ponta Delgada, during the day according to people's travel itineraries. The resort will safely store luggage, and you are welcome to enjoy the restaurant and grounds if you schedule an evening flight.

If you book flights outside of these dates, you may be responsible for paying for your own taxi (budget about 35 Euro for this each way), but we can still help to coordinate a taxi for you.

Once you have secured your flights, please forward your flight confirmation email itinerary to travel@solseedretreats.com

We rank this itinerary as Activity Level 3 - Moderate. Group hikes will be offered as part of the included retreat programming, however, there will always be an easy, all levels option offered.

Activity Level 1 - Easy: Expect only short walks, and short flights of stairs.

Activity Level 2 - Relaxed: Expect short walks, slight inclines, and sustained activity for only a few hours.

Activity Level 3 - Moderate: Expect slightly longer walks, and activities that correlate to a semi-active lifestyle. Participants should be comfortable with half days of touring, and walking up and down steeper inclines.

Activity Level 4 - Active: Expect longer walks, steeper inclines, and 4 - 6 hours of sustained activities, with appropriate rests. To take advantage of all the offerings, folks should lead an active life style.

Activity Level 5 - Challenging: Expect vigorous walks, hikes, kayaking, etc. Participants should be experienced in outdoor activities, and know how to prepare for, and endeavor upon full day adventures in the wild!

If you have any questions or concerns about this itinerary's Activity Level, please contact info@solseedretreats.com for more details prior to registering. 

You must have a valid passport to travel to the Azores. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat.

All Retreat reservations require a €500 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit per participant, which secures your place on the Retreat.

Participant-Initiated Cancellation

Any amounts paid in excess of the €500 deposit are refundable only if SolSeed Retreats LLC (“SolSeed”) receives written notice of cancellation no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the scheduled Retreat start date.

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@solseedretreats.com and will be deemed effective only upon actual receipt by SolSeed. Notices received after 11:59 PM (local time at SolSeed’s principal place of business) on the applicable deadline date shall be treated as untimely.

The €500 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable under all circumstances, including but not limited to illness, injury, personal emergencies, scheduling conflicts, or changes in travel plans.

Within one hundred twenty (120) days of the Retreat start date, all payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, including any amounts paid beyond the initial deposit.

Refunds will not be issued in the form of credits, transfers, substitutions, or rebookings for future retreats or other SolSeed offerings, unless expressly approved in writing by SolSeed in its sole discretion.

SolSeed-Initiated Cancellation

SolSeed may deviate from the foregoing refund policy only if the Retreat must be canceled due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to the following:

• The host country’s government prohibits entry or travel for tourism purposes;

• The host country’s government prohibits SolSeed’s vendors or accommodations from hosting tourists; or

• The United States government prohibits U.S. citizens from traveling to the destination for tourism purposes.

If SolSeed cancels or postpones the Retreat for any of the reasons listed above, each registered participant shall receive a refund of all amounts paid, less a €200 administrative and processing fee.

Terms & Conditions for Retreat Participation

For full Terms & Conditions for Retreat Participation, please reference the PDF hyperlinked here: Terms & Conditions

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.

Most travel insurance policies can help protect you in the event of unexpected trip delays or cancellations due to airline disruptions, family emergencies, illness, or injury. Coverage can also help demonstrate to the host country that you are financially prepared to cover emergency services that may be needed during your stay.

SolSeed does not sell or provide travel insurance. Any insurance offers you may see during checkout are provided by third-party providers, and you are free to choose the policy and provider that best fit your needs.

If you’d like a convenient place to compare options, we’ve found InsureMyTrip to be a helpful online marketplace. We’ve also had excellent experiences with Trawick International and their customer service, and have heard consistently positive feedback from AAA and American Express members who have purchased travel insurance through those organizations. Additionally, some travel-focused credit cards—such as the Chase Sapphire® cards—may include built-in travel insurance benefits when trip-related expenses are paid with the card. Coverage and eligibility vary by card and issuer, so we recommend reviewing your card’s benefits guide or contacting the card issuer directly to confirm what protections apply.

We strongly encourage you to speak directly with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs and to make sure you understand what your policy does—and does not—cover.

If you’d like to learn more about travel insurance and our general recommendations, please visit our blog post: https://solseedretreats.com/travel-insurance-faqs/

Day 1: Arrival + Settle In 

Early morning arrival post red-eye and check into room 

1pm Lunch and SolSeed orientation 

5pm Opening Practice

7:30 Dinner at resort

Day 2: Excursion Day 

8am Morning Practice

9:30am Breakfast buffet 

10:30am Excursion including group hike, picnic lunch & hot springs visit

7:30pm Dinner at resort

Day 3: Free Day

8am Morning Practice

9:30am Breakfast buffet

Free time

5pm Evening Practice

7pm Depart for dinner out 

Day 4: Excursion Day 

8am Morning Practice

9:30am Breakfast buffet 

10:30am Excursion including group hike, picnic lunch & hot springs visit

7:30pm Dinner at resort

Day 5: Free Day

8am Morning Practice

9:30am Breakfast buffet

Free time

5pm Evening Practice

7pm Depart for dinner out 

Day 6: Free Day + Departure 

8am Closing Practice

9:30am Breakfast buffet 

12pm Check out 

Shuttle to airport