Name: Adventure to the Azores with Julie and Lucia
Start: 2023-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Azores, Portugal

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Join Julie and Lucia of Watershed Co. for 5 nights / 6 days of coaching, wellness and adventure in the Azores, Portugal!

Breathe in fresh air, be in the present moment and experience the raw and rugged beauty all around you as we deepen our inner and outer connections through inner and outer exploration.

Daily workshops with Julie and Lucia will help you chart a course amid uncertainty. Give yourself permission to find clarity on what is next for you with other multi-dimensional women, and open your senses to take in the majesty of the Azores! 

This beautiful location in the Azores will provide us a stunning back drop to be in nature, to learn more about ourselves and to 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.

About the Azores:

The Azores are a volcanic land, full of natural, raw beauty, a temperate climate and outdoor activities. Truly an adventure lovers paradise, and just 5 hours from Boston and New York, these islands are known as the 'Hawaii of the mid-atlantic' and are not to be missed!

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 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 amongst the gorgeous and quiet grounds of our 5-star resort. 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.

How do I sign up?

A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to departure. Payment plans can be set up at no extra charge. Simply email kristin@solseedretreats.com to inquire.

Please read on for important info on: What is Included, What is Not Included, Passport, Immunization &amp; Covid-19 Entry Requirements, Our Cancellation &amp; Refund Policy, and Required Travel Insurance.

Azores, Portugal

Adventure to the Azores with Julie and Lucia

Powered by SolSeed Retreats

SolSeed Retreats offers adventure and wellness retreats to exotic, off-the-beaten-path locations like: Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Guatemala, Panama and Italy. We aim to build community and broaden our perspectives through experiential travel. We believe whole heartedly that traveling changes lives. Take the leap and join us on your next adventure abroad! 

For more info, visit www.solseedretreats.com. All offers of travel are not valid to residents of Washington, Iowa, Hawaii and Florida.

This lovely double occupancy room is ideal for two friends, a couple, or the solo traveler desiring to be paired up with a like-minded roommate**. It can be configured with one queen bed OR two twin beds, and has a private bath.
 
All rooms are equipped with wi-fi, minibar, air conditioning, heating system, and USB connections.
 
*Please indicate your roommates' name upon sign-up and whether you'd like one queen bed or two twin beds.
 
**If you are registering for this room solo, we will do our best to pair you up with a like-minded roommate. In the event that we can not, there is a 500 Euro surcharge to stay in this room as a single, which will be applied to your retreat balance payment. By registering for this room solo, you are agreeing to these terms.

Double Occupancy Bedroom

This lovely single occupancy room is ideal for the solo traveler seeking the most privacy. It is configured with one queen bed and has a private bathroom.
 
All rooms are equipped with wi-fi, minibar, air conditioning, heating system, and USB connections.

Single Occupancy Bedroom

Join Julie and Lucia of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.thewatershedco.com/watershed-co">Watershed Co.</a> for 5 nights / 6 days of coaching, wellness and adventure in the Azores, Portugal!
 
Breathe in fresh air, be in the present moment and experience the raw and rugged beauty all around you as we deepen our inner and outer connections through inner and outer exploration.
 
Daily workshops with Julie and Lucia will help you chart a course amid uncertainty. Give yourself permission to find clarity on what is next for you with other multi-dimensional women, and open your senses to take in the majesty of the Azores! 
 
This beautiful location in the Azores will provide us a stunning back drop to be in nature, to learn more about ourselves and to 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.
 
About the Azores:
 
The Azores are a volcanic land, full of natural, raw beauty, a temperate climate and outdoor activities. Truly an adventure lovers paradise, and just 5 hours from Boston and New York, these islands are known as the "Hawaii of the mid-atlantic" and are not to be missed!
 
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 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 amongst the gorgeous and quiet grounds of our 5-star resort. 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.
 
How do I sign up?
 
A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on this retreat. The balance is due 120 days prior to departure. Payment plans can be set up at no extra charge. Simply email kristin@solseedretreats.com to inquire.
 
Please read on for important info on: What is Included, What is Not Included, Passport, Immunization &amp; Covid-19 Entry Requirements, Our Cancellation &amp; Refund Policy, and Required Travel Insurance.

About this trip

*5 Nights / 6 Days lodging at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.senhoradarosa.com/">Senhora da Rosa</a>
*Breakfast &amp; 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, hot springs, and town visit excursions, including a picnic lunch all guides and transportation
*Daily workshops with Julie and Lucia 
*Use of on-site spa, pool and hot tub
*Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL), about a 15 minute ride each way. We will email FLIGHT PARAMETERS once trip minimums are met. Please hold off on booking flights until then.

What’s included

For non-stop flight options, we recommend booking flights directly through <a target="_blank" href="https://www.azoresairlines.pt/en">Azores Air</a> out of Boston (BOS), New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ). I would recommend securing these flights sooner than later. 
 
You will be flying into<a target="_blank" href="https://www.aeroportopontadelgada.pt/en/pdl/home"> Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)</a>.
 
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 departure date: Friday, November 3rd
Yes, this is correct - the direct flights from Boston, New York, and Toronto are red-eye flights, so you leave Friday night and arrive in the Azores early on the morning of Saturday, November 4th, 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 options from BOS, JFK, and YYZ, you should arrive at Ponta Delgada by 11:30am on Saturday, November 4th in order to attend this meal.
 
Retreat return date: Thursday, November 9th
There are direct flight options from PDL to BOS, JFK and YYZ on this date. 
Check out at the resort is noon. The last programmed events are Thursday 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 on the 9th.
 
If you book flights outside of these dates, you may be responsible for paying for your own taxi (budget about 20 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 <a target="_blank" href="mailto:ian@solseedretreats.com">ian@solseedretreats.com</a>.

Flight Parameters

*Airfare to Ponta Delgada (PDL). We fly SATA (Azores) Air direct from Boston and NYC. FLIGHT PARAMETERS will be emailed to the group once trip minimums are met.
*Lunch on your two free days
*Alcoholic beverages
*Additional excursions or cab rides - check out our <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11hhkAhWaSPRg9xpOfb_Nru0KyyTYYRAtwFWvNz3mJt8/edit?usp=sharing">Free Day Activities Guide</a> 
*Massages (can be booked directly at SBER)
*Required Travel Insurance

Not included

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.
 
Currently, there are no COVID testing or vaccination requirements to enter the Azores or mainland Portugal.
 
See more detailed info here: https://www.azoresairlines.pt/en/mandatory-procedures-for-entry-to-destinations#raa
 
We will keep you posted if this changes prior to your retreat. However, registrants are personally responsible for complying to local laws, at their own expense. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to:
<ol>
 <li>Proving adequate vaccination status</li>
 <li>Providing a negative PCR test(s)</li>
 <li>Showing proof of travel insurance</li>
</ol>

Passport & COVID-19 Entry Requirements

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.
 
Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.
 
SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what <a target="_blank" href="http://www.insuremytrip.com/">www.insuremytrip.com</a> has put together. We have also had great experience with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.trawickinternational.com/">Trawick International</a> and their customer service, and heard very good things from AAA and AMEX Members who have purchased their travel insurance through those respective agencies.
 
We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage, including questions about COVID-19.
 
Please make sure you purchase a plan that includes coverage for COVID-19 related trip cancellations and trip interruptions as not all do.

Required Travel Insurance

All retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. Any balance payments made are also non-refundable / non-transferable. SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:
<ol>
 <li>The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.</li>
 <li>The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.</li>
 <li>The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.</li>
</ol>
If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less €200.
 
If you refuse to comply with the entry laws of the host country, region, town, etc; SolSeed will not consider this a valid reason for receiving any refund. SolSeed will ensure to the best of their abilities that all registrants comply with all then current laws and regulations.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

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Need to log in to wifi every single time
Dinner food quality


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It was an incredible experience!
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Solseed did a great job coordinating the trip from the beginning and had a local guide company lined up to take us on daily adventures. The weather was ever changing but the guides did a great job substituting for the original plan. 

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Beautiful accomodations and excellent food.      
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Cat is an amazing retreat leader with exactly the right balance of nurturing and encouraging. The retreat accommodations were excellent and the content fulfilling. I highly recommend. 

Traveling with SolSeed to the Azores for the 2nd time was just as amazing as the first. As a retreat leader, I so appreciate the in-country support from Deb and the whole team. Everything was well organized, the food was incredible, and our retreaters had a wonderful time. Highly recommend!

Cat did a wonderful job. She is a shining star.  The trip was fine.  However, it would have been more successful for me if I had received information about how to take more precautions about gastric disease.  There was so much that you sent us in preparation, but not much about travelers' gastric vulnerabilities.  My spouse and I got really sick, unfortunately, 2/3 of our group got sick, too.  I believe this could have been prepared for and perhaps even prevented.

Also, there was some lack of clarity around the cost of excursions.  Our local guide was unclear, collected money from us in a restaurant--which was inappropriate and dimmed the event.

And the trip was fine, excursions fun, accommodations lovely--it's a shame that illness took a few days away from us.

This was an amazing adventure. The staff on the ground…Deb and Tina… were absolutely fantastic. We will have no hesitation booking another trip with Solseed. Thanks to all involved with the organization of this great trip.

Adventure to the Azores with Rudy and Joyce

Fun adventure in the Azores!   Great combination of yoga and excursions, though some hikes were a little more challenging for this group of seniors.   Nice hotel and friendly staff, but the food and service could have been better.   The 2 dinners off premises were fantastic!   

Fantastic experience. Thank you for a wonderful trip!

Adventure to the Azores with Julie and Lucia

Adventure to the Azores with Julie and Lucia

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