Join Kierstie Payge and Michael Moore for 5 nights / 6 days in the Azores islands of Portugal—a retreat intentionally crafted to help you rewild, reconnect, and return to your natural rhythms.

These magical islands are unlike anywhere else—an adventure lover’s paradise carved from volcanic fire and softened by lush, rolling green. The Azores hold a raw, elemental beauty that brings something ancient in us forward. Geothermal hot springs, emerald forests, misty crater lakes, black-sand beaches, this is a place that reminds you what it feels like to be fully alive.

We’ll be staying on São Miguel, the famed “Green Island,” home to vibrant blue volcanic lakes, sweeping cliffs, natural preserves, and breathtaking landscapes. 

This retreat—REWiLD—is an invitation to soften the structure of everyday life. To play. To explore. To breathe deeper. To step outside the boxes and timelines and reconnect with the wisdom of the earth, your body, and your wild, intuitive self. Through a diversity of daily practices such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, forest bathing, and moments of deep self reflection, we’ll create space for your system to reset and recalibrate.

Plenty of time for rest will be allotted at our 4-star, beachfront resort. Lounge, journal, swim, nap, and wander. We will have two included excursion days, where we will hike to some of the island’s most awe-inspiring vistas, soak in natural hot springs, wander local towns and beaches, and savor the grounding magic that only untouched nature can provide. Adventure is built in, but everything is optional—this is your experience to shape, your rhythm to follow.

All meals (aside from two lunches) are included, nourishing, and locally sourced—a true taste of Azorean culture and care. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

We can't wait to share this very special retreat with you all, a destination that has been on our bucket list for years!!! 

ALL PRICES LISTED ARE PER PERSON and a €500 per person non-refundable deposit is due to reserve your spot on the trip. Trip balances are due 120 days prior to departure, and a three installment payment plan will be set up for you upon registration. If you'd like to inquire about alternative payment plan options or have retreat related questions, please email the registrations team at info@solseedretreats.com.

Please read on for important info on: What is Included, Not Included, Retreat Activity Level, Passport & Entry Requirements, Our Cancellation & Refund Policy, Required Travel Insurance, Flight Parameters, and info on Selecting your Room Type. 

*5 Nights / 6 Days lodging at Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort

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

*Lunch on Arrival Day, and Picnic Lunch on Excursion Days (no lunch on free days)

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

*Two group hiking, hot springs, and town visit excursions, including all guides and transportation

*Daily Yoga classes with Kierstie

*Roundtrip airport transfers from Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL) to SBER and back (about a 20 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 & Spa Services (can be booked directly at the resort front desk)

*Required Travel Insurance

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 retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. 

Additional balance payments made are refundable up to 120 days prior to the retreat start date. SolSeed must receive an email at info@solseedretreats.com requesting cancellation prior to 12:00AM on this date in order to secure a refund of additional balances paid. The initial €500 deposit remains non-refundable and non-transferable. All balances paid are non-refundable and non-transferable within 120 days of the retreat start date. 

SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:

1. The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.

2. The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.

3. The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

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.

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 www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also had great experience with Trawick International 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.

If you'd like to read more about Travel Insurance and our suggestions, please visit this blog post: https://solseedretreats.com/travel-insurance-faqs/

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, October 26th

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- Santa Barbara Eco-Resort. 

Retreat end date: Saturday, October 31st

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

Below you'll find all of our available accommodation packages. If you're wondering which is the best type for you, and possibly your travel buddy or group of friends, please follow this link to our handy ROOM SELECTION FLOW CHART. 

By selecting a single occupancy room type you will have a private bedroom and bathroom, while selecting a double occupancy room type you will have a shared bedroom and bathroom with your travel buddy.

All Villas and Studios are equipped with: LCD TV | Independent air conditioning | Wi-Fi | Hair dryer | Bathrobes | Electronic safe | Kitchenette equipped with microwave, fridge and utensils | Coffee machine with capsules 

Day 1: Arrival + Settle In 

Early Morning Check-in + Sacred Pause to Arrive

1pm Lunch and SolSeed Orientation 

5pm Opening Ceremony + Intentions

7:30 Welcome Dinner + Introductions

Day 2: Excursion Day 

7.30am Meditation + Morning Practice

9:30am Breakfast

10:30am - 5:30pm Island Excursion to Sete Cidades \\ Hike, Gourmet Picnic Lunch & Hot Springs Soak

7:30pm Dinner

Day 3: Resort Day

7.30am Meditation + Morning Practice

9:30am Breakfast

White Space to Rest, Read, Journal 

5pm Breathwork Experience + Cacao Ceremony 

7pm Depart for Local Dinner Out 

Day 4: Excursion Day 

7.30am Meditation + Morning Practice 

9:30am Breakfast 

10:30am - 5:30pm Island Excursion to Furnas \\ Hike, Gourmet Picnic Lunch & Hot Springs Soak

7:30pm Dinner 

Day 5: Resort Day

7.30am Meditation + Morning Class

9:30am Breakfast

White Space to Lounge by the Pool, Self Reflection, Rest 

4pm Yin Yoga + Connection Activity

6pm Social Hour + Photoshoot + Closing Dinner 

Day 6: Resort Day + Departure 

7.30 am Meditation + Morning Practice + Reflections 

9:30am Farewell Breakfast 

12pm Check out \\ Shuttle to airport