24 - 26 April - Alentejo, Portugal
24-26 April | Alentejo, Portugal
A 3-day immersion into deep inner work, supported by sacred medicine
You are invited to join us in the wild beauty of Alentejo for a 3-day healing immersion — inspired by Portugal Freedom day on the 25th, this is a space to find freedom within, to slow down, soften, and reconnect through embodied practice, ceremonial work, and relationship with nature.
During this retreat, deep medicine work will be gently supported by embodiment practices and held within a grounded, intentional container.
A powerful and attuned team of facilitators comes together to hold space, guide the process and tend to the subtle magic that unfolds when safety, presence and trust are woven together.
This is an invitation to step out of habitual patterns and into a more intimate relationship with yourself, your body and the wider field of life.
The work is experiential, relational and embodied — rooted not in concepts, but in felt sense, presence and lived experience.
The setting
LIBERATE unfolds by Barragem de Santa Clara, on the quiet edge between Alentejo and the Algarve — a place of water, trees, wide skies, and long views that naturally invite the body to settle.
We are held in complete privacy, surrounded by nature and far from roads, technology, and everyday noise. The lake, the forest, and the open landscape create a field of stillness and clarity, free from external interference and distractions.
There is space to swim, float, rest on the natural beach, walk among the trees, or simply sit and breathe — letting the land and water support regulation, integration, and presence.
Accommodation is spread across the land, from simple wooden cabins to rooms in the main house, all offered with the same care and at the same price.
This is a place where the nervous system can truly rest — held by nature, silence and space.
Around 1h15 from Faro Airport.
Nourishment
All meals are included during the retreat.
Food will be freshly prepared using locally sourced, vegetarian and vegan ingredients, cooked with care to support the depth of the work and the rhythm of the days.
We gather to eat in this beautiful natural setting, surrounded by land, water, flowers and wide skies — allowing meals to become moments of connection, rest, and simple pleasure.
This is nourishment shared in presence, love and community, holding you gently throughout the retreat.
The retreat experience includes:
Two nights of mycelium ceremony
Somatic and embodiment practices
Sound, voice, and ritual elements
Nourishing, locally sourced food
Simple, grounding and comfortable accommodation
Spacious time in breathtaking nature
Meet your Facilitators
Meet the hearts behind our Retreat, Vanda, Aga and Claral, leaders dedicated to breaking down barriers within and guiding you on a journey of self-discovery. Their expertise ensures an unparalleled experience.
Vanda de Vasconcelos e Sousa
Embodiment Therapist and Soma Groove creator
Vanda is the founder and creative force behind Soma Groove — a living, breathing movement that bridges somatics, dance therapy, nervous system work, bodywork, energy healing, breath, ecstatic dance, shadow work and music therapy into deeply human experiences of transformation. Her work invites people back into the body — to feel, release and remember who they are beneath the noise.
Over the years, she has guided hundreds of people through retreats, 1:1 sessions, group journeys, and long-term online containers, sharing her work across Portugal and internationally with a growing global community. Her spaces are known for their deep attunement, sensitivity, and strong presence — a place where people often say they feel immediately safe, and where all parts of them are allowed to exist.
Through Soma Groove, Vanda continues to explore the meeting point between movement, healing, and consciousness — merging spirituality and ritual with cutting edge science, supporting others to meet their emotions as allies, integrate their stories through the body, and awaken the healer within.
Her path continues to expand through collaborations, guest teachings, podcast invitations and trainings, where she shares not only the method but the essence of embodied truth— guided by rhythm, awareness and heart.
Those who journey with her often describe the experience as coming home to themselves — like exhaling after holding your breath for too long.
Aga Poznanska
Embodied Psychotherapist & Ceremonial Space Holder
Aga works at the intersection of somatic healing, relational depth, and ritual. Her work is dedicated to guiding people through emotional integration, soul initiation, and embodied transformation.
She offers embodied therapeutic and ceremonial work for people moving through profound inner transitions — especially when familiar approaches are no longer sufficient.
Her work is grounded in embodied psychotherapy and trauma-informed practice, and includes hands-on somatic work, therapeutic ritual, and spiritual integration. For over a decade, she has dedicated herself to this work, supporting people through periods of transition with careful attention to the body, the nervous system, and the relational field, so change can be met and integrated with care.
Clara Teresah Tengler
Artist, Ritualist & Poet
Clara Teresah (also known as Milu) is an artist, ritualist, musician, and vocalist whose work moves through sound, voice, poetry and handcrafted instruments as pathways into presence and connection.
Based in Portugal, her work unfolds slowly and intuitively, guided by deep listening and attunement to nature. Through soundscapes, melody, rhythm and spoken word, she creates spaces where feeling can move, silence can speak, and what is alive in the moment can be met.
Rooted in simplicity and devotion to the unseen, Clara’s work listens to the whispers of the natural world and gives form to what is often felt but unnamed.
Sound becomes a language of the body and the land — supporting integration, grounding and a return to what feels essential.
Together, we open a deep medicine space where you are invited to experience yourself within a solid, well-held container. Each facilitator brings years of experience working with individuals and groups in retreats, ceremonies and therapeutic contexts.
This retreat is especially welcoming for those who have never worked with medicine before.
Preparation is offered prior to the retreat, as well as integration support afterward, so you are held before, during, and beyond the experience.
Limited Early Openings
LIBERATE is held in a small, intimate group to preserve depth, safety, and individual attention.
The investment reflects the level of care, facilitation, accommodation, nourishment, and integration support offered throughout the retreat.
Investment
| Option | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird (shared) | Until February 28 | €680 |
| Regular (shared) | March 1 - April 23 | €780 |
| Private Sanctuary Upgrade | For single room | + €100 |
Flexible Payment Plans:
To make your retreat experience even easier to book, we offer a convenient payment plan:
A €300 non-refundable deposit secures your place.
All balances must be paid by April 15, 2026.
Instalment details & availability depends on booking date.
Spaces are limited.
If you need to explore payment options or arrangements, you are welcome to reach out directly. We are open to conversation and will do our best to support accessibility where possible.
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