Sept 2022 – Enchanting Portugal Retreat with Jayme Barrett

Be Enchanted in Portugal!

(Sintra & the Lisbon Coast)

September 18-24 2022

Would you like to be luxuriating in the beautiful country of Portugal on September 18th? Can you imagine seven days completely devoted to joyful adventures, glorious self-care, breathing in nature’s bounty and indulging in all the delicacies of Portuguese culture and cuisine?

After all we’ve been through these past couple years, we’re thrilled we can take an expansive breath and travel to magical places like Portugal again. If you’re like many women who join us, your daily life is filled with to-do lists, rushing from one thing to the next and generally putting everyone’s needs before your own. Sound familiar?

Well, joining this retreat is your chance to refill your own energy tank and put the focus back on yourself. We’ve done all the planning so you get to sit back and enjoy! Ladies, if you already know you want to come, email us here to secure your space.

Portugal is the perfect place to re-ignite your own wishes for your life. Being able to let go of all responsibilities and be present to your own needs is a true gift.

Ladies – this retreat is all about You! It’s time to dream big and expand your horizons…

Envision copious amounts of “Me Time” coupled with wonderful day trips plus yoga and life enhancement classes. You’ll find yourself getting back in touch with your own rhythm and desires. Being able to let go of all responsibilities and be present to your own needs is a true gift. You won’t have to lift a finger.

Whether you come by yourself or with a companion, you’ll be welcomed in the warm embrace of our retreat sisterhood. It’s a super supportive and nourishing environment where like-minded women share, bond and delight in soulful journeys, cultural experiences, scrumptious food all while taking in the vibrant energy of Lisbon, its coastal region and enchanting Sintra, a magical mountain village just 30 minutes from the thriving capital.

I’m Jayme Barrett and I’m super passionate about helping women lead happier, healthier, more inspired lives through my best-selling book “Feng Shui Your Life,” consulting and coaching, as well as running blissful women’s retreats all over Europe since 2011!

A recent guest called our retreat “a light, beautiful, heart-felt adventure with mind-opening experiences… a truly life-changing event.”

On this 11th year, we’re thrilled to take you on our maiden voyage to Portugal enjoying the culturally rich areas in and around Lisbon with its traditional tile-clad fascades, cobblestone streets, elegant avenues and delicious food!

We’ll be staying in Sintra, a magical mountain top village filled with fairytale castles, palaces, gardens and a charming historical center. Our delightful B&B is nestled into the hills with beautiful views from the balconies, pool and garden. With nature vistas, you’ll enjoy warm Portuguese hospitality, delicious food and wine, yoga and life enhancement classes as well as time to relax by the pool with like-minded women.

On our day trips, we’ll visit the famous Pena Palace gardens and the Moorish castle (above) in Sintra, the elegant coastal town of Cascais, the cosmopolitan city of Lisbon and experience a beautiful sunset over the dramatic cliffs of Cabo da Roca, the most Westerly point in Europe. We’ll go wine tasting at a scenic winery filled with roses and learn how to make the most famous Portuguese pastry (pastel de nata) in a private cooking class.

On our day trip in Lisbon, we’ll stroll in Alfama, the oldest part of the city, and feast on the view from the castle of Sao Jorge. We’ll also shop and eat lunch in Rua Augusta in the city center. As a special inclusion, we’ll enjoy a glass of wine on a private two hour catamaran cruise on the Tagus River with breath-taking views of Lisbon.

We have a limited amount of spaces available and it is first-come, first-served with a deposit. Ladies, if you are serious about joining, email us here as soon as possible to secure your space. I can’t wait to see you there! (Retreat details and pricing below.) 

♦ IMPORTANT! – For travel to the EU and participation on this retreat, you must be Fully Vaccinated and Boosted. You will be required to send us your vaccination card.

♥ Included in Retreat Package 

• 7 Days/6 Nights Accommodations in a Charming Sintra B&B 
• 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners, 3 Lunches 
• 4 Life Enhancement Classes with Jayme Barrett
• 5 Yoga Classes with Karen D’Abrosca
• Yoga Mats
• Ground Transportation on all Day Trips
• Round trip transfer from Lisbon Airport to Hotel

♥ Additional Retreat Inclusions 

• Visit to Pena Palace Gardens & Moorish Castle in Sintra
• Day Trip to Lisbon & Visit to the Sao Jorge Castle
• Day Trip to the Coastal Town of Cascias
• Wine Tasting and Premium Tour at a Sintra Winery
• Lunch & Pastry-Making Class in Lisbon
• Private Cruise on the Tagus River in Lisbon
• Dramatic sunset at Cabo da Roca
• Free Day to Relax or Explore the Lisbon Coast

Options for Free Day

• Take the Sintra tram to Praia das Maçãs beach
• Explore more palaces, museums and castles
• Hike in the fairytale forests
• Shop & lunch in the historic center of Sintra
• Relax, swim or get a massage at our B&B

♦ Note about Day Trips – You will have ample time to wander, sight-see and shop on your own or with others on the retreat. We like to give you the opportunity to see whatever will bring you joy! There are a lot of stairs at our B&B as well as cobblestone streets in Portugal so please bring sturdy shoes with tread. Lastly, all day trips are optional. If you want to spend a day reading and relaxing, you’re welcome to stay at the hotel. The retreat price remains the same

Not included in Retreat Fee: Flights, Travel Insurance, Wine/Alcohol, Tips to Hotel and Drivers. Also, you’ll be responsible for your Covid Tests or any Covid-related issues.

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Enjoy the beauty of Lisbon and its Coast…

Lisbon views from Alfama

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Accommodations in Portugal

For seven days, we will be guests at a charming B&B in Sintra, 10 minutes walking distance from the historic center. The guest house is set in the middle of a vast garden with a swimming pool and an enchanting view to the mountains and palaces. Whether you’re enjoying a glass of wine, a yoga posture or one of Sintra’s beautiful sunsets, you’ll be enveloped in beauty and relaxation. In your free time, you can meditate in the gardens, take a dip in the pool, nap in a hammock or enjoy a glass of wine on your deck.

Our hotel has Standard (Single Occupancy) and Superior Rooms (3 Double & 1 Single Occupancy). They are in different buildings: some rooms at the top of the property, some at the bottom. Since they are on the mountain, the terrain is inclined and there are many outside steps. Due to the incline, the rooms have direct access to the outside with either a patio or deck. You’ll need to be able to walk up and down inclines comfortably on this retreat.

All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower (all but one are ensuite), wooden floors and a spacious closet. The rooms are equipped with a hairdryer in the bathroom.

Shared and single rooms are available.

At our hotel property, you’ll enjoy:

• A Pool with Views of the Mountains
• Fruit and Flower Gardens
• A Yoga Tent with Mats
• Relaxing, Reading and Daydreaming

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Meals

On this retreat, you will be feasting on delicious Portuguese food from our hotel as well as restaurants nearby. For most lunches, you’ll enjoy cafes of your choosing in the towns we visit.

At our B&B, in the above glass conservatory, you’ll enjoy breakfast including coffee, tea, orange juice, milk and almond milk – greek style yogurt, freshly made fruit salad, a variety of nuts and seeds, muesli, (granola), freshly baked breads and croissants, butter, home-made jams, cheese, turkey, ham, avocado, tomato, cucumber and bell pepper. (Gluten-free breads available upon early request)

For our dinners, you’ll savor homestyle Portuguese meals prepared by our private chef. Typically, they’ll include ‘nibbles’ such as olives and cheese to start and the main course consists of meat or fish with a veggie or soup plus a salad, bread and a dessert with coffee. You’ll get to indulge in a glass of house wine as well. (Additional wine available for purchase) For the two dinners on your own, you’ll enjoy culinary delights from restaurants nearby. A fun inclusion will be our pastry class with a wonderful female chef in Lisbon. See the pastel de nata below!

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♥ Life Enhancement Workshops with Jayme Barrett – Our workshops will be held at our hotel and on day trips. Focusing on ourselves, our dreams and what brings meaning and happiness into our lives will be a main focus. In our women’s circle, we’ll be exploring ways to live more authentically and magically. Jayme will also share powerful ways to bring in more joy, health, love and success using feng shui, life enhancement and manifestation tools. In each class, Jayme creates a sacred safe space for group sharing, bonding and support. Come with an open heart, bring a journal and be ready to call in your heart’s desires.

Our Promise – On this retreat, you’ll feel inspired, rejuvenated and filled with a sense of harmony and gratitude. In addition, you’ll have loads of positive energy tools and techniques to support you in living your best life back home. To read more about Jayme, visit www.jaymebarrett.com.

♥ Yoga Classes with Karen D’Abrosca – All levels welcome! You’ll enjoy five yoga classes with Karen. She beautifully integrates all yoga levels into the practice. We will be practicing yoga in a lovely yoga tent in the garden. There are yoga mats available for you to use. ** Yoga classes will be taught at 8:00am and one at sunset on the first day. All classes are optional. (see more about Karen’s classes below)

Weather The weather in Portugal in mid-September is comfortable but variable. It should be warm but it could also rain a bit so bring a bit of everything for your comfort. Before you pack, check out the weather forecast for Sintra and Lisbon. Sintra can be a bit colder since it’s in the mountains.

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Past Guests Describe our Retreats as…

Magical, heavenly, positive, relaxing, fun, beautiful, joyful, enlightening, bonding, heart-warming, upliting, supportive, rich and meaningful, invigorating, well-organized, nourishing, fabulously-curated, infused with cultural exploration, eye-opening, breath-taking, fulfilling, spiritual, diverse, educational and good for the soul. The genuine feeling of sisterhood and friendship is amazing!

• “It’s a priceless way to spend seven days saturated with beauty, love, authenticity and excitement.”
• “Unbelievable in every way… connection, community, spiritual and full of creative energy. Not to be missed!”
• “To be able to bond with caring, nuturing women in such a beautiful locale was more than I could have ever imagined!”
• “I will follow Jayme anywhere! She’s a warm, positive, skillful leader with a heart of gold.”

When you come on our retreat, you’ll laugh, share, bond, explore and learn ways to uplift your life in a welcoming environment of true sisterhood. Many of our ladies join us year after year and some are coming on their 8th, 9th & 10th retreat this fall. We’ll be leading our 25nd retreat by the end of this year. See video and written testimonials HERE!

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PAYMENT, DEPOSIT & REGISTRATION – Limited to 14 participants

DATE: September 18-24 2022 

Deposit: $850 (non-refundable) when place in retreat is confirmed. Balance due: July 8th, 2022

• Standard Single (bath ensuite): $2,695
• Standard Single (private bath in hall) : $2,595
• Superior Single Room: $2,825
• Superior Double Sharing: $2,425 per person

(Payment Options: We accept Zelle, PayPal and Venmo. If you use a credit card through PayPal, there will be an additional 3% fee within the US and 4% outside the US.)

To complete your reservation, we require you to sign and return an: “Acknowledgement of Risk, Release and Indemnity.” This form includes additional terms and conditions of travel, including limitations of obligations to you. This document will be sent to you after you have paid your balance. Please read it carefully. The document must be completed, signed and returned to us. Our receipt of the completed and signed form will finalize your reservation. **If the Euro is higher than 1.28 USD to every Euro at the time of final payment, some adjustments will be made to the final price.

↓ ↓ ↓ YES! I WANT TO BOOK THIS RETREAT – If you have any questions about this retreat and/or would like to sign up, email us here as soon as possible to secure your spot. We will send you a registration form as soon as your place is confirmed.

** Past retreat guests receive $100 off!

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Retreat Leaders:

Jayme Barrett A California nature-lover, lifestyle expert, feng shui consultant, retreat leader and author of the best-selling book “Feng Shui Your Life,” Jayme Barrett’s happiest moments are spent sharing her positive lifestyle secrets with the world. She is passionate about leading her Rejuvenation Retreats. The main goal is to bring like-minded women together for a deeply joyful and fulfilling experience that will transform their lives. Jayme is an expert on Life Enhancement, Feng Shui and Manifestation, specializing in techniques for personal fulfillment, prosperity and integrated health.

Jayme regularly shares her passion for inspired living in her writings for Whole Living, MindBodyGreen, Self Magazine, Health, Elle, Parents, Redbook and many more. In addition to feng shui consulting for individuals, companies, hotels and spas, Jayme leads lifestyle workshops worldwide. She has appeared in home-design TV segments for NBC, HGTV, Style Network, and E! Entertainment. Read more about Jayme at www.jaymebarrett.com

Yoga Teacher – Karen D’Abrosca 

This is Karen D’Abrosca’s 1oth retreat with Jayme! Karen empowers students to create balance and and joy in life, to tap inner wisdom and to minimize stress related imbalances. Practicing yoga for 29 years and teaching for 20, yoga helped Karen recover from hip surgery in 1998. Her Hatha Yoga instruction style guides students through a rejuvenating, strengthening yet relaxing yoga experience. This style offers a practical, accessible approach to asana (postures), pranayama (breath work) and mindfulness, suitable for all ages, body types and fitness levels. She has witnessed students’ practice provide relief from anxiety and sleep disorders and support healthy lifestyle choices. Karen lives in Saunderstown, RI with her husband and golden retriever.

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Travel and Flights to Portugal

You will be responsible for booking your own travel and flights.

Retreat dates are Sept 18-24. 

We highly recommend you fly into Lisbon International Airport (LIS) a day or two BEFORE the retreat starts to enjoy Lisbon for a full day. (We’ll have one day trip there but it’s worth spending more time) If you’d like a full day there, participants from the US will depart on Thursday, Sept 15th arriving on Friday, Sept 16th. You’ll get 2 nights at a hotel (not included in the retreat fee) and be able to spend all of Saturday, Sept 17th exploring Lisbon.

Alternatively, you can fly out on Sept 16th arriving on Sept 17th with one overnight. Lastly, if you would like to arrive on the day the retreat begins, make sure your flight arrives on Sept 18th no later than 10:00am.

There will be a group pickup at the Lisbon Airport at 12:00pm on Sunday, Sept 18th. Our hotel is about 30 minutes from the airport. 

Getting Your Ticket

The best way to see all of your flight options is to put your details into www.skyscanner.com. There are many non-stop flights on Tap Portugal (and other airlines) to Lisbon from the East Coast. Of course, there will be layovers for others not on the East Coast. Make sure you have at least 2.5 hours in your layover city and if it’s in Europe, you’ll need to stay up-to-date on the Covid protocols of that country.

At the end of the retreat on Sept 24th, there will be a group drop-off at the Lisbon airport in the morning (TBD). Make sure your flight departs Lisbon at 10:00am or later.

COVID NOTE: As of March 10th, all US travelers entering Portugal must either show proof of vaccination, or valid recovery certificate, or a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before boarding, or a negative antigen test taken 24 hours before boarding. All passengers must also complete a passenger locator card before departure. We will stay updated on any new Portugal protocols but it is ultimately your responsibility since we are not travel agents.

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Medical Issues, Travel Insurance and Passport

An approved US vaccine and Booster is necessary for entrance into the EU. It is also required to be a participant of this retreat so we can go inside restaurants, palaces, vans etc. (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson). 

If you have any medical issues that will require professional care while on your trip, you must bring and be responsible for all necessary items and treatments related to your condition. It is strongly recommended that you obtain medical and dental insurance that will cover the cost of any medical or dental assistance you may require during your trip. Before travelling with Jayme Barrett, we strongly recommend you review your personal insurance and health insurance to ensure you have coverage appropriate to meet your needs, and the needs of your family and dependants, in case of any loss of property or illness, injury or death.

Insurance: The trip price does not include any insurance coverage, and Jayme Barrett requires the purchase of travel insurance to protect your trip investment in the event of medical emergencies, lost bags, a cancelled trip or any other unforeseen trip or pre-trip related event. It is strongly recommended that you obtain excellent medical and dental insurance that will cover the cost of any health assistance you may require during your trip. You can get travel insurance including medical through www.squaremouth.com, www.insuremytrip.com or call your travel agent. You need travel AND medical coverage. Review all plans carefully.

Many travel insurance companies are not covering travelers if they decide not to travel because of Coronavirus risks. This is because Coronavirus is now considered a “known risk”, and travel insurance never covers “fear” as a reason to cancel a trip last minute. If you are worried about trip cancellation coverage because of the Coronavirus situation, we recommend purchasing or upgrading your current plan to a “cancel for any reason” travel insurance plan. These plans are typically more expensive, but will give you the most likelihood of coverage should any event prevent you from traveling with us. It is your responsibility to confirm your travel insurance coverage.

Passport: Make sure your passport is up-to-date and it should be valid through May 2023. If you need to renew it, do it soon as it’s taking longer these days.

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Cancellation Policies: • Your deposit is non-refundable. Full payment is required within 70 days of departure. Cancellation from 70 days prior to 60 days prior: cancellation fee is 50% of total trip cost per person. The trip is nonrefundable inside of 60 days. If a replacement is secured, travelers will get a refund less $250.00. • If you wish to cancel the trip outside of 60 days, a written cancellation request is necessary. No refund for unused portions of the retreat, including but not limited to, missed meals, hotel nights and sightseeing. You may also transfer your retreat payment towards a 2023 retreat.

Cancellation by Jayme Barrett: Jayme Barrett reserves the right to cancel the trip at any time for any reason, including if there are too few participants, or if the quality of the trip or the safety of travelers is judged by Jayme Barrett in her sole discretion to be compromised. In such cases, a refund of payments received by Jayme Barrett shall constitute full and final settlement. Jayme Barrett is not responsible for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable or non-transferable air tickets. Buy flexible tickets that are changeable to avoid this issue.

• Travel insurance is required
• A US approved Vaccine & Booster (Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) is required.

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COVID NOTE – Please note that by August 15th, we will evaluate the travel situation for Portugal and if we believe our retreat may be at risk for official reasons or any other, we will issue a refund for the balance. A credit for the deposit will be issued to be used for a postponement date or a 2023 retreat. If the retreat happens as scheduled but a guest decides not to attend based on any other reason than a country’s border closure, then the regular cancellation policy (stated above) will be maintained.

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QUESTIONS and BOOKING

This is a trip of a lifetime to one of the most beautiful places on earth and we’d love YOU to join us! All you need is a passport, a vaccine and a plane ticket. We take care of the rest! You’ll be free to enjoy and indulge in the beauty of Portugal without a care in the world…

If you have any questions about this retreat and/or would like to sign up, email us here as soon as possible to secure your spot. We will send you a registration form as soon as your place is confirmed. You can pay your deposit by ZELLE, VENMO, or a credit card on Paypal (3% fee added within US, 4% outside US). 

When you email us, we would love to know why a women’s retreat in Portugal is calling your name. 

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Join Us!

Come rejuvenate in Portugal. Let your spirit be infused by Portuguese culture and discover new ways to create positive energy and momentum in your life. You’ll experience the sweet life with like-minded new friends a beautiful part of the world. Ladies, email us here as soon as possible to secure your space!]]>