Quinta Carvalhas

We came to Quinta de Carvalhas with the intention of hosting an immersive leadership experience for an international group of senior leaders, a week designed to step away from the day-to-day, create space for reflection, strengthen connections, and support meaningful personal and professional growth.

Our experience at Quinta Carvalhas was exceptional from beginning to end. The setting itself is absolutely breathtaking, surrounded by nature, it offers a deeply inspiring and immersive environment that allows you to fully disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself.

A very special thank you to our wonderful hosts, Daniela and Gehrard, who were outstanding co-creating the experience with us and throughout the entire stay. Their care, flexibility, and constant support made everything feel effortless and incredibly well looked after. They went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect and we felt this partnership was one key success factor.

Tana and Martina’s horse session was one of the most impactful moments of the entire experience. The way they created a bridge between working with horses and leadership was incredibly powerful. It allowed each participant to gain deep, often unexpected insights about themselves, how they show up, how they lead, and how they connect with others. The experience was grounding and transformative.

We also had the privilege of starting our mornings with Rianna’s practices, which became a truly grounding ritual. Beginning each day with intention, breath, and presence made a meaningful difference in how we experienced the entire programme.

The culinary experience was another highlight of the week. Each meal prepared by the chef was not only delicious but also thoughtfully crafted, bringing both comfort and creativity to the table every single day.

Quinta Carvalhas is much more than a beautiful place. It is a space that invites transformation, connection, and inspiration. We leave feeling grateful, re-energised, and deeply enriched by this experience.

We couldn’t recommend it more highly.

Our retreat with Quinta Carvalhas was phenomenal. Everything from the stunning grounds, to delicious meals to the wonderful, kind-hearted staff. All of our retreat participants expressed feeling so taken care of. Our retreat topic was quite sensitive, but the staff did an amazing job of holding the space for us in a safe and supportive way. I would highly recommend Quinta Carvalhas, it truly is a special place!

The Quinta is beautiful, and the one-day horse experience is magical. All the staff is very kind and the food is delicious. Highly recommend. 10/10.

The Just Flow Retreat with Rianne and Michelle was magical. The two of them have such wonderful chemistry and clearly trust and admire one another, which helped set the tone. The theme of the retreat, Grounding in Your Root Chakra, was reinforced throughout, whether in yoga sessions, meditation sessions, or other activities like art exploration and horse guidance. The location is tranquil and comfortable and the meals absolutely delicious and nourishing, which added to the overall feeling of being cared for. I would most definitely return again.

Desfrutei muito da minha estadia na Quinta Carvalhas, local muito acolhedor, os funcionários são muito amáveis e a comida é ótima. Recomendo fortemente e espero regressar.