Glimmers - Our Standard Retreat
Glimmers - Our Standard Retreat
Mata da Rainha, Portogallo
Up to 10 in group
May 7 - 10, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- Small group setting (max 10–12 participants)
- Gentle daily practices focused on awareness and presence
- Sensory exercises and time spent outdoors
- Shared vegetarian meals and relaxed communal time
- Sound, relaxation and evening wind-down sessions
- Spacious schedule with time for rest, walking, and personal reflection
- Simple, comfortable glamping accommodation immersed in nature
- This retreat may be right for you if you feel overstimulated or over-scheduled, you are at a transition point in life or work, you value simplicity, silence, and nature, you are comfortable without constant guidance
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Gong Master since 2017 trained with Don Conreaux and Aidan McIntyre, Matteo has a passion for meditation in the Tibetan tradition of Chogyam Trungpa. He has trained extensively in meditation with Reggie Ray and Dharma Ocean, participating and leading several retreats based on cultivating somatic practices and inner stillness. He is also knowledgeable about permaculture, regenerative agricolture, and human rights. He and his team will be more than happy to share their approach to land and water management, homesteading and climate adaptation.
Details of this retreat
Small-scale nature retreat and glamping experience rooted in slowness, presence, and seasonal rhythm.
Cross the threshold.
Glimmers Retreat is an invitation to notice and cultivate small moments of joy. Set in late spring, when the land is fully alive, this retreat offers a gentle space to slow down, reconnect with the senses, and rediscover what feels nourishing and light. Through simple daily practices, time outdoors, shared meals, and moments of quiet reflection, we explore how joy can emerge in subtle, unexpected ways — not as something to chase, but as something to recognize and allow.
Arrive, recalibrate, and begin the new cycle with clarity and grounded presence.
Cross the threshold.
What Makes This Retreat Special:
Very small groups (6–10 people)
Strong connection with nature and the land
Slow pace, no forced schedules
Optional activities — nothing is mandatory
A balance between guidance and free time
A grounded, non-performative approach to inner work
Retreat Style / Focus:
Nature-based retreats
Mindfulness & presence
Somatic awareness
Gentle meditation
Sound & listening practices
Walking and silence
Seasonal rituals.
No yoga marathons.
No spiritual hype.
No over-programming.
Who This Retreat Is Not For: People looking for luxury resorts, Large group or party-style retreats, Highly structured or fitness-focused programs
Final Note: We host few retreats per year by choice. This allows us to stay present, grounded, and true to the spirit of the place. If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out with questions. Minimum 6 participants to confirm each retreat — spaces are intentionally limited to preserve quality.
Cross the threshold.
Glimmers Retreat is an invitation to notice and cultivate small moments of joy. Set in late spring, when the land is fully alive, this retreat offers a gentle space to slow down, reconnect with the senses, and rediscover what feels nourishing and light. Through simple daily practices, time outdoors, shared meals, and moments of quiet reflection, we explore how joy can emerge in subtle, unexpected ways — not as something to chase, but as something to recognize and allow.
Arrive, recalibrate, and begin the new cycle with clarity and grounded presence.
Cross the threshold.
What Makes This Retreat Special:
Very small groups (6–10 people)
Strong connection with nature and the land
Slow pace, no forced schedules
Optional activities — nothing is mandatory
A balance between guidance and free time
A grounded, non-performative approach to inner work
Retreat Style / Focus:
Nature-based retreats
Mindfulness & presence
Somatic awareness
Gentle meditation
Sound & listening practices
Walking and silence
Seasonal rituals.
No yoga marathons.
No spiritual hype.
No over-programming.
Who This Retreat Is Not For: People looking for luxury resorts, Large group or party-style retreats, Highly structured or fitness-focused programs
Final Note: We host few retreats per year by choice. This allows us to stay present, grounded, and true to the spirit of the place. If this resonates, you’re welcome to reach out with questions. Minimum 6 participants to confirm each retreat — spaces are intentionally limited to preserve quality.
Schedule
Retreat Style / Focus
Nature-based retreats
Mindfulness & presence
Somatic awareness
Gentle meditation
Sound & listening practices
Walking and silence
Seasonal rituals
No yoga marathons.
No spiritual hype.
No over-programming.
Enjoy socialising, bonfires & music.
Nature-based retreats
Mindfulness & presence
Somatic awareness
Gentle meditation
Sound & listening practices
Walking and silence
Seasonal rituals
No yoga marathons.
No spiritual hype.
No over-programming.
Enjoy socialising, bonfires & music.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Rainbow Hill Glamping & Retreats, Mata da Rainha, Portogallo
Directions
Rainbow Hill is located near Mata da Rainha, central Portugal.
Approx. 2.5 hours from Lisbon or Porto
Accessible by car or public transport (train/bus to nearby towns)
We provide clear arrival instructions and support when needed.
Approx. 2.5 hours from Lisbon or Porto
Accessible by car or public transport (train/bus to nearby towns)
We provide clear arrival instructions and support when needed.
Accommodation
Guests stay in a variety of simple but comfortable accommodation options, all immersed in nature. Facilities are basic, clean, and thoughtfully designed. Comfort is present — but luxury is not the point. The experience is about presence, not consumption. You can choose from (depending on availability): 2 spacious canvas bell tents (shared, 3 beds in each tent) 1 wooden tiny house (single or couple occupancy on sofa bed, private bathroom with compost toilet) 2 rooms in main house (single or couple occupancy, 1 with ensuite bathroom) Camping with own tent.
Bell tent accommodation (shared), forest or fields view
Private camping tent accommodation among cork oaks.
Private tiny house accommodation (sofa bed with topper). Forest and lake view, private bathroom with compost toilet.
Room accommodation (1 with ensuite bathroom and flush toilet, 1 with sofa bed and office space) - terrace and fields view
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The 30 sqm old barn has been renovated into a cozy, insulated activity room perfect for gentle activities, sound healing journeys and yoga. Downstairs the venue also features a sitting/reading room with a kitchenette and fireplace, laundry and 3 nicely decorated bathrooms and showers with hot and cold water. The upper floor, where the 2 rooms are, offers a large terrace facing south-.east where guests can hang out.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Meals are simple, nourishing, and seasonal.
We prioritize local ingredients and shared moments around the table.
Dietary needs can be discussed in advance.
What's Included
- Accommodation in shared glamping tents or private rooms (depending on availability)
- All retreat activities and guided sessions
- Shared meals prepared with local, seasonal ingredients
- Access to nature, walking paths, and quiet spaces
What's Not Included
- Flights or travel to Portugal
- Transfers (can be arranged on request)
- Extra nights outside retreat dates
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