Holding the Threshold - Our Signature Retreat

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Mata da Rainha, Portogallo
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Up to 10 in group
Date
Jul 2 - 7, 2026

Retreat Highlights

  • Signature 6-day / 5-night retreat (extended format)
  • Small, intimate group (max 10–12 participants)
  • Regular guided sound journeys (central to the retreat)
  • Grounding, embodiment, and nervous-system regulation practices
  • Time outdoors and quiet connection with the land
  • Shared vegetarian meals prepared on site
  • Spacious schedule with long integration windows
  • 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

Details of this retreat

Small-scale nature retreat and glamping experience rooted in slowness, presence, and seasonal rhythm.

Cross the threshold.

Holding the Threshold is the signature retreat of the season, created as an extended pause in the middle of the year. Set in early July, it offers time to stay with transition rather than rush through it — to listen, settle, and consciously hold space for what is changing. Over six days, the retreat unfolds at a slower rhythm, allowing for deeper regulation, reflection, and integration. Through regular sound journeys, grounding practices, time in nature, and shared meals, we cultivate a stable inner ground from which clarity can emerge. This is not a retreat about transformation, but about presence — staying with the threshold itself.

Arrive, recalibrate, and begin the new cycle with clarity and grounded presence.

Cross the threshold.

What Makes This Retreat Special:
Very small group (6–10 people).
This retreat is built around time and continuity. With an extended six-day format, there is space to slow down without rushing toward outcomes or conclusions. Regular sound journeys provide a consistent anchor, supporting regulation and deeper listening over time rather than one-off experiences.
The setting — simple, quiet, and immersed in nature — allows participants to step out of habitual roles and external demands. The schedule is intentionally spacious, offering long windows for rest, walking, and integration. This retreat is less about doing and more about staying: holding space for transition, uncertainty, and subtle shifts to unfold at their own pace.

Retreat Style / Focus:
Nature-based retreats
Mindfulness & presence
Somatic awareness
Gentle meditation
Sound & listening practices
Walking and silence

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.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon 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.

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.

Accommodation
Bell tent accommodation (shared), forest or fields view
Private camping tent accommodation among cork oaks.
Accommodation
Private tiny house accommodation (sofa bed with topper). Forest and lake view, private bathroom with compost toilet.
Accommodation
Room accommodation (1 with ensuite bathroom and flush toilet, 1 with sofa bed and office space) - terrace and fields view

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon 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

Menu Types

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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