6160 Oleiros-Amieira, Portugal
Up to 2 in group
Open Dates
About this Retreat
My name is Aidi.
I was born in Estonia during the Soviet Union era and grew up helping my grandmother with her farm. During my childhood I was surrounded by farm animals and wildlife, ancient forests, lakes and rivers, that connected me deeply to the nature, elements, world of spirits and all the living creatures that cohabit our Earth.
When Estonia became independent, my curiosity and desire for freedom and adventure led me to leave the country and travel for over 2 decades, volunteering in permaculture projects, music events, yoga centers and animal rescue organizations.
On my journeys I was introduced to psychedelic culture, discovered various healing modalities of different traditions and became passionate about self-exploration, personal growth and wellbeing. I spent years in India training in Iyengar yoga and exploring Vedic philosophy and ayurveda. Throughout my travels I regularly took part in psychedelic music events where I discovered LSD and Psilocybin mushrooms. Extensive explorations of these powerful substances deepened my self-understanding and how I relate to the world, revealed layers of personal insight, helping to peel off unhealthy habits and patterns. These experiences were often challenging, reopening old wounds and tapping into childhood traumas leaving me with curiosity to dive deeper.
I am forever grateful for these encounters with plant medicines and psychedelics, as they help me to keep loving myself through all the hard edges of life and cope with the madness and heartbreak of this world while always reminding me of the magic and beauty of the life. My personal journey with Psilocybin is ongoing and i am devoted to continuous self-exploration while staying rooted in my humanness.
My roots guided me to settle in Portugal, on the land where I now enjoy slow paced living surrounded by nature and where I have created a sanctuary for myself and for those who feel the calling to work with mushroom medicine. Together with my partner we are seeking to inspire others through regenerative practices of caring for our land, natural building workshops, growing mushrooms and community living.
Professional background:
Certified Psychedelic Practitioner specialized on Psilocybin (by Synthesis Institute)
Trauma Informed Plant Medicine Facilitator (Atira Tan )
Somatic Plant Medicine Integration Practitioner (Atira Tan)
Certified Facilitator of Transformative Spaces (Nativ International Facilitator faculty/ Sachar Caspi)
Yoga instructor / Iyengar lineage
I am dedicated to supporting others on their journeys of healing and self-discovery, creating liminal spaces for grounded and deep experiences. My approach is rooted in intuitive and heart centered care, holistic living and community support.
Through my work with mushrooms and yoga, I seek to empower others to connect with their hearts wisdom and unique gifts, release unhealthy patterns and find freedom in a holistic, healthy lifestyle.
Details of this retreat
A private, personalized retreat, created around you, your needs and your own pace.
You are warmly welcomed to our little piece of paradise in the mountains of central Portugal — a home surrounded by forest, orchards and the sounds and elements of nature.
We have poured a lot of ourselves into creating this place, and opening our home to people who are looking for time and space to step away from everyday responsibilities and reconnect with themselves. Rather than a retreat center with a fixed program, this is a small, personal and lived-in environment where you are cared for throughout your stay.
The days have a naturally slower rhythm here and there is space to do as much or as little as feels right for you. Depending on the season and your interests, you might swim in the river, practice yoga, movement, or mindfulness, go for a walk in the forest, explore the local village, spend time in our permaculture gardens and orchards, read, write, meditate — or simply sit in the sun and do nothing at all.
There is no expectation to participate in every activity. Your needs, boundaries and choices remain at the center of the retreat. We trust that meaningful experiences unfold in their own time, and we don't believe in pushing a process towards a particular outcome.
The one-to-one format allows us to give you our full attention before, during and after the experience. We work more personally with preparation and integration, while the ceremony itself can be approached in a way that feels meaningful and appropriate to you — with room for silence, music, personal rituals, journaling, creativity or simply being present with whatever arises.
Couples, close friends and family members are also welcome. In this case, we will shape the retreat together around what you need as individuals and what you would like to explore or experience together, while making sure that everyone has space for their own process.
Your stay includes around-the-clock personal support and care, nourishing homemade plant-based meals, and a comfortable, grounding environment where you don't have to think about keeping up with the outside world. Meals are prepared with care and adapted to your dietary needs and habits.
The retreat begins before you arrive. Online preparation session(s) help us get to know each other, understand what you are looking for and prepare thoughtfully for the experience. After the retreat, we continue with online integration support, giving you space to reflect on your journey and how it can find its place in your everyday life.
The length and timing of your stay are flexible. Dates are arranged individually, and longer stays can be considered depending on availability.
This retreat is for slowing down rather than filling your days; for being looked after without giving away your agency; and for having enough quiet, nature and personal attention to listen to what is actually unfolding within you.
Come as you are. There is no version of yourself you need to arrive as, and no particular version you need to leave as.
Find out more by contacting us on this email: forestmagik2@protonmail.com