Between 9th and 13th October, Serra Vida will turn silent for a long weekend. We will put our devices down, stop speaking, stop none verbal interaction, and stop any outer stimulation. We “close all the exits” that we usually use to leave the here and now and get to see and feel what we usually overlook. 4 days and 4 nights we remain still. Yet, here at Serra Vida we like to do things a bit differently and will invite you to fully enjoy your senses; be it during our silent sauna, listening sessions of selected music on our big Soundsystem, wisdom sharings from teachers that have inspired us and of course a beautiful selection of yummy food for all senses to enjoy mindfully. In the end, it is a celebration of all the beauty in life just without all the noise around it, so you can fully enjoy each moment. And maybe take some of the magic and insight home with you. Interested? Send us a dm or email to hello@serravida.com to book. Unsure if this is for you? Let us know and we are happy to schedule an intake call to see together if it is a match. #silentretreat #silence #stillness #mindfullness #calm #nature #naturelovers #retreat #portugal #presence #meditation #tichnhathanh

We felt it was time to re-introduce ourselves here in our cozy corner of Instagramalam land. Who are weeeee? The people behind the scenes, running the show and full time residents of this Place of Presence, Serra Vida. Our names, from right to left, Daniel, Shona and Leon and not to forget Chisely and Sam, our fluffy lunatics. Missing on the pictures is Lua Jazz, our one year old baby Angel girl who we are keeping of the gram until she can decide for herself. If you are still reading this, it must mean you are interested to know more so let me elaborate. We are a group of individuals who decided to follow their hearts and create the dream they envisioned. Here we are 3 years later, living in paradise. Is it always a dream? No, we go through challenges as a community and work under pressure and the rewards are priceless. The beauty is we always get through and grow from every experience because we are committed. Which is what dreams are made of, commitment, to make the dream come true. And fairy dust obviously ✨. Daniel and Shona are the founding visionaries behind Serra Vida. They are a couple and the parents of Lua Jazz, Sam and Chisely. Leon and Daniel have been best friends since kindergarten, and was on board with this crazy plan since day 1. Leon is the man that can on the land, making sure everything runs smoothly and structured in the day to day. Shona takes care of communication, planning and programming. Daniel is the main teacher of the spiritual practices at Serra Vida and is the all round power house that works on the land as well as in the office. We are a small team, backed by amazing staff and volunteers. It’s hard to divide and describe exactly what we do, as our tasks intertwine. We have diverse strengths which complement one another. One thing we have in common, we loooove living in nature and are gobsmacked each day by the beauty we get to live in, here in Portugal. We are incredibly blessed to meet the countless amazing people who travel to come and stay with us. You! As without you, ultimately our dreams would not come true. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts, we look forward to welcoming you here. With love, Team Awesome

Summer is in full swing and we are loooving it! This year our program is filled with diverse types of body nourishing and soul awakening retreats. However, did you know in the summer we also open for conscious holiday stays? You can simply book one of our accommodations via our website or diverse booking platforms. Included in your booking you receive access to morning movement practices like yoga and dance and evening meditation. Let us paint you a picture. Is your ideal holiday to immerse yourself in wild nature, starting your day with a well being practice and cooling down with a lush river dip? Perhaps a castle visit in the late afternoon or doing sweet nothing by the pool? And at last ending your day chilling in a hammock or retreating in to your boutique design accommodation? Then I would say we flow on the same frequency and would love you to come visit! We only have a few openings left this summer so feel free to reach out and book your stay with us. With love, Serra Vida P.s. how are you liking our new pictures taken by @chazand.co ?? 😍 #summersummertime #holiday #consciousholiday #poolside #riverdips #rest #reset #recharge #yoga #movement #meditation #retreat #placeofpresence #river #serra #soamamedeportugal #marvao

Take it easy with us on our 2025 @wakinglife.pt festival decompression between June 23rd and 26th. Music festivals and the journeys that come with them can be memories for life and sometimes change our life tremendously. But when do we ever take time to digest and integrate what we have experienced in these parallel universes? This is why we invented our “After Life” - Decompression, a space where you can land, feel and reconnect so you can really harvest and learn from the reality you’ve stepped into. As party professionals and seasoned travelers of different universes, we hand crafted the right program without creating too much of a program for the tired yet happy festival soul. Easy (not so early) morning practice to gently move the soar dancing feet, juicy Tuesday, tunes by the pool, floaties by the pool, great vegan soul food and did we mention tunes by the pool? For the ones who want more nature and peace there is lots of free time to rest in one of our hammocks by the river and catch up on some sleep. We’ll have a movie night under the stars and some deliciousnesses from frozen cacao, coffee or sweet and savory treats in our forest cafe. Tickled your fancy? Starting at € 325,- for a shared accommodation, with all food and program included, you are in! For questions or bookings, send us a direct message. We look forward to dance and decompress with you! #nature #meditation #wakinglife #decom #decompression #unwind #detox #ground #presence #portugal #serravida #sauna

Welcome to our Forest Café 🍃✨ A hidden gem nestled in the valley, held by trees with a view to the glistening River. A place where you get to sit back, relax and enjoy one of our delicious delights whilst being serenaded by the birds and your ears tickled by the trickling sound of the water. Our Forest cafe is perhaps the perfect place to connect with others, or maybe gifts a precious moment for you to journal and reflect. An enchanting nature lounge just waiting for you. We hope to see you here soon ♥️ #forestcafe #cacao #naturelounge #river #coffee #bananabread #magical #enchanting #retreatcentre #consciousholiday #naturegetaway #rest #recharge #bliss #blissballs #aplaceofpresence

Take it easy with us on our 2025 @wakinglife.pt festival decompression between June 23rd and 26th. Music festivals and the journeys that come with them can be memories for life and sometimes change our life tremendously. But when do we ever take time to digest and integrate what we have experienced in these parallel universes? This is why we invented our “After Life” - Decompression, a space where you can land, feel and reconnect so you can really harvest and learn from the reality you’ve stepped into. As party professionals and seasoned travelers of different universes, we hand crafted the right program without creating too much of a program for the tired yet happy festival soul. Easy (not so early) morning practice to gently move the soar dancing feet, juicy Tuesday, tunes by the pool, floaties by the pool, great vegan soul food and did we mention tunes by the pool? For the ones who want more nature and peace there is lots of free time to rest in one of our hammocks by the river and catch up on some sleep. We’ll have a movie night under the stars and some deliciousnesses from frozen cacao, coffee or sweet and savory treats in our forest cafe. Tickled your fancy? Starting at € 325,- for a shared accommodation, with all food and program included, you are in! For questions or bookings, send us a direct message. We look forward to dance and decompress with you!

A beautiful guided meditation by @lisannelambertstoop inviting you to journey through your own Inner Forest. Sit back, relax, take a deeeep breath and enjoy the journey. Perhaps there might just be a gift for you that you are wanting to give to yourself? We will be living this journey during our Earth Wisdom Facilitator Training on the 24th of April. If you feel the call, come join us. The Earth has no much wisdom to share. Are you listening? With love, Serra Vida #earthwisdom #facilitatortraining #paganism #shamanism #natureconnection

At the end of last year Daniel and I desperately needed a break. And in our reality there is no better break than being in stillness for a couple of days. To silence the input, quiet the mind and open the connection to what is real in this life time, the present moment. When I feel like I am moving faster than my natural pace it feels so luxurious to slow down. Taking a deep breath and to actually decompress by simply being. Allowing all that I have carried to come up, be seen and let go. Being in stillness is not all bliss and beauty, @tyohar_wildlife_photography one of our teacher in the practice of presence who is also the founder of @pachamama_eco_village, shares how when your demons come knocking to invite them in for tea. When I enjoy days of stillness often times my demons come to visit. During this time I have the space to face and acknowledge them. Meaning that in my day to day, I know them and know how to sit with them. Being able to observe the mind and return to center and presence is one of the best tools I have been given by practicing meditation and being in stillness. Not to mention the amount of clarity and perspective shifts on life I have gained through this practice. My nervous system thanks me everyday, and the beauty is it is so simple. And wish this tool for everyone. On the 3rd of April until the 7th we will have our Serra Vida Stillness retreat. If this calls to you feel free to ask us any questions you might have and on our site you can find more detailed information. We have 3 spots left. With love, Shona, Daniel and Leon. #meditation #presence #stillness #forest #nature #comfort #walkingmeditation #practice #silentretreat

One more month to our Earth Wisdom Facilitator training! @lisannelambertstoop and @shonalisa_ flow through the topics that will highlight the upcoming Earth Wisdom Facilitator training. All things wonder, witchcraft, pagan holy-days, ritual, ceremonies, empowerment by natures wisdom and more! Do these topics tickle you? Then make your self a warm beverage, sit back and listen to our magic fueled conversation. With this training our intention is to create the space and give you the guidance and tools to listen deeply to natures wisdom, which ultimately is your own as we are one with it, always have been. And always will be. We are planting the seeds to remember our strong connection with nature. Are you ready to deep dive in to Earths Wisdom and feel moved to share this with your world in a facilitation set up? Then this training is calling you! If this makes you light up like a Christmas tree or sparks your curiosity, reach out! We are here to answer and welcome you. With love, Shona, Lisanne and Daniel

A 4-day immersive journey into Earth Wisdom—ceremony, ritual, deep nature connection, and the wisdom you already carry within you. Nature speaks—are you listening? This practitioners training, with roots in shamanism and pagan traditions, is for those who feel called to explore the art of ceremony, space-holding, and guiding meaningful rituals. You will receive practical tools, hands-on experience, and deep insights into the foundations of this work. You will leave feeling more confident in your ability to shape and guide rituals and ceremonies that feel alive and meaningful, with a deeper understanding of space-holding, and connection to nature’s wisdom. More than techniques, you will leave with a heightened sensitivity to listen to what is needed in the moment, and more trust in the guidance of nature and your own inner knowing. You will return home feeling grounded, connected, and inspired—ready to bring ritual into your life and the lives of your friends and loved ones. True space-holding comes from deep listening—to yourself, to others, and to nature. It requires humility, presence, and attunement. Shaping powerful rituals is not about following fixed rules, but about deep listening, and learning to navigate the elements that are present in the moment. It’s a place where tradition meets the present moment. If you have sat in ceremony and felt a longing to understand its deeper layers, or if you feel called to bring ritual into your own life, this training offers a first step onto that path. Are you ready to share Earth’s Wisdom? For more information about our Earth Wisdom practitioners training visit the link in our bio. Feel free to reach out for any questions you might have. With love, Serra Vida and @lisannelambertstoop #earthwisdom #nature #naturespeaks #training #paganism #shamanism #meditation #ceremony #portugal #presence #ritual #earth #mothernature #witchcraft #wicca #magic #listen #serravida #practicioner

Dear friends, here a little personal invite and explanation of our upcoming Serra Vida Wellness Retreat. 21-23rd of March 2025 We still have some spots in this intimate small group. Send us a message for bookings and more info. #meditation #sauna #retreat #yoga #portugal #presence #forestbathing #serravida #wellness #saunalife

Our last wellness weekend was a blast and a half, so why not repeat one more time to celebrate the coming of spring! We welcome you to an intimate setting where you can nourish your body, the house of your soul! Allow all your has to’s and to do’s to melt away in our delicious sauna and let the feeling of being and presence wash over you. This weekend is all about yumminess and nourishment, this comes through in the food, the massage, the hosting, the treatments and ceremonies. All provided with love and passion as we love to gift this to our guests. In a nutshell what to expect: - Daily Sauna Rituals with beautiful scents, birch tree branch banya rituals and traditionally guided sessions. - Full body salt and honey scrub in the sauna - 1 Exclusive massage session included in the retreat fee and custom made for your personal needs by @littleseedrevolution - Optional Ice baths for immune boost and nervous system regulation - Sound Ceremony - Forest Bathing in the silence of nature - Easy morning practice of yoga and pranayama - Breakfast in bed on Sunday - Luxury accommodation - Nourishing meals for your entire stay We hope you join us for the last wellness weekend of the season, the next one will be in October. Send us a dm or email to sign up, and ofcourse if there are questions let us know. With love, The Serra Vida Team

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