- Have you ever longed to press pause and drop deeply into nature’s rhythm?
The Azores call you to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with what truly matters. - Are you ready for an experience rooted in community, healing and soulful exploration?
This retreat isn’t just about a reset, it’s about what the magic that happens when hearts open and people gather with shared intention in a fully supportive and natural environment. - Have you ever felt the pull of the wild from volcanic earth to ocean winds to lush green peaks?
The Azores offer more than scenery, they offer an initiation into a deeper sense of self. - This is a retreat for those ready to remember.
Remember your body. Remember your rhythm. Remember how it feels to live in harmony, within and all around you.
São Miguel - Azores Islands - Portugal
Thursday 28 May - Tuesday 2 June 2026
Azores Bliss Retreat Starts & Ends:
Starts: Thursday 28 May 2026 at 17h00 (transfers available from 14h00 – 18h00)
Ends: Tuesday 2 June 2026 at 11h00 (transfer available at 11h00)
This is a unique opportunity to dive deep into retreat life and co-create something truly sacred.
Set within the serene, soul-stirring grounds of a historic monastery in the Azores, each day invites you into a rhythm of renewal. Mornings are anchored in grounding practices: meditation, breathwork and mindful embodied movement that gently reshapes your posture and presence. Afternoons unfold into spacious connection, nature immersions and deep rest. Surrounded by wild landscapes and ancient stone, you become part of a living, breathing circle where every moment contributes to a shared journey of healing, harmony and inner bliss.
What a typical day on the retreat looks like:
06:30 am: Sunrise Meditation
07:00 am: Fresh Juice, Silent Contemplation, Journaling
07:30 am: Morning Practice
10:00 am: Brunch
12:00 pm: Excursion & Snacks
16:00 pm: Rest
18:00 pm: Restorative
19:30 pm: Dinner
21:00 pm: Noble Silence
Group size: 18 participants
To secure your space a €400 deposit is required.
Book flights to Ponta Delgada Airport to join us on this remarkable retreat.
Immerse yourself in daily meditation, breathwork and embodied movement
Nourish your body with lovingly prepared, fresh local meals
Explore the wild beauty of the Azorean landscapes; volcanoes, lakes, forests, waterfalls and ocean air
Reconnect with your inner rhythm in the sacred stillness of a historic monastery
Share a unique, heart-opening journey with a community of like-minded souls
Make new friends, create meaningful connections and return home renewed
São Miguel
Azores
The Last Paradise
São Miguel, La Isla Verde, pulses with emerald hills and volcanic heart.
Hot springs steam beside crater lakes and waterfalls, where the sky meets silence.
Ancient laurel forests whisper old-world secrets through the mist.
Here, time stretches, slows, softens, inviting presence over pace.
Welcome to the last paradise, wild, sacred and soul-deep.
Who doesn't love being cooked for?
Food
There is an undeniable pleasure that arises from being lovingly cooked for, especially when the meals are crafted using fresh, nutritious and healthy ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. In just a matter of 2-3 days, you begin to experience your bodies response to being nourished. Acknowledging the primary role diet plays in our overall health, providing your system with healthy, vibrant meals, you will not only leave the retreat feeling inspired by this unique retreat, but your insides will also feel the benefit of being nourished from the inside out.
The Monastery
The Sacred Retreat
Lovingly restored and peaceful monastery, a sanctuary of stillness.
Each bedroom offers extra comfort, private bathrooms, inviting deep rest after days of nourishment.
Terraces open to sweeping ocean views, while gardens and nooks embrace quiet reflection.
A private pool to rest around in the garden and it's own private pineapple plantation adds delight.
From tranquil mornings to starlit evenings, every moment here whispers peace.
Your Host
Saskia Griffiths
Saskia Griffiths leads a quiet revolution of embodied trust through natural alignment, therapeutic fascia-informed movement and deep presence. She has hosted over 30 transformational retreats across North Africa, Europe, South America and Southeast Asia crafting experiences that feel wholesome, soulful and life-changing. Rooted in +17 years of global study from yoga and meditation to bodywork and fascia science her work guides people gently back to their body’s innate wisdom. Through sacred space, natural beauty and her intuition, she helps participants reclaim vitality, confidence and a sense of wholeness.
Curious what participants have to say? Read their reflections here: www.saskiagriffiths.com/testimonials
Booking & Payment Schedule
Choose your preferred room option below.
Shared Twin Rooms (per person):
• Annex Room – €1,350
Outside the main building with a view of the entrance courtyard
• Ground Floor – €1,495
Within the main monastery building overlooking the gardens
• 1st Floor – €1,595
Within the main monastery building with more natural light and views over the gardens and beyond
• 1st Floor Ocean View – €1,750 (only 2 rooms available)
Within the main monastery building with expansive ocean views
All rooms have their own private en suite bathroom.
Prefer more privacy? Book a private room for an additional €650.
Group size is limited to 18 participants – early booking is recommended.
To secure your space for Azores Bliss Retreat a €400 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.
The full payment schedule is as follows:
• €400 to reserve your spot now
• €400 due by January 31, 2026
• Final balance due by April 15, 2026
Payment plans are available, please reach out if you need an alternative schedule.
What’s Included
All prices include:
• 5 nights of accommodation at the monastery (private en suite in every room)
• All meals during the retreat, lovingly prepared by our private chef
• 12 hours of movement classes
• Guided daily meditations
• 2 group hiking excursions through the island’s stunning landscapes
• 1 visit to the natural hot springs
• A private tour of the 17th-century convent
• Transformational sound healing journey
• Group transfers to and from the airport within the offered schedule
Optional Extras
Enhance your retreat experience with these extra offerings:
• Private Session with Saskia – €70
60-minute personalised session (special retreat rate discounted from €85) to deepen your practice, support your healing journey or explore your body’s unique needs.
• Relaxing Oil Massage – €80
A 50-minute full-body massage designed to soothe, restore and melt you into bliss.
• Whale Watching Excursion – €75–80 (TBC)
Take an unforgettable journey into the Atlantic to witness the majesty of dolphins and whales in their natural habitat.
• Kayaking Excursion – €65 (TBC)
Glide across to Vila Franca’s volcanic islet on a guided 3‑hour kayak tour for an unforgettable nature immersion.
Feel free to reach out by email or book a discovery call.
I can’t wait to hear from you!
email: saskiagriffiths@gmail.com
Still curious?
Read the blog post from our last Azores Bliss Retreat complete with reflections, photos and heartfelt testimonials:
Azores Bliss Retreat
It wasn’t that we didn’t face challenges, we did.It wasn’t that there weren’t moments of tension, there were.It wasn't that life paused, some were moving through the hardest chapters of their lives. But what made this retreat extraordinary was this:Everyone arrived with a willingness to see things differently.No one reacted from old patterns.No one projected their pain onto others.Instead, we…
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