What is the proposal?
This private couple's retreat aims to be a time and space for reconnection, acceptance, and presence – both individually and in relation – to enhance connection with the reality and context they are experiencing together. It involves full listening and deep sharing, with meditation, nourishment, and rest, and notably without haste or interruptions, fostering a complete encounter with the sensitive body of care and affection. Silence and stillness are promoted as much as movement, art, or dance, and the couple's ritualization in relation to life is explored. What should be woven and created together between the members of the couple is invited to happen on this honest journey of those who intentionally want to establish strong bonds with themselves, with each other, and with life. The retreat subtly cultivates complicity, trust, and intimacy through the meditative presence of participants, letting go of resistance, illusions, or obstacles to the fertile ground of witness and love. It's about seeing and being seen, feeling what needs to be felt, cultivating what is most relevant to each person and especially to the energy and connection of the couple.
What does the retreat consist of?
With comfort and personalized support, the couple has the opportunity to experience three days without the pressure of tasks or external responsibilities. This time opens up the possibility of inner discovery and pause, without distractions from what truly matters or having to meet productivity or results-oriented goals. It's not intended to be just an experience, an alternative activity, or a quick or miraculous fix; nor is it a workshop or a one-off meditation class. A private three-day retreat is a period of intimacy that the body biologically recognizes and doesn't forget. Contemplating rest, nourishment, and space for integration, each meditation practice invites introspection and encounter, contemplating the emotional, mental, and physical state of the participants. The journey is personalized according to the couple's intentions, with flexibility in the program and meditative approaches.
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This retreat is for a couple who
You wish to dedicate time and honor space for yourselves
You feel the need to deepen meditative presence as an anchor in your relationship
You need a break from external pressures and responsibilities to reconnect
You are in a phase of transformation or change of cycle and need internal restructuring
You are going through complex issues or decisions in life and need quality time or retreat
You feel instability or lack of joint resources to deal with reality
You intentionally want support, care, and guidance on your journey as a couple
Exploratory practices
Guided meditation
Silent meditation
Self-questioning
Free writing and creative art
Meditative walk
Somatic movement and therapeutic dance
Connection to nature
Sound journey with gong
Reading and healing voice
Space for listening and sharing
The retreat lasts 3 days (2 nights).
The start date of the retreat is flexible, according to the availability of Meditation House Porto, and will be agreed upon after filling out the form.
DAY 1
4 PM Arrival
5 PM Opening meditation
7 PM Dinner
9 PM Meditation space
10 PM Rest
How will it happen?
DAY 2
DAY 3
8 AM Personal meditation
9 AM Breakfast
11 AM Immersive meditation
1 PM Lunch
3 PM Personal time and rest
5 PM Immersive meditation
7 PM Dinner
9 PM Meditation space
10 PM Rest
8 AM Personal meditation
9 AM Breakfast
11 AM Immersive meditation
1 PM Lunch
3 PM Closing meditation
4 PM Farewell
Check-in on day 1 at 4 PM. Check-out on day 3 at 4 PM.
The retreat takes place at Meditation House Porto, located on a historic farm called Quinta da Arroteia, on the northern edge of the city of Porto, surrounded by nature, with green fields, beautiful gardens, centuries-old fruit trees, a pedestrian path and a lake.
Location
Number of People
This retreat is designed for 1 couple, in a private and exclusive format.
There will be no other participants during the retreat hours.
The Retreat Includes
Personalized guidance with teacher
2 Nights accommodation in a private bedroom with private bathroom
Complete nutritious meals with organic, natural and unprocessed foods
Guided practices in classroom and in nature
Support materials for meditation practice and rest
Rhythm and program tailored to personal intentions
Retreating as a couple adds connection, presence, and intimacy.
As an integrative meditation teacher, Nuno leads thematic awareness circles, meditation courses and teacher training, private lessons, therapeutic sessions and retreats, a full time mission. His work of nurturing and raising awareness of the masculine is inseparable from his nature and a calling that must be honored in the world.
As a highly sensitive man, Nuno sought answers to his existential anxieties in everything that society promotes and offers, realizing that outward-focused experiences are important but always ephemeral. It was on the inner path that he found the return to his heart, to the essence of life, to contact with the pure, vast, and limitless universe.
He holds a degree in Economics from the Faculty of Economics of Porto, and has furthered his training in NLP and international certification in Coaching. He deepened his knowledge and experience as a Business Manager for several years and completed a Master's degree in Sports Science with a merit scholarship. He also expanded his writing career with his human development book "A Prova do José" (Chiado, 2017).
It was through exploring the countless practices and currents of meditation that he went deeper into his journey, becoming intimate and true to himself and the world.
About the teacher
Nuno Miguel Teixeira
Eliza and Raul
Incredible experience! We loved Nuno! Beautiful house and space; you can feel the beautiful energy and spirit around the place. Highly recommended. Definitely and will go back again. With love Raul and Eliza! ❤️
Elena and Billy
Thank you Nuno and Inês! We learnt a lot from our time at the retreat, not only from the meditation activities but also from being in the presence of such insightful teachers. The house and food also exceeded any expectations!
Testimonials
Patrícia and João
When the student is ready, the teacher appears. Nothing about our retreat would be normal, starting with how we discovered and booked it only a week in advance, given our situation as a couple, going without knowing where we were going and arriving in torrential rain. If all this was a challenge for Nuno and Inês, we don't know. What they gave us was comfort, safeness, trust, attention to detail and love. The retreat wasn't a set of practices with a good soundtrack. It was an invitation to walk a path without knowing the final destination or what stations or stops we would pass through. After all, isn't this a definition of life as a couple? There's a moment before and a moment after for us as a couple: the retreat at Meditation House Porto. Although we feel that the invitation they extended to us still exists and that we, as a couple, can reclaim and relive it whenever we wish. Thank you, Nuno and Inês.
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Booking and Payment
Register your spot by filling out the form.
You will be contacted to define the start date of the retreat, depending on your interest and the availability of Meditation House Porto.
To formalize your reservation, we request an initial payment of €250.
The remaining balance must be paid before the start of the retreat.
Frequently asked questions
What language will the retreat be given in?
The retreat will be conducted in Portuguese or English, depending on the participants.
Do we need any prior knowledge of meditation practices?
No. A commitment to personal development and a willingness to explore are relevant.
Thinking of doing this retreat online?
No. This retreat was created to be experienced through physical presence and the body at Meditation House Porto.
Can we do this retreat in silence?
Yes. If it is important for you to remain silent throughout the retreat, count on us to maintain silence throughout the days, including during meals.
Is this retreat certified by DGERT or another entity?
No. This retreat does not qualify for certification.
Can we have follow-up after the retreat ends?
Yes. You can schedule individual follow-up sessions with teacher Nuno in person or online.
Will we be qualified to lead meditation classes?
No. You can take the meditation teacher training course for that purpose.
What if we want to cancel the retreat?
We do not offer refunds. Each case is evaluated individually.
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