À propos de cet événement
'Pathways through Grief' is a 6-day nature-based transformational retreat for those who have lost a loved one. It offers a nourishing pause from daily life, a week devoted to rest, presence and practices that support renewal.
Here, grief is gently held - in nature and in community - while you reconnect with life, energy and meaning.
Held in the wild and spacious nature of southwest Portugal, this retreat creates a safe, caring space where body, heart and soul can rest, soften and be replenished.
Not a week of 'doing grief', but an invitation to explore new ways of carrying it - with more space, lightness and support - so you return home renewed, connected, and more fully alive.
Why You Belong Here
You belong here if you long for a deep pause from everyday life, a place to rest, breathe, slow down and be held in a nourishing environment.
If you want to be among others who understand loss, where you don’t have to explain yourself or hold it together.
You belong here if you feel ready to meet your grief gently - through rest, mindful practices, ritual and shared presence - and to discover how this time away can bring relief, strength and a renewed sense of life.
This is a place to soften, to be supported, and to let something shift.
In the rhythm of nature, care and community, grief is welcomed as part of life - not as something to fix, but as something that can be held in new ways - allowing you to return home rested, nourished and more fully yourself.
The Setting
The retreat takes place in the wild, nourishing landscape of southwest Portugal, near Aljezur a place of ocean cliffs, beautiful beaches, and soft hills under endless sky.
Our home, Palmas Lodge, is a peaceful retreat house surrounded by gardens, oak trees, and open land. You’ll wake to birdsong and the sound of the ocean, enjoy fresh, nourishing meals, and rest deeply in simple comfort. There’s a pool for quiet swims, paths for walks, and plenty of space for solitude and reflection.
We gather in an intimate group of up to ten participants, allowing for genuine connection and personal attention.
Accommodation is offered in shared or single ensuite rooms, each warm and close to nature. A limited number of single rooms is available.
Dates 2026
🌿 Summer Retreat: June 28 – July 3
🍂 Autumn Retreat: November 15 – 20
What’s Included
Your stay includes everything to help you feel supported, held, and nourished:
-6 nights of accommodation at Palmas Lodge
-Three healthy, home-cooked vegetarian meals per day (vegan/gluten-free on request)
-Daily morning mindful-grief sessions with Elisabeth & Jiska - weaving mindfulness, reflection, coaching and guided practice
-Afternoon sessions with guest facilitators - movement, sound, creativity, ritual, and ceremony
-Opening and closing circles to begin and complete our shared journey
-One 60-minute individual massage for deep relaxation and integration
-Pre-retreat intake & connection call with Elisabeth - questionnaire and personal conversation to prepare
-After-retreat connection call for reflection and gentle integration once you’re home
-Access to optional online sessions for continued grief support
Everything is created with care, so you can slow down, reconnect, and give yourself this meaningful time of attention and renewal.
Pricing
Shared ensuite room: €1 750
Single ensuite room: €1 950 (limited availability)
Early-bird offer:
Book before 15 February 2026 and receive a €100 discount (€1 650 shared / €1 850 single).
Booking
To reserve your place, simply reach out.
You’ll receive full booking details and payment information personally from Elisabeth.
Travel to the venue is not included.
Nearest airports: Faro (1.5 h) and Lisbon (3 h).
A rental car is recommended, and shared transport can be arranged closer to the date.
If you feel called to join, or would like more details, please get in touch to reserve your space. You are warmly welcome to rest, to breathe, and to give yourself this rare and meaningful gift of renewal.
When you feel the YES
If something here resonates, trust that voice.
This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. The time to stop carrying everything on your own.
'Pathways through Grief' offers a space to rest, be held and tend to what matters most. If you feel ready to step out of everyday life and into care, presence and renewal, you are warmly invited to join us in southwest Portugal.
A Week of Nourishment and Renewal
Weekly Program in a nutshell
This week is a deeply nourishing journey, held with care, skill, and heart.
Each day begins in mindful presence.
*Morning sessions include guided mindfulness, reflection and gentle grief work with Elisabeth & Jiska. These sessions offer a calm and grounded start to the day, inviting awareness, understanding and a gentle tending to what is present for you.
*After the morning sessions, there is spacious time to rest and restore. You may enjoy a nourishing massage (included in your stay), wander through the gardens, swim in the pool, or walk the quiet road leading to a remote beach. If you have a car, there is also the option to explore the wild coastline or simply sit beneath a tree and take in the sounds and rhythm of nature.
*In the afternoons or early evenings, we gather again for explorative sessions of movement, gentle yin yoga, sound, ritual and creative expression. These practices support integration on a deeper level, allowing body and heart to open in ways that words alone cannot.
Throughout the week, we work with the elements - water, earth, fire and air - through ritual, ceremony and shared presence. These group circles hold both depth and lightness: moments of silence and laughter, reflection and connection, rest and renewal.
Our homey retreat house, surrounded by the wild beauty of southwest Portugal, offers both shared and single rooms where you can wake to birdsong, feel the morning sun, and rest deeply at night.
Imagine yourself here - breathing more freely, feeling grounded in your body, and sharing this experience with others who understand. This week offers a rare and meaningful gift: time. Time to rest, to reflect, and to reconnect with life in a way that feels nourishing and sustainable. You will return home feeling softer, steadier and supported, carrying both your grief and your renewed energy back into everyday life.
The Team
* Elisabeth Tiesinga - main host and facilitator, guiding spaces where grief, tenderness, and renewal meet.
* Catarina Silva - co-facilitator & offering grounded presence through Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, sound and voice.
* Jiska Rodenburg - co-facilitator during morning sessions bringing 2 decades of coaching experience & supporting people through grief, loss & recovery
* Ana & Xana - culinary team who bring love, creativity, and local, seasonal food to the table, nourishing both body and spirit.
* Ivana - holistic masseuse whose deeply restorative touch supports relaxation and integration.
Guest Facilitators
Amazing practitioners join us with offerings such as meditative harp concerts, Qi Gong, sweat-lodge ceremonies, and nature rituals.
Each experience supports integration, renewal, and a sense of belonging.
(Guest sessions may vary with season and availability.)
Is This For You?
This retreat may be for you if:
* You long for a deep pause from everyday life, a space to slow down, breathe and rest
* You are drawn to a nourishing environment in nature, where you can soften and be held
* You want to be among others who understand loss, without needing to explain yourself
* You feel ready for a week of care, presence and meaningful connection
* You sense your grief would benefit from space and attention, rather than being pushed aside
* You want to explore new ways of carrying loss that feel lighter, steadier and more alive
* You are open to a transformational experience that weaves rest, grief, lightness, vitality, resilience & renewal together
This retreat is also available as an individual experience. Please contact me for more information.
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