5-Day Silent Retreat on the Island of Boa Vista / Cape Verde

In a beautiful, secluded retreat in the north of the desert island of Boa Vista, overlooking the vast expanse of the sea: Spinguera Ecolodge is the result of several years of restoration work on an old village that was abandoned between the 1970s and 1980s. The Spinguera Ecolodge is stylishly appointed and lovingly furnished, offering guests the opportunity to immerse themselves in the moment amidst unspoiled nature and experience simplicity as a source of inner peace.

When making your reservation, please let us know what dietary preferences you have and/or if you have any food intolerances.

Day 1: Arrival, individual consultation (including an introduction to various forms of meditation upon request), house rules, group dinner
Days 2–4: Silence, short walks, gentle physical exercises, creative forms of self-expression as outlets for regulating inner processes (maximum 2 hours per day)
Day 5: Group breakfast, individual consultation
Permitted:
Media for creative self-expression: journal, art supplies, music (not on a cell phone)
Gentle forms of movement such as yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong, etc.
Medications you are required to take on medical advice
Not permitted:
Mind-altering substances (alcohol, cannabis, etc.)
Hiking and sports
Communication and cell phones

You can have your entire trip to Cape Verde arranged by partner travel agencies in Germany and Switzerland, or you can plan it yourself.