Rooted & Radiant: A retreat for urban, open-minded humans - with Yin Yoga, Coaching & Creative Work

Fornelo, Portugal
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Summary

A long weekend of gentle yoga, creative exercises and experiments and coaching on a rustic farm near Porto.
June 12–14, 2026 at ORTO Creative Hub, in Fornelo near Porto (Northern Portugal).

Imagine waking up barefoot on a Portuguese farm. No emails. No to-do lists. No performing. Just morning light, the sound of birds, a warm cup of coffee in your hand - and a whole weekend dedicated entirely to you.

This is Rooted & Radiant. A long weekend retreat that combines gentle yoga, coaching tools, and creative methods to help you reconnect with what matters - and leave with real clarity about where you're headed next.

- Soft Grounding
Gentle yin yoga to calm your nervous system, arrive in your body and quietly refill your energy.

- Clear Direction
Coaching tools help you realign your priorities, find focus and leave with concrete next steps.

- Nature inspired Creativity
In nature you (re)awaken your creative flow through playful experiments and intuitive making.

- Warm Community
Shared vegetarian/vegan meals from the garden, long fireside conversations or spacious time just for you.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories
Creative Retreats, Painting, Mindfulness, Personal Development, Self-discovery, Yin Yoga, Yoga Retreats, Detox Retreats
Date
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14
Language(s)
English, German
Level
Advanced, Beginner
Place
Fornelo, Portugal
Accommodation
Overnight stay included
Catering
Full board
Types of food
Vegan, Vegetarian
Services
  • A small group of like-minded souls

  • 2 nights accommodation at ORTO (shared, rustic and cozy rooms and shared bathrooms, build 2025)

  • 6 vegetarian meals (vegan options available)

  • Coffee, tea and snacks during the day

  • 3 guided yoga sessions: all levels, beginner friendly (morning stretch and evening yin)

  • 2 guided coaching sessions: reflection and next steps

  • 3 guided creative sessions: vision board and art exercises

  • All workshop materials provided

  • Access to the farm and permaculture garden

  • Cozy talks at the fireplace

Accommodation

Nestled in the quiet village of Fornelo, northern Portugal, just 30 minutes from Porto and 15 minutes from the Atlantic coast, ORTO is a creative hub set within a historic farmstead surrounded by nature.

ORTO was created as a place for creatives and thinkers eager to merge multidisciplinary practices and explore the intersections of art, philosophy, science, and ecology.
Its uniqueness lies not only in its natural setting but also in its community spirit - a small, family-like environment where dialogue between diverse minds and practices becomes the foundation of creation.

Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Internet access
Multilingual staff
Dining area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Library
Lounge
Garden
Terrace
Barbeque facilities
Swimming pool (outdoor)
Yoga deck
Luggage room / storage

Rooms

  • Shared Room with two single beds

Shared Room with two single beds

$480 $421 Early Bird price / person

Simple, clean, and cozy rooms in the side wing of the farm, each with a bed, table, chair and wardrobe. Newly build i...

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  • Single room

Single room

$538 $480 Early Bird price / room

Simple, clean, and cozy room in the side wing of the farm, with a bed, table, chair and wardrobe. Newly build in 2025...

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Catering

Fresh, seasonal and soulful - all meals are prepared with love and with produce from ORTO's own permaculture garden. Expect vegetarian and vegan dishes made from herbs, vegetables and fruits grown right on the farm. Dietary requirements and food intolerances can be accommodated - just let us know when you book.

sequence

A weekend to root, realign and reimagine:
The weekend combines three gentle yoga sessions (morning flow & evening yin), two professional coaching sessions, and three guided creative workshops — including a Vision Board and nature-inspired art experiments. Each day includes sharing circles, communal meals, and free time to explore the farm and its surroundings. No prior experience needed in yoga, coaching or art.

Friday – Arriving & Landing
- From 16:00 Arrival at ORTO, check-in
- 18:00 Welcome circle & gentle yin yoga to arrive in your body and in the group
- 20:30 Dinner together
The intention: leave the week behind. You're here now.

Saturday - Going back to your roots
- Morning yoga: Stretch to Grow - a gentle, energising practice to open the day (we will start at 08:30)
- Breakfast
- Group coaching session: Where are you now? Where do you want to be? What is blocking you? We will use creative elements that support us, where words are missing.
- Shared lunch made with love (and probably some fresh garden herbs)
- Group coaching session: What truly matters to you…
- Creative afternoon with coffee break: Get inspired by nature to create a possible solution for your situation (with colors, soil, plants…)
- Evening yoga: Getting Rooted - a slow, restorative session to close the day
- Dinner together + free time, fire, connection
The intention: notice what's been waiting to be heard.

Sunday - Get inspired to radiate
- Morning yoga: Stretch to Grow to start the day energised (we will start at 08:30)
- Breakfast
- Creative morning: Vision Board session - not the cheesy kind. We use imagery, intuition, and play to access what your rational mind can't always reach. You will be guided by a prior meditation.
- Shared lunch
- Group coaching session: Personal action planning - turning insight into real next steps
- Sharing circle: What am I taking home?
- Closing ritual
- Departure from 4pm
The intention: leave lighter, clearer, more yourself.

Your host: Astrid Waterstraat (Hamburg, Germany)
Astrid is a certified yoga teacher and professional coach - she has spent the last several years helping people reconnect with themselves through movement, reflection, and creativity.
She designed ‘Rooted & Radiant’ because she knows what it feels like to have everything under control and still feel lifeless at the same time. To be "successful" on paper and still feel like something essential is missing.
This retreat is the space she wish she'd had.

She also an artist - and that shapes how she works. She believes that creativity isn't a luxury or a hobby. Art is one of the most direct paths back to yourself.

This is her first retreat as host - and she is bringing everything she has to it.
Small group, personal attention, a lot of heart.
She would love to meet you at ORTO in June. :)

astridwaterstraat com / rootedandradiant

Arrival

ORTO is located in Fornelo, 30 minutes north of Porto by car. Porto is well connected from many European cities via Ryanair, EasyJet and TAP Air Portugal. From Porto city centre, a taxi or Uber to ORTO costs approximately €20–40. We recommend arriving by 4 pm on Friday and departing after 4 pm on Sunday. Many participants choose to extend their stay — Porto and the Atlantic coast are both just a short drive away.

Rua Sob Moinho 278, 4485-145 Fornelo, Porto, Portugal

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 27 days before arrival.
If you cancel up to 15 days before arrival, you will receive a 50% refund of the booking price.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Cancel before May 15 → full refund
Cancel May 15–28 → 50% refund
Cancel after May 28 → no refund (retreat confirmed & costs committed)

We recommend to book yourself an insurance to cover these unexpected costs.

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