Soul Garden - Yoga retreat with Nina Petig at Goodtimes Surfcamp

Our camp is located directly on the sea and consists of three detached houses surrounded by a large garden, which we use communally. One of these houses is reserved for our yoga retreats. The living rooms and gardens are versatile and there are also other sports facilities. Double rooms can also be booked as single rooms for an additional charge. There is also a suite, a detached building with its own bathroom and bathtub. Depending on the weather, time of day, and wishes of the group, yoga sessions take place either outside right next to the rocks by the sea, on our self-built wooden platform in one of our gardens, or in our cozy yoga room with sea views.

We also want to ensure a special vacation experience on our premises between surfing and yoga sessions. A fire pit, various outdoor sofas and canopy beds, as well as a large sports platform invite you to relax outdoors, be by yourself, or play sports. We build much of our furniture ourselves and redecorate the houses annually.

The food at our camp will be one of the highlights of your vacation. Our two chefs take care of breakfast, lunch, and dinner and ensure a balanced, varied, regional, and diverse diet. All meals can be adapted to your dietary preferences or any intolerances you may have.

The day at Goodtimes Surfcamp starts with a hearty breakfast, which you can put together yourself at the buffet and enjoy at the breakfast table, on the terrace, or at one of our beautiful sunny spots in the garden. You can choose between sweet and savory options, some of which are complemented by freshly prepared delicacies from the kitchen. At lunchtime, there is a varied lunch buffet, and between meals you always have the option of helping yourself to small snacks, fruit, or drinks. Our dinner is usually served in the garden with a great sea view and always consists of three courses: a soup or salad as a starter, a main course, and a dessert creation. Enjoying a convivial meal together with a view of the sunset over the sea is a relaxing way to end the day. Meals at Goodtimes Surfcamp consist of 7x breakfast, 6x lunch, and 5x dinner—for the two evenings without meals, we naturally have the right insider tips for you so that you can get to know the local cuisine a little.

SOUL GARDEN Grounding, Growing, Blooming _____________________________________________

A week for all the colors of your soul Nature shows life at its most beautiful, and Soul Garden invites you to grow at your own pace. This week, we will focus on the seven energy centers (chakras) from the root to the crown, gradually opening up the inner space for clarity, lightness, and new strength.

In five dynamic yoga sessions in the morning, we awaken our energy with a creative Vinyasa Flow. Balance poses strengthen your foundation, while strengthening elements strengthen your core. Through stable rooting and active alignment, you will find more stability in your body and often a new perspective on your yoga practice or current life issues. My effective assists, heart-opening positions, and optional variations give you the courage and opportunity to try things out and grow in a playful way. The motto in the morning: arrive, straighten up, unfold. In the three Yin yoga classes in the early evening, you dive deeper into silence and your inner world. Calming postures, affirmations, and gentle body awareness help you release tension and find contentment in the here and now. The last class of the week takes you on a soothing journey through all the chakras. Gentle, nourishing, and holistic. The motto for the evening: pause, feel, let go.

Breathing exercises, meditations, and playful elements from dance awaken your creativity and strengthen your intuition. You listen to the sea and your inner voice, and allow what moves inside you to flow onto paper. If you like, you can take part in the Soul Garden Walk: a meditative walk through nature on the coast. Mindful, calm, connected.

Together, we create a safe space for joy, abundance, change, and inner growth, and design a soul garden that blooms in many colors. ____________________________________________________________ Beyond the yoga retreat, the Goodtimes Camp program consists of surfing, open yoga classes for everyone, excursions, and small group events, such as a campfire. Between your fixed yoga sessions and mealtimes, you are free to organize your day as you wish. At the beginning of the week, there is a taster surfing course for anyone who would like to try this water sport. If you want more, you can book further courses during the week or use our surfing equipment independently and jump into the water. The same applies to our yoga equipment, which is always available to you outside of the sessions. If you feel like it, you can also explore the region, walk on the beach or hike in the Sierra D'arga, visit a regional market or take a day trip to the picturesque city of Porto.

Our camp operates on a fixed weekly schedule, with arrivals always on Saturdays at Goodtimes Surfcamp. If you would like to arrive a day earlier or depart later, please contact us and we will see if we can make that possible. We also highly recommend starting your vacation with an overnight stay in Porto.

The nearest airport, Porto (OPO), is the largest airport in northern Portugal and is served by numerous airlines. The airport is about 50 miles from our camp. Alternatively, Vigo is also 50 miles away, and Santiago de Compostela is 93 miles away. From Porto Airport, we offer an airport transfer several times a day for an additional fee, which is the easiest way to get to our camp.
Of course, you can reach our camp even faster and more flexibly with a rental car. This also gives you the opportunity to discover the beautiful region independently and easily during your vacation. Since rental car prices can be very reasonable, it is worth getting a quote. There is also the option of taking the train from Porto to the neighboring town of Ancora.
Please let us know which travel option you choose so that we can prepare and plan your arrival. If you have any questions, please contact us in advance and we will be happy to help.

Avenida Forte do Cão 444, 4910 Gelfa, Viana do Castelo, Portugal