Surfing, yoga & art: experience creativity and balance in Ericeira, Portugal

Find your inner balance at the OceanRituals Surf & Art Retreat!

Our retreats offer not only physical activities, but also spiritual nourishment through inspiring workshops on personal growth and mindfulness. Immerse yourself in the harmony of art, nature and surfing, find your inner center and enjoy the positive vibes of our team. Experience the fascination of surfing in a first-class surfing area, enjoy walks on the beach, discover the cute little town and take part in moving activities. Culinary delights with healthy and delicious food are also part of the all-round package, which focuses on the holistic well-being of our guests. Let yourself be pampered by the sauna with sea view and dance under the stars.

WHAT WE OFFER:

6 days "all-round happy package"

-Accommodation, 5 nights

-Catering: Morning greeting, brunch,

lunch snack and dinner

-3x surf lessons incl. equipment

-2x yoga

-3x art coaching incl. equipment

-4x group sessions on personal

development

-Welcome-goody-bag

-Leisure activities: Sauna, beach day,

walks, day trip to Lisbon, skate park...

You can also book

Massages and individual coaching.

CasaEira is a retreat center in Ericeira, Portugal, closely connected to the local community and set amidst the breathtaking beauty of the sea and hills. It is more than just a retreat center; CasaEira offers a beautiful place where you can find relaxation and belonging. It serves as a nurturing space where individuals can explore personal growth, ignite transformative change and envision a hopeful future.

Choose from a variety of rooms, including shared rooms for two with scenic views, private rooms with shared bathrooms, and private rooms with private bathrooms. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a garden, a kitchen, a sauna with sea views and two terraces. The villa, is a centuries-old, impressive building in Ericeira, Portugal, which offers guests breathtaking views from the upper and lower terraces.

Our surf camp offers exclusively plant based catering cooked with love. Our chef has her own organic-permaculture farm from which she sources most of her ingredients. All purchased ingredients are also organic and regional.

The catering includes:

-Early morning light breakfast (tea, nuts, fruit, etc.)

-An extensive, varied brunch

-A snack at lunchtime

-Full dinner with dessert

Sports & activity program
Look forward to a total of 3 surfing sessions including equipment, 2 yoga sessions and art coaching including equipment.

Surfing

Surfing is not just about mastering the waves, but also about developing an awareness of your responsibility towards nature and the local culture. Our surf lessons offer you four sessions where you will receive the necessary equipment and individual coaching. We accompany you on your way to internalizing the rules of surfing and reflecting on your personal emotions. In groups of a maximum of 15 participants, you will not only learn the technique, but also how to find your place in the line-up with respect and awareness. We work together with a local surf school for the surfing sessions.

Yoga

The yoga program perfectly complements your surfing sessions and brings body and mind into harmony. In three intensive yoga sessions, we help you to increase your flexibility, strength and inner peace. Through targeted breathing techniques and postures (asanas), you will learn to release tension and improve your concentration - ideal prerequisites for staying balanced and focused both on the surfboard and in everyday life. Your yoga teacher will be Kathrin Wilde. Kathrin teaches calmly, slowly, centering and strengthening. Aura sprays and short massages provide additional relaxation. She will guide you to greater balance, strength and inner peace.

Art Coaching & Personal Development

Do you know the feeling of creating something of your own with your hands? With us, you will not only receive professional guidance, but also plenty of space and almost unlimited material to develop your full creative potential. Even if you haven't been able to do much with art before, we offer you simple and fun exercises. Art is for everyone - even for those who consider themselves beginners. Our art coaching is led by Layla Gall-Jörg, an experienced art therapist, and supports you on your personal development path.

Discover the transformative power of art! In our art coaching, you will be guided in small groups to try out different techniques without pressure. The focus is on self-expression and experimentation, where you can freely develop your creative side in group and individual activities - regardless of your level of experience. Whether painting, clay work or land art, we explore different methods and materials together.

You plan and book your journey to Portugal yourself. The accommodation is around 45 minutes by car from Lisbon Airport. There are various transportation options to get from Lisbon Airport to Ericeira:

By car (rental car or cab)

Travel time: About 35-45 minutes.
Route: The quickest route is via the A8 highway and then the A21 towards Ericeira.
Cost: A cab costs around 50-70 euros, depending on the time of day and traffic. Alternatively, rental cars are available at the airport.

By bus

From Lisbon airport, first take the metro or a bus to the city center (e.g. to Campo Grande bus station).
Bus connection: From Campo Grande there are direct buses from Mafrense to Ericeira. The journey takes about 1.5 hours.
Cost: The bus costs approx. 7-10 euros

With a private shuttle

There are private shuttle services that offer transfers from the airport directly to Ericeira.
Cost: Depending on the provider and size of the vehicle, prices range between 60 and 100 euros.

With an Uber

Taking an Uber is usually the cheapest way to get from A to B in Portugal. You can simply call an Uber via the app when you arrive at the airport.