The Magic of Trauma Healing - Time in Nature | Madeira | Portugal | 10 Days

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Meals are not included in the price. So make sure you take care of yourself and bring your own food for breakfast and lunch. And you might want to bring something for the first day so you don’t run out. Especially around lunchtime, we’ll be out in nature, where it most likely won’t be possible to buy food. We’ll stop regularly at supermarkets to buy food, so we’re all in the same boat. For dinner, we usually go to a restaurant, though everyone can decide for themselves.

What could be more healing than a safe space of trust, connection, and belonging—where we can show our true selves and feel seen, heard, acknowledged, supported, and guided—without anyone trying to change us, so that everything can transform and the best within us can come to light?
Are you ready for an adventure from the limits of the mind to the wisdom of the heart in beautiful natural settings, featuring genuine, truthful, and authentic encounters?

What we’ll do and what will happen

The Magic of Trauma Healing (the magic of a genuine encounter of the heart)—Nature Time is a space where we invite, welcome, acknowledge, and support everything within ourselves and our counterparts, without wanting to change one another.

A space where we can show ourselves fully at any time—with our emotions, our projections, how we feel about one another, and the fears that arise from these. Everything is allowed to be just as it is, because only then can it transform. As long as we’re not in resistance and don’t want to push things away or change them.

During the morning and evening circles, we’ll have the opportunity to share what’s currently stirring within us or to work through a specific topic together.

During the day, we’ll be out and about in beautiful natural settings, walking a lot and supporting one another through our processes with curiosity and interest. It’s a wonderful space to practice experiencing how healing it feels when everything is allowed to be there and we don’t try to push away each other’s feelings.

Anything that arises can be shared right in the moment when it’s still active—not just during the morning or evening circles—because it’s most transformative when the emotional charge is still present.

This creates a magical sense of trust, connection, and belonging—an atmosphere in which our nervous system can relax, allowing us to access parts of ourselves that we normally cannot reach.

Are you ready for the
adventure
and
to meet
yourself?

What you’ll take away from this event
● The experience of a space filled with connection and trust
● Greater clarity about who or what you truly are
● Greater clarity about your beliefs, coping mechanisms, and survival strategies—and why you are the way you are
● Greater compassion for your own challenging aspects, states, and emotions—and those of others
● A greater ability to hold space, provide emotional support to others, and meet them with humility, curiosity, and compassion
● Equal opportunities for more introverted participants to speak up, express themselves, and feel seen and heard without having to compete with more extroverted participants

Accommodations

We’ll be staying in tents on a private property in a wonderful location surrounded by nature. Showers, restrooms, and an outdoor kitchen with hot water are available.

Meals

Meals are not included in the price. So make sure to take care of yourself and bring your own food for breakfast and lunch. You might also want to bring something for the first day so you don’t run out of food. Especially around lunchtime, we’ll be out in nature, where it most likely won’t be possible to buy food. We’ll stop regularly at supermarkets to buy food, so we’re all in the same boat. For dinner, we usually go to a restaurant, though everyone is free to decide for themselves.

Rental Cars or a Bus to Get Around the Island

We’ll find the most suitable and affordable way to get around the island. Either we’ll rent several cars and split up the participants if there are willing drivers, or we’ll rent one or more buses that can accommodate all participants. Rental cars are very affordable in Madeira. The total cost of gas and car rentals will be divided among the participants. For this reason, there is an advance payment/deposit of 250 euros; the difference will be refunded or an additional amount may need to be paid.

Preparation

We’ll meet online via Zoom to clarify all the details.

Changes to the Itinerary

Due to the weather forecast, destinations and plans may change at short notice, meaning they may no longer correspond to the itinerary listed below.

Hiking Trail Fees

Due to high demand, many hiking trails have required advance registration and time slots—and charge fees—since 2026. These fees are included in the price.

Tent Rental

Tents can be rented at various locations on Madeira if you don’t want to bring your own. Feel free to contact me if you need help.

Details
Duration: 10 days
Arrival: Friday, October 15, 2027, Funchal Airport
Departure: Sunday, October 24, 2027, Funchal Airport
Meeting Point: Funchal Airport
Target Group: Adults
Participants: Max. 16
Participation Fee: 719 euros + 250 euros deposit for rental car or bus. Please contact me for a discount if you need to watch your budget
Accommodation: In tents on a beautiful private property
Tour Leader: Oliver
Places we’ll visit: Lots

Included

● Tour leadership and guided tours
● Accommodation in tents on a wonderful private property
● Trail fees
● Admission to the Cabo Girão viewpoint
● Admission to the Porto Moniz lava pools

Not Included

● Meals
● Flight
● Rental car and gas

Itinerary

Friday, October 15, 2027

We’ll meet at the airport in Funchal and then drive together to the campground. If arrival times vary, we’ll find an alternative arrangement. Once everyone has arrived, we’ll gather to discuss the relevant information.

Saturday, October 16, 2027

Introduction to “The Language of Connection” — activities designed to create a safe environment, build trust, and foster connection within the group

1. 10:00 a.m. Gathering in a circle and start of activities
2. 2:00 p.m. Lunch
3. 3:30 p.m. Activities
4. Dinner
5. Additional activities, if necessary

Sunday, March 17, 2027

Levada do 25 Fontes, Levada do Alecrim, Risco Waterfall, Lagoa do Vento
1. Morning circle
2. Nature time (Levada do 25 Fontes ...)
3. Dinner
4. Evening circle

Difficulty Level

Distance: 11.4 km
Ascent: 480 m
Descent: 480 m
Minimum elevation: 1,000 m
Maximum elevation: 1,320 m

Monday, October 18, 2027

Sunrise at Pico do Arriero and hike to Pico Ruivo

1. Hike to Pico do Arriero for sunrise
2. Time in nature (Pico do Arriero to Pico Ruivo)
3. Dinner
4. Evening gathering

Difficulty Level

Distance: 11.2 km
Ascent: 1,020 m
Descent: 1,030 m
Minimum elevation: 1,540 m
Maximum elevation: 1,830 m

Tuesday, October 19, 2027

Visit many attractions such as the Fanal Laurel Forest, Porto Moniz, and much more....

1. Morning Circle
2. Fanal Laurel Forest
3. Porto Moniz (natural lava swimming pools)
4. Praia da Ribeira da Janela (Beach with rock formations)
5. Seixal Village (The best beach with rocks)
6. Véu da Noiva Viewpoint (Waterfall plunging into the water)
7. Miradouro Água d’Alto (Viewpoint)
8. São Vicente (A wonderful village with a church or chapel on the mountain)
9. Miradouro Lombo do Mouro (viewpoint)
10. Miradouro Bica da Cana (viewpoint)
11. Dinner
12. Evening Circle

We won’t be walking as much to recover from the strenuous hike the day before

Wednesday, October 20, 2027

Levada do Caldeirão Verde

1. Morning circle
3. Nature time (Levada do Caldeirão Verde)
4. Dinner
5. Evening circle

Difficulty:

Distance: 13.6 km
Ascent: 100 m
Descent: 100 m
Minimum elevation: 809 m
Maximum elevation: 930 m

Thursday, October 21, 2027

Pico Grande

1. Morning circle
3. Nature time (Pico Grande)
5. Dinner
6. Evening circle

Difficulty level:

Distance: 10 km
Ascent: 696 m
Descent: 707 m
Minimum elevation: 1,230 m
Maximum elevation: 1,656 m

Friday, October 22, 2027

Ponta do Sol – Funchal

1. Morning circle
2. Ponta do Sol (nomad village)
3. Anjos Waterfall
4. Cabo Girão Skywalk
5. Christo Rei
6. Funchal
4. Dinner
5. Evening Circle

We’ll visit various sights and won’t walk as much so we can recover from the previous day.

Saturday, October 23, 2027

Ponta de São Lourenço

1. Morning circle
2. Ponta de São Lourenço
3. Nonnental / Eira do Serrado viewpoint
4. Dinner
5. Evening Circle

Difficulty Level:

Distance: 8 km
Ascent: 300 m
Descent: 300 m
Minimum Elevation: 20 m
Maximum Elevation: 90 m

Sunday, October 24, 2027

Back to the Airport

The Heart-Centered, Trauma-Sensitive Encounter – Time in Nature is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric diagnosis, counseling, or treatment!

The arrival airport is Funchal. We will find the most convenient and affordable way to get around the island. Either we will rent several cars and divide the participants among them, if there are willing drivers, or we will rent one or more buses that can accommodate all participants. Rental cars are very affordable in Madeira. The total cost of gas and the rental cars will be divided among the participants. For this reason, there is an advance payment/deposit of 250 euros; the difference will be refunded or an additional payment may be required.