○⃝° Resonance Portugal: Rest. Connect. Realign.
Step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in the peaceful Portuguese countryside.
At Valada Viva, Resonance is more than a retreat, it is a fully immersive experience designed to support presence, creativity, and connection. You are invited to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and enter a carefully curated journey of meditation, creative practice, and shared experience.
Throughout the week, you will receive tools and practices to help you navigate your inner landscape and the world with greater clarity, resilience, and presence. Everything is intentionally held for you, from nourishing meals prepared by our chef to a thoughtfully designed program that balances structure and spaciousness, so you can fully arrive, land, and engage with what is present.
Do you live in Central Portugal? We would love to have you with us! See the special offer below.
Overview:
September 4-9, 2026
Valada Viva, Figueiró dos Vinhos, Portugal
Join Hadar Cohen, Farzana, Pamela Hollings & Debórah Eliezer for a deeply immersive experience
Includes meals & curated sessions.
PRICES FROM 320€ FOR LOCALS
Explore the full program and special offers below!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
This is not just a retreat, it’s a space to return to presence.
Over these days, you will experience:
Daily meditation and grounding practices
Creative and artistic sessions
Time to rest*, reflect, and be present
Welcome dinner on the first day & Closing brunch on the final day
You can join us for breakfast & lunch
This is a space to cultivate inner resilience, creative expression, and collective care.
With plenty of free time to swim, rest, or explore, the rhythm of the experience allows you to move gently between connection and solitude.
*True rest is not an escape from the challenges of our time. It is what allows us to meet them with clarity, creativity, and resilience.
SCHEDULE
𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝟒)
Night
6 PM — Welcome Circle
7:30 PM — Welcome Dinner
𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐑𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐌 (𝟓-𝟖)
Morning
7 AM — Meditation
8 AM — Breakfast
9:30–12:30 AM — Studio sessions
Afternoon
1PM — Lunch
𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐘 (𝟗)
Morning
7 AM — Meditation
8:30 AM — Closing Session & Ritual
11 AM — Brunch
Sessions Descriptions
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Begin the day with stillness, breath, and gentle awareness. Drawing from contemplative and embodied practices, these morning sessions offer a soft and grounding space to arrive in the body, quiet the mind, and meet the day with clarity and presence.
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A gentle invitation to slow down and reconnect with the living world. Through mindful walking, sensory awareness, and moments of silence, Pamela guides participants into a deeper relationship with the forests, plants, and rhythms of Valada Viva. This session encourages presence, wonder, and a renewed sense of belonging within nature.
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A welcoming space to arrive fully into the retreat and into community. Through guided conversation, listening practices, and gentle reflection, participants are invited to meet one another with curiosity, set personal intentions, and begin cultivating a sense of trust, presence, and belonging.
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Slow down, open the senses, and deepen your relationship with the natural world. Through mindful presence and sensory exploration, this session offers an invitation to experience the forest in a new way.
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What does it mean to be in a relationship with something greater than ourselves? In this reflective and experiential session, Hadar invites participants to explore personal connection to Spirit, Source, or inner wisdom through contemplation, dialogue, and embodied awareness.
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Explore the connection between breath, sound, voice, and movement. Through guided practices, participants are invited to listen to the body, awaken the voice, and explore movement with greater freedom and curiosity. No previous experience is needed, only curiosity and a willingness to explore.
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A playful and intuitive space for creative exploration, spontaneity, and expression. Through movement, breath, writing, and shared exploration, participants are invited to loosen habitual patterns, follow their curiosity, and discover new ways of expressing themselves.
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An exploration of the Sufi path as a living practice of presence, compassion, and remembrance. Through simple teachings, meditation, and experiential practices inspired by the qualities of water, participants are invited to connect with the heart and cultivate greater openness, fluidity, and inner harmony.
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How do body and spirit communicate? Through guided movement, reflection, and embodied exploration, participants are invited to notice the emotions, memories, and wisdom that live within the body and deepen their connection to themselves and the sacred.
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An interactive session designed to awaken playfulness, connection, and creative risk-taking. Drop the critic and reconnect with your playful, joyful self! Through simple group exercises and shared exploration, participants are invited to loosen habitual patterns, engage with others in new ways, and experience the joy of collective creativity.
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An accessible exploration of the contemplative teachings of Kabbalah. Through meditation, reflection, and gentle inquiry, participants are invited to cultivate inner listening and explore different ways of receiving wisdom. No prior knowledge of Kabbalah is required.
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A gentle pause to integrate the day’s experiences. Through facilitated reflection and attentive listening, participants are invited to notice what is emerging, what is shifting, and what they wish to carry forward.
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Build on your practice through skill-building, creative exploration, and gentle risk-taking. This session invites participants to step beyond familiar patterns, experiment with new possibilities, and explore what becomes available at the edge of growth.
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An open and inclusive vocal session where the emphasis is on participation rather than performance. Through breath, rhythm, and shared song, participants are invited to open the voice and experience the power of collective sound, resonance, and joyful expression.
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An optional space for participants to share insights, creative expressions, questions, or reflections that have emerged during the retreat. Sharing a poem, journal entry, movement improvisation, or story, and being witnessed in a supportive space, can offer release, clarity, and momentum.
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A sacred evening dedicated to rest, beauty, nourishment, and community. Through ritual, shared food, music, and presence, we create space to step away from the pressures of doing and return to the experience of simply being.
◉ Reserve your spot
Limited spaces to ensure an intimate and meaningful experience.
Full refund available until July 15.
A special offer for the local community!
320€ pp
We are offering this reduced rate to make the experience more accessible for people living in Central Portugal.
Payment options:
MB WAY
Bank transfer
Cash on site
Paypal
Wise
Contact: valadaviva@gmail.com
Add-ons
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by a local professional on-site (1.5h)
$90
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half day trip to Coimbra with transfer and guidance
$75
○⃝° What are Resonance Retreats?
Resonance retreats are experiential gatherings that explore nature connection, creativity, and community as pathways to presence and resilience.



