Buddha Retreats

Marie’s yoga classes were amazing. She was so kind, helpful, calm and a great teacher. The food was so so good, and they catered to vegans really well. The location was beautiful! Everyone working there were really friendly and sweet. Bonus points for cute animals!

Beautiful place, amazing food, great surfing

The retreat was beautiful, I really had the best time of my life! The food is excellent and so are the hosts and (yoga) instructors. The place is beautiful and clean. The surf lessons were the best! I definitely recommend this place.

The combination of excellent yoga teaching with amazing food, meaning that I could really make progress and relax as well. The surf instruction was also good, and trips to the beach in the morning suited me. All the staff were great, and the location in the hills was very peaceful.

I was completely satisfied with everything at this retreat; the Yoga, the scenic views, the surfing lessons, the people, the location… Everything was absolutely fantastic!!! Im very happy that I booked this retreat!!

The food and kind people who work there

My daughter and I had a beautiful time at the retreat — the perfect balance of relaxation and activity. It was truly nourishing for both of us. We’d definitely love to come back!”

Die Woche, die ich bei Buddha Retreats verbracht habe, war genau das, was ich gebraucht habe: Superleckeres vegetarisches Essen, tolle Yogastunden bei Marie, eine entspannte Atmosphäre, liebe Menschen. Ich vermisse die Abende auf der Terrasse mit der Gruppe sehr und hoffe, irgendwann an diesen besonderen Ort zurückzukehren.

I loved the beautiful house and grounds, the food, the pool, the relaxed atmosphere and schedule, and the location. The yoga classes were expertly taught and were perfect for both beginners and experienced practitioners alike. I ended up extending my stay because I enjoyed the experience so thoroughly. I hope to return!

Das war der schönste Urlaub, den ich mir vorstellen kann. Die Villa liegt inmitten von Bergen und mit lauter kleinen netten Ecken zum Entspannen und Entdecken. Ein Zimmer schöner als das andere, die Terasse und der Ausblick ein Traum. Die Herzlichkeit der Gastgeber konnte ich sofort spüren und ich habe mich sofort wohl gefühlt. Es war eine sehr freundschaftliche und familiäre Atmosphäre. Von dem vegetarischen, gesunden und ausgewogenen Essen war ich rundum begeistert, ich glaube ich habe mindestens genauso oft die tollen Kreationen aus der Küche fotografiert wie die malerische Landschaft. Die yogastunden bei Marie waren einfach nur wunderbar, haben mich zb beim Vinyasa weitergebracht aber auch nicht überfordert, es war einfach perfekt und Marie hat eine tolle, beruhigende Ausstrahlung auf mich. Ich werde definitiv wiederkommen und es weiter empfehlen. Der Strand ist ca 20 min mit dem Auto entfernt, man kann sich ein Uber teilen oder mal bei der surfergruppe mitfahren. Mein Zimmer war süß und gemütlich. Ich habe wirklich keinen einzigen Punkt, den ich kritisieren kann. Es gab eine Gruppe von 12 Gästen, die alle absolut toll und nett wsren, wir haben viel gelacht. Relaxed und sehr entspannt muss ich mich von dieser traumreise nun verabschieden und werde noch lange daran zurück denken.

Alles!!!

Die Unterkunft ist traumhaft. Der Besitzer des Hauses hat hier einen besonderen Ort erschaffen. Es ist alles sauber und mit so viel Liebe zum Detail hergerichtet. Das Essen war super. Vegetarisch, ausgewogen und frisch. Die Yoga-, sowie die Surfstunden waren qualitativ hochwertig und haben sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Danke für diese wunderschöne Zeit! Das Retreat ist nur zu empfehlen.

tolles yoga, verwunschener ort, köstliches essen und sehr nette leute

The retreat is located in a beautiful place in the mountains where I found peace straight from the beginning. The pool is nice for just relaxing and the woods behind have a beautiful leafy path for small excursions. I went for the yoga retreat, but I am so happy that I had the chance to try surfing one day as well. The hosts are so kind and helpful and yoga instructors take into account all individuals and build lovely lessons. I could not recommend this more!

Nancy's brilliant teaching. She was so generous with her time and offered lots of extra tips ecen afrer the main class time. Also the wonderful welcome from Stephan ---really personal and happy to accommodater any small requests.

The instructors for both the surf and the yoga were fantastic.

They are clearly very skilled in their work and they are very patient and generous with their time.

Die Yogaklassen, die Unterkunft und der wunderschöne Ausblick, die Menschen, die Stille, die freundlichen Gastgeber, das leckere Essen. So viele positive Erfahrungen mitgenommen.

Danke, ich komme sicher irgendwann wieder! <3

Teachers are very knowledgeable.they guide very well in ayenger yoga.

Place is very scerene nice comfortable and well managed.

Food is very tasty and cooked with love and care is taken to make it healthy too.

Very warm and welcoming retreat. If you want to deepen your practise and have a week away from the busy city, this is perfect. Stephan is very kind and did everything to make us feel at home. The food was amazing - we were spoilt every day with a variety of delicious and healthy food. The house was clean, comfortable and surrounded by nature. The garden was huge and fun to explore. The yoga was fantastic. Both Frits and Nancy are very knowledgable and I learned so much. They have different teaching styles which also helps to understand the poses from different perspectives. The group at the retreat was absolutely lovely and I had a great stay!

Groepsgrootte, waardevolle en inspirerende individuele aanwijzingen

Everything was very personal and well attended to. The people made it a great week. We will definitely return to improve our yoga and relax in this wonderful place

The whole experience was very rounded. There were spaces on the estate to talk and be with others and spaces to be quiet and be by yourself. The setting is gorgeous and feels settled without being dated.

The activities were intensive but relaxed and the teacher fitted them to your level of ability and engagement while challenging and literally stretching you.

Ort, Essen, Yoga, Menschen, Vibe

The food was excellent. Stephan went above and beyond to make the stay memorable. The location is magnificent and perfect to relax. The surf and yoga was very good and cater to all levels. Met some great people and there was a good vibe. Won’t forget about this trip anytime soon.

Everything was really relaxed and well organised, beautiful surroundings, great food, met lovely people. Thank you Stefan and team for the great experience.

Wat mij het meeste aantrok was de combinatie van beide. Voor mij was het de eerste keer om zo met yoga en surfen bezig te zijn. Het was een fijne week. Alles was goed verzorgd.

Good yoga instruction which extended our understanding and practice

Prachtige locatie waar alles voor je geregeld wordt door Stephan en personeel! Heerlijk (vega) gegeten, als je ergens behoefte aan had werd dat voor je geregeld. Veel verschillende soorten yoga gehad waarvan de uitvoering goed uitgelegd werd. Ook de surf instructeurs waren erg leuk en stonden paraat om je te helpen. Samen met de rest van de groep hebben wij een heerlijke sportieve en relaxte vakantie gehad!

Great combo of surf and yoga instructions. Nice pool. Good yoga facilities.

Buddha Retreats is a hidden gem and the perfect escape to reset whilst still keeping active. Firstly, the location is pure bliss - surrounded by calm and beautiful nature it’s hard not to relax here. Whether you’re opting for surf and yoga or just the latter, you’ll definitely feel like you’re having a workout, whilst keeping it fun and within your own energy limits.

The food really is restaurant quality. A buffet offering of local, nutritious and super tasty options always in abundance and a plant based, GF option to suit everyone - you will never go hungry here.

The little extras like midday healthy sweet treats is a lovely touch to keep you going before dinner.

This is the second time I’ve been and I had just as a good a time as I did the first. As a solo traveller it is really easy to connect with the rest of the group due to the community style dynamic the retreat encourages.

All in all, a wonderful place and somewhere I would highly recommend if you’re looking for a little break.

Mir hat alles gefallen! Hochwertige Organisation, praktischer Zeitplan, wunderbares Team. Ein sehr malerischer Ort mit schöner Aussicht. Yoga und Surfen sind großartig! Das Essen ist unglaublich lecker und abwechslungsreich, jeden Tag ein neues Meisterwerk der veganen Küche. Wir haben ein sehr aufrichtiges und freundliches Gästeteam. Der Urlaub war unvergesslich! Ich werde auf jeden Fall noch einmal hierher zurückkommen.

Die gesamte Erfahrung war super. Das Haus ist wunderbar, das Essen total lecker, die Angestellten super nett. Stephan war für alle Fragen und Wünsche stets verfügbar und die Iyengar Yoga Stunden sehr bereichernd. Ich habe in dieser Woche sehr viel gelernt, auch wenn ich bereits 10 Jahre Yoga Erfahrung habe.

Fritz und Harriet (die ich hier leider nicht bewerten kann weil sie nicht aufgeführtust) waren super Lehrer, bei denen man gut aufgehoben ist. Anspruchsvoll aber super!

Prachtige omgeving, fijne yoga, heerlijk eten!

Tout était très bien : l'accueil, l'hébergement, les repas, les cours de yoga, la piscine, l'environnement...

From arrival, the welcome from Stephan and all the staff was amazing.

The accommodation was incredible, the photos do not do the house and gardens justice.

Every meal was top class, the best vegetarian food I have had.

Loved learning about the iyengar style, the teachers are very knowledgeable, food was super and there are great walking trails

The grounds were stunning, staff lovely and the food was amazing! The staff were very welcoming and helpful, making tea and providing coffee throughout the day - the grounds are beautiful with walking paths and plenty of space to socialize or have alone time. The yoga was disciplined and really felt the teacher wanted to support you in understanding the philosophy of iyengar and doing it correctly which was great. I’d not had much experience with iyengar but after the yoga retreat will be continuing practicing it. The food was incredible and so nourishing!

This was our first yoga retreat and first time practicing Iyengar so we didn’t know what to expect (for reference, we’ve been doing Bikram and Vinyasa for one year). We are now hooked on Iyengar! The practice is precise and disciplined but Frits and Harriet made it approachable for all levels. Plus, they made us laugh a lot. If you put in the effort in this retreat you will learn and improve so much. The food was also amazing and the cooks were fantastic at providing us with vegan and gluten free options. We’re so happy we did this retreat and hope to come back!

The food was delicious, the yoga instructors, Frits and Harriet were excellent and the other guests were lovely 😊

theres a certain spirit that wholesomes this place and its beauty, just so thankfull having experienced it... thanks to all trainers and the wonderfull staff, please stay as you are!

Prachtige accommodatie, super verzorgd, geweldige groep, heerlijk eten, fijne yoga lessen, prachtig opgezet, goed concept!

Heb het als heel liefdevol ervaren.

Ook Henriette is een fantastische instructeur, ze staat nog niet in de lijst.

The location was amazing, the house is stunning, the pool is deep enough for diving and you can go for nice walks in the area. The surfing lessons were super good. The yoga style they teach here was interesting to experience because you really learn how to do the postures correctly. Most of all I enjoyed the group of people, in less than a week we became great friends. I will miss them a lot!

I had really great time, will probably come back again. Delicious vegetarian meals. The yoga classes were very informative and instructive: I learned a lot. The only thing, I was painfully missing, was a mosquito net. Thank you.

This was my first time doing a yoga and surfing retreat and it exceeded my expectations! The place was charming and has a very relaxing atmosphere. All the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I am not a vegetarian but the food they served was surprisingly good! The yoga and surfing classes were fun and the teachers were very hands on. Overall it was worth what you pay for. The best thing for me was the group of people I met during the 7-day retreat. I was lucky enough to be with a friendly and fun-loving diverse group of people who made me feel very comfortable during my stay. We shared our different life experiences and grew closer everyday! I will miss them most!

Beautiful place, excellent food, accomodation was perfect.

Nancy was incredible. She really has helped me understand where I was going wrong with my posture and asanas. I'm very new to iyengar and after this week I'm now keen to pursue it further at home. The food throughout the week was so delicious. It was healthy but so tasty. My room was lovely and the bed so comfortable. The venue was beautiful and surrounding scenery stunning.

We had two yoga instructors, and both Fritz and Harriet were wonderful. The Iyengar style really does a great job challenging me beyond my current limits without injury and with great attention to alignment, strength, and balance. The surf instructors were cool, but we had bad luck with the surf conditions. This was out of their control but they did their best with providing critiques and not being overbearing. The house and grounds were also awesome. As was the host, the house staff, the food, the pets, etc.

All Perfect. Will do it again

Yoga Unterricht, Unterkunft, Essen, Freundlichkeit

Stunning location. Really peaceful atmosphere. Food was amazing and the yoga with Harriet was excellent. She is a great teacher with a vast knowledge and as 2 of the more mature students we both came away feeling refreshed relaxed and I think a wee bit taller 😂All the staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back. Thank you to Stefan and all the team.

Julie and Iris

Great healthy food, wine, in a lovely space surrounded by green hills. Excellent yoga and surf classes. I learned a lot! Would definitely come back :)

this retreat stands out not only for its professional approach to yoga and surf lessons, but also for its remarkable staff, extraordinary culinary experience, and serene setting. It was truly an unforgettable experience that has left me with a deeper appreciation for yoga, surf, and global cuisine. If you are considering a retreat, this is the one to choose. It might just surpass your expectations too.

The whole retreat was amazing. We did the Yoga Retreat, but most of the others did Yoga & Surf, so the Yoga morning classes were quite intense, which was great. Frits only did one class. The others were hold by Harriet, who unfortunately is not in the list. She was amazing. I have never done Iyengar Yoga before, but was very happy to experience it. The delicious food was so good and the house & garden are incredibly nice. Next time I will book a whole week.

Harriet was a lovely yoga instructor. Very committed and lovely.

The food was divine. I learned so much about different cuisines and especially vegetable and healthy ingredient focused cuisine. All 3 meals a day were something very different, with dinner always including wine and dessert. I'd go again for the food alone. They were amazingly accommodating with me being vegan as well - delicious vegan foods, I didn't feel like I was missing out at all! It's about 4 hours of yoga a day if you do not do surfing in the morning. I learned a lot - it was challenging at times and I improved my handstand a good amount. The teachers teach based on the student's goals. Great teachers, fun people, cute animals.

This trip was above what I expected, you will definitely switch off from your busy life style if you do have one. You will not get bored, I was new to surfing and managed to learn. The location is super easy to get to from Lisbon I do recommend the bus instead of the train, very cheap and very comfortable. Buddha retreat has all you need to relax and unwind. I recommend getting a massage or 2 by Rita. If you want to Surf make sure Javier is your guy. Overall is a fantastic experience would love to do it again. Wish the food had a bit more seasoning some of the dishes. Stephan is super welcoming and all the staff very friendly.

Fantastische verzorging en goede afwisseling van inspanning rn ontspanning

The hosts are so gracious and wonderful. This is a truly unique and relaxing experience for anyone who enjoys staying active, but also want to escape the hustle and bustle of every day life. The food is delicious and so nourishing. I was so excited for every meal and was never disappointed. I’m not vegetarian, but I found the food incredibly high quality and satiating. The other guests staying at the retreat were all so wonderful too. I enjoyed getting to know them all and make some new friends!

Really amazing place, tranquility and

The place was idyllic, the food was incredible, the classes were fantastic and the people both staff and other guests were so friendly and such fun!

Pittige maar inspirerende yogalessen, uitstekende surflessen van zeer ervaren instructeur, mooie locatie en heerlijk eten, inclusief de wijn!

Location:

The retreat is situated amidst a beautiful village and many beautiful traveling routs (every day I took a different one).

The retreat itself is super beautiful. Especially the terrace with the amazing view during the day and the stars during the night.

I never slept so well.

The staff:

was super nice and accommodating and I really enjoyed discussing and interacting with them on a daily basis.

Food:

In one word "WOW!"

With this level of quality and taste I wouldn't mind being a vegetarian for the rest of my life. For the whole stay I didn't think about meat even once.

Yoga:

Frits is not just a Yoga teacher. he is also an actor, entertainer and a comedian.

The sessions were challenging but at the same time super fun and on multiple occasions I just couldn't stop laughing.

Surfing:

Joao is an expert in everything related to surfing.

He is very patient and encouraging.

I couldn't ask for a better trainer.

- Das Essen (vegan & vegetarisch) war hervorragend. Lecker, abwechslungsreich, gesund und mit viel Liebe zum Detail.

- Das Gelände mit Pool und den Yoga-Plätzen.

- Die Ausstattung im Yoga-Raum.

- Die Gruppendynamik

Ik kom hier graag nog eens terug. Na een weekje was ik relaxed, happy en opgeladen! Dat komt door de plek zelf, waar een heel aangename sfeer hangt, en door de lieve mensen die het uitbaten. Ook de groep waarin ik terechtkwam, was een goede match. Ik deelde een kamer en badkamer, maar alles bleef netjes en iedereen was respectvol. Samen buiten eten aan de lange tafel was altijd leuk: we keken enorm uit naar het lekkere eten, zeker na de pittige surf- en yogalessen, die kwalitatief heel goed waren, trouwens. De ayurvedische massage door Rita was ook welkom en hemels. Net als de koekjes in de grote pot - waar ik iets te vaak uit grabbelde ;) Een aanrader.

Great people, great location, amazing food, good surf teachers, good yoga lessions

The setting is beautiful, accommodation lovely and full of character, and the yoga shala and equipment more than fulfilled needs of classes. The food was amazing, and very inventive with something for everyone. I especially liked the relaxed feel of the house - very conducive to getting on with other participants but also with plenty of private places for alone time. This was helped by the people who work there - who were very friendly and for whom nothing was too much trouble. A big thank you from me!

Pittige en zeer leerrijke yoga sessies, met nadruk op de basis. Zeer fijne mensen. Fantastisch lekker eten. Zeer fijn wandelgebied.

As soon as we arrived we arrived we felt very comfortable. The villa is tastefully decorated and the garden with pool is beautiful. The place is located in a small village and very peaceful with amazing views. The hosts are very friendly and helpful, it’s a very relaxed atmosphere and it was a great group experience with nice people. Yoga classes were challenging and fun. Food is amazing, healthy, very tasty and prepared with love. Thanks a lot for everything! We‘d love to come back!

The place is quiet, located in a small village in the middle of the nature, nicely decorated and full of great vibes. The activities - surf and yoga - were perfectly organised and with amazing teachers with great experience. Every breakfast, lunch and dinner was okay flavourful experience, everyone was nice and helpful. I highly recommend the place

Absolutely amazing experiece with the best instructors ever. The place is for those who want to understand the concept of surfing and yoga. The location and people are fantastic. The rooms are clean, the villa has a lot of corners to hide if you want to, but we were sitting on the terrace together and drinking white wine in the evenings. And the food: i never ate so many vegetables in my life, and all dishes were very different everyday and delicious. Thank you.

- Very good teachers

- Amazing food

- Nice location

Die Unterkunft, die Gruppe, das Essen

I booked this yoga retreat as a trial to get the feel and I’ve loved it. It was an amazing 4-day experience. The place is as advertised and it is sooo peaceful. I booked a shared room and my roommate was lovely. The food was fantastic and very tasty that you wouldn’t think you’re eating a vegetarian dish. Yoga with Fritz was amazing. He is an excellent teacher and really pushes you to be better each yoga session. I’ve met new and amazing people as well. It was an amazing first yoga retreat and will definitely be back.

Amazing food, super nice people and incredible location

De locatie, inrichting en omgeving van het retreat waren prachtig: een super inspirerende plek om tot jezelf te komen!

Daarnaast was iedereen van het team ontzettend behulpzaam en attent en het eten was fantastisch lekker. Iyengar yoga was de eerste keer voor mij maar door de opbouw van de lessen boek je snel vooruitgang, en deze vorm van yoga bracht voor mij ook diepgang in de andere vormen van yoga die ik normaal beoefen. Ik raad het iedereen aan die op zoek is naar een weekje ultimate me-time!

We had a wonderful experience. Lorraine's food was incredible and Fritz is a great teacher, even if he can be a bit intense!

Beautiful location, excellent food, really impressed by Fritz's instruction and fun approach. You might have an iyengar convert here!

The team were super helpful and friendly, it's a magical and friendly place.

Wunderschöner Ort, Ruhige Lage, sehr präziser Unterricht für Anfänger und noch mehr für Fortgeschrittene geeignet, exzellentes Essen, tolles Anwesen, super schöner Einrichtungsstil, viel Platz für individuelles und dennoch nettes Zusammensein, super nette Leute vor Ort und tolle Hunde. We love you Oskar!

I totally loved staying at buddha retreats. The people, the food, the location! So great! They were organizing everything for you and have always been so charming! It felt like a little family and I got a room I didn’t expect that everyone else was jealous about 😂 the „princess tower“

I really loved it and will come back!

The food was really creative and nutritious and delicious.

The Iyengar yoga with Fritz was great however we only had 2 classes with him. The other 2 were with Julie and she was neither Iyengar and lacked energy.

The surfing was fun

Everything was really amazing, better than expected. The staff was kind and helpful, the views were amazing and the food is from another world! Loved every minute 🙏🏼

De locatie is echt prachtig. De kamers en badkamers zijn super netjes. Het eten is echt heel lekker en altijd genoeg. Mooi zwembad erbij. De yoga lessen zijn heel leuk en leerzaam en voor alle niveaus. Het vervoer en de materialen voor de surflessen zijn goed geregeld. De surflessen zijn ook top! Hele leuke tijd gehad!

The food was tasteful and healthy.

The location is calm and relaxing.

The surfing instructors were very professional.

I had an amazing time at Buddah Retreat. The house is beautiful, the food amazing, the yoga and surf instructurs passionate about their sports. I learnt so much and will incorporate a lot of it in my yoga practise back home. Finally, I was lucky to be part of an amazing group of people. It was just a wonderful, relaxing and healthy way to spend my holidays. Thank you, Buddah Retreat!

Nice people and atmosphere. Stephan was super supportive and all the ladies in the kitchen great. Massage of lorayne was very good

The food, people, staff, facilities and surroundings, massage and wine experience.

I enjoyed everything, moments & details during a full week at Buddha retreat :

Stéphan the owner is very kind,

the house is really beautiful and very peacefull.

Nice to enjoy the swimming pool after surf & yoga of course !

Special crush for Frits, the Iyengar teacher, amazing, exacting & also very fun 🤩

And what about this delicious, tasty & healthy food we had everyday released by this nice & smart girl :)

Jaho, our surf teacher is also amazing and caring.

That’s it. Just like that, this house & her team is just perfect to reset, breathe, chill & enjoy life there.

Many thanks & best memories 💙💙💙 Morgane from Paris ~

Buddha retreats is een prachtig landhuis gelegen midden in de natuur. Heb hier een hele fijne tijd gehad. Vriendelijke mensen, het was een gezellige groep en de combinatie tussen sport en relaxen was echt perfect. De yoga- en surflessen waren uitdagend maar wel erg leuk! Erg gelachen om de grapjes van Frits (yoga instructeur) Daarnaast was het eten geweldig, echt een feestje! Vond het kortom een super ervaring en ben helemaal tot rust gekomen, bedankt!!

It could be that Frits is the best yoga teacher in the world. He's the funniest for sure. The lessons with him were really great fun and I learned a lot about my body. Thanks alot!

The place is perfect to stay quiet but also connect with other guests. The location is full of gardens and different room giving the fest the opportunity to stay quiet or socialize as she/he wishes. The food is amazingly fresh, balanced and made with LOVE. Everyone is very attentive to the guests needs. The yoga and surf instructors also very good and pleasant. I had an amazing time. Swimming pool, surf, yoga, sun and rain, new friends, all in one perfect stay.

It was my first yoga retreat - not my first retreat, not my first yoga class. I anticipated and dreamt about a great location, welcoming people, excellent healthy food, comfortable accommodation and challenging yoga classes. I have to say I got all that and more - A big shout out to the whole team at Buddha Retreats. They really host with heart, and you can feel it. The extras: the cute doggies, the excellent food and kitchen team and an incredibly rewarding massage by Jana.

This is my first time join a yoga retreat. I joined 5 days 4 nights with a small group of people and two amazing experienced instructors. I have been practicing yoga on and off for few years, but I never tried Iyengar yoga before. Iyengar yoga is different, in the 5 days practice I felt my body become more relaxed as well as my muscles are more strengthen. Donald and Ralph are very nourishing teacher, they take turns to teach us on different days. The different energy and types of teaching (one is more gentle, more focus on flexibility; another one is more advance and focus on strength) are just perfect combination. You can see how passionate they love the things they are doing. I am not a vegetarian, so before join the retreat I was a bit unsure how the food will be like. But it turned out that I was worry too much, the meal were amazing and delicious, I ate even more than I usually do. The wine and teas are also very nice. I was very satisfied with everything. Highly recommended.

I spent 4 nights 5 days at Bhudda Retreat the first week in October. It’s a small and very friendly retreat with just 12 guests. My room was comfortable and I shared a bathroom, all very clean. The food was superb and a great variety at each meal, locally sourced and very fresh. The wine in the evening was also very nice! We were lucky with the weather and had some relaxing time around the pool in the sunshine! At 55 I am relatively new to iyenger yoga and was very happy to have two absolutely fantastic teachers in Donald and Ralph. They supported me so much over the 5 days with my yoga and giving me the confidence to try positions I would never have thought I could do before I arrived!! I came away feeling amazing and can’t wait to go back.

I really loved the whole experience. Everyone at the retreat is lovely, food is amazing and the overall atmosphere was very relaxing. I would definitely go back!

I have been on many yoga retreats

This one I feel like I have come home

Stephan a team member and one of the owners he was my first contact he answered promptly all my queries via email booked me a taxi

The warm welcome when I arrived was from Stephan

I immediately felt comfortable

The little extras in my room and bathroom ..luxury towels and bedding

Comfortable beds

The amazing vegan food options for myself Was beyond my expectations

Fritz was my yoga teacher and he helped heal my pulled shoulder with his high standard fun teaching he is a extremely mindful teacher and ensures his students can manage the Asana

With his direction I have healed my pulled shoulder muscle and I feel light from the laughter we all shared in his classes

I feel nourished and energised all my needs were met .. beautiful surroundings, with people who care for you from the cleaner to the cook

We had a Jane who was the guest host and ensured every one enjoyed there stay

Jane organised trips / treatment/ individual needs

Jane was around to help all guests and did so with enthusiasm and integrity

I will be going again ..,

Ik heb enorm genoten van mijn verblijf in Budha retreat. Het is een heel mooi landhuis gelegen in een prachtige en rustgevende omgeving en het eten was iedere keer opnieuw erg lekker. Verder was alles was goed geregeld en de sfeer was zeer ontspannen. Iedereen van de organisatie was ook zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Zowel de surf- als yogalessen waren uitdagend maar wel enorm leuk. Kan deze retreat ten zeerste aanbevelen. Dank je wel Buddha team voor deze fantastische ervaring!

The staff is incredibly friendly, the food is divine, the location absolutely stunning and yoga&surf a lot of fun!

The Iyengar yoga experience was very good. Both yoga teachers, Daniela and Sarah Jane are very skilled and made everybody feel at ease. They created an enjoyable environment for different levels of yoga practice. Also outside the yoga classes they were pleasant companions.

The food was great and the staff friendly!!

We liked everything!

De surf instructeur was ook heel goed.

i liked the yoga teacher fritz, the surf lessons with joao, the toilets and property surrounding were amazing. towels and swimmjng pool were fantastic. the food was freash, light and healthy.

Un endroit magnifique au sein d'un petit village proche de Lisbonne.

Un cadre très relaxant et propice à la détente.

Le rythme des journées encadrées par deux séances de yoga.

L'accompagnement de Nancy notre maitre de yoga qui s'adapte à nos capacités tout en restant dans la rigueur de l'iyengar.

De lessen waren erg uitgebreid, met veel persoonlijke aandacht. Nancy is een zeer kundige lerares, die je helpt om je lijf te leren kennen en je poses perfect uit te lijnen. Het eten was heerlijk en er hing een fijne en ongedwongen sfeer.

Surfenstunden und Yoga sind eine tolle Kombination, besonders wenn man so nette und engagierte Lehrer hat.

In der 'Buddha-Villa' ist alles sehr liebevoll und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, das Essen war super frisch und lecker... viele nette Leute habe ich auch kennengelernt :) Nach einer Woche dort, bin ich vollkommen entspannt nach Deutschland zurückgekehrt. Vielen Dank ans Buddha Team!!

Een prachtige yoga retreat, prachtige omgeving en heerlijke eten. De yoga lessen waren top heel veel geleerd over mijn lichaam en de surf super leuk.

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay at the Buddha Retreat. It was located in the most serene Portuguese countryside, surround by beautiful hills where you could relax and enjoy the outdoors. The yoga instructor was amazing at getting us into deep stretches. The surfing was challenging but very fun. The food was vegetarian heaven! We did have fish one night and it did not disappoint! It was such a pleasure meeting everyone who was also at the retreat with us. Great memories. Would definitely recommend.

this is a really healthy, restorative yoga holiday - just go - you will feel good.

Good strong Iyengar yoga

Loved the food, great and fun yoga (learnt a lot and I think I left taller...), surfing was challenging but super fun, property itself was amazing - surrounded by lots of nature, great views and a super pool. Our yoga instructor and surfing instructor were so lovely and really made the experience. It was also easy to get there from Lisbon on the bus (I get lost a lot and didn’t get lost at all!!) Left feeling relaxed, and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a quick break that’s convenient and will make you feel like you’ve had a month off not a week!

Het warme welkom en de vriendelijkheid van het personeel was erg fijn om te ervaren.

Prachtige omgeving en elke dag Yoga van een goede instructeur en veel persoonlijke aandacht!

Ook het leren surfen was erg leuk👍

Le cadre, les cours, les repas, l'hébergement

la bonne humeur ,les rires et la joie permanente

Ik vond de omgeving erg mooi en rustgevend. Alles was goed geregeld en de sfeer was ontspannen. De lessen waren leuk en uitdagend. Ik vond het fijn om meer kennis te krijgen en te oefenen met hoe je correct in een houding staat. Het eten was gevarieerd en erg lekker!

All is very well organised, starting with the yoga and surf classes, the food is amazing and the location very peaceful. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Thank you guys for amazing 5 days!

Wunderschöne Oase in Portugal, traumhaftes Grundstück, sehr nette Leute, frisches, gutes und gesundes Essen, toller Yogakurs und Surfunterticht

- Stunning building

- Made to feel very welcome

- Amazing food

- Well run activities: yoga was challenging and different each session; surfing was great fun and instructor was the best

De ambiance: aan de rand van een erg leuk dorp de tuinen en uiteraard de spectaculaire yoga en het eten was erg goed

de locatie is prachtig; rust en uitzicht. Alles kan, niets moet. Huiselijke sfeer.Met veel aandacht wordt het eten bereid: drie fantastische maaltijden per dag en tussendoor yoga, surfen, wandelen of met een boekje aan het zwembad.

We had a wonderful time at Buddha Retreats. The house is perfectly located with beautiful surroundings, a nice yoga studio and only a 20 minutes drive from the beach. The moment you arrive you already feel relaxed and the schedule is perfectly balanced. We will definitely come back! Thanks a lot for everything!