This retreat is in beautiful Galicia. An area on the west coast of Spain where happiness still seems very common. People are friendly, take their time and are caring. There are many beaches, rugged coasts and the vegetation is very diverse.
In the summer months it is usually around 25 degrees, making it pleasant to stay and not as hot as on the east coast. The seawater is also slightly fresher in Galicia, but it makes you less drowsy when you get out.
We are happy to offer you (depending on the number of days) a combination of mindfulness, yoga, qi gong, tension releasing exercises (TRE), breath work and creative expression (dance, chanting mantra, intuitive painting or writing). No experience is necessary, the magic is in letting go. Then the rest will follow naturally. Experience shows that it is precisely the combination of our SOUL sessions with the natural elements that makes the effect on your self so intense. In addition to tranquility, guests regularly receive the most beautiful insights or spiritual experiences, which further enhances the experience on the 'Marie'. The sessions are partly on board in a beautiful sheltered bay and partly in beautiful nature. In between there is plenty of time to chill and do what you need (swim, (learn to) sail, snorkel, walk, read, write or just do nothing in the hammock). Do you play an instrument and like to take it with you? No problem. Know that there is a guitar and ukulele on board that you could use. The language of instruction is usually Dutch and sometimes English (depending on the composition of the group). In the case of a group registration, the language of instruction could also be French, or a combination of Spanish and English.
The captain is also your cook. He will prepare fresh vegetarian meals or fish for you. One time he is free. Then you go ashore for lunch (4 days) or dinner (7 days) at your own expense. With a 7 day trip we take you out for dinner in the old town of Vigo on the last day.
Halfway through the 7 day trip we have a 'break day'. Our ways then part for a day. We take the boat to port Vigo and after breakfast we take you to the train to Santiago de Compostela, the fascinating old city where hundreds of pilgrims gather every day at the end point of their Camino, the cathedral. How nice is it to be a pilgrim for a while by walking the last kilometers (together). If you like to continue a bit more in nature you can also take the ferry to Cangas (market, coastal walk and beach). Feel free to make your own choice.
When you get back on board, your towels will been washed, everything dusted and swept, stocked up for groceries and the water refilled :)
Want to sign up? We look forward to meeting you in Vígo. We have found a nice berth for our ship 'Marie' with an unobstructed view over the bay. In this harbor you will immediately smell the fresh air and feel the spaciousness. If you bow your head to the crystal clear water, you will see the most beautiful fish and if you are lucky the occasional dolphins that come to take a look.
Program Galicia 4 days / 3 nights
Day 1
- Between 3:00pm – 5:00pm on board the “Marie” in port of Vígo (Marina Davila Sport)
- Welcome drink, introduction and safety
- Sailing to Isla de San Símon
- Dinner on board
- Angel card talks
- Overnight at anchor
Day 2 (silence until breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Mindfulness
- Sailing to Praia de Barra
- Me-time
- Mindful walk (in silence) along the rugged coast of Cabo do Home
- Lunch of your choice and at your own expense (Caracola de Cabo Home)
- Me-time
- Dinner on board
- Qi Gong
- Overnight at anchor
Day 3 (silence until breakfast)
- Qi Gong and Hatha Yoga
- Breakfast
- Sailing to Islas Cíes
- Me-time
- Lunch
- Me-time
- TRE (Tension Releasing Exercises)
- Dinner on board
- Overnight at anchor
Day 4 (silence until breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Singing mantras or kundalini shake dance
- Breathwork
- Me-time
- Lunch
- Me-time
- Sailing to port of Vígo
- Mindful 'desert'
- Check out 17.00pm
Program Galicia 7 days / 6 nights
Day 1
- Between 3:00pm – 5:00pm on board the “Marie” in port of Vígo (Marina Davila Sport)
- Welcome drink, introduction and safety
- Sailing to Isla de San Símon
- Dinner on board
- Angel card talks
- Overnight at anchor
Day 2 (silence until breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Mindfulness
- Intuitive painting
- Me-time
- Sailing to Praia de Barra
- Lunch
- Me-time
- Mindful walk in silence along the rugged coast of Cabo do Home
- Dinner on board
- Gi Gong (explanation)
- Overnight at anchor
Day 3 (silence until breakfast)
- Qi Gong and Hatha Yoga
- Breakfast
- Me-time
- Lunch
- Me-time
- TRE (Tension Releasing Exercises)
- Sailing to Nerga, Cangas or Vigo
- Dinner of your choice and at your own expense in Nerga, Cangas or Vigo
- Overnight at anchor or in the harbor
Day 4 (break day)
- Breakfast
- Full-day to feel and do what you like without "Marie". For instance (by train) to Santiago de Compostela or by ferry to Cangas for the market, a coastal walk and beach (take a snack or fruits with you if you like)
- Sailing to Islas de Cíes
- Dinner on board
- Overnight at anchor
Day 5 (silence until breakfast)
- Chakra breathing meditation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Me-time
- Yin Yoga and TRE
- Dinner on board
- Overnight at anchor
Day 6 (silence until breakfast)
- Breakfast
- Singing mantras or kundalini shake dance
- Breathwork
- Intuitive painting evaluation
- Me-time
- Lunch
- Me-time
- Sailing to Vígo
- Dinner in old Vígo
- Overnight in harbor
Day 7
- Breakfast
- Check out 10.00am
Group size
- The maximum group size is 6 participants.
- Changes in the program due to the weather or group wishes are possible.
- Sometimes the silence period is a little longer.
- With an exclusive group registration, a tailor-made program can be discussed.
Accommodation
‘Marie’ has two spacious, modern cabins for its guests, each with two single beds (one is a bit bigger), and a guest shower and toilet room. There are also two comfortable sofa beds in the lockable lounge. Do you prefer to sleep outdoors? We have two sofa beds on deck and lovely hammocks between the masts. Don't worry, you will have and keep your bed inside the boat too:)
Price
The investment for the 7-day expedition is €1495 per person incl. VAT. We charge 5 people for an exclusive group registration.
You will receive 10% discount per person if you book for 2 persons
You will always receive a discount of 100 euro (7 days) or 50 euro (4 days) if you book the 'Marie' for the second, third our fourth time.
This includes:
- Content program
- Professional guidance
- Telephone intake prior to the retreat
- Port fees and fuel for the sailing ship
- All meals (except 1 dinner or lunch). We can take food allergies into account
- Unlimited fresh herbal or ginger tea, water, fresh juice, drinks and good coffee
- Linen and SOUL attributes
and excludes:
- Booking costs €15 per person
- Transport costs to Vigo and back
- Train ticket to Santiago de Compostela
- Travel and cancellation insurance
How to get to Vígo and ‘Marie’?
From the Netherlands it is best to fly with Transavia or Ryanair from Amsterdam, Maastricht or Eindhoven to Porto in Portugal. Sometimes KLM has a nice offer. Early booking is recommended.
Upon arrival, take a luxurious bus from Porto Airport which run several times a day. Travel time is about 2 hours and a return ticket is between €14.00 - €50.00. For departure times and exact prices, visit one of the following sites:
If you first want to go to Porto center from the airport, a metro is handy. For a few euros you are in the middle of this nice city, for example in the San Bento district. We can give you tips for hotel or restaurant. From Porto center you can also find buses to Vígo (2,5 hours) at the above sites.
Please note: it is one hour earlier in Portugal than in Spain.
In Vígo, 'Marie' has a berth in the Marina Davila Sport (davilasport.es).
S/N, MUELLE DE REPARACIONES DE, 36208 Vigo, Pontevedra.
If you wish, we can inform you about flights and arrange transportation from the bus station in Vigo to Marina Davila Sport when you arrive together.
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