Alchemize. Awaken. Attune

Self care meets adventure, immersed in subtropical coastal beauty. Harmonize yin & yang energies to create a desired state of being.

Retreat Details

Midway between Spring & Summer, we come together to celebrate the blue moon in the Southwestern Algarve, in a subtropical, coastal Portugese village. Imagine yourself waking to the whispering hush of ocean waves, a gentle breeze rustling palms, carrying the salty scent of the Atlantic,mixed with sweet lavender flowers in the air and birdsong welcoming you into the bliss of your day.

Spend 7 days, 6 nights, at the Lua Azul retreat, in this beautiful hill-top estate. Embrace light, vitality, and manifestation immersed in self-care practices and the embodiment of joy. Your days will be spent practicing yoga & meditation, engaging in workshops & ceremonies, exploring the Atlantic coastline, the old town of Lagos, and relaxing by the pool.

Awaken and attune to your desired state of being. Alchemy is the practice. Transmutation is the result.

What's Included

Key Takeaways: Embrace inner light & intentional manifestation through alchemy practices. Release what no longer serves. Embody joy on your path.

  • Private online coaching session/meeting with host Lori Dye prior to retreat & unlimited WhatsApp communication to have questions answered before, during travel and during and throughout the week of the retreat
  • Transportation between Faro International Airport and the retreat venue and back (May 27, 2026 & June 2, 2026)
  • 6 nights / 7 days accommodation at private retreat estate in Praia da Luz, Portugal
  • Twice daily plant-powered delicious, hearty meals, prepared by the chef onsite; all dietary restrictions will be honored.
  • Daily coffee, tea, & filtered drinking water onsight
  • Daily meditation
  • Daily yoga asana; various styles
  • Yoga nidra
  • Group Hypnosis Session (like a guided imagery experience)
  • Creativity workshop
  • Sound Bath Ceremony
  • Kayaking, grotto & snorkeling excursion
  • Infrared sauna & 2 pools onsight
  • Blue moon fire celebration
  • Yoga mats & props use
  • Private massage chalet onsight

What’s not included: Everything else (e.g., flights, initial transportation to Faro, Portugal, travel insurance, additional excursions, shopping, dining, etc.).

The Experience

Day-by-day agenda (subject to change)

Day 1: Land

  • Meet group driver at Faro International Airport
  • Arrive at Retreat estate and settle in
  • Welcome circle
  • DinnerDinner
  • Gentle Movement & Yoga Nidra

Day 2: Sea

  • Meditation
  • Yoga
  • Brunch
  • Kayaking, grotto & snorkeling excursion
  • Dinner
  • Restorative yoga

Day 3: Journey

  • Meditation
  • Yoga
  • Brunch
  • Explore, rest, or play
  • Dinner
  • Cacao ceremony & group hypnosis

Day 4: Trek

  • Meditation 
  • Yoga
  • Brunch
  • Hike Fishermen’s Trail on the cliff coastline
  • Falesia Vineyard wine tasting & tapas
  • Dinner
  • Yang & Yin practice

Day 5: Lua Azul

  • Meditation 
  • Yoga
  • Brunch
  • Explore / shop Old Town Lagos
  • Dinner
  • Yin practice
  • Blue moon fire celebration

Day 6: Intention

  • Meditation
  • Yoga
  • Brunch
  • Coaching & creativity workshop
  • Dinner
  • Gentle & restorative blend practice

Day 7: Rise

Meditation
Yoga
Brunch
Hugs, Photos & Farewell

THE VENUE

Experience life in the unspoiled, pristine Southwestern coast of the Algarve. Our retreat venue is located between Lagos and Sagres, Portugal, in the pretty village of Praia da Luz. Just a 15 minute walk to the beach; super close to the best surf beaches and some of the most picturesque coastline in Europe. This hill-top venue overlooks the Atlantic ocean for breath-taking sunset vistas.

Practice yoga in a serene covered, outdoor shala, swim, rest, read, and play in the beautiful spaces around this property. This estate has 9 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms in each.

The interior & exterior design blends coastal charm with the energy of a boutique retreat estate. The lodge features a mix of private and communal spaces designed for both relaxation and connection. We have indoor and outdoor pools and eating spaces, Also a private massage chalet, subtropical gardens, and sauna onsite.

Grounds & Facilities

Accommodations

All rooms have ensuite bathrooms and poolside exit. Views include the pool, the Monchique hills, and / or the stunning Algarve coastline. Each room has a safe in it. Laundry onsight for guests to use also.

Food

Our private chef specializes in delicious, healthy, plant-based cuisine, and her plates are a work of art. Get ready to marvel at the delicious, satiating food prepared for us twice daily. You won’t miss the meat, and maybe feel inspired to continue enjoying plant-powered nutrition when you return home!

Enjoy daily coffee, tea, and filtered drinking water all day long. Fruit will be offered in the early mornings, daily brunch, and dinner each evening. We have a large fridge on-site for guests to keep snacks and beverages if desired, and stores and supermarkets nearby to grab what you will.

Your Host

Village of Islands Yoga founder Lori Dye E-RYT, YACEP, is originally from Ottawa, Canada. She has traveled and taught yoga all over the U.S, in Canada, Costa Rica, and Thailand and now calls northern New York her home. She has been practicing yoga for over 35 years and it is truly her way of being. Her love of yoga lies in the magic of the breath, the harmony of internal peace & joy and the physical benefits of daily practice; this love emanates through her teaching.

Since completing her first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program in 2015, Lori has taught over 4,150 hours of a variety of modalities through group classes, private sessions, workshops & retreats. In 2021, she completed a second 200 hour YTT with special focus on Ayurveda. Lori is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Intuitive/Life Coach, Certified Facilitator in the Integrative Amrit Method of Yoga Nidra, Hypnotherapist and Meditation & Mindfulness Facilitator. She teaches Life Coaching, Hypnotherapy, Modern Spirituality, Intuitive Coaching, Health and Wellness Coaching, Mindfulness & Meditation and Yoga Nidra courses at a private college. Lori also leads yoga, guided imagery and mindfulness sessions for students and staff and various state and private universities and K-12 schools.

Lori is known for her warm and inviting teaching style. She engages and challenges students to practice mindfulness, connect with breath-guided movement and listen to their bodies. She enjoys bringing stillness and movement together with breath on the mat and offers modifications to make yoga accessible to all. She currently offers in-person classes and retreats as well as live-streaming and on-demand and remote sessions.

Testimonials

5/5

Kind words from prior retreat attendees, students and peers

Ticket Pricing

Please revisit the “What’s Included” section for additional details
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out:
Twin Room (2 beds)

Twin Room (2 beds)

$3,500 USD Regular Price after Dec. 2, 2025 $3,300 USD Early Bird Price through Dec. 2, 2025 (per person, sharing room with 1 other person)
Ideal for a duo or solo guest open to a new soul connection. Please let us know the name of your room companion in the notes section at checkout, or indicate that you wish to be paired with someone to share a space.

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Private Room (double bed)

Private Room (double bed)

$3,950 USD Regular Price after Dec. 2, 2025 $3,750 USD Early Bird Price through Dec. 2, 2025 (for one* guest)
For those wanting their own private space. *For guests wanting to share a bed in a private room, there is an additional cost for 2nd person.

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Quad Room (4 beds)

Quad Room (4 beds)

$2,400 USD Regular Price after Dec. 2, 2025 $2,200 USD Early Bird Price through Dec. 2, 2025 (per person)
Perfect for a group traveling together.

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*All purchases are non-refundable. It is encouraged to consider travel insurance in light of the non-refundable policy and please make sure you do your due diligence regarding any visa or vaccination requirements for travel | Please meet the ground transportation driver at Faro International Airport by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, if you plan on joining the group for ground transport to our venue. Our ground transportation driver will be leaving at 2 PM to bring you to the retreat. If you prefer to navigate to the retreat venue on your own, the address may be shared in May, 2026. Check-in begins at 3 pm on May 27, 2026| The retreat ends at 11 am on June, 2, 2026, when the ground transport driver will depart the venue and bring group members to Faro International Airport; anticipated airport arrival time is 12:15 pm. Please plan flights accordingly. You may arrange for your own departure transportation if you prefer, leaving by 11 am on June 2, 2026.

If, in the unlikely event that the retreat dates must be rescheduled, participants will be offered a space for the rescheduled dates. If, for reasons outside of our control the retreat were to be cancelled by hosts / organizers, a full refund will be issued.