Somatic & Sound Retreat in Nature | Off-Grid Portugal
With Matteo
September 10 - 14, 2026
A small, seasonal retreat designed as a pause — a few days to step out of a fast, externally driven rhythm and return to something simpler, quieter, and more grounded.
This retreat is part of a small seasonal series (Glimmers), exploring different moments of the year through a shared approach of simplicity, nature, and presence. Taking place at the end of summer, the retreat offers a moment to integrate, slow down, and gently shift into a new rhythm. Set in a natural, off-grid space in central Portugal, the retreat unfolds in close relationship with the land itself. Trees, open sky, and silence are not just a backdrop, but part of the experience.
The structure is intentionally light. Each day includes a few guided sessions — meditation, sound, and body-based practices — offered as invitations rather than fixed commitments. What matters is not the schedule, but the quality of attention each participant brings to their experience.
There is time for walking, resting, being alone, or sharing space with others in a simple and informal way. No pressure to engage, no expectation to perform.
The group is kept small to preserve a sense of intimacy and to allow a more attentive and responsive atmosphere to emerge.
This experience is best suited for those who resonate with simplicity, nature, and a more essential approach, rather than structured programs or high-intensity retreats.
It is not about adding more, but about removing what is not necessary — and noticing what remains.
About the Leader
Matteo
Matteo has been working with sound and meditation since 2017, trained as a Gong practitioner by Don Conreaux and Aidan McIntyre. His approach is deeply influenced by the Tibetan tradition of Chögyam Trungpa and years of somatic meditation practice with Reggie Ray and Dharma Ocean. His work is not focused on performance or peak experiences, […]
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