Included: 3 nights with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all activities.
Tier A | 330€ - Twin bedroom with bathroom
Tier B | 310€ - Twin room in shared two bedroom house.
Tier C | 290€ -
Single room with shared bathroom in main house.
Number of participants: 24
Starts: Saturday, 29 November 2025, arrival 10:00am
Ends: Monday, 01 December 2025, departure 14:00pm – 16:00
Montado do Freixo do Meio, located in the municipality of Montemor-o-Novo, just an hour from Lisbon, is a protected landscape in Alentejo, encompassing over 600 hectares of rich biodiversity and cultural heritage.
The estate integrates agroecological practices with archaeological initiatives, offering visitors a chance to explore its unique ecosystem and history. The estate also emphasizes sustainable food production, providing organic products derived from its agroforestry systems.
“re there places in your life that feel blocked, tangled and impossible? Maybe you have tried everything… being rational, working hard, getting help… but nothing works . And maybe you then fall into helplessness and self criticism…
Yet, there is a way that could untangle this and offer lasting change and self compassion. What if every part of us was not an enemy to battled with but an ally to befriend and learn from. At the heart of Focusing is the truth that every part of you is on your side… and that deep within you is wisdom waiting to be heard. This weekend retreat will dive deeply into Untangling® ( originally developed by Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin) a special kind of Focusing that we use in the most tricky areas of our life. Some of our themes:
What the retreat will involve:
• Developing deep self empathy
• Meeting inner critics and judges
• Untangling patterns of protection
• Meeting younger and wounded parts of you
• The map of stuckness and tangled areas of our lives
• Developing presence and “Compassionate self”
Open to anyone - even if you are new to Focusing. We will use Focusing practice in pairs, group discussion, solo reflection and more.
We will be staying at Herdade do Freixo do Meio. Accommodation is simple and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Most of the rooms are shared and single sex (unless you ask otherwise). Some have shared bathrooms.
The meals are vegetarian (this includes dairy and eggs) but there is always also a vegan option. This is a no intoxicants retreat (no drugs or alcohol).