PORTUGAL

Azenhas do Mar

AG
Ashley Gerczak
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Sep 6 - 11, 2025
Group size: 1 - 14
PORTUGAL
Azenhas do Mar

Ashley Gerczak
  • Email address verified
1 review

Sep 6 - 11, 2025
Group size: 1 - 14

About this trip

Join Chelsey Forbes, Kate Posch and Ashley Gerczak for a 5 night retreat on the beautiful coast of Portugal. 


We're so excited to announce that we are returning to Portugal + Chelsey is joining us! We will be joining forces to offer mat PILATES x YOGA in the beautiful fishing town of Azenhas do Mar, Portugal. It is a 45 minute drive outside of Lisbon and 30 minute drive outside of Ericeria (world-class surfing destination). 


We are taking over the beautiful Outpost House where we will have access to a dedicated room for movement (outdoor/indoor space) with props, hot/cold plunge, sauna, outdoor pool, tennis courts, 5 minute walk to the beach, local surf instructor lessons, hiking, shopping, beautiful coastal drives, massages. The house stands on the cliffs just outside the village of Azenhas do Mar overlooking the coast from Cabo de Roca to Ericeira. It's seven apartments with different layouts and styles that were all recently renovated. 


We will practice yoga/pilates/meditation twice daily, less the day we arrive and depart. Check-in is at 3:00p local and check-out is 12:00p local. You will be able to drop bags prior to check-in if you arrive early and want to explore. 


Ubers are readily available and roughly $35 from the airport to the house and they confirmed there will be Ubers available to take trips to other towns/Lisbon as you would like. Arrivals will be into Lisbon airport. There are direct flights from most major airports :). 


We will have brunch and dinner daily at the house (less the day of arrival - dinner only; and departure (breakfast/brunch only). Attendees are responsible for the rest of their meals. There are little cafes in the local village. 


Please contact us for pricing for a private room. <3 


CANCELLATION POLICY////


Deposits secure your spot on the trip and are not refundable. Refunds for the balance payments vary depending on timing. For cancellation requests submitted with more than 90 days of retreat date: 100% of total amount (less deposit) will be refunded. Cancellation requests within 90 days of the retreat: sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions. Nobody books a retreat with the intention of canceling it, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete or for arriving late or leaving early.

Things to do

Some of the beautiful surroundings! 


Sintra-Cascais Natural Park (protected park-like landscape stretching along the coast and up the hills of Sintra, ideal for long walks under tropical plants - 15 minutes away). 


Sintra (Castles on castles on castles - UNESCO World Heritage Site for its many 19th-century Romantic architectural monuments with a unique setting in the hills - 10 minutes away). 


Colares (laid-back village between the Sintra hills and the coast, with a friendly mix of locals and an international crowd - 10 minutes away). 


Home beach (the local beach is wild and beautiful, walking distance from the gate and one of the best local locations for surfing). 


Lisbon (vibrant capital of Portugal charged with history and a vibrant culture and food scene - 45 minute drive). 


Ericeira (once a sleepy fishing village turned cool surf town with some of the nicest surf breaks in the area - 30 minutes). 


Local wineries (10 minutes). 


Coastal trail (footpath along the cliffs, passing the gate of the house. Ideal for exploratory walks or trail runs). 


Cascais (lively sea town between laid-back and posh, with plenty of beaches, bars and restaurants - 35 minutes). 


Amenities in each apartment ////


  • 1 bathrobe per guest
  • Towels and beach towels
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Kitchen basics (organic olive oil, sea salt etc.)
  • Dishes, wine and water glasses, cutlery
  • TV
  • Free high-speed wifi (250M/50M)
  • Free parking
  • Shared washing machine and dryer on the property
  • Ironing equiment available
  • Safe with number code



What’s included

  • Yoga/Pilates/Meditation
    We will practice yoga/pilates/meditation twice daily (less the day of arrival and departure)
  • Brunch and dinner daily
    On arrival we will have dinner only and on departure we will have breakfast/brunch only.
  • Water/coffee/tea
    Water/coffee/tea will be available in each apartment throughout the day
  • Props
  • Sauna + cold plunge
  • 1 Group dinner out
  • Open jeep tour of Sintra
    We will do a group jeep tour of Sintra with an amazing local company. Open jeep, great music, time to take in the beautiful Unesco buildings and coast with history and intel from locals.

What’s not included

  • Airport transfers
  • Extra meals/drinks
  • Shopping :)
  • Surfing/excursions
    Happy to help you coordinate!
  • Travel Insurance
    Some things are out of our control!
  • Airfare

Available Packages

Single bed in a shared room + bathroom
Deposit:$800
Only 3 left

2 bedrooms (double beds with two people in each bed), two fireplaces, sea view. The bathroom is shared with 4 people. 


Apartment has a shared living/dining room with the 2 rooms in the house, fully equipped kitchen with basics (organic olive oil, sea salt, coffee, tea, water). Shower gel, shampoo, soap by a local artisan based on cold-pressed oils, towels, bedding, bathrobes, hair dryer, coco-mat beds (organic/natural materials), open fireplace, sea view, central heating. 


The price is per person. 

$2,850
Deposit:$800
Single bed shared room in private casita
Deposit:$800
9 left

Single bed in a shared room. There will be two beds in a shared room with a private bathroom. Pricing is per person. 


Fully equipped kitchen with basics (organic olive oil, sea salt, coffee, tea, water). Shower gel, shampoo, soap by a local artisan based on cold-pressed oils, towels, bedding, bathrobes, hair dryer, coco-mat beds (organic/natural materials), open fireplace, sea view, central heating. 





$3,750
Deposit:$800


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Ashley Gerczak
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Reviews

We had a great time, exceeded our expectations! I am a first- timer, but will definitely return. Ashley was a fabulous pilates instructor, caring and knowledgeable, giving one to one guidance as needed. Kate was a calming and energetic yoga instructor, again quick to meet each participants individual needs, yet not at the expense of the entire group. I cannot say enough about the 2 of them, other than anyone who has the opportunity to work with them is very fortunate! The people, the chef, the facilities were wonderful! Look forward to working with them again! Marian K
By marian K for PORTUGAL on Oct 14, 2024