DEVEZA RETREAT
Lisa Ferstl & Karin Seelen
May 22 - May 28 | 2027
REST & RISE
Imagine pausing the busyness of the world around you, to shift from living on autopilot to reconnecting with a vibrant, authentic version of yourself.
Join us for a 7 - day Yoga & Breathwork Retreat led by Karin and Lisa, where you'll embark on a curated journey of self-discovery. Experience the rhythm of your breath in harmony with nature, release tension through gentle movements, and awaken to the essence of who you truly are beneath all the doing. This retreat is an invitation to embrace mindfulness, slow living and remember the joy of simply being.
- Pema Chödrön
YOGA
Lisa Ferstl teaches a gentle version of Vinyasa Yoga and offers meditative practices such as Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra. In her classes, you gift yourself the attention you truly deserve. She encourages you to cultivate body awareness, allowing movement to arise from within, in harmony with the possibilities and limitations of your breath, body, and mind. Each session is guided by a central theme, resonating deeply with both heart and soul.
BREATHWORK
Karin Seelen is trained as a Rebirthing Breathwork Facilitator in the original tradition of Leonard Orr.
During the retreat we will facilitate multiple group breathwork sessions, using a
connected breathing technique through the nose.
Want to learn more about breathwork?
RETREAT PROGRAM
We create our program with enough time to relax and be with yourself.
All activities and workshops are included but never mandatory.
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Daily yoga classes; Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Nidra
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Meditation
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Breathwork group sessions
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Ice bath guided by Giel
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Sharing circles
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Visit to the waterfalls
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Embodied movement & Dance
A program can look like this.
not included but optional: massages
- Ram Dass
FOR WHOM?
Our retreats are suitable for all genders and for both beginner and experienced yogi's. Minimum age is 18 years.
Our premises are less accessible for physical disabled persons because of the steep drive way and height differences. If you have any questions about the space or access requirements, please contact us at
info@landofdeveza.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
CUISINE - DON'T LIFT A FINGER
Our kitchen team will spoil you to the max this week!
Prepare yourselves for restaurant quality cuisine, served to you for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.
Prepared with local, mainly organic products and as sustainable as possible,
full of flavour; a feast for your eyes and taste buds!
On the last night of the week we heat up the wood oven to bake delicious, home-made pizzas.
There is always fruit, coffee, tea and water available throughout the day.
Dietary requirements or allergies? Please contact us before booking and we'll discuss the possibilities.
This is an alcohol free retreat. We ask you to please respect this and not bring alcohol.
ACCOMMODATION | PRICES
Shared tiny house 1425 Euros. Photos.
Private room in guesthouse 1675 Euros. Photos.
Private glamping tent 1675 Euros. Photos.
Available accommodations:
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2 Guesthouse private rooms dubbel bed (price per room €1675)
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2 Guesthouse private rooms single bed (price per room €1675)
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2 Private Glamping tents (price per tent €1675)
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Shared tiny house; dubbel or bunk bed (€1425)*
All accommodations /rooms have shared bathroom and kitchen.
*Tiny houses are shared accommodations for 3.
Price includes: full program with all workshops and day trips, accommodation, use of all yoga props, catering and transfer to our day trips.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, and massages
Your reservation will be confirmed after your downpayment of 50% of the total amount.
By booking you will agree with our Terms and conditions "retreats"'.
Please read before booking.
TRAVEL
Flying
There are daily flights to Aeroporto Oporto, which is a 1.5 hours drive from where we are based in São Pedro do Sul.
Land of Deveza will take care of the transfer from and to the airport of Oporto on set times at the days of arrival and departure.
Advised flights from the Netherlands & Germany:
Arrival day | Saturday May 22 | pick up airport 11:30
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KLM Amsterdam-Porto 09:10 -10:55
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Eurowings Berlin-Porto 05:20 - 07:35
Departure Day | Friday May 28 | drop off airport 13:00
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Transavia Porto-Amsterdam 15:00-18:35
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KLM Porto-Amsterdam 16:20-19:55
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Ryanair Porto-Berlin no recommended flights (we advise to stay a night in Porto and take a flight on Saturday May 29)
We highly recommend extending your stay with some extra days in Porto; our favorite city in Portugal! We are happy to give you tips about amazing restaurants, bars, shops and area's!
And these are your hosts:
Giel & Karin
This is us; Giel Jansen, Karin Seelen and our daughter Selah.
Creating Deveza since 2019, together with friends, family and volunteers.
And ofcourse our doggos Máka and Sjakie.
We love yo welcome you in our litlle paradise!
Lisa
Lisa is one of your hosts this week; yoga teacher and spaceholder.
A dedicated yoga facilitator since 2017, Lisa completed her most recent training in Embodied Flow (300 hours) in 2023. This approach to embodied movement invites you to explore beyond traditional asanas, supporting you in connecting with the innate wisdom of your body.
Instagram: @feelyoga_berlin
Besides host and ice bath spaceholder,
Giel is also our chef at Deveza.
Together with his kitchen team he makes sure we will not be hungry during the retreats.
Prepared with lots of love and local products, fresh, yummy and beautifully
put together cuisine.
Giel
Karin is your other host; breathwork faciltator and spaceholder. She will guide you in the breathwork sessions.
She finds breathwork truly
transformational and
can't wait to share it's magic with you!
Instagram: @karin_breathwork
