New Life Portugal

Wellness retreat and mindfulness centre offering a rare combination of meditation, yoga, counselling, coaching, fitness, nature, and mindful community life in the Serra Da Estrela, Portugal.

what we do

New Life Portugal is a wellness retreat and mindfulness centre. We provide support if you’re looking to reduce stress, heal from burnout, or find help for anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness or compulsive behaviours. People also come to us to learn about meditation and mindfulness, or to work on personal growth and self-development.

how we can help

Are you feeling stuck or hopeless because of anxiety or depression?

Do you need help making sense of a difficult event, such as the loss of a loved one or an important relationship?

Have you reached breaking point after a long struggle with stress or burnout?

Would you like to gain the tools to work on your wellbeing in a supportive environment?

Are you concerned about your approach to substances, devices, or relationships? Need help maintaining your sobriety?

Are you interested in a relaxing break that offers a total reset of the nervous system?

Click here to find out more about how we can help with your specific needs.

which path will you choose?

Dive straight into one of our expertly designed paths or work with our team to customise your stay.

Resilience Path

Minimum stay - 28 nights

Nurture personal growth. Open up to challenges. Explore new tools and perspectives. One-on-one counselling, and workshops.

Wellness Path

Minimum stay - 14 nights

Restore balance. Enhance physical wellbeing. One-on-one wellness sessions and life coaching, group workshops, and nature expeditions.

Rest + Rejuvenate Path

Minimum stay - 7 nights

Pause, smile, and breathe. Take time out to truly relax, be inspired by our mindful community, and savour the beauty of the Serra Da Estrela.

Weekend Retreats

Be guided step-by-step through our transformative courses as you learn and practice essential skills for boosting your wellbeing.

location

Our centre is located in the Serra Da Estrela Natural Park, a UNESCO Global Geoparks site and Portugal’s oldest and largest conservation area. The property is secluded yet conveniently connected to transport links and amenities. We’re less than two hours’ drive from Porto and just three hours’ drive from Lisbon.

accommodation and facilities

Rest. 49 private ensuite units remodelled from traditional Portuguese stone quintas.

Unwind. Multifunctional community hub for dining, fitness, swimming, sauna, massage, and yoga.

Breathe. Stunning meditation hall offering panoramic views of the valley.

Heal. Tranquil centre for counselling, coaching, and therapy.

5 reasons to choose New Life Portugal

Benefit from engaged community living in a mindfulness-based setting.

No matter your experience, here in our community, you’ll find people you can relate to. It’s a space where you can truly open up without feeling judged or stigmatised. Being part of the community means you have the chance to contribute in meaningful ways, something which builds self-worth while reducing loneliness and isolation. You’ll develop skills for navigating boundaries and supporting others while being supported yourself – all valuable resources that you can take back to your daily life.

Excellent value for money

The daily rate you pay includes private ensuite accommodation, 3 healthy meals per day, use of our excellent facilities, and a research-driven program featuring a wide variety of therapeutic sessions and activities run by qualified staff – all set in a stunning location. As a social enterprise, your fees go directly towards the cost of establishing and running the centre, program improvements, and our social initiatives for improving human and environmental wellbeing.

Achieve your wellness goals with personalised programs combining a unique array of resources.

Our programming is designed to suit your individual goals for sustainable wellbeing. There’s nowhere else that you can access the same combination of resources that you will find at New Life: the mindfulness component, the therapeutic component, and the community component. We help you tailor your experience with our four customisable program paths. Counselling, coaching, community, service, nature, exercise, and mindfulness: each element works in harmony to support you as you make the changes you want to see in your life.

Enjoy exceptional facilities set in the spectacular central Portuguese countryside.

We are located in the Serra Da Estrela Natural Park, a certified UNESCO Global Geoparks site. The beauty of the surrounding natural environment is a restorative force in itself, providing you with the perfect setting to nurture your inner world. Practice meditation and yoga as you gaze out over our valley, or pamper yourself with a sauna or massage. Venture further and enjoy all the outdoor activities on offer in the surrounding region, including cycling, swimming, birdwatching, hiking, skiing, and kayaking.

Be supported by dedicated, qualified staff who are passionate about helping others.

Our experienced staff are active members of our community. They are deeply committed to the central values and ideals of our mission. Each staff member has their own contemplative practice and finds great joy in being part of the transformations that we see when people have the chance to truly rest and receive the support that they need. Our team members bring empathy, skill, and compassion to their work - as well as lots of fun and an appreciation for the things that really matter.

Benefit from engaged community living in a mindfulness-based setting.

No matter your experience, here in our community, you’ll find people you can relate to. It’s a space where you can truly open up without feeling judged or stigmatised. Being part of the community means you have the chance to contribute in meaningful ways, something which builds self-worth while reducing loneliness and isolation. You’ll develop skills for navigating boundaries and supporting others while being supported yourself – all valuable resources that you can take back to your daily life.

Excellent value for money

Most of the daily rate you pay covers only operational costs and is less than the price of most private one-hour therapy sessions in Europe. The fee includes private ensuite accommodation, 3 healthy meals per day, use of our excellent facilities, and a research-driven program featuring a wide variety of therapeutic sessions and activities run by qualified staff – all set in a stunning location. The rest of the fees goes into a scholarship fund so that people in need of financial assistance can access our services.

Achieve your wellness goals with personalised programs combining a unique array of resources.

Our programming is designed to suit your individual goals for sustainable wellbeing. There’s nowhere else that you can access the same combination of resources that you will find at New Life: the mindfulness component, the therapeutic component, and the community component. We help you tailor your experience with our four customisable program paths. Counselling, coaching, community, service, nature, exercise, and mindfulness: each element works in harmony to support you as you make the changes you want to see in your life.

Enjoy exceptional facilities set in the spectacular central Portuguese countryside.

We are located in the Serra Da Estrela Natural Park, a certified UNESCO Global Geoparks site. The beauty of the surrounding natural environment is a restorative force in itself, providing you with the perfect setting to nurture your inner world. Practice meditation and yoga as you gaze out over our valley, or pamper yourself with a sauna or massage. Venture further and enjoy all the outdoor activities on offer in the surrounding region, including cycling, swimming, birdwatching, hiking, skiing, and kayaking.

Be supported by dedicated, qualified staff who are passionate about helping others.

Our experienced staff are active members of our community. They are deeply committed to the central values and ideals of our mission. Each staff member has their own contemplative practice and finds great joy in being part of the transformations that we see when people have the chance to truly rest and receive the support that they need. Our team members bring empathy, skill, and compassion to their work - as well as lots of fun and an appreciation for the things that really matter.

personal stories

Real experiences of hope and recovery from our community members.

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social initiatives

New Life’s mission is to provide a supportive space for individuals to nurture their sustainable wellbeing.

We are setting up a scholarship fund fund for individuals in need of financial assistance and we are committed to ethical organisational practices and creating positive change in whatever small ways we can.

As a social enterprise, the fees we charge for our programs cover the bare minimum to establish and operate a retreat centre in Europe with our high standard of program offerings.

We are committed to partnering with small businesses in our community, caring for our climate and natural environment, and being a model for wellbeing in the workplace.

contact

For further information get in touch via our contact form or follow us on social media.

New Life Portugal

Caminho das Regadas, Nº1
6290 – 081, Folgosinho
Gouveia, Portugal

email: info@newlifeportugal.com
phone: +351 238 249 925

Choose a new path in life

New Life Portugal

what we do

how we can help

which path will you choose?

Resilience Path

Minimum stay - 28 nights

Wellness Path

Minimum stay - 14 nights

Rest + Rejuvenate Path

Minimum stay - 7 nights

Weekend Retreats

location

accommodation and facilities

5 reasons to choose New Life Portugal

personal stories

subscribe

social initiatives

contact

New Life Portugal

how we can help

get in touch

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