Program
Lisbon
• 3 nights in Imperium Lisbon Village, a cluster of 8 modern-furnished apartments in the heart of Lisbon
• Day tour of Lisbon—get to know Lisbon with a local! Learn historic and cultural facts while sampling Portuguese food and drinks. See Praca do Comercio, Rua Augusta (try our famous Pastel de Nata!), secret sightseeing spots on the upper side of Lisbon, and the Sao Jorge castle on your way to Alfama, Lisbon's oldest district.
• Drag queen cooking class — You'll cook authentic Portuguese recipes, be professionally transformed into a fabulous queen, devour a feast, drink like royalty, watch a private live drag show and much more.
• Day tour of Sintra—See Regaleira Palace and some small villages, then have an amazing traditional lunch in a local restaurant near the coast. After that, it’s off to Adraga Beach, Cabo da Roca (westernmost point of European mainland), and finally a country house in the woods.
Algarve
• 3 nights in a gorgeous, private, beach-side villa in Algarve
• Access to 3 outdoor pools
• Private, direct access to the beach through a lift
• Sea kayak the beautiful coast! See and learn about the cliffs, caves, and fossils. Kayak to exclusive, wild sand beaches only accessible from the water.
• Excursions to local markets and sights
Daily
• Transformative, all-levels morning yoga with Tucker
• Fresh, delicious meals prepared by Portuguese chefs
Outdoor Yoga
Yoga in both Lisbon and Algarve will be outdoors when possible. Classes will be taught in the mornings (except on the evening of our arrival day). Currently, Tucker is gauging interest from students as to whether to make the sessions all Kaiut yoga or half all-levels flow and half Kaiut. If you have a strong feeling one way or the other, please let Danielle or Tucker know!
Accommodation & Rates
self-investment:
$2,000 if paid in full before May 1, 2020
$2,200 after may 1, 2020
tax & Gratuity included.
Retreat pricing includes:
~6 nights in beautiful lodgings—3 nights in Lisbon and 3 nights in Algarve.
~A welcome wine gathering upon arrival.
~2 hours per day world-class yoga with Tucker Shelton.
~Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner prepared by Portuguese chefs. (Minus a 3 lunches out!)
~Day tours of Lisbon, Sintra, Algarve, and surrounding sights.
~Drag queen cooking class! You betta werk!
~Sea kayaking to caves and wild beaches.
Price does not include:
~Airfare to and from Portugal.
~Meals out or unscheduled activities.
~Spending money, alcohol, shopping etc.
~Rental car, should you like to have one.
Hold your space with a $600 deposit
Deposit is non-refundable.
First Payment: $750 due by June 1st, 2020
Final Payment: $750 due by August 20th, 2020
*All payments are non-refundable unless a replacement participant can be found to take your space.
Rooms — 3 nights in Lisbon
All rooms are ensuite.
all Rooms are two double beds or one king bed.
Located in the Center of Lisbon, Imperium Lisbon Village is a typical Portuguese village surrounded by 8 apartments with views to the terrace. The trendy commercial areas of Estrela and Liberty Avenue are a 10-minute walk. In addition, the surrounding area offers a great variety of traditional Portuguese restaurants. At night, guests can visit the lively Bairro Alto 1.5 km away. Lisbon International Airport is 13 km away.
Imperium Lisbon Village includes free WiF i in all areas and offers a personalized and exclusive service on its 8 apartments Linens, towels and amenities are provided. Imperium Lisbon Village offers a great variety of services which including daily maid and room service. Complete service for guests’ clothes is available offering dry cleaning, ironing, laundry and shoe shine.
Rooms — 3 Nights in Algarve
Some rooms share a bathroom.
All rooms are twin beds only.
This magnificent home, located on the main lawn of the Prainha complex, is 3 minutes away from the beach (with direct lift access). We are also extremely close to the main pool in the complex, which is just across from us (1 minute walk). The condominium has 3 pools, 5 restaurants, playground area, tennis court and supermarket.
This is a very spacious and comfortable home. The house is in two buildings connected by an internal private patio. The main part of the house has the living and dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 2 toilets. The second part of the house has 3 rooms and 2 toilets. There are 5 bedrooms and 4 toilets: 2 twin suites, 1 suite for three people; 1 twin bedroom and another with 4 beds (2 bunk beds).
The living room is large and includes a dining area. There are two outdoor patios (one with a dining area) and a rooftop terrace with sea views.
Signup
To sign up for this epic retreat, contact Danielle (information below.)
Payment methods- cash, check, Venmo or credit card.
If paying with credit card through PayPal please add a 4% fee.
For more information and to signup email or call Danielle Podlesny. | dpmunchkinminders@gmail.com | (760) 494-8764 |
Prepare for your retreat
Make sure you have a passport with an expiration date at least 6 months from your departure date.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
You will certainly want bring your own mat, yoga clothes, pool/beach wear, and good walking shoes. Laundry service is available for an extra charge, so there’s no need to over pack.
Additional items to consider:
Journal and writing utensil
Books for joy reading
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Hats/visors
Bathing suit
Warm layers for cool evenings and brisk mornings
In Portugal the power plugs and sockets are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Shampoo, conditioner & soap are provided in the room, but you can bring your own.
Cash for shopping and meals out as desired.
Airport Transfers
The Imperium Lisbon Village is 13 km from Lisbon Portela Airport. We will provide all transfers to the Village. Price of transfer is included in retreat payment. Be sure to book a flight that arrives in Lisbon by 3 PM on the 29th.
On our departure day, consider booking your departure flight in the late evening on the 17th so you have time to practice yoga, enjoy breakfast at the villa, and travel back to Lisbon to catch your flight. We will book your travel from Algarve back to Lisbon so that you arrive there mid-afternoon.
Alternatively, you may choose to rent a car, and see the country, hop to another fun location in Europe, or stay in gorgeous Algarve instead of returning home immediately. Let us know, and we’ll connect you with others doing the same.
Just let us know your travel plans, and we will accommodate you.
If your flight is delayed or canceled send an email to dpmunchkinminders@gmail.com. Drivers will be monitoring your flights by flight number as well.
Additional Considerations
Check with your cell phone provider about a travel plan.
Notify your bank/credit card of travel dates & location. You can exchange your money at the airport or use a well known bank ATM in town if needed.
Please save instructor info in your contacts.
Tucker | (828) 691-9239 | info@tuckeryoga.com
Schedule
Wednesday (Arrival) - 9/30 - Day 1
-Check-in starts 4:00 PM
-Welcome circle + yoga 6:00-8:00 PM
-Welcome wine + dinner 8:00 PM
Thursday - 10/1 - Day 2
-Coffee, tea + fruit 7:00 AM
-Morning yoga 7:30-9:30 AM
-Breakfast 9:30 AM
-Day tour Lisbon + lunch in the city
-Drag dinner 6:00 PM
Friday - 10/2 - Day 3
-Coffee, tea + fruit 7:00 AM
-Morning yoga 7:30-9:30 AM
-Breakfast 9:30 AM
-Tour Sintra + castles + beach + lunch out
-Dinner 8:00 PM
Saturday - 10/3 - Day 4
-Coffee, tea + fruit 7:00 AM
-Morning yoga 7:30-9:30 AM
-Breakfast 9:30 AM
-Transportation to Lagos + lunch out
-Dinner at Villa 8:00 PM
Sunday - 10/4 - Day 5
-Coffee, tea + fruit 7:00 AM
-Morning yoga 7:30-9:30 AM
-Breakfast 9:30 AM
-Opt 1: beach/pool day + lunch at villa
-Opt 2: tour to local sites + lunch out
-Dinner at villa 8:00 PM
Monday - 10/5 - Day 6
-Coffee, tea + fruit 7:00 AM
-Morning yoga 7:30-9:30 AM
-Breakfast 9:30 AM
-Kayak tour to caves with lunch
-Dinner at Villa 8:00 PM
Tuesday - 10/6 - Day 7
-Coffee, tea + fruit 7:00 AM
-Morning yoga 7:30-9:30 AM
-Breakfast 9:30 AM
-Check out + transport home
*All excursions are optional, and you are welcome to take more. You may choose dine out for any meal. The schedule is still in process right now, but the itinerary will be updated as events settle.
