About The Retreat
5 nights in the gorgeous Portuguese Sun: Great Food, Complete Relaxation, Focused Training Revitalise your mind, body and soul on our 5 night all-inclusive fitness & wellbeing trip! Join us for an all-inclusive break that will offer a multitude of benefits. It combines a blend of fun & varied fitness options, super healthy & delicious food, like-minded people, and most importantly, refreshing cocktails in the Portuguese sunshine. We welcome all walks of life on our retreats and if you want to take a day by the pool or explore the local areas that’s okay with us. Coached by an experienced team from Starks Fitness, Bristol, England who will guide you through a series of training methods and styles including strength, endurance, calisthenics and yoga. We strive to provide the highest level of service and ensure you leave our Retreat with a very happy Mind, Body & Soul. The Starks Retreat is like no other and we know you’ll be back again in no time! #UnearthYourSoul
Itinerary
1Day 1
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Session 1 - Strength - Upper Body - our first session of the day focuses on strength protocols with a focus on specific movement patterns
7:30PM - 9:00AM
Breakfast & Downtime Opportunity to have 1-1 consultation with your coach
6:30AM - 7:15AM
Your choice of a Gentle Yoga Flow into a Guided Meditation or Metabolic Conditioning
7:30PM - 10:59PM
Bar - drinks and cocktails with the chance to play some ping pong with your fellow retreaters
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Outdoor Activities / Downtime / Sunbathe Opportunity to have 1-1 consultation with your coach
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Lunch / Sunbathe
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Session 2 - Skill based or Conditioning - Calisthenics
2:30PM - 6:00PM
Outdoor Activities inc paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming or mountain biking. Downtime - sunbathe / relax
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Dinner - enjoy a freshly cooked tasty meal and a glass of wine or beer. All prepared by our chef on site with most ingredients picked from the gardens
2Day 2
9:00AM - 10:30AM
Session 1 - Strength - Front Squat - our first session of the day focuses on strength protocols with a focus on specific movement patterns
10:30AM - 12:00PM
Outdoor Activities / Downtime / Sunbathe Opportunity to have 1-1 consultation with your coach
6:30AM - 7:15AM
Your choice of an Energised Yoga Flow or guided Run through the hillside
7:30AM - 9:00AM
Breakfast & Downtime Opportunity to have 1-1 consultation with your coach
8:15PM - 10:59PM
Bar - enjoy some social time with your peers, an alcoholic beverage and some fun games
7:30PM - 8:15PM
Yin Yoga - a restorative yoga session in a peaceful environment amongst nature
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Session 2 - Skill based or Conditioning - Modified Strongman
2:30PM - 6:00PM
Outdoor Activities inc paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming or mountain biking. Downtime - sunbathe / relax
4:30PM - 5:15PM
Handstand Workshop - for those of you who wish to explore perfecting handstand technique or simply learn the absolute basics to get started - be guided with our expert coach by the pool.
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Dinner - enjoy a freshly cooked tasty meal and a glass of wine or beer. All prepared by our chef on site with most ingredients picked from the gardens
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Lunch / Sunbathe
What’s Included
A shared (single occupancy available on request*) room in our newly refurbished farmhouse, or choose our cosy and authentic glamping teepees
Full access to our newly built outdoor infinity pool and hot tub
Daily outdoor activities including canoeing, paddleboarding, hiking and mountain biking
All meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. All meals are freshly made by our resident chef using local and seasonal produce
1-1 consultation with an expert coach to discuss personal goals. Compose your retreat schedule, discuss nutrition and plan your post-retreat journey
Full access to our training schedule delivered in our unique training space
Daily morning runs – the perfect way to explore the picturesque surroundings
Daily yoga sessions including a morning energising flow and evening restorative yin yoga
Educational seminars on nutrition, training, mindfulness and lifestyle coaching
Airport transfers (on selected flights only)
Daily guided meditation to reconnect with the mind
Massage treatments available (at additional cost)
Not Included
Flights
Travel Insurance
Reviews
Lucy
May 2022
The Starks Retreat was something I thought I would never be able to do - I thought it would be for fitness levels way higher than mine. How wrong was I!? The coaches were amazing, the equipment was varied and inclusive, the venue was sensational and the yoga was nothing short of beautiful, Emily was the best yoga instructor I’d ever had…
Paul
May 2022
The best 5 day holiday I’ve ever had. Great to be with like minded people, great trainers and all in a fantastic location. A river to swim, kayak and SUP. Mountains to walk, run or ride a mountain bike. Training facilities to suit all people and standards of strength and fitness. Trainers that adapt quickly to the client’s expectations. Just brilliant, confirmed my booking for next year.