A signature experience within Buenavida
Buenavida Healing Retreat

Healing Retreat

For those who are done pretending they're fine. Five days on the Portuguese coast to release what's been sitting quietly for too long.

A signature experience within Buenavida

Where everything comes together

An event that has become a returning pillar, hosted four times a year. Each retreat is different. The depth is not.

For five days on the Portuguese coast, we gather in a private retreat villa to go inward. Every healing modality Valérie works with lives inside this space.

Somatic release, breathwork, energy healing, inner child integration, quantum hypnosis, rituals.

Nothing is performed. Nothing is forced. The work unfolds in alignment with what the group needs. No fixed script. No surface-level transformation.

Buenavida Retreat Group
Your experience includes

Everything you need

5 days / 4 nights in a private retreat villa in Portugal
Daily nourishing meals, freshly prepared on-site
Trance energy healing and Mediumship
Quantum hypnosis and future life progression journeys
Holotropic breathwork and inner child integration
Womb healing, family constellation work and systemic release
Space to rest, journal, integrate and connect
A small, intimate group setting

What makes a Buenavida Retreat different?

No fixed script

Each retreat is shaped around the people who are present and around what genuinely wants to move within the group. Not a programme repeated edition after edition.

Depth that continues to evolve

Many participants choose to come back, not because the experience is the same, but because it never is. The structure remains familiar, yet the depth continues to evolve.

Intuitive attunement

Valérie is a medium and works intuitively in direct attunement with the group. She listens beyond what is spoken and guides the process based on what reveals itself beneath the surface.

One coherent process

These are not separate workshops placed next to each other, but elements of one coherent healing process. Breathwork, quantum hypnosis, family constellations, trance healing, woven together naturally.

2026 Dates

Upcoming editions

27–31
May 2026
Buenavida Healing Retreat
Ericeira region, Portugal
21–25
Oct 2026
Buenavida Healing Retreat
Ericeira region, Portugal
Early Bird
27–31
Dec 2026
Buenavida Healing Retreat
Ericeira region, Portugal
Early Bird
20–24
Jan 2027
Buenavida Healing Retreat
Cape Town, South Africa · 2027
Early Bird

Room options

Shared Room
€1.999
Regular price: €2.222
Shared accommodation
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The Flow of the five days

Your journey

This journey is carefully curated to guide you deeper each day. Without overwhelm, without pressure. Just presence.

Day 1
Arrive and Land
Arrival from 3pm · Opening ceremony and intention setting in the evening · Rest and settle into your space
Day 2
The Remembrance
Breathwork journey · Trance healing circle · Womb and heart opening ritual · Soft integration space
Day 3
The Release
Inner child healing · Family constellations · Journaling and nature walk · Emotional release practices
Day 4
The Visioning
Quantum hypnosis session · Future self activation · Sound bath ceremony · Soul voice expression circle
Day 5
The Return
Sacred closing circle · Morning integration ritual · Departure after brunch (around 12pm)

The flow may shift intuitively to meet the energy of the group.

Their transformation, in their words

What they say

"Life changing experience! The retreat in Portugal was truly life-changing. From the very first moment at the opening ceremony, my intention was clear: to let go, and under Valérie's incredible guidance, I found a sense of peace and confidence within myself that I never thought possible."
Saidja De Vrij
Retreat Participant
"The Buenavida Healing Retreat was an experience that's hard to put into words. Valérie's personal approach, always tuned into what you truly need, made the experience even more meaningful. I left with a feeling of lightness, clarity, and renewed energy."
Lien Muyldermans
Retreat Participant
"Valérie guides everything with such love and attentiveness. Even though we were in a group, every single person felt truly seen and heard. This retreat was a true gift to myself. A pause from the busyness of life, a journey inward. I will definitely be back!"
Isa Winters
Retreat Participant
"Throughout the week, I was able to release emotional and energetic blockages that I had no words for before. Exactly one month after the retreat, I found out I was pregnant. This retreat didn't just offer healing. It opened the door to new life, in every possible way."
Kaylee De Kegel
Retreat Participant
Coming home to yourself

FAQ

Where is the retreat?
The retreat takes place in the Ericeira region of Portugal, in a private retreat villa.
Where is the nearest airport?
Lisbon Airport (LIS) is the closest international airport, approximately 45 minutes from the retreat location.
Is transportation included?
Transportation to and from the airport is not included. We will provide details about the best travel options once you have booked.
What language is the retreat in?
The retreat is offered in English and Dutch.
When can I arrive?
Arrival is from 3pm on Day 1. The opening ceremony takes place in the evening.
When does the retreat end?
The retreat closes with a sacred circle and brunch on Day 5. Departure is around 12pm.
Can I stay longer or arrive earlier?
This depends on availability at the villa. Please reach out after booking to discuss options.
What is included?
Accommodation, all healing sessions, daily nourishing meals, and a small intimate group experience are all included.
What's not included?
Flights, transportation to and from the airport, personal expenses, and dinners out are not included.
Can my dietary needs be accommodated?
Yes. Please let us know your dietary requirements at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate you.