Metamorphosis Retreat

Welcome to the Metamorphosis Retreat

Welcome to our week long Metamorphosis retreat located in the beautiful countryside of the Alentejo, Portugal. This event is designed to take you on a journey where you will be immersed in both innovative and ancient regenerative wisdom, receiving the tools needed to live in tune with the cycles of the earth.

We aim to mix the practical with the spiritual. We want you to leave the retreat with hands-on skills, as well as a deeper connection to yourself and nature.

As we explore topics such as permaculture methods, seasonal herbalism, food preservation, natural clothes dyes and more, you will gain a hands on understanding of how you can work with the land around you in a more conscious way. You will also have the opportunity to take part in holistic activities such as yoga, flow arts, and connection circles to connect further with yourself and the land.

This event will take place during harvest season where we will celebrate Samhain – the Gaelic festival that marks the end of summer and asks us to look within.

At the heart of our retreat is a deep commitment to Earth’s regeneration. We truly believe that by learning how to skillfully nourish ourselves, we can then better care for our planet, and so we welcome you into this journey of deep nourishment and rejuvenation.

We would be so happy for you to join us as we co-create a regenerative relationship with the earth and her beings. An event rooted in love, respect, and care.

Welcoming in Transformation

Samhain marks the shift from the lively energy of summer to the inwards energy of winter — the entrance into the darker half of the year. It is a time where we are asked to reflect on what is important to us.

We all feel it. We all live it.

This retreat will revolve around the spirit of Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year. It is a time to honor the cycles of life and death, to celebrate the ancestors, and to embrace the mystery of the unknown.
Our retreat will foster a more intimate environment for humans to connect with the Earth and how to nurture its cycle on a more practical level, but also to do so within ourselves.

The Experience

We are thrilled to have you join us for our 5th retreat – a week long experience filled with practical workshops, movement and connection to the land we live on.
The retreat will start on Wednesday evening, October 30th, with a warm welcome and some exercises to begin the connections we will later deepen as the weekend goes forward. From Thursday on, we will follow our official retreat schedule, which will include
regeneration and permaculture practices, herbalism, daily yoga, connection practices, a final ecstatic dance, and so much more!

If you feel drawn to delve deeper into working with the earth in a more conscious manner, then we would love to have you with us. We not only welcome participant applications but also encourage those interested in facilitating workshops to join us. Let’s co-create this experience together.

What you will be able to learn:

how to manage your homestead
how to start your own homestead business
inspirational talks about being / starting your own community
A Q&A panel with Anti & Ana
Natural Dying & making your own clothes
Food fermentation & Preservation
Ecology and Nature Restoration
Holistic Animal Management – how to implement circular systems that work for all
Growing your own food – organic and rotational methods that support the environment and your health
Foraging and Seasonal Herbalism – reclaim your health
Yoga, Meditation, Medicine Stories, Flow workshop – connect deeper with yourself and others
Bringing forth the middle point between ancient knowledge and science – find what harmony means to you

Our Facilitators

Anty

Greenpreneur, founder of Purposeflow
Having been born and grown up in Africa, Anthony’s roots have been connected with a more raw and wild way of living. Now he devotes his journey to serve nature and the evolution of the collective consciousness by integrating a diverse set of skills, talents and gifts that connect people, animals, plants and life through the realization that nature exists inside and outside of all.

» purposeflow.org

Ana

Traditional Yoga Teacher, Creative Writer, Sacred Feminine facilitator and founder of Tender Botanicals. For years, Ana has been connecting with movement, creativity and the herb kingdom, as a way to inspire and empower Beings to heal and bloom alongside her, connecting with Mama Nature’s cycles and creating a wholesome experience of self-exploration, rawness, freedom and sensuality.

» anacarrero.com

And a lot of special guests

We are thrilled to announce that Ana and Anthony, the stewards of PurposeFlow Living, will be leading the Metamorphosis Retreat as main facilitators. They will guide you through this transformative journey, sharing their deep connection with the land and all they have learned with you, from stewarding land and guiding community for the past 3.5 years to herbal practices, holistic business and much more! Throughout the retreat, we will also feature a few exceptional guest speakers who are specialists in topics like ecology, nature restoration, and plant identification, so that you can have a chance to go deeper into several topics that go into Homesteading and Land stewardship, having the wholesome opportunity to leave more empowered with Knowledge.

Stay tuned as we will soon reveal the incredible experts who will join us, enriching your experience with their knowledge and passion.

Our Space

Nourish Your Body

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, yummy snacks…

Our weaving of each meal to coordinate with the schedule of each day, intentionally curating a special, vegan menu to ensure you’re body is properly nourished for upcoming activities. We also integrate as much home-grown plant elements as possible from our local garden, as we set the intention so that not only our hearts and souls can connect to the space, but that our physical beings can be honored as well. We also will have delicious fruits and drinks to nourish yourself at any point during your time here! Allergies and intolerances will be taken into consideration, just make sure to include them in your sign-up form.

Blooming with the Land

This experience merges together the chance of honoring yourself as a Being, while also honoring the Earth on which we are part of. Those who participate have the opportunity to go deeper on a human level (physically, mentally, emotionally and energetically), while reconnecting with themselves and the magical Land around.
On the practical side, the funds used for this retreat will go towards the regeneration of this land, which includes our biodiverse and food forests planting project. This includes any tools, maintenance, and labor costs needed to make sure these trees can grow and thrive within the Alentejo region.

On the human end, the funds will also go towards the continuation of events like these so we can continue to honor the beautiful Beings that come to our space.

Who is this for

We are looking forward to welcoming you or anyone who:

Feels drawn to the magic of living in harmony with the cycles of nature
Wishes to learn about homesteading and regenerative practices
Wants to build community r even start their own community
Wishes to reclaim their health and inherent body literacy and sovereignty through herbalism
Feels called to explore life in different frameworks that respect life as a whole
Wants to learn more into ecology, permaculture and nature restoration
Wishes to embody conscious reciprocity in their lives
Are interested in forming conscious relations
& really anyone who feels drawn to our project and this event!

How to apply

All you have to do is fill out this form so we can get to know you better as a human and know how to best honor your wants and needs during your time with us, finding a way in which we can ebb and flow together.
We only have 10 guest spaces available, so make sure you book soon to secure your spot✨
After you’ve filled out the form, we will reach out to you via email or WhatsApp to help you along with the next steps!

If you have some questions — read our FAQ or book a call. We would love to hear from you and to share more details about the retreat. You can also follow us on social media to stay updated on the latest news and announcements.

Apply Here!

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Reviews

The perfect opportunity to renew your relationship with nature and honour her beauty and prosperity.

The land is beautiful, the house lovingly decorated, the workshops were all valuable and I got value out of every single one. Overall an absolutely great retreat. I got answers to my personal questions and so beautiful inspirations and empowering tools.
– Simone –

Highly recommended for anyone who has the desire to create a space for reconnecting internally. This retreat has the potential to provide this while also expanding connections which allow reconnections to sprout into new avenues of possibility.
– Joe –

It was a beautiful and magical retreat! So much effort was put into it for everything to flow. The food was amazing. The workshops were powerful. I enjoyed every minute of connecting with everyone; The facilitators, the volunteers and guests.
– Chayenne –

This retreat felt like a space where each person, although in their own journey, had the ability to be present with others during their separate experience while exploring their own. Safely. Openly. It gave me, and I hope others, a chance to work through what they needed while receiving support in whatever way was required. Whether that was through sound healing, learning through reflection, connecting with the earth, listening, speaking, dancing, all of it served one great purpose or other. It’s just mind-blowing to me how much this retreat made space for us to just connect. Thank you so much for holding this space.
– Anna –

The retreat was recharging, beautiful and also overwhelming. It was like a PurposeFlow volunteer experience resumed to a weekend: a lot of things come up, you think about your past experiences, you’re allowed to process them ad welcome to express them. It’s intense, huge and therapeutic.
– Réka –

A very special and meaningful experience – filled with laughter, tears, rain, sunshine, cuddles, full bellies, deep breaths, and open hearts. The land, the creatures, humans, all held a space for themselves and each other. I am very grateful to have been a part of this. Thank you.
– Michal –

Rest Your Mind and Body

We have a set of spaces reserved for our retreat attendees, so all you have to do is find the place the resonates with your Being to bring you the most fulfillment during your stay!

Dorm

Mixed or gendered dormitory spaces with a maximum of 4 people per room.

Get cozy in one of our dorm-style rooms, curated with plants and small, loving handmade touches to help you feel more at home and give you a safe space to rest and integrate whatever comes up.

Private room

Need some extra alone time? We also have a beautiful private room where you can honor your me-time and easily rest. Or, if you can still choose to share this space with another magical human.

Tent

You can also deepen your connection with nature by staying in a tent, provided by us or bringing your own—enjoying your time sleeping underneath the clear, starry skies of the Alentejo.

Van

Have your own camper van? Bring it along! We have a bountiful amount of space so you can park your home close to the main house.

Where You Find Us

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What is included?

Vegan breakfast, lunch, and dinner & accommodation.

What isn’t included?

The ride here (more info on how to get here below).

What do I have to bring?

We recommend you bring a yoga mat, journal, something to write with, warm & comfortable clothes, a reusable water bottle, and biodegradable/eco-friendly hygiene products.

How many will be attending?

12 guest slots will be available, but there will be 30 or so total including our facilitators and volunteers.

Will the food be vegan?

Yes! All meals will be made vegan.

What if I’m allergic to something?

We have a section under our form where you can let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies, and take these very seriously when we prepare our meals.

What happens when I fill out the form?

Once you submit the form, we’ll reach out to you via What’sApp or email to send you further details about the event and what to expect!

Where does the money go to?

The money you contribute to this retreat will help to support a multitude of regenerative projects on this land, including but not limited to: a biodiverse forest, animal rearing, rainwater collection, small scale farming, and future events such as these.

How can I get there?

You can get here by bus, your own ride, or we will be putting together a What’sApp group chat to discuss potential rideshares. We will send more detailed instructions as the dates get closer.

Where can I learn more about the facilitators?

We take great care at vetting our facilitators and look for those with experience in their field. Under the facilitator section we’ve included under all of our facilitator bios information regarding their social media and websites.

Refund Policy

Due to our need to commit to accommodation and other arrangements in advance, as well as limited availability, exceptions to our policy cannot be made for any reason.

If you cancel at least 35 days before the retreat start date, you will be refunded 90% of any sums paid.
Refunds requested that allow at least 25 days before the retreat start date are 75% refundable.
Refunds requested up to 15 days before retreat start date are 50% refundable.

Anything from 14 days before the retreat are non-refundable and will result in a forfeit of any and all sums paid.

In order to receive the appropriate refund your request will need to have been made to info@purposeflow within the specified time frame to entitle you to the given refund. This refund can take up to 14 days to be processed.

Cancellations Policy: Cancellations made by Us
If for any reason Our Retreat has to cancel or change the Start Date of any Retreat, for any reason whatsoever, you’re entitled to transfer the sums paid to another Our Retreat trip (either scheduled or at some future time within the next one (1) year) to be used as credit.

Alternatively, you may request a refund of payments made by You to Us, which will be accommodated for insofar as is possible, taking into consideration any non-retrievable costs to which we committed in anticipation of your Retreat.

Together, let’s create a memorable and

meaningful experience…

… experience that will inspire us to live our purpose and flow with the seasons. To share knowledge that allows us to better co-exist with this Earth we call home.

Thank you for your interest and support, and we hope to see you there.

Apply Here!