The daily program is free of charge except for transportation to and from Colores, Sintra, Portugal, lodging, and some *Special Projects.

Lunch and dinner will be provided unless we dine at a neighborhood restaurant.

The nearest airport it the Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon.

It is about a 30 minute to 1 hour drive to Colores depending on the time of day.

• A journal, extra pens

• Reusable water bottle, we will provide filtered water

• Any supplies you might need for your passion projects

Colores, Sintra has a special micro-climate so there is a higher chance of clouds rolling in as well as cooler temperatures in the area. However, the last two years have been very mild in early October.

Suggested packing:

• Hiking shoes

• Light jacket, jumper

• Beach and swimwear

• Sun hat

• Warm and light clothes

Even better! Come as you are, ready to meet whatever comes up in the moment.

This gathering will not have any psychedelics or plant medicines.

However, as a suggestion, we will share an optional pre-detox program. The goal is to be free of extra stimulants (unless you are on medication). We want to listen to our bodies and to know when we are tired so we may be more gentle and give ourselves the care we need.

Yes, if we have the space. The gathering is limited.

Please send us their contact information so we can have a quick pre-chat with them.

Since I was a kid, my birthday (late September – hence the timing) was a very important day. I use it as a time to consider where I am in my life and who the important people are I would like to thank and celebrate being alive with. 

This gathering has been in the works for five years – since covid and my time living abroad, I have been somewhat of a hermit, being a mom, going through a massive amount of transformation, and did not have the capacity to be there for others, especially my friends. Everyone has been incredibly supportive and understanding, which moves me even as I reflect on it now.  

And as I plan this event, I feel my heart and ability to care grow. It’s this idea of caring or service, really caring for myself in the end, because I get so much out of it, and I’ve forgotten about it being burdened by duty and putting my family first.

I miss being with friends, and I imagine how wonderful it will be to practice together and be in another’s company.

The format is also very open, in the hope that it will naturally evolve into something greater than anything I can imagine.