Burnout Retreat Portugal, Europe
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Rest, Reflect, and Reclaim Your Energy in Nature
Our burnout retreat in Portugal is a space designed to help you slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what matters — in yourself, your body, and your life.
While we don’t treat burnout in a medical or clinical way, many of our guests arrive feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, and disconnected — and leave with a new sense of calm, clarity, and capacity.
If you're feeling stretched thin, like you’ve been holding too much for too long — this retreat offers a real and grounded space to rest, reset, and rebuild your inner resources.
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Who Is This Retreat For?
You do not need a diagnosis, a breakdown, or a spiritual practice to join this retreat. You simply need the willingness to pause and the desire to reconnect.
This retreat is for you if:
– You’re feeling tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix
– You’ve been caring for others more than yourself
– You feel emotionally stuck, numb, or overwhelmed
– You want practical tools to navigate stress, anxiety, or overthinking
– You’re curious about healing through body-based, mindful practices
– You feel called to step back, reset, and reflect — even if you can’t explain why
What Is Burnout?
Burnout is more than just stress or tiredness. It's a deep physical, emotional, and mental depletion that arises from chronic pressure, emotional labor, or prolonged disconnection from what nourishes you. It’s now widely recognized as an occupational phenomenon, but its effects ripple across every area of life.
Common signs of burnout include:
– Constant fatigue or brain fog
– Emotional numbness or irritability
– Lack of motivation, even for things you once enjoyed
– Physical tension, headaches, or trouble sleeping
– Feeling “off” but not knowing why
If you're searching for a burnout retreat in Portugal, you may already recognize some of these signs — or simply know that it’s time to pause, reflect, and reset.
What research on burnout says:
• Burnout is described as a state of emotional, physical, and cognitive exhaustion arising from prolonged stress. (Khammissa et al., 2022)
• It is defined as an occupational phenomenon (not a disease), with symptoms such as exhaustion, impaired recovery, and reduced mental resilience. (Edú‑Valsania et al., 2022)
• Common components include emotional exhaustion, cynicism / mental distancing, and a sense of reduced accomplishment. (Koutsimani, 2019)
This retreat is not a substitute for therapy or medical care — but for many, it is a turning point: a space to exhale, to soften, and to begin returning to themselves.
Embrace Healing and Transformation
Why Choose a Retreat for Burnout Recovery?
A retreat offers something different than a vacation, a therapy session, or a weekend off. It gives you:
– Dedicated time away from distractions and responsibilities
– Supportive structure — with practices that nourish your nervous system
– A like-minded community of others on a path of reflection and restoration
– Time in nature, offline, with no pressure to perform or explain
– Space to reconnect with yourself — without roles or expectations
Unlike a holiday, a retreat like ours invites you to go inward — gently, intentionally, and without judgment.
“Burn‑out: the high cost of high achievement.” — Herbert J. Freudenberger
This reminds us that burnout often comes not from one big event, but from years of giving without pause — our retreat offers a different path: one of rest, support, and transformation.
Our Approach to Supporting Burnout Recovery
Discover the Power of Wellbeing Tools to Rest Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
Restorative yoga
for reconnection with the body, and deep connection of mind and body.
Meditation
to quiet the mind and bring awareness to patterns
Time offline and in natural surroundings
to support rest and clarity
Breathwork
to access deeper emotional states and release tension
Journaling
to process inner insights and unleash what is blocked.
1-on-1 guidance with Leonor
a therapist and retreat facilitator (optional or included depending on the retreat)
FALL WELLBEING RETREAT
Root & Rise
12 - 16 November
Monte das Casolas, Grandola, Portugal
Resting is not the same as sleeping
In a culture that celebrates productivity, slowing down can feel unfamiliar or even uncomfortable. But true rest is not laziness — it's the foundation for clarity, resilience, and renewal.
At this retreat, rest is not just about sleep. It’s about giving your nervous system space to settle, your emotions space to breathe, and your mind space to stop solving. It’s about learning how to come home to yourself — not just for a weekend, but in a way that you can carry forward.
If you've been pushing through for too long, this is your invitation to stop — and soften.
HOLISTIC WELLBEING RETREAT
Wabi-Sabi
11 - 15 April & 1 - 5 August
Monte da Orada, Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal