Opening in Colares in 2027
Hands joined and raised against the sun, with mala beads and bracelets, among willow leaves

Spirituality & Connection

Spirituality & Connection: spiritual retreat in Sintra

Gatherings to slow down, share and explore a connection with nature.

Flora Flow is being prepared in Colares, Sintra, with opening planned for 2027. We are not open to the public yet. Join the email waiting list to receive the first dates.

Contemplative practices, self-discovery gatherings, celebrations of natural cycles and symbolic rituals, with openness and respect for different beliefs and traditions.

Patricia Xavier de Carvalho mentors Art Healing Lands, holding healing therapy sessions and reading astral maps to guide each person towards a deeper understanding of themselves.

  • Medicine Astrology — new and full moon readings, unfolded through Sabian symbols
  • Oracle of 12 Templates of the Soul — a sacred realm of wholeness consciousness
  • Retreats such as OS 12 Caminhos de Regresso a Casa, the twelve paths of returning home

What happens on a retreat at Flora Flow

Retreats and immersive experiences are one of Flora Flow's planned formats: one- or multi-day programmes combining nature, artistic expression, movement, wellbeing practices and sharing. The programme of the women's retreats is not published yet.

When dates are set, they appear in the Flora Flow agenda.

Women’s retreats and gatherings

Ana is preparing proposals for women’s retreats and gatherings as part of Flora Flow’s range of experiences. Whenever a gathering is intended for a specific group, its description will say so.

There are no dates, programmes or residential stays available to book yet. The conditions for each retreat will be published once confirmed.

Circles in Colares, Sintra

Sharing circles are part of Flora Flow’s vision. We are preparing these gatherings, with no calendar or frequency confirmed yet.

Join the waiting list to discover the first experiences. Confirmed dates will appear in the circles and retreats agenda.

Who leads the retreats and the circle

Ana Santana, the person behind Flora Flow, is preparing circles and women’s gatherings. Patrícia Xavier de Carvalho brings her Art Healing Lands work, which includes retreats such as “OS 12 Caminhos de Regresso a Casa”.

Meet Ana and Patrícia. Each gathering’s facilitator and programme will be presented with its confirmed date.

Open to different beliefs and traditions

You do not need to share a particular belief to explore these experiences. We want to welcome people with different beliefs and traditions, respecting each person’s choices and path.

A spiritual retreat near Lisbon

We are preparing Flora Flow in Colares, in the municipality of Sintra, with opening planned for 2027. The space is not open to the public yet. Images of facilities illustrate our vision.

Discover the plans for the space and the area in Getting here.

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Questions about retreats and circles

What happens at a women's retreat?

Retreats are one of Flora Flow's planned formats: one- or multi-day programmes combining nature, artistic expression, movement, wellbeing practices and sharing. The programme of the women's retreats is not published yet.

When will the first retreats take place?

There are no confirmed dates yet. Flora Flow’s opening is planned for 2027. Join the email waiting list for the first retreat announcements.

Do I need to follow a particular belief?

No. The experiences are being prepared with openness and respect for different beliefs and traditions.

Will there be regular circles?

Sharing circles are among the experiences being prepared. There is no confirmed calendar or frequency yet; details will be published with the first dates.

Who leads the retreats?

Ana is preparing proposals for circles and women’s gatherings. Patrícia brings her Art Healing Lands experience. Each retreat will list its facilitator and programme once confirmed.

Where is the retreat?

Activities are planned for the future Flora Flow in Colares, Sintra, with opening planned for 2027. The space is not yet open. Each gathering’s location and access details will be confirmed with its date.

Follow the first experiences

Join the email waiting list for news about the opening and the first dates.