About Hortus Vitae
Hortus Vitae
Upcoming Retreats at Hortus Vitae
ROOT & RISE - 5-Day Herbal & Mind-Body Healing: Restore your inner balance, Learn how to sustain it
From €1,175
/ 5 days
Venue & Amenities
A Sanctuary of Nature, Beauty, and Peace
Nestled in the green heart of central Portugal, Loural Ecovillage is a hidden gem where natural beauty and intentional living meet in perfect harmony. Surrounded by lush forested mountains, the retreat center offers a peaceful, grounding environment that feels worlds away from the noise and pace of modern life.
You’ll have access to a range of beautiful and rejuvenating spaces: two swimming pools, a relaxing sauna and spa area, peaceful gardens, and a stu
Nestled in the green heart of central Portugal, Loural Ecovillage is a hidden gem where natural beauty and intentional living meet in perfect harmony. Surrounded by lush forested mountains, the retreat center offers a peaceful, grounding environment that feels worlds away from the noise and pace of modern life.
You’ll have access to a range of beautiful and rejuvenating spaces: two swimming pools, a relaxing sauna and spa area, peaceful gardens, and a stu
Meals
Menu Types
Delicious organic, healthy, fresh vegetarian / vegan meals prepared by a professional chef.
Getting Here
Directions
BY CAR
Loural Ecovillage is located halfway between Porto and Lisbon — it takes about 2 to 2.5 hours to get there by car. Simply type "Loural Village" into your map app (e.g. Google Maps).
BY BUS / TRAIN
You can travel to Coimbra, and from there we can arrange a taxi pick-up for you.
AIRPORT PICK-UP
We also organize shared shuttle transfers from Porto Airport.
Contact us to book your transfer and inquire about the cost!