About Mainty Studio
Mainty Studio
Mission & Vision
At Mainty Studio, our mission is to create immersive retreats and workshops where art meets movement. We believe that slowing down, learning new skills, and connecting with nature are essential for well-being. Through small-group, all-inclusive experiences, we offer a space where creativity and physical practice flow together — always rooted in the unique rhythm of São Miguel Island.
We envision a new way of traveling: not about doing more, but about finding a rhythm. By combining artistic expression with surfing, yoga, diving, or culinary arts, we invite people to reconnect with themselves and the world around them. Our retreats exist to champion experience travel, highlight the beauty of the slow season, and foster authentic encounters with culture, landscape, and commu
We envision a new way of traveling: not about doing more, but about finding a rhythm. By combining artistic expression with surfing, yoga, diving, or culinary arts, we invite people to reconnect with themselves and the world around them. Our retreats exist to champion experience travel, highlight the beauty of the slow season, and foster authentic encounters with culture, landscape, and commu
Upcoming Retreats at Mainty Studio
8 days of Art and Surf Retreat in the Azores
From €1,400
/ 8 days
Venue & Amenities
The stay takes place at Surfin Azores, a welcoming eco-lodge in Ribeira Grande, the Azorean surfing capital located on the north coast of São Miguel Island. A variety of rooms are available to meet each guest's specific needs. Nearby are the beaches of Areal de Santa Bárbara and Monte Verde. This lodge features a spacious dining and living area where guests can relax, play, and spend unforgettable evenings together. This is also where breakfast and sometimes dinner are served.
Meals
Menu Types
Guests can expect fresh, seasonal dishes with local Azorean products. Breakfasts are colorful and nourishing, lunches are often light or picnic-style to fit around activities, and dinners are festive
Getting Here
Directions
✈️ Nearest Airport
João Paulo II Airport (PDL), Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
This is the island’s main international airport, located about 20 minutes from Ribeira Grande.
🌍 Flight Connections
Direct international flights from major European cities such as Lisbon, Porto, Brussels, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Barcelona and more.
Direct connections from Toronto, Montreal, New York City, Boston, Seattle
Multiple daily flights from Lisbon (2h30) and Porto (2h30) make connections easy if you’re flying in from further abroad.
🚐 Transfers
Roundtrip airport transfers are included in your retreat package.
Once you land, simply relax — our team will welcome you at the airport and bring you directly to the lodge.
🚗 If You Prefer to Drive
Car rentals are available at Ponta Delgada Airport. Ribeira Grande is a 20-minute drive via the main highway.