Practitioner Preview Weekend for Yoga, Sound & Holistic Facilitators
Practitioner Preview Weekend for Yoga, Sound & Holistic Facilitators
Mata da Rainha, 6230, Portugal
Up to 8 in group
Sep 25 - 27, 2026
Retreat Highlights
- A 3-day residential retreat for yoga teachers, sound practitioners and holistic facilitators
- Experience Limiar first-hand as a guest before deciding whether it could suit your own community
- Sound journeys, nature immersion, shared meals and genuine time to rest
- Small group format — maximum 8 participants
- A short venue walkthrough and practical Q&A
- Explore possible 2027 pathways: bring your own community, co-create a retreat or join the Limiar community partner programme
- Optional additional night before or after the weekend
- Practitioner rate from €195.
- Designed for people who already teach, facilitate or hold space for a community. If you are unsure whether it is the right fit, please contact us before booking.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
Matteo has been working with sound and meditation since 2017, trained as a Gong practitioner by Don Conreaux and Aidan McIntyre.
His approach is deeply influenced by the Tibetan tradition of Chögyam Trungpa and years of somatic meditation practice with Reggie Ray and Dharma Ocean. His work is not focused on performance or peak experiences, but on creating spaces where people can slow down, reconnect with their bodies, and access a quieter, more grounded state of presence.
Alongside his work with sound, Matteo has been developing a life closely connected to the land — exploring permaculture, regenerative practices, and simple forms of living in relationship with nature. This dimension naturally informs the retreats, where the environment itself becomes part of the experience.
Together with a small, carefully chosen team, he hosts intimate retreats that combine sound, silence, nature, and shared human presence — with a simple intention: to create conditions where something real can unfold.
Details of this retreat
You hold space for others. This weekend is for you.
The Practitioner Preview Weekend is designed for people who already teach, facilitate or hold space for a community.
Come to Limiar first as a guest. Rest, experience the land, join sound and nature-based practices, share meals and discover the rhythm of the place from the inside.
Rather than a conventional venue tour or a packed professional training, most of the weekend is lived as a genuine retreat. The professional element is intentionally brief and practical: a venue walkthrough, an open Q&A and a conversation about what Limiar can realistically support.
Limiar is a small, off-grid retreat place in Central Portugal. We work with intimate groups, simple hospitality and flexible structures rather than fixed retreat formulas. The land, the silence and the way people gather here are part of the experience.
After experiencing Limiar, suitable participants may explore one of three possible paths for 2027:
— bringing their own community and programme to Limiar;
— co-creating a retreat together with Limiar;
— joining a simple community partner and referral programme for selected retreats.
There is no expectation to commit to anything during the weekend. The purpose is to experience the place honestly, ask practical questions and see whether a future relationship makes sense.
This experience is best suited to practitioners who value small groups, nature, depth and a thoughtful pace more than polished resort infrastructure or tightly programmed retreats.
Come as a guest. Rest. Explore what you could create here.
The Practitioner Preview Weekend is designed for people who already teach, facilitate or hold space for a community.
Come to Limiar first as a guest. Rest, experience the land, join sound and nature-based practices, share meals and discover the rhythm of the place from the inside.
Rather than a conventional venue tour or a packed professional training, most of the weekend is lived as a genuine retreat. The professional element is intentionally brief and practical: a venue walkthrough, an open Q&A and a conversation about what Limiar can realistically support.
Limiar is a small, off-grid retreat place in Central Portugal. We work with intimate groups, simple hospitality and flexible structures rather than fixed retreat formulas. The land, the silence and the way people gather here are part of the experience.
After experiencing Limiar, suitable participants may explore one of three possible paths for 2027:
— bringing their own community and programme to Limiar;
— co-creating a retreat together with Limiar;
— joining a simple community partner and referral programme for selected retreats.
There is no expectation to commit to anything during the weekend. The purpose is to experience the place honestly, ask practical questions and see whether a future relationship makes sense.
This experience is best suited to practitioners who value small groups, nature, depth and a thoughtful pace more than polished resort infrastructure or tightly programmed retreats.
Come as a guest. Rest. Explore what you could create here.
Schedule
A spacious practitioner weekend
FRIDAY — ARRIVING AS A GUEST
Arrival and time to settle into your accommodation.
Shared dinner, an informal welcome and a gentle opening sound immersion.
Nothing demanding is scheduled on the first evening. The purpose is simply to arrive and begin experiencing Limiar from the inside.
SATURDAY — EXPERIENCING THE PLACE
A slow breakfast followed by an Art of Noticing experience on the land, using sensory awareness, listening and simple encounters with the natural environment.
Shared lunch and genuine unstructured time for rest, walking, reading, sleeping or simply being outside.
Later in the afternoon, a practical venue walkthrough and open Q&A. We will explore the accommodation, practice spaces, group capacities, logistics, possible activities, local collaborators and the real possibilities and limitations of hosting a retreat at Limiar.
After dinner, an extended Sound Journey using gongs, crystal singing bowls, tuning forks and other acoustic instruments.
SUNDAY — LOOKING AHEAD
A gentle body-based awakening practice, followed by breakfast.
A short session exploring three possible future paths: bringing your own community, co-creating a retreat or joining the Limiar community partner programme.
Shared lunch, closing circle and departure during the afternoon.
The weekend remains primarily a retreat experience. Professional exploration occupies only a small and practical part of the programme.
The schedule is approximate and may move between the forest, activity barn, terrace, river and fireside according to the weather and the needs of the group.
FRIDAY — ARRIVING AS A GUEST
Arrival and time to settle into your accommodation.
Shared dinner, an informal welcome and a gentle opening sound immersion.
Nothing demanding is scheduled on the first evening. The purpose is simply to arrive and begin experiencing Limiar from the inside.
SATURDAY — EXPERIENCING THE PLACE
A slow breakfast followed by an Art of Noticing experience on the land, using sensory awareness, listening and simple encounters with the natural environment.
Shared lunch and genuine unstructured time for rest, walking, reading, sleeping or simply being outside.
Later in the afternoon, a practical venue walkthrough and open Q&A. We will explore the accommodation, practice spaces, group capacities, logistics, possible activities, local collaborators and the real possibilities and limitations of hosting a retreat at Limiar.
After dinner, an extended Sound Journey using gongs, crystal singing bowls, tuning forks and other acoustic instruments.
SUNDAY — LOOKING AHEAD
A gentle body-based awakening practice, followed by breakfast.
A short session exploring three possible future paths: bringing your own community, co-creating a retreat or joining the Limiar community partner programme.
Shared lunch, closing circle and departure during the afternoon.
The weekend remains primarily a retreat experience. Professional exploration occupies only a small and practical part of the programme.
The schedule is approximate and may move between the forest, activity barn, terrace, river and fireside according to the weather and the needs of the group.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Limiar - Nature Stays & Retreats, Mata da Rainha, 6230, Portugal
Directions
Limiar Nature Stays & Retreats is located near Mata da Rainha, central Portugal.
Approx. 2.5 hours from Lisbon or Porto
Accessible by car or public transport (train/bus to nearby towns)
We provide clear arrival instructions and support when needed.
Approx. 2.5 hours from Lisbon or Porto
Accessible by car or public transport (train/bus to nearby towns)
We provide clear arrival instructions and support when needed.
Accommodation
Accommodation is simple, comfortable, and fully immersed in the surrounding landscape. Facilities are basic, clean, and thoughtfully arranged. Comfort is present, but not the focus — the experience is oriented toward presence rather than consumption. Options (subject to availability) include: – Shared canvas bell tents (2 units, up to 3 beds each) – A wooden tiny house (single or couple occupancy, with private bathroom and compost toilet) – Two rooms in the main house (single or couple occupancy, one with ensuite bathroom) – Camping with your own tent
Bell tent accommodation (shared), forest or fields view
Private camping tent accommodation among cork oaks.
Private tiny house accommodation (compact double sofa-bed setup with a comfortable topperr). Forest and lake view, private bathroom with compost toilet.
Room accommodation (1 with ensuite bathroom and flush toilet, 1 with sofa bed and office space) - terrace and fields view
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
The main indoor space is a restored 30 sqm barn, now used as a simple, insulated room for quiet practices, sound journeys, and gentle movement.
Below, a more informal living area includes a sitting and reading space, a small kitchenette, and a fireplace.
Shared bathrooms and showers are located on the same level.
The upper floor hosts two private rooms and opens onto a large south-east facing terrace, offering an open, relaxed space to rest and spend time between sessions.
Below, a more informal living area includes a sitting and reading space, a small kitchenette, and a fireplace.
Shared bathrooms and showers are located on the same level.
The upper floor hosts two private rooms and opens onto a large south-east facing terrace, offering an open, relaxed space to rest and spend time between sessions.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Meals are simple, nourishing, and seasonal.
We prioritize local ingredients and shared moments around the table.
Dietary needs can be discussed in advance.
What's Included
- Two nights at Limiar
- Accommodation according to the selected option
- All meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch
- Tea, infusions and simple refreshments
- Personal welcome and hosting throughout the weekend
- Opening sound immersion
- Art of Noticing nature experience
- Extended Saturday evening Sound Journey
- Gentle Sunday body-based practice
- Venue walkthrough and practical Q&A
- Introduction to possible 2027 collaboration pathways
- Time to rest, walk, read, sleep or simply be
- Use of the land and shared spaces
- Maximum eight participants
What's Not Included
- Flights or travel to Portugal. Optional additions, subject to availability:
- Additional night(s) before or after the retreat
- Private individual sound session
- Collection from a nearby train or bus station
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