Retreat Through the Portuguese Drinking Glass
Retreat Through the Portuguese Drinking Glass
Porto & Lisbon, Portugal
October 1 - 7, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- A 7-day co-ed mindful retreat in Portugal (Lisbon & Porto) blending food, presence, and personal transformation
- Daily guided meditation and group reflection to support nervous system regulation and self-discovery
- A Michelin Green Star dining experience showcasing sustainability and culinary excellence
- Visit a local Portuguese market and co-create a soulful, seasonal meal with Chef Randal (20+ years of experience)
- Optional winery tour and tasting in an off-the-beaten-path location
- Thoughtfully curated boutique accommodations that reflect the vibe and energy of the group—never cookie-cutter
- Built-in time for self-guided exploration with a light “spiritual scavenger hunt” to deepen your personal journey
- Sensory meals, cultural immersion, and sacred pauses that reconnect you to the pleasure of simply being
- Rediscover yourself through the rituals, flavors, and rhythms of another culture—vacation, transformed
About this Retreat
Your Guides
With a joyful spirit and a boundless enthusiasm for soul-seeking adventures, Toni brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to her role as a Sound Healer, Retreat Facilitator, Master Circle Facilitator, and Mindful Dining Curator. With 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry prior to this life's incarnation as a healing guide, she is deeply committed to holding space for women to experience transformation at the heart of her practice. She facilitates monthly group sound baths and women's circles in McMinnville, Oregon, creating sacred spaces where women can connect, heal, and grow together. Utilizing the powerful vibrations of sound, along with crystals and oracle readings, she guides women through profound healing journeys.
In addition to her local offerings, Toni derives her greatest joy in facilitating transformative retreats. These immersive experiences are designed to help women disconnect from their daily routines and dive deeply into their personal healing and growth. Through carefully curated activities, mindful dining, and sacred rituals, she addresses the root causes of emotional blockages, enabling their gentle release and the emergence of new, empowering thought patterns. Each retreat is crafted to provide ease and grace in the healing process, empowering participants to embrace new habits that support their well-being.
Whether through sound baths, intimate women's circles, mindful dining, or transformative retreats, her goal is to foster deep emotional healing and transformation, empowering women to live their most vibrant and authentic lives.
Details of this retreat
Retreat Through the Portuguese Drinking Glass is a mindful dining journey through Lisbon and Porto—where slowing down becomes a sacred act. Here, the "drinking glass" is a lens, inviting you to see yourself more clearly by experiencing life through another culture’s rhythms, rituals, and flavors. Through sensory meals (including a Michelin star experience), daily practices, and immersive local experiences, you’ll rediscover parts of yourself that have been waiting to exhale. Come home nourished—in body, mind, and spirit.
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.throughthedrinkingglasspdx.com/retreat/p/portugal-retreat-through-the-drinking-glass
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.throughthedrinkingglasspdx.com/retreat/p/portugal-retreat-through-the-drinking-glass
Schedule
9:00 AM – Gentle Morning Meditation & Reflection
Ease into the day with guided presence work led by Toni to ground your energy and attune to yourself and your surroundings.
10:00 AM – Leisurely Solo Time for Breakfast or Exploration
Wander to a local café, enjoy a pastry, journal, or simply rest—this is your time to move slowly and intentionally.
11:30 AM – Group Gathering or Cultural Experience
Engage in a curated activity like a local market visit, a guided walk, or a simple ritual designed to deepen your connection to place.
1:30 PM – Curated Lunch (Included or Independent)
Join together for a group meal or explore one of our recommended restaurants on your own.
Afternoon – Integration & Free Time
Rest, wander, shop, journal, or dive into your spiritual scavenger hunt. This space is yours to follow what calls.
6:30 PM – Group Dinner or Culinary Experience
Evenings may include a Michelin-starred experience, a co-created dinner with Chef Randal, or another intentional meal designed to delight your senses.
Evening – Optional Reflection or Connection Time
Close the day with tea, quiet conversation, or a gentle group ritual—space will be held for whatever wants to emerge.
Ease into the day with guided presence work led by Toni to ground your energy and attune to yourself and your surroundings.
10:00 AM – Leisurely Solo Time for Breakfast or Exploration
Wander to a local café, enjoy a pastry, journal, or simply rest—this is your time to move slowly and intentionally.
11:30 AM – Group Gathering or Cultural Experience
Engage in a curated activity like a local market visit, a guided walk, or a simple ritual designed to deepen your connection to place.
1:30 PM – Curated Lunch (Included or Independent)
Join together for a group meal or explore one of our recommended restaurants on your own.
Afternoon – Integration & Free Time
Rest, wander, shop, journal, or dive into your spiritual scavenger hunt. This space is yours to follow what calls.
6:30 PM – Group Dinner or Culinary Experience
Evenings may include a Michelin-starred experience, a co-created dinner with Chef Randal, or another intentional meal designed to delight your senses.
Evening – Optional Reflection or Connection Time
Close the day with tea, quiet conversation, or a gentle group ritual—space will be held for whatever wants to emerge.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
The nOMad Collective, Porto & Lisbon, Portugal
Directions
We generally provide a shuttle from the nearest airport and give other options, if need necessary
Accommodation
Rooms are booked as private unless otherwise arranged. If you'd like to attend with a partner or friend and share a room, we can accommodate this during booking.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
Boutique Accommodations
Stay in hand-picked, beautifully styled spaces in or near Lisbon and Porto—chosen to reflect the energy of the group and to offer comfort, character, and a sense of place.
Stay in hand-picked, beautifully styled spaces in or near Lisbon and Porto—chosen to reflect the energy of the group and to offer comfort, character, and a sense of place.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
3 group dinners (including one at a Michelin Green Star restaurant), 3 curated lunches, & 1 special meal will be co-created with Chef Randal after visiting a local market together.
What's Included
- 6 nights of boutique accommodations in or near Lisbon and Porto (3 nights in each city)
- All group transportation within Portugal, including scenic train travel between cities
- 1:1 60minute intuitive healing session with Toni for retreat intention setting
- Daily guided meditation and group reflection sessions, led by Toni Harris—a Master Circle Facilitator with a hospitality background, known for creating spaces where presence and transformation meet
- A creative, self-guided “spiritual scavenger hunt” designed to deepen your connection with self and surroundings during solo explorations
- One Michelin Green Star dining experience (optional beverage pairings available at guest’s expense)
- Two additional group dinners and three curated lunches
- Visit to a local market, followed by a group meal co-created with Chef Randal, a culinary artist with 20+ years of experience
- Curated recommendations for your self-guided meals and cultural explorations
- A custom welcome kit to support your retreat journey
- A thoughtfully crafted pre-retreat travel guide, and ongoing support from Toni throughout your experience
- Group integration/reflection call 2 weeks after return
What's Not Included
- Airfare to and from Portugal
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals not listed above (we’ll provide curated recommendations for these)
- Breakfast (we encourage guests to explore local cafés and pastelarias—Portugal does pastries very well)
- Optional beverage pairings at the Michelin Green Star restaurant
- Optional activities during free time (shopping, museums, etc.)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
- Need help planning your travel? We’re happy to connect you with our trusted travel advisor for support with flights, extended stays, and more.
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