The Power of Contrast
The Power of Contrast
Four Trees, Gomes Aires, Portugal
Up to 16 in group
June 29 - July 5, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- Meditation & Inner Connection
- Let yourself be gently guided through meditations that cultivate presence, clarity, and a deeper connection to your inner world. A space to arrive, breathe, and simply be.
- Embracing the Darkness
- Step into the often unseen and powerful quality of darkness – a space where insights unfold, creativity awakens, and self-awareness deepens. With soft guidance, you'll explore what lies beneath the surface.
- Sound as Medicine
- Let sound move through you and shift what words cannot. In these healing sound journeys, you’ll release tension, access emotions, and connect with something greater than yourself.
- Silence in Nature
- Experience the profound simplicity of silence – away from noise, immersed in nature. A time to listen inwardly, reset your mind, and reconnect with the essence of who you are.
- Movement Meets Rest
- Challenge your body in dynamic workouts that build strength and awareness, then soften into stillness with restorative rest. Discover what happens when effort and ease exist in harmony.
- The Ice & the Fire
- Awaken your resilience through the invigorating practice of cold immersion. Step into the ice, fully present and alive – and then return to the warmth of community, a blanket, and the crackle of a fire.
About this Retreat
Jan brings years of experience and a deep passion for creating spaces where people can reconnect with themselves. Through his intuitive guidance and the powerful practice of Breathwork, he supports others in accessing clarity, inner strength, and true presence.
Stephan brings years of experience and a heartfelt commitment to creating spaces where people can slow down and reconnect with themselves. Through his guided meditations, he supports others in finding inner peace, clarity, and a deeper connection to their essence. His calm presence and intuitive approach create a safe and nurturing atmosphere for true transformation.
Details of this retreat
Experience the power of opposites light and shadow, movement and stillness, sound and silence.
In this immersive weeklong retreat with Stephan and Jan, the founders of Four Trees, you're invited to explore how true harmony emerges through contrast.
Through guided meditations, you'll gently arrive in the present moment and cultivate inner peace. By embracing the darkness, you'll uncover hidden clarity and creative potential. Sound healing soothes the nervous system and supports deep realignment, while moments of silence in nature bring you back to your authentic self.
Dynamic practices are balanced with restorative pauses, and your resilience is awakened in revitalizing ice baths.
This is a space to open your heart to be held, to be challenged, to transform.
Step into your wholeness by embracing both light and shadow, and reconnect with the truest version of yourself.
In this immersive weeklong retreat with Stephan and Jan, the founders of Four Trees, you're invited to explore how true harmony emerges through contrast.
Through guided meditations, you'll gently arrive in the present moment and cultivate inner peace. By embracing the darkness, you'll uncover hidden clarity and creative potential. Sound healing soothes the nervous system and supports deep realignment, while moments of silence in nature bring you back to your authentic self.
Dynamic practices are balanced with restorative pauses, and your resilience is awakened in revitalizing ice baths.
This is a space to open your heart to be held, to be challenged, to transform.
Step into your wholeness by embracing both light and shadow, and reconnect with the truest version of yourself.
Schedule
Imagine stepping away from the noise of everyday life.
You take a deep breath, feel the earth beneath your feet, and let go of everything that no longer serves you. Surrounded by untouched nature, you give yourself permission to slow down, return to your inner rhythm, and gently recharge your energy.
Each morning begins in silence, as the sun rises over the landscape. We start the day with a quiet meditation and soft movements to gently awaken your body and bring clarity to your mind. A nourishing, homemade breakfast follows, grounding and energizing you for the rest of the day.
In the afternoons, we dive into a variety of workshops that invite you to explore the power of duality light and shadow, movement and stillness, breath and silence. Every day offers a new experience, giving you space to grow, reflect, and reconnect with your essence.
And because stillness is just as important as action, you’ll enjoy your daily Hour of Nothing a sacred moment to simply be, without agenda, without pressure. A space to listen inward, observe, and rest.
You take a deep breath, feel the earth beneath your feet, and let go of everything that no longer serves you. Surrounded by untouched nature, you give yourself permission to slow down, return to your inner rhythm, and gently recharge your energy.
Each morning begins in silence, as the sun rises over the landscape. We start the day with a quiet meditation and soft movements to gently awaken your body and bring clarity to your mind. A nourishing, homemade breakfast follows, grounding and energizing you for the rest of the day.
In the afternoons, we dive into a variety of workshops that invite you to explore the power of duality light and shadow, movement and stillness, breath and silence. Every day offers a new experience, giving you space to grow, reflect, and reconnect with your essence.
And because stillness is just as important as action, you’ll enjoy your daily Hour of Nothing a sacred moment to simply be, without agenda, without pressure. A space to listen inward, observe, and rest.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Stillness & Strength, Four Trees, Gomes Aires, Portugal
Directions
By Plane / Train / Bus
To ensure a smooth start to the retreat, please plan to arrive at the farm by 17:00 on arrival day, as we will begin with introductions. Below are the best travel options:
Arrival via Lisbon Airport (LIS):
Recommended Option:
– Train: Catch the 14:02 train from Lisboa-Oriente to Funcheira. This will get you to the farm on time for the introductions.
In Emergencies:
– Bus: A bus departs from Lisboa Sete Rios at 19:30, though it arrives late and may disrupt your experience.
Arrival via Faro Airport (FAO):
Recommended Option:
– Train: Catch the 14:15 train from Faro to Funcheira.
– Private Transfer: We also offer a private transfer from Faro for €120 per ride (up to 6 people).
Train Travel Details
Destination: Funcheira Station
From Lisbon:
– 14:02 (Lisboa-Oriente)
– 14:10 (Lisboa-Entrecampos)
– 14:14 (Lisboa-Sete Rios)
– Arrival: Funcheira at 15:53.
From Faro:
– 14:15 departure
– Arrival: Funcheira at 15:48.
For the latest schedules and ticket booking, visit (https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/train-times).
Bus Travel Details (Emergency Option)
Destination: Ourique Bus Stop
From Lisbon Sete Rios:
– 19:30 departure
– Arrival: Ourique at 21:40.
From Faro:
– Departure Station: Terminal Rodoviário de Faro
– Recommended Bus:
– 14:00 departure
– Arrival: Ourique at 15:55.
For the latest schedules and ticket booking, visit (https://rede-expressos.pt/en).
Transfers Included
Transfers from Funcheira Station or Ourique Bus Stop to the farm are included in your stay.
To ensure a smooth start to the retreat, please plan to arrive at the farm by 17:00 on arrival day, as we will begin with introductions. Below are the best travel options:
Arrival via Lisbon Airport (LIS):
Recommended Option:
– Train: Catch the 14:02 train from Lisboa-Oriente to Funcheira. This will get you to the farm on time for the introductions.
In Emergencies:
– Bus: A bus departs from Lisboa Sete Rios at 19:30, though it arrives late and may disrupt your experience.
Arrival via Faro Airport (FAO):
Recommended Option:
– Train: Catch the 14:15 train from Faro to Funcheira.
– Private Transfer: We also offer a private transfer from Faro for €120 per ride (up to 6 people).
Train Travel Details
Destination: Funcheira Station
From Lisbon:
– 14:02 (Lisboa-Oriente)
– 14:10 (Lisboa-Entrecampos)
– 14:14 (Lisboa-Sete Rios)
– Arrival: Funcheira at 15:53.
From Faro:
– 14:15 departure
– Arrival: Funcheira at 15:48.
For the latest schedules and ticket booking, visit (https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en/train-times).
Bus Travel Details (Emergency Option)
Destination: Ourique Bus Stop
From Lisbon Sete Rios:
– 19:30 departure
– Arrival: Ourique at 21:40.
From Faro:
– Departure Station: Terminal Rodoviário de Faro
– Recommended Bus:
– 14:00 departure
– Arrival: Ourique at 15:55.
For the latest schedules and ticket booking, visit (https://rede-expressos.pt/en).
Transfers Included
Transfers from Funcheira Station or Ourique Bus Stop to the farm are included in your stay.
Accommodation
- 4 double rooms and 1 four-bed room an 3 Clamping tents with 2 sleeping places each, every space thoughtfully and lovingly designed - All rooms offer a unique, cozy atmosphere, blending comfort with natural aesthetics - Spacious and peaceful environments, ideal for relaxation and rest - Individual sleeping cabins in the four-bed room for added privacy - Experience a serene and calming space that enhances your retreat journey
Program Price
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
Nestled in the quiet countryside of southern Portugal, our retreat is surrounded by gentle hills and trees that naturally invite you to slow down. It’s a peaceful haven—a place to exhale, disconnect from the noise, and reconnect with the rhythm of nature.
Our space is intentionally simple and warmly welcoming, offering seamless access to the outdoors. Whether you're relax
Our space is intentionally simple and warmly welcoming, offering seamless access to the outdoors. Whether you're relax
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Our meals are freshly prepared in-house and based on a vegetarian menu. Upon request, we also offer vegan and gluten-free options to accommodate individual dietary preferences. Each dish is thoughtful
What's Included
- - 3 daily Sessions that deeply affect your subconscious and create lasting transformation.
- - 6 nights accommodation in double/twin rooms, 4-person rooms with individual sleeping cabins, Clamping tent
- - 2 healthy, vegetarian meals per day
- - Water, tea, and fruit available all day (Four Trees is alcohol-free)
- - Transfer to the retreat location by Four Trees from Funcheira or Ourique train station
What's Not Included
- - Travel to and from Portugal
- - Train ticket to Funcheira or Ourique train station
- - Personal expenses and additional activities outside the retreat program
- - Travel insurance
- - Optional private coaching or treatments
- - Flights, airport transfers, and visa fees (if applicable)
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