Renewal and Vitality: Brazilian Healing Retreat
Saturday, JANUARY 18 - Friday, january 24, 2025
Plant the seed for 2025 for seven days and seven nights during your retreat with Meg and Jessica nestled in the heart of coffee country in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
As healers and yoga teachers, we want to invite you to an authentic Brazilian experience in a space that allows time to heal, renew, and replenish.
Throughout the week, you'll have the opportunity to engage in a variety of healing practices. These include a fire ceremony, horseback riding, guided exploration to a nearby waterfall for swimming or meditation, a sweat lodge experience, drum circle, and much more.
Our sanctuary will be the charming coffee farm at Fazenda Cachoeira. This 200-year-old farm embraces regenerative agriculture and holistic practices and has been in the same family for six generations.
We’ll also explore the bustling city of Belo Horizonte and take an overnight historic sightseeing trip to Tiradentes for artisan shopping.
dAILY YOGA + MEDITATION
On retreat, you’ll have time for morning meditation, yoga, and a spacious schedule to deeply connect to nature's rhythms.
FARM-FRESH cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared in the intentional kitchen to nourish your mind, body, and soul.
ACCESS TO NATURE
Surrounded by a vast nature preserve with a network of trails, you can hike to a private waterfall or take a meditative walk to one of our many reflection sites.
restored farmhouse
Your stay includes a private room in a 200-year-old traditional farmhouse or a private garden apartment for the ultimate relaxing getaway.
cultural emersion
Excursion to local markets in Belo and an overnight trip to the historic, charming town of Tiradentes for shopping and artisan crafts.
coffee ceremony
At the regenerative coffee farm, each retreat includes a tour of the farm, teachings about the coffee tradition and history, coffee cupping (tastings), and coffee ceremonies.
meet meg
Meg was introduced to yoga in her teens and has been exploring various yoga styles and teachers worldwide ever since. Her all-level yoga classes include calm instrumental music, dim lighting, and ample time to connect with your body. She incorporates elements of astrology, numerology, and the moon cycles to align every class with the forces of the universe.
She trained with Faith Hunter in 2013 and completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She believes the best way to connect with the present moment is through practice and strives to incorporate a mindful and positive attitude in all aspects of life.
meet jessica
Jessica Sandhu is a Canadian-born healer, somatic coach, and yoga teacher of Anishinaabe First Nations and Punjabi Indian descent.
As an anti-racist healer and teacher, Jess’s goal is to create equity in conference rooms, on the yoga mat, and in coaching sessions. She’s continually aware of who is not in the room and who needs to be.
Since 2001, Jess has practiced various forms of yoga, finally finding a home with Iyengar Yoga in 2003 because its alignment-based principles allowed for more understanding of the pose benefits and how it created a deeper connection to the body.
Jess has dealt with lower back pain throughout the years and found yoga super beneficial in alleviating it. When more yoga was integrated into her life, things seemed less hard, and life actually became more sweet! Less Dukha, More Sukha.
Jess is also a Usui Reiki Master and a health coach trained in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Yin Yoga.
Jess is committed to becoming a bridge with roots in both the modern and traditional world by honoring the traditional customs of yoga and respecting all Indigenous cultures. Jess resides on the ancestral lands of ancestral lands of the Anacostans.
LOCATION
aCCOMMODATIONS
SINGLE Garden apartment, private bath
$3,350
Five garden apartments are on the property, each with a double bed and private bath accommodating up to 10 people.
PRIVATE ROOM, Private bath
$3,100
The 200-year-old farmhouse has ten private rooms with double beds and two private bathrooms.
PRIVATE ROOM, SHARED bath
$2,850
The 200-year-old farmhouse has ten private rooms with double beds and two shared bathrooms.
We offer partner rates of 10% off, so you can travel with your bestie or love.
All rooms vary slightly and are equally priced. For overnights in Belo Horizonte and Tiradentes, each guest will have a private room and private bath.
Activities
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Reiki + massage
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daily yoga
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Cultural Immersion
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morning meditation
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horseback riding
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healing ceremonies
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HIKING
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local excursions
belo + tiradentes
Excursions to local markets in Belo and an overnight trip to the historic, charming town of Tiradentes for shopping and artisan crafts.
CUISINE
The cuisine is centered around traditional regional foods that can easily accommodate most diets. Every meal will focus on seasonal fruits and vegetables from the organic gardens.
The culinary team bakes bread, makes cheese daily, and prepares organic juice and smoothies with the freshest ingredients.
This is an alcohol free retreat.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
coffee
For six generations, great care has gone into producing award-winning specialty coffee. The most recent generations focus on sustainability and regenerative agriculture practices that work with nature.
We take pride in curating a delicious cup of coffee. From growing the best beans to roasting unique flavor profiles, you will change how you drink coffee. A daily ceremony is dedicated to preparing and enjoying coffee in community.
daily Schedule
7:00 Morning meditation
7:30 90-minute yoga flow
9:00 Breakfast
10:30 Cultural Experience
12:30 Lunch
2:00 Rest
3:00 Healing Workshop
6:30 Dinner
8:30 Free time and rest
TENTATIVE FLOW FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, January 18: Guests arrive in Belo Horizonte and depart for the farm by 10 a.m. There will be a welcome ceremony and a tour of the farm.
Sunday, January 19 - Wednesday, January 22: Stay at the farm for daily group meditation + yoga, healing ceremonies, massage or reiki treatment, local cultural experiences, land connection, hiking, and nourishing meals. Space for self-relaxation and integration are also included.
Thursday, January 23: Morning meditation, yoga, and breakfast. Depart for Tiradentes by 10 am. Lunch, exploration, and shopping. Dinner with the group and stay at the hotel.
Friday, January 24: Morning meditation, yoga, and breakfast. Depart for Belo Horizonte by 12 pm. Group farewell dinner and stay at the hotel near the airport for Saturday departure.
Saturday, January 25: Flights leave for the East Coast as early as 5:30 am. Guest can choose to leave anytime on Saturday.
The full schedule will be shared before the retreat.
What’s included
Pre-trip assistance
Four nights at a private farmhouse in the countryside of Brazil
One night accommodation in Belo Horizonte
Two nights accommodations in Tiradentes
Private guides, transportation, and tours throughout
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Daily yoga and meditation
One massage or reiki treatment
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Travel Insurance
Gratuites
PAYMENT
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to hold your spot.
Final payment for all participants by November 25, 2024.
Cancellation POLICY
No refund is available if the participant cancels for any reason after November 25, 2024.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Travel insurance is required for your trip. Many companies offer travel insurance, but Travelex and World Nomads are reputable organizations that provide worldwide coverage.
Please carefully read the Terms and Conditions for full policies.
Only 12 TWO Spots left
SCHOLARSHIP
We have reserved two $500 scholarships for those in need. Please fill out this form to apply. First come, first serve basis.
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The weather at the farm is defined by two seasons.
The green season is from September through April, and the dry season is from May through August.
During your retreat, you can expect lows in the 60s and highs in the upper 80s/low 90s.
You can expect mild sunny days with moderately cool evenings with low to moderate humidity.
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The closest international airport is Belo Horizonte (CNF). Two other popular destinations are Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, which offer multiple daily flights to Belo Horizonte.
Please arrive in Belo Horizonte by 10 am, Saturday, January 18 and give yourself at least 2 hours for international airport layovers.
On Saturday, the arrival day, guests will meet at the Belo Horizonte (CNF) airport or in town at the central bus terminal. We will provide transportation to and from the farm.
We assist with arranging air travel and are happy to answer any questions.
You are solely responsible for meeting all travel requirements for entry to Brazil, including any additional COVID-19 restrictions..
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Travel insurance is required for your trip. Many companies offer travel insurance, but Travelex and World Nomads are reputable organizations that provide worldwide coverage.
Please carefully read the Terms and Conditions for full policies.
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Of course! Jess and Meg teach at all levels, give a variety of modifications, and encourage students to go at a slower pace during yoga sessions.