Vale de Moses Yoga Retreat

This remote valley in Portugal is all I could want for a yoga retreat in beautiful nature. The owners have established a well run organisation by hiring in staff to provide classes, meals and activities such as massages, cooking classes and meditation walks. Tom, our yoga teacher coped well with a wide age range (23-72)of participants urging us to be mindful of what our bodies were telling us and what we were capable of doing. There were two yoga sessions per day which by the time we climbed the steep path to the yoga room and dining room we were already well exercised. My gut reacted in a positive way to the change to a largely vegan diet. Themeditation walks led by Andrew reminded us of our strong connection to nature and how by walking in the countryside we could raise our awareness of our bodies and the possibilities of using our senses to enjoy more of what life offers.

My time at Vale de Moses in early November was magical, from the moment Andy picked us up from the train station with a friendly smile and lots of stories, to admiring the sunrise over the mountains when I sadly said goodbye a week later. Von and Andy are truly amazing people, and I am so grateful for their warmth, kindness, and generosity in sharing their beautiful retreat space and offering an opportunity for healing and restoration. I was completely blown away by the delicious and nourishing food – wish I could have it every day! Other highlights were the meditative walk that Andy led and Von’s treatments. Von is an amazing healer, and she generously spent two hours with me, listening to my needs, affirming my concerns, and offering me a lovely Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and massage session. I loved doing yoga in the beautiful shala, I appreciated the relaxed way that Von led yoga classes – poses were more suggestions than instructions to follow, she encouraged us to do whatever our bodies were craving in the moment. If you’re new to yoga or more experienced, you’ll find your home here. Thank you Von, Andy, and all of the staff at Vale de Moses for a truly incredible experience. I can’t wait to return!

I knew it was going to be a beautiful place but couldn’t be prepared for the honest and caring atmosphere I received. Also, every detail was accounted for: from the over the top food, to the types of pillows to sleep at night. The yoga classes were the best I could hope for and the seclusion was what you needed but with a nice social vibe from the group of people that I shared the retreat with. Also we had loads of options to spend the day in between classes and meals. All topped with Andrew’s and his crew charm and warmth.

Vale de Moses Retreat Center came highly recommended by a friend. I could not have been happier with my decision to attend a yoga retreat there. It was more than anything I could have imagined, the food, the company, the hosts and all their extended family. I came away with more knowledge and kindness than I have seen in a very long time. I'm also physically stronger, breathing better and more at peace. It was a wonderland of joy, laughter, movement and good food.Thank you Vonetta & Andrew. You all know how to throw a good party and it is ALL food for the soul. Thank you again.

I chose Vale de Moses to celebrate my birthday in the Yoga Retreat from 10-15th April 2023. It was my first retreat ever. And I was deeply grateful and enthusiastic for this journey by myself. I will share my feedback in a constructive way for the management and also for potential guests to be more informed.*Accommodation*I wanted to stay in a tent alone but in the end I was told that there was only the possibility of Ninja Suite for the same price. I didn't find a photo of this room" (calling it a suite is overrating!) Still I accepted and trusted that it would be comfortable. It wasn't at all (check photo attached). I never complained. But I honestly felt that I should have been alerted for the fact that it's tiny

A crazy beautiful corner of the earth, run by wonderful people. Deeply recommended if you’re looking to spend a week or so reconnecting with nature, your yoga practice and true essence, nourishing yourself with good food and massages, and simply *being*. Forever grateful I discovered Vale de Moses, and Vonetta and Andrew!

Everything about Vale De Moses is magical. The family themselves, the nature, the surroundings, the food, the shala. It allowed us space to heal and to deeply connect both outwards and inwards. I cannot recommend VDM enough. We'll be back!

Vale de Moses is beautiful! Not only the place itself, but also all people who contribute to the inspiring Yoga Retreats there. There is an energetic, authentic and pleasant atmosphere all week long. Space that I believe is created by the norms and values that is being applied on the site of Vale de Moses itself. Bravo for everyone! Are you looking for a good Yoga Retreat? Then definitely go here.

Vale De Moses is a wonderful place of refreshment and renewal. Just finished a week there as a newbie to Yoga. Fleur our teacher for the week made the Yoga practice accessible to me without holding back the more advanced. The early morning walks and my own exploring the forest and mountains were a superb opportunity to feel at one with the natural world. The food is all vegetarian and mostly vegan and was an absolute highlight ... every meal being beautifully presented and tasty. On top of all this Vale De Moses offers some of the best therapists I have ever experienced with one complimentary massage and the opportunity to buy more, which I happily did. Thank you everyone at Vale De Moses for such a renewing experience ... I shall be back.

This is a lovely place to go. The week there is calm, refreshing, healing, relaxed, and comfortable. The yoga instruction is world-class, as is the food. It's actually worth it just for the food. The hosts and other staff make a special effort to learn everyone's names and to be engaged and attentive but also sensitive to people who want to just zone out for the week or who need more privacy. The groups are pretty small, about 15 people, so you will chat to everyone at meals a bit but you are not expected to hang out together the whole time. For me it was really good to be on dirt trails and in a tent and showering outdoors, to soak up sun and fresh air.Some things to consider in making a decision: It is a four-hour bus ride to and from Lisbon on mountain roads, somewhat challenging at least on the way up even for those who normally don't get car sick. Facilities at Val de Moses are very basic. The soul pads" are tents with two twin beds in them. Most toilets are outhouses but perfectly sanitary. So if you are looking for luxury