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Blue Monkey Easter Retreat Portugal 2022
Let’s gather in beautiful Algarve this April!
Blue Monkey awaits you for 4 days of ecstatic dance, downbeat, organic house, healing workshops and connection in Algarve, Portugal. We will gather in ceremony and dance our prayers at a beautiful and raw place in the forest. Daily yoga sessions, healing workshops and ecstatic dance will connect us with the sacred, ourselves and each other. The venue is about 10 minutes by car from the next town and several beautiful beaches.
Program
Food and Accommodation
The community which hosts us will cook delicious healthy vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner for us. Food and accommodation in own tent are included in the retreat fee.
Some glamping tents and beds in the heated yurts are available at extra costs.
Tickets
Tickets include tasty vegan breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as camping in your own tent.
Super Early Monkey: 249€ (until January 31st)
Early Monkey: 275€ (until February 28th )
Regular Monkey: 299€ (until March 31st)
Late Monkey: 325€ (until start of retreat if tickets are still available)
Portuguese Nationals and Residents with NIF: 249€ (please bring proof)
Accomodation Add-Ons for Those without Own Tent
If you need more comfort you can book a spot in the shared heated yurts or in the glamping tents at the hosting community:
Bed in Shared Yurt: 54€/ 3 nights
Glamping Tent Single Occupation: 54€ (1 person)/ 3 nights
Glamping Tent Double Occupation: 72€ (price for 2 people)/ 3 nights
Yurt: 120€ (up to three people), 3 nights
The spaces in the yurts and glamping tents are very limited. If you want one please book ASAP!
This is not a luxury retreat and there are no private bathrooms in any of these accommodation types. We all share the outdoor eco toilets and showers.If you need more comfort we recommend to book yourself a hotel room nearby.
How To Get There
The closest airport is Faro. Plane tickets are currently available from easyJet, Ryanair and TAP from 100€ – 190€ for a return flight. We recommend to book your flight early as prices will go up. There are regular trains connecting Faro with the town closest to our venue. The train ride takes ca 90 minutes and costs about 8€. From Lagos train station you can reach Cristaland by Uber or Bolt (ca. 6-7€)
What To Bring?
- a yogamat for the movement practices and picnic style meals
- a torch (there is not much light at the venue in the night)
- a powerbank to charge your mobile/ laptop
- comfortable spring/ summer clothes in which you can move
- some warm pullovers and jackets, socks and shoes for cooler nights
- your most beautiful ceremonial dress
- a water bottle that you can fill up for free with fresh water at the sink opposite the community house so you stay hydrated throughout the retreat
- if you play an instrument and would like to share some music with the group definitely bring it! There will be a (judgement free!) space for jamming and we encourage everyone to play and co-create regardless of how professional you are.
Want to Stay Longer?
If you would like to stay a bit longer in the community this is also possible. Just get in touch: info@thebluemonkey.club
Telegram Group
We will create a Telegram group for participants for ride shares from and to Faro airport and for those who wish to book a room in the neighbourhood or next town to help arrange flat shares.
Weather
Algarve is the most Southern part of Portugal and has the sunniest climate of the country. In April it is often already warm enough for sunbathing and swimming in the sea. However, the nights can still get cool and the days can be windy, so make sure to bring warm clothes and camping gear if you chose the camping option or make sure to catch one of the spots in the shared heated yurts.
In case of rain the workshops and dances will take place in a dome which is protected from the rain and the wind. However, please be aware that this is not a luxury retreat. If you need more comfort and privacy we recommend to book a room nearby.
We know some places in Lagos that can offer you a good price for an apartment and there will be a Telegram group for shared accomodation, rides etc. Please get in touch if you need help: info@thebluemonkey.club
Cancellation Policy
At the moment we are pretty sure that the event can take place.
If you cancel yourself this is your own responsibility and we will not refund you. You have however the possibility to sell your ticket and we will change the name for you if you give us both the new name and the email address of the buyer before April 11th. After April 11th, 0.00 we can’t change any names anymore.
If we have to cancel due to unforeseeable higher power unfortunately we cannot offer a refund but will postpone the festival to the next possible date. Tickets keep validity.
Looking forward to (re-)unite! <3