ABOUT CASA PACO D'ILHAS
Our yoga teacher trainings in Portugal take place at the charming Casa Paço D’Ilhas Guesthouse. This beautiful gem of a venue is run by our friends Jelle and Justin and their team, with amazing care and attention to detail – and a true dedication to fantastic service and food.
Casa Paço D’ilhas is located on a hilltop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean not far from Ericeira, a small fisherman’s village turned world-class surf destination. This place – originally a farm that was turned into a guesthouse by its previous artist owner – is full of soul and history, vintage furniture, rustic wooden floors and beautiful fireplaces. Casa Palheiro, Casa Celeiro and Casa Acores are just a few names of the unique charming rooms at Casa Paço D’Ilhas Guesthouse. Some of them are full little houses in the garden and some are rooms in the main building. All rooms are decorated with their own unique style and colors and are shared for 2-4 people with shared bathrooms. Some single rooms are available, make sure to let us know early if you wish to book these.
During our three week intensive training, the entire venue is just for us. We'll take full advantage of the sweet dining area with a fireplace and the lounge with its veranda for theory and group work. The indoor yoga shala has lots of light and is beautifully situated in the garden where we can also use two outdoor yoga decks/terraces (we always try to move around to different places depending on the task of the day and the weather). In addition, the garden has two swimming pools, a veggie garden, plenty of areas to hang out and hide out, and a lovely fire pit.
The kitchen team at Casa Paço D’ilhas are absolutely amazing. For breakfast, you can expect colourful smoothie bowls, overnight oats, homemade granola, roasted nuts, nut butters, superfood and fresh fruit. Lunches and dinners are abundant and flavourful fusion dishes inspired by the staff and owners' travels around the world.
The nearest beach is called Praia de Ribeira D’ilhas and is a 10 min walk away from Casa Paço D’ilhas. Apart from this beach there are another 10 stunning beaches nearby. Ericeira village is about 7 min drive and a 40 min walk from the guesthouse. It's easy to take beautiful walks and runs during time off.
In April and November, when we typically host our trainings, the weather varies. We usually enjoy beautiful sunny days, where the outdoor yoga deck will be inviting, but we will also see some rain and cozy up by the fireplace indoors. Casa Paço D'Ihlas is the perfect place to accommodate us.
Casa Paço D’ilhas is located on a hilltop overlooking the Atlantic Ocean not far from Ericeira, a small fisherman’s village turned world-class surf destination. This place – originally a farm that was turned into a guesthouse by its previous artist owner – is full of soul and history, vintage furniture, rustic wooden floors and beautiful fireplaces. Casa Palheiro, Casa Celeiro and Casa Acores are just a few names of the unique charming rooms at Casa Paço D’Ilhas Guesthouse. Some of them are full little houses in the garden and some are rooms in the main building. All rooms are decorated with their own unique style and colors and are shared for 2-4 people with shared bathrooms. Some single rooms are available, make sure to let us know early if you wish to book these.
During our three week intensive training, the entire venue is just for us. We'll take full advantage of the sweet dining area with a fireplace and the lounge with its veranda for theory and group work. The indoor yoga shala has lots of light and is beautifully situated in the garden where we can also use two outdoor yoga decks/terraces (we always try to move around to different places depending on the task of the day and the weather). In addition, the garden has two swimming pools, a veggie garden, plenty of areas to hang out and hide out, and a lovely fire pit.
The kitchen team at Casa Paço D’ilhas are absolutely amazing. For breakfast, you can expect colourful smoothie bowls, overnight oats, homemade granola, roasted nuts, nut butters, superfood and fresh fruit. Lunches and dinners are abundant and flavourful fusion dishes inspired by the staff and owners' travels around the world.
The nearest beach is called Praia de Ribeira D’ilhas and is a 10 min walk away from Casa Paço D’ilhas. Apart from this beach there are another 10 stunning beaches nearby. Ericeira village is about 7 min drive and a 40 min walk from the guesthouse. It's easy to take beautiful walks and runs during time off.
In April and November, when we typically host our trainings, the weather varies. We usually enjoy beautiful sunny days, where the outdoor yoga deck will be inviting, but we will also see some rain and cozy up by the fireplace indoors. Casa Paço D'Ihlas is the perfect place to accommodate us.
I've organised yoga retreats at Casa Paco D'Ihlas for four consecutive years and I know it will be a perfect venue for our True North Vinyasa trainees. We will have privacy, lots of space and inspiration from nature and the old restored buildings. We'll be well taken care of and nourished all day long.
Lisa Andersson Rhodiner, Inspiro Yoga and True North Vinyasa