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Ericeira, Portugal

24–29 September 2026
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Dates
September 24–29, 2026
Location
Ericeira, Portugal
Stay
Aethos Ericeira
Airport
Lisbon (LIS)
Group
Intimate

The Rare Seasons Ericeira Experience

A Sanctuary for Movement, Connection, and Discovery

Forty-five minutes from Lisbon, Ericeira is a beautiful ocean town on Portugal's Silver Coast. Cobbled streets, cliffs above the Atlantic, and some of Europe's finest surf.

We gather here for five nights of yoga, movement, and long, considered meals, with slow mornings and time to wander the town and the coast in between. A small group, a boutique hotel, and every detail handled.

The flow

Day by day

Day 1
Thursday, Sep 24

Arrival & Welcome Dinner

Private transfers from Lisbon bring you to Ericeira by mid-afternoon. Settle into Aethos, then gather for a welcome dinner as the group comes together.

Day 2
Friday, Sep 25

Movement & Exploration

Morning yoga in the private studio, then breathwork to open the day. The afternoon is yours in Ericeira, a walkable seaside town of narrow streets, cafes, and Atlantic beach.

Day 3
Saturday, Sep 26

Surf & Celebration

Yoga to start, then your first surf lesson on the coast that made Ericeira famous. Free time and town in the afternoon, and a celebration together in the evening.

Day 4
Sunday, Sep 27

Brunch & Spa

A slower day. A free morning, midday yoga, and a long group brunch at Aethos. The rest of the day is yours, to rest, swim, or use your complimentary spa session at Aethos.

Day 5
Monday, Sep 28

Lisbon Day Trip & Farewell Dinner

Morning yoga, then a day trip into Lisbon. Time to explore the city before a farewell dinner together, one last evening as a group.

Day 6
Tuesday, Sep 29

Departure

Private shuttles to Lisbon Airport through the morning and early afternoon. Until the next season.

Leigh Buttner, instructor

Meet Your Instructor

Leigh Buttner

Tampa-based with over a decade of experience in the Los Angeles and Florida wellness spaces, Leigh brings a grounded, athletic approach to movement rooted in connection, presence, and community.

Her background as a student-athlete and master's graduate shapes a teaching style that is both intentional and approachable, blending strength, breath, and mindful movement in a way that helps people feel more connected to themselves and those around them.

Leigh believes wellness is about more than movement alone. It is about creating spaces where humans feel seen, supported, and inspired.

Whether guiding a purposeful yoga flow, leading breathwork, or connecting through shared experiences, her intention is to make movement accessible while offering practical tools that extend far beyond the mat and into everyday life.

Aethos Ericeira on the cliff
The setting

Aethos Ericeira

Our home for the week is Aethos Ericeira, a boutique hotel above the Atlantic. Awarded a Michelin Key, it holds an acclaimed restaurant, two hammam-inspired spas, a private sauna and cold plunge, a heated saltwater pool over the ocean, a surf concierge, and a full gym. These spaces flow into the days, between movement, meals, rest, and exploration.

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The Experience

What's included

Five nights at the five-star Aethos Ericeira
Daily chef-prepared breakfast
Three curated dinners and one group brunch
One custom spa treatment, massage or facial
A professionally led group fitness class each day, yoga and breathwork
A private surf lesson at a renowned surf break
One surprise group event
A day trip to Lisbon
Transfers to the airport and Ericeira town
Explore the beaches and coastal city center of Ericeira
Amenities including a saltwater pool, fully equipped gym, private yoga studio, sauna, spa, and an acclaimed onsite restaurant and bar
Private accommodations with high-speed wifi

Accommodation

Room options

Single King Room

Private · single occupancy
$4,900 per person

A private room with a king bed, an ensuite with a walk-in rainfall shower, and a private terrace. Yours alone.

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Double Occupancy King Room

Private · up to two
$3,900 per person

A private king room to share with a partner or friend, German-style bedding available. The same terrace and ensuite.

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Shared Family Suite

Shared · female only · up to six
$2,500 per person

A multi-bedroom suite with a king and bunk beds, two private terraces, and two bathrooms.

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Every room includes the full retreat experience. Booking opens once your application is approved.

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Ericeira, Portugal · September 2026

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Applications reviewed on a rolling basis · Limited spots available