Time & Location
Sep 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
Vila Foia, Apartado 241, Corte Pereiro, 8550-257 Monchique, Portugal
About the event
Nestled at Vila Foia Retreat Center, this experience draws inspiration from The Art of Pilgrimage, The Seekers Guide to Making Travel Sacred, and the ancient wisdom of our root chakra- our center of safety, stability, and connection.
We’ll weave grounding yoga practices, Yoga Nidra, forest bathing, nourishing food, and cultural exploration into a week designed to bring you home to yourself.
Imagine mornings with yoga overlooking sweeping valleys, nourishing meals shared with like-hearted travelers, and restorative practices that soften everything within you. Walk forested trails or savor the richness of Portuguese food and wine as you explore local culture. Every detail is crafted to root you in presence and awaken your inner spark.
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
8-9am: Morning Vinyasa Class
9:30-10:30am: Breakfast
10:30am-1pm Free Time/Optional Excursions
1-2pm Lunch
2-4:30pm: Free Time/Optional Excursions
4-5pm: Restorative Yoga/Yoga Nidra & Meditation
5:30pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour By The Pool
6:30pm-7:30pm: Dinner
About Lisa Walker:
Rooted in the philosophy of movement and mindfulness, Lisa is a heart-led yoga teacher and board-certified holistic nutritionist. Her journey didn’t begin in a studio—it began in the energy sector, where years of corporate life and unexpected changes led her to seek grounding and clarity. She found both on her yoga mat. What started as a single power vinyasa class became a personal practice that guided her toward stillness, resilience, and ultimately, a 200-hour YTT with Kindness Yoga.
Inspired by the twisted pines of the Colorado Rockies and the strength they embody, Lisa left corporate life to found Twisted Tree Enterprises, LLC, a venture dedicated to helping others find strength, presence, and connection. Over the past nine years, she has studied with teachers including Rod Stryker, Jeremy Wolf, and Bernie Clark, expanding her expertise to include Restorative, Yin, and Yoga Nidra meditation, as well as holistic nutrition.
Lisa believes movement, stillness, and nourishment are the roots that allow us to grow strong and flexible—both in body and spirit. Her teaching style is slow, intentional, and rooted in genuine connection, supporting students as they rediscover their own inner steadiness and learn to thrive with grace through life’s twists and turns.